Service will be in Kamloops on May 6th at 11:00am. Location is Pacific Inns and Suites - 1820 Rogers Place. Food will be provided. Please come and join us. Everyone welcome.
This is an inclusive service. Please respect everyone there.

I am extremely grateful for everyone that is leaving their thoughts and feeling about my sweet child. Not a day goes by that I don't hurt for what might have been. 

I am holding a memorial in Kamloops for her May 6th and everyone is welcome. I will post exact details when I have them. If you'd like to ask me a question, please feel free to email me at cwarkentine@hotmail.com 

Much Love to you all 
Crystal

It's only been a few months and I still can't believe she's gone. I learned to play one of our favorite songs on the piano recently. I hope she rests easy knowing the impact she had on all of us. Risa, I know I could be a lot sometimes. But I couldn't have asked for any different of a friend. Thank you for always looking out for me and bearing with me when I was a handful. You will always have my respect and friendship. One day we will listen to Awake together again.

It's only been a few months and I still can't believe she's gone. I learned to play one of our favorite songs on the piano for her. I hope she can hear it wherever she is. Risa, you were one of the people I thought the most of. I hope you're resting easy. We were all very lucky to have you mark a spot in our lives.

though i barely knew risa, she was so kind and funny, making most people in a server laugh, she gave us so much memories and i hope shes resting well now, may god bless you all and her

The sun will not come out today 
  after all

Where will the love, the joy,
  the hope, the memories 
    go now?

Only clouds fill the sky in answer

All I know is that
  I love you, Noah


I’ll never forget the time me, Noah, and my parents went to Calaway amusement park. Noah was a chicken and wouldn’t go on the big roller coasters with me! (He’d hate me for outing him like this) So, we convinced him to go on the strawberry ride. It spun around a track and you sat in this big red strawberry and could spin the wheel in the middle to make it go faster. So there we were. Me, Noah and my mom and dad sitting in a giant red strawberry. My dad starts spinning the wheel and that strawberry was SPINNING. And suddenly, so was my stomach. I told my dad to stop but it was too late. The last thing I saw before I keeled over to vomit on the seat beside me - between Noah and myself - was the look of absolute terror on Noah’s face. I puked all over and Noah scrambled up the side of the strawberry to get away from it. Finally that damn berry slowed to a stop - all of us traumatized, but none of us more than Noah. Although, he was a bit proud too. That it was me who puked, not him, but he never teased me for it. 

We only saw each other once a year, at nana and papa’s for august long weekend. I hate games but he’d always make me play another game of washers, beer pong (water pong for him) or whatever card game. He was so into it, so competitive, everyone else would have to be too. It feels so unfair that we’ll never get another game in. August longs will not be the same without him.

Since his passing I’ve learned Noah kept an important part of himself from us all. I can’t ask him what name he’d like to be called but I know that my cousin was kind. He had integrity and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. He was stubborn and had a quirky sense of humour and made us all laugh. He was taken from us much too soon. He should have had so much more time. We all should have had much more time with him. 

Sending love to Noah’s other loved ones and to those who he felt safe to share his heart with. 

We love this kid with our whole hearts and I hope she knows that now. 100% love, support and acceptance.

Kiddo, I remember the giggles, the laughter, the love of drama and how frikkin PROUD of you we were at your high school grad.  I remember the summer weekends at Nana and Papa's, playing washoos in the hot sun and the infectious laughter telling stories for hours...and the shared love of the Canucks with Uncle Paul and Papa, while roaring your Dad's love of the Flames. 

Summers, the lake, and hockey will never be the same darling. 

We miss you so much.

Love, Kelly ❤️❤️❤️

one of the kindest souls I have had the pleasure of meeting 

i met risa through a small internet hockey community. genuinely hanging out with her and the gang online definitely helped me survive the pandemic. she's such a funny and energetic soul. i don't really know what to say, but i just loved her company so much. i wish her loved ones well and can't help but think that wherever she is she's happy. going to miss her so much.

I knew Risa through a small community of hockey fans and though our interactions were few (but long - playing online together was some of the most fun I’ve had during the pandemic), I knew that she was a big part of keeping people laughing during some of their toughest moments. I wish her family strength and that people remember how funny and sweet she was. 

Risa was a truly kind person and her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her friends. My sincerest condolences to the family.

I miss Risa so very much - she was such a bright light in my life, and we both shared an enormous love for hockey. We played together a lot online, and since I live in the lower mainland, I only got to meet her once, but it was when she was moving back into the trailer - things all fell into place, I was meeting my uncle and just thought of her. She's a sweetheart, so she refused to let me help her unpack anything - instead we stood and talked for hours, I remember her mom stopped by and dropped off a bunch of stuff, including I think three full large jars of olives, and we laughed about how the heck she was going to fit all that in the fridge. She opened the fridge to reveal yet ANOTHER full jar. 

