ROTH, Brian

BRIAN ALEXANDER ROTH January 12, 1956 – July 31, 2023 Brian was born in Taber AB and grew up in Bow Island AB in a prairie farming community. He died at his home on Vancouver Island with family and friends and was laid to rest in a beautiful green burial ceremony in a future Gary Oak meadow. Brian is survived by his life partner Deb Wood, their son Jonah (Baneza) and his loving granddaughters Jennifer (David), Kelly (Peter), Casandra (Steve) and Maya and his great grandchildren Valentina, Robert Jonah, Lily Aurora and Javi.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, mother Jillane Mary (nee Jozsa) a devoted teacher and father Peter Paul Roth a respected farmer. Brian leaves behind his 2 brothers Dewane (Katie) and Jerome (Michelle) and 4 sisters Bernadette (Greg), Monica (Fraser), Sandra and Regina (Theo), and his much loved and appreciated nieces and nephews.
Brian really enjoyed learning and academics and graduated from University of Lethbridge with both an Education and Biology degree. All his adult life he was a strong advocate and wonderful model for lifelong learning, social justice and environmental stewardship and would use his degrees to further our knowledge and understanding of the natural world to help protect our Old Growth Forest and Wild Salmon. He became a computer programmer and tech pro and in that field, he held positions both at the University of Victoria and the Provincial government. Brian and Deb settled on their property in Sooke and when he ‘retired’ he took on his favorite job as Sooke’s Wharfinger/Harbourmaster down at the government wharf; he felt so privileged to get to know and learn about Sooke’s marine fishing history and community. Brian was one of the founding members of the Sooke Sailing Co-op, was an avid reader, hiker, biker and found great joy in being with his family and friends. His grandchildren describe him as gentle, patient, funny, mischievous, a great listener and dependable. He was a fine gentleman and a loyal friend and husband. He was a good man who will be missed and always remembered with love.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com