Obituaries

RUSSELL, Troy

It is with heartbreaking sadness we announce the passing of Troy Russell, 53 years old.

Troy passed on September 25, 2018 at Hospice House following a year long courageous battle with occupational brain cancer. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.

Troy was born on March 23,1965 in Vancouver but lived the majority of his life in West Kelowna. Troy served as a Captain with West Kelowna Fire and Rescue for the last 20 years. If he was not working at the job he loved, you could find Troy at a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, gold panning, running, hiking, golfing or just spending time with his family and friends.

Troy is survived by his wife of 22 years, Teena and sons Josh and Noah. Parents -Don & Val; inlaws - Phyllis Kripps, Ron (Sheren) Kripps; brother - Wayne(Janice); sister - Jeanine Edwards; sister-in-law Alana (Andrew) Kripps/Lenton; nieces/nephews - Jorrin, Jade, Liam, Emma, Coral, Nick and Ryan. There are too many extended family members and friends to mention, but all will miss him.

Troy had a large Fire Family that have been wonderful over the past year with their support and love given to Troy and the family. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for being there for us. A special thank you to both Dr. Michael Bobyn and Dr. Greg Dueck for the care they gave to Troy. To the wonderful staff at Hospice House, we thank you for all you did to care for Troy and the family in his final days, you are truly angels who care.

A celebration of Troy

Condolence Messages

Oct 29, 2018
Teena,

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family at this awful and difficult time.

Maureen Ferguson
Oct 15, 2018
Dear Don and Val, I was with you to share in your happiness when Troy was born and to know him as a beautiful little boy. Now, these many short years later please know I'm with you to share in your grief. My heart is breaking for you and for Teena, his boys and the family. Always my love to all of you. Ardis.
Oct 10, 2018
Dear Teena, Josh and Noah, I am so sorry to hear about about your loss, thinking of you all with truly heartfelt sympathy.

Alyce Keir
Oct 10, 2018
Sending you ALL my heartfelt and sincere condolences. I was shocked when I heard that he was sick and in Hospice and still reeling now since his passing. Ive known Troy since High School and am honored to say he was My Grad Escort when I graduated in 1984. The Service that was held in his honor was a beautiful tribute to Troy, his family and his life. He will always have a special place in my heart. RIP Troy. Hope your driving the TR-6 you always wanted.

Jutta Grainger
Oct 09, 2018
Dear Teena, Josh, Noah and family,

I am so saddened to hear of Troy's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that in time your memories of Troy will be a comfort to you all.

Love,

Christel
Oct 09, 2018
Don and Val,

We are all saddened to hear of Troy's passing. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace now. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Joe Lewko, Susan and Jeff
Oct 09, 2018
My condolences to the family of Troy, on this day of his service. I met Troy while serving with the Westside Fire Department. What has always stayed in my memories of Troy was his patience, kindness to others and friendly personality. I had been aware that he was sick and although it's been many years since we have spoken, a day hasn't gone by that I haven't thought of what he and his family were going through. The entire family can always be proud of the man he was, and rest assured he will never be forgotten.

Ray Hamm
Oct 09, 2018
Teena, Josh, Noah and family,

I just wanted to pass along my condolences and love and support to the family. I knew Troy for many years through the Minor Hockey Association in West Kelowna/Westside. During these years, I got to know Teena & Troy and it was always a pleasure to chit chat in my office. His smile and his support of the community and it's youth was amazing and will never be forgotten. RIP Troy...

Kim Schultz
Oct 08, 2018
Teena, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Deborah Preston
Oct 08, 2018
Teena, I am so sorry to hear of Troy's death. I only knew him through talking with you, but he always sounded so full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Katherine Pahl
Oct 08, 2018
Teena, Josh and Noah, I was very saddened to hear the loss of Troy, I can remember the times with Troy on and off with the department. I have not seen him in many years but I do remember Troy was a team player, his kind heart and his smile. I also recall his dog. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss and for the loss of a brother of the Westside Fire Department.

Harvey, Beth Spittal & family.
Oct 06, 2018
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Russell family. Troy will be missed greatly, he was such a great family and community minded person. As former owner of Hymart fishing store in West kelowna, we all got to know Troy very well. He was our best local fly-tying supplier. He was very knowledgeable about fishing and loved

the outdoors! We always looked forward to Troy's store visits to discuss his many fishing adventures, activities at the firehall, or just talking about life in general.The news of his recent passing was a shock to all of us! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Teena and family.

Hugh & Shannon Greer.
Oct 04, 2018
So sorry to hear of Troy's passing, he was a special man with a great personality from your old neighbors in West Kelowna Estates. Audrey,Lisa,Dena,and Micki Guenther
Oct 04, 2018
Teena and Family,

Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family with your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

Regards, Janice Hecht
Oct 02, 2018
To Don and Val, I was so shocked to hear about Troy. I have very vivid memories of him when I was his dental hygienist at Dr. Labounty's office. I always enjoyed seeing him and chatting with him he was a lovely man. He was always so pleasant and I admired him for going for his dream of being a fireman. I send my condolences with love and fond memories of your wonderful son! Love Laura Enoch your old dental hygienist from the past.
Oct 02, 2018
To Don, Val and family

Our heart goes out to you all at this very sad and difficult time.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Elaine (Hansen) and Bob Hill
Oct 02, 2018
Don, Val and Family,

I was heartbroken to hear of Troy's passing I can't imagine how hard this must be on you My thoughts are with you. In all my memories of Troy, he's smiling. He will be missed.

