Brian Nickolas Wayne Marchinko

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected death of Brian Marchinko on May 12, 2014. He passed away peacefully while asleep at his home in Chilliwack, BC. Brian enjoyed a career in professional hockey, playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders prior to joining the CN Railway in the 1970’s. He retired in 2009, working summers with the Rocky Mountaineer and spending winters golfing in Palm Springs with family and friends.

He will be missed dearly by his wife, Bonnie, their two children, Melissa (Andy Westmark) and Kerry (Julie Tyas), his parents, Nick and Victoria and his brother Randy (Bonnie Berry). He was also survived by his mother and father in-law (Lorne and Pauline Dagert), brothers in-law Ron (Wendy), Lorne (Pam), sister in-law Traci (Rob) and numerous nieces and nephews.

His passion for life and the mischievous twinkle in his eye will live on in his four grandchildren, who he adored and was so very proud of: Colton (19), Dayton (12), Jeannie (2) and Sascha (6m). Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate small donations towards installing a memorial bench on the Vedder River, where Brian loved to walk.