He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Bill and Michele Volk, of Sherwood Park, Alberta–semicolon– siblings Andrew (Shawn) and Jaxon his nephew, of Edmonton–semicolon– Neil (Natasha) of Sherwood Park, and Auriele (Matt) of Edmonton–semicolon– grandparents, Alex and Penny Volk of Rolling Hills, and Jerry Naughton of Sherwood Park, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, and his favorite pet BooFang. Brent liked quadding at Big Horn, driving his Mustang, and in the winter, his truck. Brent loved learning, engineering and science. He was a third year Electrical Engineering student of the University of Alberta. Brent was a helper. He strove to make others feel loved and did whatever he could to make life better for people in need. He was a kind, gentle, beautiful soul. We will forever miss going dinosaur bone-hunting, swimming in the canal and his tinkering.
He will be forever loved and greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South 4820 Meridian Street, Edmonton Alberta. Meridian Street can only be accessed heading SOUTH on Hwy 216 (Anthony Henday) – the access is 1 km south of the Sherwood Park Freeway on Hwy 216.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Stollery Children’s Hospital or Canadian Mental Health Association.
CORALEE KRISTIANSON DEWLING says
Hi, I an sorry to hear of your about your son, I wish there was something to say to make you feel better & if a hug would put your heart back together I surely send you all one now
Diana Davoren (Swanson) says
I have not had contact with your family for many years, and it is hard to believe how fast the years have gone. I was in shock today, when Jan contacted Jill and the sadness was shared with me. I cannot begin to imagine how hard these past few days have been for your family. The loss of a son and brother, one I knew through the daycare and babysitting for you, as a young bright spirit who had so much to give the world, can not be easy. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family in the weeks and months ahead. May your memories be your best friend.
Dileepan Joseph says
I”m very sorry to hear of your loss, a loss that will be felt greatest by those who knew Brent the best. But it is also a loss for the community at large, including for the University of Alberta and the engineering profession.
Jie Gao says
It is a shock to know that Brent Volk, a great young man passed away. He was a very nice and friendly person, and an outstanding engineering student. He will be always remembered as his spirit has impacted so many others.
Shirley Thompson says
It is with great sadness that I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Little says
It”s taken almost a month to send our condolences and we are still lost for words.
We can”t imagine the pain and heartache your family is going through. We barely knew Brent, but fondly remember him. Please take comfort in knowing that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Brent will be forever missed but never forgotten.
Carmen leblanc says
Our deepest sympathy, no word can fill the void, no hugs can make the pain stop hurting but remember that he is never far away in our memories forever and in our hearts he lives forever…………
Chantal & Stephane Lefebvre says
Our most sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brent will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We truly enjoyed quading and camping with him at Big Horn Dam.
Sarah Hanson says
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to the entire Volk family.
From Steve and Sarah Hanson and family.
Murray Naughton says
So sorry for the loss of Brent, he will dearly missed our thoughts and prayers go to Michelle, Bill and family
Murray, Melissa Mike Naughton
Patti & George Snyder says
So sorry to hear of passing of your son. May memories of the times together brighten your days ahead. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
heidi sutherland says
Sorry to hear of your sons passing. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to the entire Volk family. From Jamey and Heidi Sutherland
Judy Coates says
To Michelle, bill and family.
I pray that God will give you strength and courage as you go through this difficult time. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Auntie Judy and Uncle Bob
Janet Little says
We are sending your entire family our deepest sympathies, warm hugs and love. xoxoxo
Janet & Gord Little
Vivian Woodman
Anne Naughton says
We are so sorry for the loss of Brent. There are no words that can express the depth of the sorrow we feel for each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers – Anne, Lyle and Shaye
Marissa Fisher says
Wow… Can”t believe the news. Sending my condolences to the Volk family and friends. Brent was such an awesome guy- Super smart, kind, soft spoken, and always willing to help others. He definitely helped me more than once in the courses we had together. It was always interesting to hear about the neat projects he was working on. It”s not fair that someone with such a bright future be taken from us. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to you Brent and your family.