We talked mostly about hockey, but she loved a lot of things, and one of the things I loved most about her was she was eager to tell you all about them. I don't have the words, honestly - I treasure my time with her so much, she was such a wonderful friend. I'm still devastated about losing her, and with the little friend group we shared we constantly bring up our favourite memories. Especially when Tage Thompson scores, she used to love him. God, I'll miss her so much. Love with all of her family.

There are a lot of things I want to say, that I feel like I should say, that I just do not have the words for. Risa was one of the kindest, most beautiful souls I had ever met. She was loved by so, so many, and I wish she could have known that. 
Risa was a wonderful person, that was always an absolute joy to talk to, and the fact that I will never get to hear her voice again breaks my heart every time it sinks in anew. 
Risa will always be loved by so many, me included, and I wish we only could have had more time with her. As many before me already said, the world lost a very bright soul with her.
May she rest in peace now.

Have known Risa for around 11 years and over the past few years have become very close with her. From Risa I reignited my passion for hockey, met many close friends and gained an eternal stash of memories which will stick with me forever. One of the most genuinely funny people I have ever met, her being gone far too soon is an immense loss to the world at large. Rest in peace Risa.

Honestly this is very hard to write. I feel it would be wrong not to write so I’ll try my best. Risa was an amazing and valuable friend to a lot of close friends of mine so we ended up talking every now and then and became friends as well. We both played video games by not the same kinds so whenever we were in a voice chat it would always be a coin flip of what we would end up talking about. In the end I learned a whole lot about the pokémon greg game she made and all the music added cause of our chats. This loss hits hard and I hope she rests in peace.

Risa was my absolute biggest supporter when it came to producing content and streaming. She always made it a point to let me know that not only could I make it, but that I would be one of the best. Not only did she support me, but she was also one of my closest friends. Whether it was telling me everything she could regarding Splatoon lore, or us talking video game music for hours at a time, it was never a dull moment and I was always thankful to have her company and friendship. It really is hard to put into words the impact Risa had on every single community she was in, and how much we all miss her.

We lost a very special person, and quite frankly, the world is going to be a lot less bright without her around. Rest in peace, Risa.

I feel like I can speak for everyone when I say that Risa was a light in all of our lives.

Being friends with Risa has taught me so much and even today I still have things that I do because of her guidance. She helped so many people, was always a joy to be around, and she even helped change people for the better. She truly was a godsend and I wish I could have told her that one last time.
I felt so honored that she wanted me to create art for her, including her OC she used for her streams. Seeing her use it everytime she streamed made me genuinely happy. I always loved seeing her shine and be confident behind an image she could call her own.

I always told her this, but she was the sister I wish I had. She was herself until the very end. I will always and forever cherish the memories we shared together. 
May she forever rest in peace.

Risa was such a kind soul. 
She touched the hearts of every person she met. She was always there for someone whenever they needed a person to reach out to. Such a joy to be around!
I really wish we got to spend more time together, but with the time we did I’ll never forget her. 
She would always answer my silly questions about hockey. I’ll always think of her every time I watch it. ❤️
Thank you Risa, for everything you did for everyone. 

I remember how kind she was to me. Kindness is one of her strong suits. Risa will be missed 🦑🤍

Risa was an amazing person,

I had only known her for a while, but she left a heavy impact on those around her with her great jokes and challenging people for just fun debates. It's going to be hard without her around cause she really could make everyone happy with her energy. I'll miss the times when we would debate the others over which idol group was better since we both were big Off the Hook fans(although I'd say she gets the title of their biggest fan).

I really wish I had more to write but words are hard, but I'll leave off with this message

I'll miss you, Risa. You were really the best around.

Risa - 

I can't express enough how thankful I am for getting to meet you. You helped me come out of my shell around people who were able to accept me. You were happy to listen and happier to make people laugh. You were good to us just because you felt like being good to us. That meant something. You did good for everyone you knew, and I hope you knew that when you left. I wish I could've known you for longer.

- sheep

I'm terrible with words, truly terrible with them, but I'll do my best anyways.

Whenever she spoke, she brightened the mood. I've never even been slightly interested in sports, but whenever she started talking about them I couldn't help but be captivated by how she explained everything. I was out there at a real life theme park with "real life" friends but was glued to my phone, excited to see each message. I remember her helping take a stupid message I sent and running with it, turning it into a massive (and hilarious) inside joke that soon burned out of my control. I remember staying up late talking about our identities and how she helped me learn so much about myself and others. I remember her infectious joy showing in everything she said. I may have only known her online, but it was so easy to see how kind and compassionate she was, even through the screen.

I'll remember you, Risa. Thank you for everything.

