Loran went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2015 at the age of 50 years. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia on March 9, 1965. Loran’s death follows that of his father, Loran M. Knudson. He is survived by his loving mother, Teresa Knudson of Victoria; his brothers, Murray A. Knudson of Victoria, Miguel A. Knudson of Vancouver, Ronald R. Knudson of Victoria, Edward J. Knudson of Vancouver and his sister, Damaris M. Galhon (nee Knudson) and her husband Mandeep Galhon both of Victoria.
Loran was an excellent brother, friend and son. He had a great gift for anything technical. Whether it was rebuilding motors and cars or plumbing, electrical or building projects, he was highly sought after. He was determined and had a way to think outside the box and improvise, a trait learned from my father. Loran was very family oriented and in the past years and until his father’s recent passing, was very instrumental in his father’s health. From driving his father to doctors’ appointments, to meetings with the surgeons and sitting by his bedside, he was there. Loran had a passion for travel, cars, boats and the ocean. He lived life on his own terms and was fond of his select group of friends. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 12:00 pm with Father Ian Stuart officiating. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation in his memory. Flowers accepted as well.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
-
Nicholaus Peckham
-
Dr. Richard Kjaer I first met Loran at a gym 20 years ago. We struck up a friendship that lasted all these years for which I am thankful. I regret I wasn’t made aware of the visitation or service earlier in September. It would have been nice to have attended. Loran had a good heart – always making time to help others and always making a difference for them. He was a good friend. Loran had a strong sense of family, as I do, which I admired. My thoughts and prayers are with Loran’s family.
-
Julie DeCosta I found out about Loran’s sudden passing from his brother, Ed, yesterday on the bus. How fortuitous to have run into him then as I had lost touch with the family.
This is a huge shock for me as Loran and I had been dating for about 6 years back in Victoria. During that time, I got to know every member of the Knudson family and they all had one trait in common- strength and tenacity. Loran inherited this as well and for that reason, he lived life to the beat of his own drum.
May you rest in peace Loran.
My condolences go out the Knudson family.
Julie DeCosta
-
Timothy ***GONE TOO SOON***
…*A LONG TIME GREAT FRIEND….LIKE A BROTHER TO ME,….A WARM HEART,..A GOOD LISTENER,….NEVER ON TIME….*NOT SURE WHAT TO WRITE AS I FIND THIS HARD TO COMPREHEND WITH THIS TRAGIC AND MOST SUDDEN LOSS WHICH HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATING TO ME….LORAN AND I GO BACK….YEAH,…WAY BACK…OVER 30 YEARS!!
FIRST MET THESE RARE TWINS IN EARLY 80’S….SO MANY STORIES TO SHARE AND SOME….WELL,…MANY I CANNOT SHARE HERE…TEEHEE…
FROM MEXICO TO JAPAN….TOO MANY STORIES…..THE FAMILY KNUDSON HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN DEALT THIS SHOCKING BLOW AFTER JUST SLOWLY RECOUPERATING FROM THE LOSS OF LORAN SENIOR…
MRS. KNUDSON HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS LOSS OF HER SON, HER LOVING HUSBAND AND SISTER IN HER HOMELAND….MRS. KNUDSON IS A VERY SPECIAL LADY, A WALKING BUFFET OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM WITH CLASS THAT SETS HER APART FROM OTHERS…..SHE IS STRONG AND WITH HER OTHER CHILDREN AND CLOSE FRIENDS HOLD THIS FAMILY TOGETHER.
LORAN CAN REST NOW…..BE AT PEACE AND JOIN HIS PAPA AND RUN FREE,…..RUN WITH THE ANGELS….ABOVE THE CLOUDS AND WATCH OVER US ALL….THEY ARE IN PARADISE, WITH THIS SPECIAL ONE WAY TICKET THAT IS SO CHERISHED AROUND THE WORLD AS WE ALL STEP UP IN LINE AND AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES HOPING TO HAVE THIS TICKET TO PARADISE.
LORAN, I WILL MISS YOU, YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR ADVICE…YOU ARE A CLASS ACT….AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND AND BROTHER!
LUV YAH BUDDY, ALWAYS.WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE KNUDSON FAMILY…
SINCERELY, WITH LOVE ALWAYS
TIMOTHY.
-
Colleen (Maloney) Ferch So very sorry to hear this. I, too, went to school with Loran and Murray and grew up in the same neighbourhood. My thoughts are with all of you.
-
Lorena Mora Querida tía..muy sorprendida por la noticia de la muerte de su hijo..sepa que estamos orando mucho por usted y su familia para que dios les dé mucha fortaleza en este difícil momento.El descansa en paz y sólo se nos adelantó..está junto a su papà allá en el cielo.. Un beso y abrazo de Jose Pablo, Daniel y Lorena Mora desde Costa Rica.
-
Sheri Ross I am so saddened by the news of the sudden passing of your Loran. I worked with him for a couple of years at Lumberworld and we had so many laughs together and it wasn’t till recently that we found out that we went to school together but he was a year younger and he thought that was funny!! I will miss him very much. My heart breaks for Loran’s family. I hope you all find peace after the pain in your hearts.
