DOUGLAS GERALD HOPKINS

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• I only knew Doug for a short time but of that grew to really respect him! Doug was always full of positive energy and always made you laugh. I really enjoyed his company and will be missed by all! I'm glad you are at peace, I'm sorry for your loss Kerri, Silas, Jamie and family.. I raise my glass of wine in honor of Doug! You are missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace! Love forever, Leah Millar and Curtis Van Walleghem - Posted by: Leah (Friend ) on: May 28, 2015

• Sorry to hear of your departure Doug. Thanks for your help when I was a rookie. Thanks for some great stories some of which are now a part of the war stories told around the fire hall. Zana and I would like to wish your family our heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Eric Anderson (Coworker Winnipeg Airport Fire Hall ) on: Mar 10, 2015

• Doug was the older cousin from Winnipeg who was very cool. I didn't get to see him very often but he made a strong impression - Posted by: Barry Burch (Cousin) on: Feb 22, 2015

• Doug had some great stories, terrible jokes but he was always the first one on the patio for Happy Hour saving us a seat. It won't be the same without you my friend. Today we will raise a glass in your honour and this year I will save you a seat when the patio opens :) RIP my friend, you will be missed. Condolences to Jamie, Kerri & family . - Posted by: Michelle Balina (Friend) on: Feb 21, 2015

• I will always remember you calling me your Rastafarian nephew at family dinners and for the support you gave me when I stranded myself out in Vancouver plus sharing stories you and my father dealing with racial issues of my mom and father's relationship and marriage in the 70s I will never forget the strength you gave me Rest in peace uncle Doug love you. - Posted by: Justin stokes (Nephew) on: Feb 21, 2015

• I miss you. And although I'm sad you're gone, I am also glad that you were part of my life! - Posted by: Tanya stokes (Niece ) on: Feb 18, 2015

• Doug and my brother, Brent, were two peas in a pod. They lived together with their moms in Victoria during WWII and forged a lifelong friendship. They were independent souls who lived a different life from many. Not great with relationships, but always great friends to so many. Both lived hard and went a bit too early. God bless you, Doug. You and Brent made life interesting. - Posted by: Blair and Ginny Tullis (Blair's cousin) on: Feb 18, 2015

• So sorry for your loss Jamie, Kerri and families. I met Doug at Lot 623 and enjoyed spectating a few rousing games of backgammon between him and his unfortunate opponents - they all lost. Raising a glass to Grandhopper tonight. xo - Posted by: Lauren MacDiarmid (Friend of Jamie and Kerri) on: Feb 18, 2015

• Miss ya bud! - Posted by: Kent (Friend) on: Feb 18, 2015

• We only knew Doug for a short time...too short. Instantly we knew he was a character and a half. Always laughing, willing to share his great life adventures and always had a good joke. Our deepest sympathies go out to Kerri, Si and the rest of his family. We hope to make it to the Toad and raise a glass or two of something to his honour. - Posted by: Bev and Brent (Friends) on: Feb 18, 2015

• Shared some good times when we were neighbours in St. James & had lots of laughs when we were together! Too young for you to go Doug....Rest In Peace Friend! - Posted by: Carolyn & Fred Hill (Friends) on: Feb 18, 2015