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de Cruyenaere, Brett Gregory
October 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brett on October 7. 2023 at the age of 31 years old due to an accidental overdose.
Brett was predeceased by his grandparents Herb and Blanche Dixon and Joseph and Muriel de Cruyenaere. Brett is survived by his parents Greg and Barb de Cruyenaere; his sister Ashley; nephew Jayden; aunts Sue de Cruyenaere and Bev Bucca; cousins Joseph, Michael, Elena and their families.
Brett was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan where he had a good childhood. He tried all sports but liked hockey the best. He loved his family and his cats (he rescued many) and his many friends, including the ones he lost so early.
Even though he had the support of his loving family, his drug addiction would follow him to his untimely passing.
We would like to add a special thank you to all his sports coaches (especially hockey), social workers, the police, EMT’s and especially the nurses and doctors at both hospitals for the work they put in over the years.
There will be a private family gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brett’s memory may be made to the Regina Humane Society or Diabetes Canada.
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Laura Deck Marchant
Christopher Lake Sask Canada
Greg, Barb and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your son and his addiction.
Kim Smith
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
So so sorry to hear about Brett, my heart goes out to all of you. Take care and remember the good times.
Enole Bellegarde
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
So sorry for your loss 💔 Much love to you all during this difficult time
Brad and Jennifer Colin
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Sue, Greg and family, so very sad to hear about Brett’s passing. We sincerely hope you are doing okay. Our thoughts are with your family. Take care.
Kim and Diane Lupichuk
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in these difficult times.
Barbara MacQuarrie
Calgary Alberta Canada
My heart aches for your family You are in my thoughts
Brad + Darcee Rollins
Edmonton Alberta Canada
Greg, Barb, Ashley and family - We were very sad to hear the news of Brett's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all of you. He's in a better place now and free from the shackles the addiction placed on him.
Erin Jennings
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Barb and Family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May your memories of Brett help you find some peace.
Catherine McGillivray
West Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Greg, Barb and family, my heartfelt condolences to you and family. 🙏💖
Travis Parisien
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Me and my family send our condolences to Ashley, Greg, Barb, Jayden and the rest of the family and friends grieving. I'm so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you. Addiction is hard to overcome and I'm so sorry that it took him. I will always remember him and the fun times we had growing up in this world.
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