Kim Armbruster
Oct 02, 2018
To the whole family:

No words can bring comfort at this sad time, yet we send words any how. Please cherish the moments, cherish the memories...keep his laugh alive in the stories you tell. Everyone remembers his laugh whether we were with him in high school in the halls of Mt Boucherie or the warehouse of Sunshine Distributors to the Firehall kitchen. And know that it doesn't make sense so don't try and make sense of it....let yourself be sad and let yourself miss Troy everyday and then take strength in knowing that you need to continue to live life large.

Hugs to you all, Lynn Simpson
Oct 02, 2018
Dear Teena, Josh & Noah,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.

Blair and Cathryn Goodman
Oct 02, 2018
I was so very, very sad to hear that Troy was sick and has now passed. I have so many nice memories of Troy at Boucherie and with his gang of friends which included my brother Ted Richards. Troy was always with a smile so kind and friendly. He will always be remembered. Sending love to you all at this difficult time.

Debbie Richard- Perakis in Greece
Oct 01, 2018
Val, Don and Family. Sorry to hear of Troy passing.

Thinking of you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathies.

Joanne and Gord Hunter
Oct 01, 2018
Dear Val, Don and family, I am so sorry to hear about Troy's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Georgina Bamping.
Oct 01, 2018
Troy was our neighbor and friend for many years, he was the "go to guy" if anyone needed help with anything, he was always there for us. Words just cannot express how much his presence will be missed on our street. Teena Josh and Noah, we will keep you in our prayers.

Carel and Roger Mcleod
Oct 01, 2018
Val, Don & Family;

I feel so sad for your loss of Troy. A parent is never prepared for the loss of a child.

Hugs, Liz
Oct 01, 2018
I was deeply saddened to hear of Troys passing. I met Troy in his early years with the Westside Fire Department as an on call firefighter at Hall 33. We were apart of The Fighting 33rd as we liked to call ourselves back then and later I worked with him at Sun Pointe Village care home before he was awarded a full time roll with the Westside Fire Department. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace and please accept my warmest condolences to the family, I send thoughts of peace and courage your way.

Neil Roth
Oct 01, 2018
Teena,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys.

Janine Montgomery
Oct 01, 2018
Teena, I am so so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband. Your work family loves you and is thinking of you.

Love, Mona
Sep 30, 2018
Teena and family, I am so truly sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheri
Sep 30, 2018
I have known Troy since 1999, loved his spirit his smile and his love for people. He was a pure soul. He will be missed.

Mike, Stephanie and Kesha Illig
Sep 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you Teena and your boys.

Love,

John and Val Love.
Sep 30, 2018
Dear Teena, Josh and Noah,

I was so sad to hear of Troy's passing. My heart goes out to you and all your family at this very difficult time.

Julia Bowers
Sep 30, 2018
Teena and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Troy's passing. There are no words that will make this time any easier for you all, just know you're in my thoughts.

Anne O'Keefe
Sep 30, 2018
Our thoughts and praise are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone
Sep 29, 2018
Troy you will be missed but you will live on in you children Josh and Noah and in all the lives you touched. Tina and family our prayers and love are with you may God cover you in his peace and love and understanding alway.....Love Doug and Monica.
Sep 29, 2018
Teena, Josh and Noah,

My thoughts are with you during this time...sadness and heartbreaking do not even begin to describe the loss you are feeling..I only knew, Troy, your dad, for a couple of years, but he was a funny, caring, amazing man...gone way too soon...an earth angel who has now earned his heavenly wings

Tracey Maxfield
Sep 29, 2018
To Teena and the kids sending my condolences to you. I have many fond memories of Troy volunteering his time coaching hockey and playing.

Always smiling and greeting me at my work with Hey Mussell and me back at him with Hey Russell and we would have a laugh. That will stick with me forever.

Another one gone way too soon. RIP Captain Troy

Mike Mussell
Sep 29, 2018
Don, Val and family, so sorry for your loss, it is not easy. The one thing we can say is, he is not suffering anymore and is in a better place.

Wishing you peace.

Joan and Bob
Sep 29, 2018
To Teena, Josh & Noah, as well as the entire family including his fire family,

Your memories will live on in your hearts forever. Troy was the true meaning of a great husband, father, son, brother.

RIP Captain!

Sandra
Sep 28, 2018
Missing a brother and friend. Our thoughts are with Teena, Josh and Noah. What an amazing person - we are all so blessed to have shared our lives with Nipsy and the memories will live on forever. Wayne and Shelley Schnitzler
Sep 28, 2018
Kind, gracious, giving, friendly, and smiling are the words that come to mind when I remember Troy from our high school days together at Mt. Boucherie. I always considered Troy such a model for his kids and others by the way he led his life - principled and with strong values. Although I had not seen him in many years, I often heard about him and his success at the West Kelowna FD when I returned to Canada in the summer. My condolences to his wife, kids, and extended family. Greg Corry - Shanghai, China
Sep 28, 2018
To Captain Troy's family and close friends, I offer my sincere condolences. I knew Captain Troy in his role as a West Kelowna Fire and Rescue leader. He was kind hearted and a gentle soul. May he Rest In Peace and may you, his family and his friends, find comfort and peace knowing he gave us and our community his very best.

Mary Mandarino and family.
Sep 28, 2018
Don, Val and family,

So sorry to hear of Troy's passing, There will be a giant loss in the Westbank Fire Department. Our thoughts are with you and your family,

Daryl and Dee Utigard