When I think of Brenda, all I can see is her huge smile and big laugh. We met Brenda and Brian when we were very young and became instant friends. Holy cow did we do a lot together! For years we did everything with each other. I was younger than Brenda and living on my own for the first time. Brenda took it upon herself to teach me little tips here and there on how to cook rice, lasagna, so many things. To this day, every time I cook rice, I think of her and I do it exactly how she taught me! Brenda taught me the art of gardening (of which we both were passionate about), ceramics and renovating. We did so many projects together, it was crazy. From moving big (huge) trees, building decks, fences, painting, tiling, I could go on and on. We laughed together and cried together. Brenda was my rock and inspiration for my wedding and so many other occasions. One of my boys is her name sake and she is his Godmother. That’s how much she meant to us. Over the years we lost touch, but my thoughts of her were always, always there each and every day. Brenda, you made a lot of who I am today and I will be forever grateful. I really wish we could have made it home in time to say our goodbyes, but God had other plans. I am so sad for this worlds loss and your passing. I will celebrate you from now until the end of my days. Your laugh, heart and generosity of which you shared with everyone you met and loved was incredible. One day we will meet again. Until then my friend keep Heaven warm and keep them laughing. With love always, Barb and John

When I think of Brenda, all I can see is her huge smile and big laugh. We met Brenda and Brian when we were very young and became instant friends. Holy cow did we do a lot together! For years we did everything with each other. I was younger than Brenda and living on my own for the first time. Brenda took it upon herself to teach me little tips here and there on how to cook rice, lasagna, so many things. To this day, every time I cook rice, I think of her and I do it exactly how she taught me! Brenda taught me the art of gardening (of which we both were passionate about), ceramics and renovating. We did so many projects together, it was crazy. From moving big (huge) trees, building decks, fences, painting, tiling, I could go on and on. We laughed together and cried together. Brenda was my rock and inspiration for my wedding and so many other occasions. One of my boys is her name sake (Brendon) she and Brian are his Godparents. That’s how much she meant to us. Over the years we lost touch, but my thoughts of her were always, always there each and every day. Brenda, you made a lot of who I am today and I will be forever grateful. I really wish we could have made it home in time to say our goodbyes, but God had other plans. I am so sad for this worlds loss and your passing. I will celebrate you from now until the end of my days. Your laugh, heart and generosity of which you shared with everyone you met and loved was incredible. One day we will meet again. Until then my friend keep Heaven warm and keep them laughing.

To Brian, Brenda’s soulmate and love of 30 plus years. We send our deepest condolences to you. We are here for you whenever you need! Always know that. To Brenda’s mom and dad, Joyce and Ed, also our deepest condolences. You are all so blessed to have had this awesome partner in life and daughter. We all know how much she meant to the world around her and how much we will all miss her.

She was the spirit of life who flew within all of us.

With love always, Barb and John

Our prayers and thoughts go to Brian and Brenda family. We will always remember Brenda humor and her contagious laugh. I have had the privilege to work as part of the team along side of Brenda at the Rockyview hospital and the Peter Lougheed hospital.

She always had time to share her recipes and garden crops which were always delish. Marie and the PLC Distribution group.

Our prayers and thoughts are with Brian and Brenda’s family. Brenda was such a good person and friend. She always had a big smile to cheer you up. We’ll always remember the good conversations we had and advice you gave us when it came to landscaping and renovations.

We will miss you dearly but always have you in our hearts

Brian, I am so very sorry for your loss! Its been a very tough year and I just want to

let you know I am thinking of you and wishing you well! Condolences to her family as well. Brenda was a beautiful spirit. The time I spent with her she was always a bright light!

Our deep condolences to our nephew, Brian Klaver. We are thinking of you Brian. We also offer our sympathy to Brenda’s family, it is doubly sad when our loved ones pass too soon.

To Brian and family,

I am so sorry for your loss! Even though she was my cousin I considered her my niece… my perfect niece who could do no wrong. I was very proud of her.

I know she is with the angels and my dear loving wife Marg, who will take care of her until we all meet again.

Love your uncle Harry Hrynkiw

my deepest condolences to Brian and Brenda’s family. Even though I knew of her illness its with great sadness to hear of her passing.To be honest i needed time to process:

She was such a kind and generous woman who put the needs of the people she loved before her own.

her sweet smile and good nature were her trademark; her infectious laugh was built to melt the sternest heart.

she was hard working and selfless until the end and valued honesty above everything.

i can’t count the times she has been there for me and my family at a drop of a hat never wanting anything in return.

She was greatly loved and she will be greatly missed

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda was a dear friend and a great person.We will miss her. Love the Caine family.

To Brian Klaver and Brenda’s Family from all of us at Chariot Express we send our deepest condolences .

My deepest sympathies to you Joyce and Ed and family.

My thoughts and prayers are with Brenda’s family, friends, and Brian Klaver, her soulmate for thirty-four years. Brenda was a dear friend of mine. I will mourn and miss her radiance, warm smile, love and friendship. Her journey in this life has ended, but her journey in the afterlife has just begun. My love is with her now. My love is with her forever. I’ll strive, not to mourn her death, but to celebrate her life on Earth, and her new life in the afterlife. I know that’s what she would have wanted.

We can only imagine the garden you grow now Brenda.

Thank you for your generosity , kind spirit and of course your laugh.

Healing thoughts for Brian and Brenda’s family. We all miss her here but she is forever in our hearts.

To the beloved family of Brenda

our heartfelt condolences to the family. we are deeply saddened this world has lost such a good person.

love Derry and Donna Williams

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and Brian at this very difficult time. It hasn’t been easy especially in this last leg of the journey that they shared but the memories of the past will always remain as bright and beautiful as Brenda was.

She was jolly and hearty with her wholesome home cooked meals which she whipped up in minutes like a professional chef. Though we have never seen her pottery studio, we heard she made the most gorgeous items shaped out of her talented hands. Brenda was so full of life and happy with always a smile to go along with her outgoing spirit. She made Brian very happy and that tells us that someone like her is one in a million.

Brian, we are here for you and will always remain a phone call away if you ever needed us, even just to have a shoulder to lean on or to have a good cry. The closeness you both shared all these years is astonishing and something to be very proud of. We will miss Brenda and her ever bubbly sweet self and know that she will be here in spirit with you and your family and friends forever.

I would like to offer my condolences to the Hrynkiw family.

You are in my thoughts, and prayers.

I had the gift of friendship, and journeying with Brenda in elementary, junior high, and high school.

It is very sad that she is gone so young.

God Bless you all XO

Love from Pauline (Van Waes) Ja

I will always remember Brenda’s brilliant smile. Brenda was always so nice to us when we were growing up; even though we were so much younger. Play us the jungle song and we would have to sing the words…in the jungle the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps to night. I looked up to Brenda and was always excited when I would see her at Rockyview. Rest in peace Brenda, until I see you again in heaven.

All my love to Brain, Brenda ‘s parents Joyce and Ed; her sisters Bonnie and her family; and Barbra.

From Donna Osudar Hays RN BN, Gary Hays, Terri Osudar Stroeder, Ross Stroeder and their children Benton, Brandt, Barret, Brandt and Katie; and Emilia Osudar.