Risa was an amazing person. I may only have known her online, but she enriched the server so much while she was in it. She loved to tease others in the server, and was surprisingly insightful for those of us who were younger. There are many things I wish I had talked with her more on… She was just. Amazing.

Risa,
We may have only known each other through the screen, but in real life, you were probably a great person. You were apart of my digital family, I’m devastated that you are gone this soon.

Alexandra aka PopRoxx

I don't know where to start on this. I am in pure and utter shock.

In short: Risa was beloved. So, so beloved. By everyone who had ever met her. She brought so much joy to my life and the lives of others.

In long: Risa. Oh Risa. I miss you so much.
Risa was an absolute joy to have in the server, bringing happiness and light  and joy wherever she went.
She never saw it, but we talked about how wonderful she was in the moderators only section of the server she was in. She was our top pick for a new moderator, if we ever needed one, due to her being so kind and loving and beloved by everyone.
She complimented anyone and everyone the first chance she got, her heart was so full of kindness and love.

I don't really know how else to word how much I loved her and how much she will be sorely, sorely missed.

May her candle burn bright and strong.

I remember her showing me this photo. It's one of the only times she felt happy and secure with the way she looked. It made me so happy and hopeful for her. She was finally becoming who she was meant to be. She was finally becoming happy with herself. I miss her terribly. 
I love you kid ❤
Mom

I didn't know Risa for very long, but she left such a lasting impact on me that will stay with me forever. She pushed me to do the things I've always wanted to do, as well as things I never realised I'd ever be able to, and helped me realise who I truly was. She was an amazing person who I cherished every moment I had with, and she introduced me to so many new things I never would of thought I'd enjoy so much in the short amount of time I knew her, and made me feel welcomed as part of a larger community that wouldn't have been possible without her help.
It's hard to put into words how important she was to me, and it's heartwrenching to see her go, but I know that I'm always going to miss Risa.

Risa, I want to start with this: you are awesome. Seriously. So awesome. You are so kind and welcoming to everyone. You always made me smile, even during the darker days when I still lived at home. You were a light to all the Discord servers we share. A friend told me recently about how you were a big reason they could feel so at home in the Splatoon community and how warm and welcoming you were. Knowing now that you were terribly sick during the last months, and yet still chose to shine so brightly, is incredibly admirable to me. I have one regret, and it is this: not having enough one-on-one conversations with you. I wish I took the chance to get to know you better while I still had it. I won't ever forget you, Risa, and you are loved and cherished by so many. 

Shine on Risa,
Sea

God I dont…I dont know where to even start with something like this…

Risa ,You were a great friend to me and everyone on the server

I’ll miss the times where we would talk about our favorite characters and play games together

I’ll miss seeing you around online

Risa ,If you are somehow reading this , You were a really great friend

Goodbye and rest in peace

Risa was an absolute treasure and I deeply wish I could've known her longer. She was such a sweet and wonderful friend who made hangouts and game nights so much fun and so full of life!

One of my favorite memories was the night Risa and I played against another friend for hours and we went back and forth "stealing each other's pronouns" any time someone lost a game!

She loved crab jokes and I loved making crab rave jokes with her! I remember at one point, she made her server name CRAB CRAB | CRAB and kept it that way for what had to have been 3 weeks!

She was always so supportive of anyone's creative ideas and always doubled down when those ideas were sure to make at least one person sigh over the sheer ridiculousness of them. 

I'm going to miss her a lot but I know that every second I spent with her was time that'll never be lost. She's always going to be a part of every crab joke I tell, every ridiculous idea I draw, and every new project I work on. 

Her laugh, humor, kind words, and unrelenting support will be deeply missed but never absent from my memory.

While I didn't know Risa for very long, i got a grasp of how she was as a person, and I wish I had more time to become friends with her. R.I.P Risa.

I only knew Risa for around a year, but in that time she was one of the kindest people I knew and helped me through a lot of my issues. In times when I had to face transphobia, she would come to defend me, and we talked about the issues we both had to face. I watched her streams often, and she had such a bright and hilarious personality on them, and was a joy to be around in general. She'll always be in my heart. ❤️

We weren't close but they still had an impact on my life. I'll never forget those days after I got them WWE2K watching them set up matches and commenting it with them. Those nights were my favorites, they were always super understanding and just one of the best people ever. I'll never forget them.

I only knew Risa for a few months, but it feels like I knew her for years. She was always there with a funny story and a kind word, boundless enthusiasm and joy that she shared with everyone and anyone at the slightest opportunity.

I met Risa through fanfiction, and she joined a few discord servers I was in. We spoke through text several times a day, to the point where her absence was missed by myself and several others: her love of wrestling, her constant proud support for everyone around her, her stubborn insistence on teasing me with the same joke a dozen times JUST because she knew it'd get an amused rise out of me.

