Passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026, in his 77th year. Bryan was the Beloved Husband of Helen (nee Elgersma). Darling Dad and Sweet Papa of Melanie and Kevin Wilkshire; Kristen and Shawn Kudlack, Autumn, Elijah, Makayla, and Isaac; Brianna and Oliver Belo, Caleb (Shannon), Zachary (Raha), Brendan (Kornelia), Malaya, Tino, Paisley, Bennett, Harrison, and Amalie; and Kevin Ritskes, Alicia (Joel), Aidan, and Katelyn. Son of Ken† and Jessie†, and brother of Roy† and Cynthia†; Ina† and Jim†; Ellard† and Dorothy†; Hugh and Barb; Paul and Mary†; David and Judy; Markula; Larry and Gloria; Roger and Janice; and lovingly remembered by many more extended family and friends. Bryan’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and nailing the punch line to a (great) pun. Friends are invited to share memories with the family during visitation at Selkirk Christian Chapel, 20 Erie St. North, Selkirk, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Selkirk Christian Chapel on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 3 p.m., after a private family interment service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to COOPER FUNERAL HOME, Jarvis (519-587-4414). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Canada Foundation. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign The Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca.
