July 21, 1992 – November 17, 2018

Brandon Michael Kicia of Tappen, BC, passed away on November 17th 2018, at 26 years of age. He was with his family, playing with his daughter, when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Brandon is survived by his loving wife Zalie Kicia, 8 month old baby Zoey Kicia, parents Ken and Rhonda Kicia, siblings Kaley Pinnegar (Armand), Keenan Kicia (Raven), Bryce Kicia (Jaymie), Makayla Boyd (Travis), and Tristin Kicia.

He will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews who he always loved to play with and tease; Kiana, Nevaeh, Ashton, Jace, Kaydence, Kael, Chad, Nora and two more on the way.

Brandon was born on July 21, 1992, in Kamloops BC. Brandon grew up in Rayleigh as the 4th of 6 children. As a child, Brandon was an energetic stinker with a twinkle in his eye. He went to Rayleigh Elementary and then to Norkam Secondary School. Brandon was an accomplished athlete with natural talent. As a younger athlete, he played rep soccer and basketball. He was a very successful wrestler who qualified to compete at national championships three times. He was a gold medalist in the BC summer games. Brandon also excelled at football with the Norkam Saints. Of all these, his greatest passion in sports was rugby. He played for the Norkam Saints and the interior rep team as a high school athlete, and then the Kamloops Rugby Club as an adult. It broke his heart to give up playing rugby due to multiple concussions. Growing up, Brandon loved to be with his family. In the summers, he enjoyed family trips to his grandparent’s house at Shuswap Lake to play with cousins, tube, water ski, and camp. In the winter, it was regular ski and snowboarding trips with his family. In the fall, he loved to hunt and started at an early age with his dad. Brandon had an incredible work ethic which permeated every aspect of his life. Whether he was at work, serving others, playing sports, or doing family projects, Brandon put forth his very best effort and did an outstanding job. He liked things to be done right! Brandon worked in construction, landscaping and as a forest firefighter before starting at Adam’s Lake Lumber where he was working towards his millwright apprenticeship. He was loved by his co-workers and employers alike. Brandon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and it has always been a significant part of his life. He was introduced to his wife, Zalie, while assisting the missionaries. She instantly became the love of his life. They were married and were able to buy his grandparent’s house at the lake that he had loved throughout his whole life. On March 15th, 2018 they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Zoey instantly became the centre of their world, and has Brandon’s eyes. Brandon was a completely devoted husband and father. He always put them first and gave his all to their happiness. Words that have been used to describe Brandon are an outstanding guy, heart of gold, a definition of a stand-up guy, had morals, beliefs and stuck to them, man of integrity, playful, mischievous, stubborn, pleasure to coach, kind, helpful, friendly, humble, hardworking, what every parent would want a child to grow up to be, always willing to help out in any way, huge heart, and a self-proclaimed mama’s boy. There are no words which can describe how much he will be missed.

The overwhelming grief we are feeling is matched only by the overwhelming love we have for Brandon. We will always remember and cherish Brandon safely in our hearts. May our Father in Heaven help and comfort us until we are together again.

Funeral Service will take place at 12:00pm on Saturday November 24th 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Ave. Special thanks to EMS and the outpouring of love from the community who were touched by Brandon during his life. A GoFundMe account called Sudden Passing of Brandon Kicia was created on Sunday to provide financial support for Zalie and Zoey.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2018-11-22
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.