Her favorite characters in Splatoon, the fandom we shared and how we first met, were Pearl and Marina, a musical group many (especially her!) believe to be lesbians. We must have had hundreds of conversations, sharing story ideas, thoughts of lives, and fanart appreciation of those two. Hundreds of debates about music, where she consistently ranked their songs above all others and half-joked about those who disagreed being dead to her. Half of her jokes are now constant in-jokes among the people she, we, interact with. She's made an impact on me, and a community, just by her existence.

Not even a month ago, Risa shared a photo with us. She was wearing a white sweatshirt with something rainbowy on it, obscured by a blue striped scarf, and had a white flower in her long hair. She was so happy and proud of how she looked, with her hair long; the photo was just to show off her hair. And she really was beautiful, inside and out. 

This comment is getting long. I just need you to know that I'm  going to miss her. I already miss her. And I am very, very sorry for your loss.

-Eika

I've only known Risa since September, which isn't really enough time to fully know anybody. It was more than enough time for her to give me a place in her community of friends, because she welcomed me in right from the start. She was incredibly kind, supportive, and compelling to talk with, and listening to her passionate ramblings, every story she remembered from the lives of athletes or entertainers, was a special kind of inspiring. She was consistently a bright individual who could shine a positive or encouraging light on any situation. It's not going to feel the same around here without her, and I'm certain I'm not the only one who feels that way. For everything she gave me, and all her friends I met alongside her, I can't thank her enough. I'll remember her for every day spent with these new friends I've met who share her loss, and I'll remember how much love she always gave each and every one of them. Goodbye, Risa.

I didn’t know Risa for that long, only a few months, but I will certainly never forget her. As soon as I met her, we clicked within a few days. She was a wonderful, funny, and kind person. We would play video games and chat for long periods of time. My only regret was that I didn’t get to know her for longer. Even for the short time that I knew her, she was a wonderful friend. 

May she rest easy, and my sincere condolences to her other friends and family.

Love,

D

I don't even know where to begin. I've only known Risa since the beginning of last month, and the last time we ever talked was on the 6th. She's left such a positive impact on me, and whenever we talked I would always find myself in a better mood. We were literal strangers, yet she was always willing to hear me out on my problems and offer advice since day one. Heck, she even got me out of a mental rut I've been dealing with for like, over half a decade, (I know you aren't ever going to see this, but, thank you, Risa. It means a lot, even if it wasn't much). Finding out that she had passed felt so surreal to me. I had a nagging thought that something wasn't right when she stopped coming online, but I figured that I shouldn't dwell on it too much since she has a life outside of the internet and that she wasn't feeling too well. All she has ever been is a kind soul to everyone around her, and anytime she was present, everyone had a great time. It's unfair that her life was cut so short, and I wish that I could have come around sooner to get to know her better. Now, I'd like to say thank you, to you, her family, for bringing such a wonderful person into the world. Risa was and always will be a ray of sunshine who never failed to lift anyone's spirits. My condolences to all those affected by her passing, may she rest in peace.

Thank you, Risa. For opening up more doors for me, for always lending some words of advice, and for about everything you have ever done for me. I won't ever forget you.

Alias, "suki"

Risa was an incredible friend to me and everyone else who knew her. She helped me through a lot of things going on in my life, and really never failed to make me happy whenever we got to talk. She was just always there for me and anyone else who needed it. 
I send out my condolences to all of her family and friends. She was an amazing, kind person, and living without her in our lives is going to be hard. But I know she would want us all to push on through our grief and remember all our times with her fondly.

We will all miss you dearly, Risa. You will always have a place in our hearts

I never knew Risa well, even for the standards of our only means of communication, but I will always remember her prowess for writing. I knew her through an internet community we were both in, as she was a moderator. We used to have community events in one of our favourite video games, and she wrote dialogue about the events featuring characters for the game.

I will always remember Risa. She will forever be a part of our little corner of the internet, and she will forever be in the hearts of those who knew her.

Thank you, Risa.

A life taken decades too soon,
A young angel, who flies 'neath the moon.
A woman whose kindness soothed her friends,
A spirit who did not deserve her end.

Thank you, Risa.

Signed,
Jasmine Kipling.
Alias "PokeTogeKiss"

I only knew Risa for a couple of months but every interaction I had with her was wonderful. She was kind, funny and smart. The world isn't as bright without her, but her memory will always be with us. 

I love you Risa, you’re still my best friend. You were one of the most empathetic and loving people I’ve ever met. When I went a single day without talking to you, I would start to miss you. Thank you for everything. Almost every good thing that’s happened to me over the past year has been because of your love and support. I will never forget you, or stop being thankful for everything you’ve done for me. 💜

My heart goes out. Risa was an amazing person. I will miss having her light with us.

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Noah Donald Parkes Warkentine

July 9, 1995 – November 23, 2022

Schoening Funeral Service

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