-
Jennifer Doyle, from Lory and Murray's class at St Pat's school I was so sorry to read of Loran’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-
Sean Healy and Family (Carol, Sydney and Elisse) We were shocked to hear the news. Our deepest sympathies to all family and friends.
-
Johanna Lutz-schwagly Our deepest condolences to Loran’s family, such a difficult time for all of you.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Quincy Smith and family
Kylie Read and family
Gerry lutz and Johanna Lutz-schwagly
-
Vicky Turner So sorry I could not be with you tonight. Someone once said “Grief is the price we pay for love….” Certainly true for your dear family this year. In my thoughts and prayers, Vicky
-
Jose Luis Chavarria Querida tia y primos. No tengo palabras para expresar el sentimiento de pesar y tristeza por la partida de Loran al cielo, solo quiero decirles que aunque estemos lejos mis oraciones, abrazos y bendiciones están con ustedes. Dios los guarde siempre.
Jose Luis Chavarria y familia.
-
Gordon M. Celesta To Loran’s family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Loran when he briefly worked at the Victoria Airport. We became friends around our common interest in computers. I will always remember Loran as a genuine and generous person. My thoughts are with you and I wish you peace.
-
Bob Bailey Shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Loran, my past co-worker at Nedco and friend and fishing buddy. Much too soon. My very sincere condolences to all of the Knudson family. He was a true friend, helping me out whenever I asked for help. A great story teller and also lots of good fishing times. May you rest in peace, Loran
Bob and Bev Bailey, Mill Bay B.C.
-
John Agombar My deepest sympathies to the Knudson family… I remember Loran from long ago as we attended Camosun College together…hanging out driving around in his Red Buick Skylark on our breaks…listening to Billy Idol. I acquired Loran’s phone number and address just over a year ago and had been meaning to call him up… Catch up on things… I just waited to long… Fond memories of Loran that I will hang on to and always remember.
… John Agombar,
-
Ericka Barboza Dear family, I am so sorry for your lost, lots of love from Costa Rica, my deepest sympathy to his mom Tere, brothers and sister, you are in my thoughts in this difficult time! Love,
Ericka Barboza
-
Virginia Maceiras May Loran Francisco rest in peace beside his father!
Pease accept my sincerest condolences during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY.
THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE!My Lord Be with All of You!
Vicky
-
Sharon Melville My condolences to the Knudson family. Loran was such light hearted and kind person. He was always so helpful and generous. He will be deeply missed.
-
Laura-Lee Grealy My husband and I are so sorry to hear about Loran’s passing. My husband Paul worked with Loran as a bouncer at New York New York, I worked with Loran at the Home Depot. He was a great guy and fun to work with.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Paul and Laura-Lee Grealy
-
sandra torres brizuela Muy dolida por su pérdida mi más sincera condolencia a su familia. Solo te nos adelantaste pero felices xq tenemos una estrella más en el cielo que nos va a cuidar.
-
Jay Gould Dear Tia and Knudson family; we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and we know you will get through this by holding on to each other as you always have. Loran loved his family and friends and was loved by them in return. People sometimes ask, “Where does the love go?” when someone dear to us passes. The truth is that it doesn’t go anywhere; it stays with us, in our hearts and memories, forever.
-
Mark and Christine Dutton Loran Francisco Knudson – you were such a good friend, wonderful neighbour and an important colleague on our Strata Council . It was with profound sadness that I had to report that our Strata Council Vice President, Mr. Loran Knudson, had passed away suddenly. The Knudson Brothers – Loran and his brothers Ron and Murray are original owners, since 2008 here at “The Julia” (our Strata) on Church Avenue. Loran was a valuable member of your Strata Council team and he will be irreplaceable. I am completely stunned and totally reeling from this loss. RIP Loran Francisco Knudson. From your friends and neighbours Mark S. and Christine Dutton, Victoria, BC.
-
Lori Kalef I’m so very sorry to hear of his sudden passing. What a tragic and much too early loss. My sincere condolences to the Knudson family and close friends.
-
Murray Knudson There is a void in my heart and a sadness that has come over me. Our plans, the things we were going to do, from fishing to car shows, working on a project car or taking a vacation together in the tropics, all that has changed. What has not changed is the love and respect I and others have for you. The more I talk to people, the more I see the amount of people you have impacted during your time here on earth. You are in a better place now and Pop now has one of his Right Hand Men by his side. I know you and Pop will watch over us. Good bye. I love you my brother.
-
Vince Winstanley So sorry for your loss. Julie and I have known Loran for many years, and we have always enjoyed his warm smile and great sense of humour. He will be dearly missed.
Loran and I worked together about 10 or so years ago, when I was in my late-teens to early-twenties. His big smile, infectious laugh, and great stories impacted many people. He was very intelligent, and he always took care to invest in other people and share his knowledge.
God Bless You, Loran, and I hope that your family finds comfort during this difficult time.