December 18, 1975 – February 16, 2023
There are no words we can say that will give us comfort in your passing Brent. There is no preparation for this type of sorrow that fills our souls. Our world has been turned upside down and we know it will never be the same without you in it. They say time heals everything and to that, we say there is never going to be enough time to heal our shattered hearts.
We were blessed to have you for 47 years. Not a day went by that we were not grateful. Brent, you made us proud on so many levels we can not begin to count. The warmth, love, kindness, and respect you had for life were easy to see in your actions. They say life goes on and we know that is true, but time stood still the minute you left us. The sorrow we feel has no words to describe it, the pain is unbearable.
We are so grateful we were able to spend time with you making memories. These are what we will have to hold on to until we meet again. God called you home and knowing that when you were asked to do a task, you jumped at it.
We often wondered why you chose to become a conservation officer, but it became clearer to see as the years went by. Learning how similar you were in spirit to so many animals in your personality. Like a bear, you had the power, confidence, and courage to take on anything that came your way. Always willing to try and learn new things. It was clear to see your playfulness, mischievous nature, and shyness were like a fox. Yet we could always see your courage, strength, and wisdom like an eagle. The only reason we can think of that you were called home at such a young age was God must have had a new adventure that needed you.
Dear son may you always walk in the light and rest in peace; we will be with you again. Brent, you may be gone but NEVER forgotten. Your memory will live on in everyone one who ever had the pleasure of knowing you.
Until we meet again, love MOM, DAD, MARK and your three God-children, BRODEN, ELLERY, GRAYSON, (Sniper+Trudy), and FAMILY+FRIENDS xoxoxoxoxoxo
30 thoughts on “Brent Marty Cameron Artimowich”
Dear Artimowich family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your son Brent. He was a high school buddy of our son Mike.
We mourn with you and are very saddened by his passing and your loss.
Sincerely, Walter and Helene Foth
Thank you for taking the time to talk about Brent. Yes Mike and the boys were often over as I used to call them a pack. Our son is gone but his memory is burning bright and will in our hearts forever,
Sincerley,
Gordon Sandra, Mark and his three Godchildren
With overwhelming sadness, I offer my heartfelt condolences to my dear friend Sandy, Gordie and Mark on the loss of your son and brother Brent. He lived a wonderful adventurous life and was much loved. After a hard fought battle he is now at peace. May he fly with the angels.
A man with a lot of life, taken way too soon. We made the most of our school age years. He always left me with a laughable memory. Our fishing excursions were always epic! Even though our paths went separate ways years ago, Brent was always the talk of our family. May the morning be bright, and the lake calm, as you take that eternal cast.
Rest in peace buddy.
Dave Ruthig
North Saint Paul, Minnesota
I can still not believe that Brent is gone. I will always cherish the many memories that we made growing up together. Brent truly had a heart of gold and will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with you all.
Take care.
Jason Kuny
What a beautiful tribute to a marvelous son. Our hearts are so saddened by your loss. Love to you both in this time of such tragic passing.
Those we hold closest in our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. Our heartfelt condolences.
Love your Trapp family, Mom, Rae, Alanna, Krista & Colin
It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Brent. Brent was a close friend of my son Bob, their friendship started at a young age playing hockey at the Gateway Community Center that continued to this day. They enjoyed fishing and hunting trips together and always had exciting accounts of their numerous trips. I also recall that they spent time with Brent’s brother at Lake Louise where he was working at a ski resort, I’m sure there were many stories to be told from that experience.
I am so glad that I had a short visit with Brent and his mother this summer as I had not seen him for the past few years, It was a nice time together.
My wife Myrt and I would like to extend our condolences to Brent’s father Gord, mother Sandy and brother Mark, it is especially hard to deal with when someone has gone before their time.
Bill and Myrt Klein
Dear Sandi, Gordie, Mark & Brent’s God-children:
Hard to express how sad I feel for your family as it’s unbearable to lose a child. My thoughts are with you & know you will get through this tragic loss in time or you may never get through it but you will always have lovely fresh memories of Brent. How wonderful it was that you were able to have him living in your home the last long while. I loved the video of Brent which showed his enthusiasm for outdoor adventures which he lived for many years as a Conservation Officer. My heart breaks for you! Take care of each other & Mark & family.
Love you guys! Marlene
Sandi and Gord and family, I cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Love and much prayers for strength, through such devastation..so, so sorry.
Sandi and Gord and family, I cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Love and much prayers for strength, through such devastation..so, so sorry.
Such a beautiful photo, and eulogy 🙏😢
My sweet cousin, I will forever miss you. There will never ever be anybody that will or can give the biggest bear hugs. I am so honored that I got to call you my cousin. As your friends were lucky to call you friend and more like a brother. I know that everyone that you met was BLESSED to have had the privilege to know you. Your smile, laughter, jokes will be missed. But the way you loved life and how you loved others is what I am going to miss the most. Your infectious zest for everything that you loved will be forever cherished.
I love you COUSIN.
Love always Kerry
Dear family Artomowich ,
It saddens me to know of your Brent’s passing nothing can change the sorrow of losing a loved one let alone a son words couldn’t descirbe your pain. I may have not known your family but from what I do know he was raised by the best and carried that love in everything he did and continues to do in each and everyone of your life’s and memories . Please know that my deepest prayers and thoughts are with you and I send my love and warm thoughts your way. Just know that he wouldn’t want you to be sad but happy that he was able to live his life to the fullest. Amen.
Deepest thoughts,
Anne O.
Condolences to you Mark and your family !❤❤❤
My heart breaks for all of you. Such a tragedy
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers❤️
Love cuz,
Judy
Goodbye old friend. Lots of memories flooding to mind the past few days and in every one we are laughing like little kids that just got away with something! There will never be another one like you. I’m sad we won’t share another laugh again. Very sad. Be at peace brother. You will be remembered fondly and missed always.
Sandy Gord and family,
Ray and I send our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Brent!
Chad let us know on Thursday on Brent’s passing.
We are at a loss for words on what sadness this has brought to you all.
Sending you love and hugs and strength in the days ahead.
RIP
The Kaatz family
My deepest condolences to Sandra, Gord, Mark and family and friends of Brent. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Brent, I know how much he was loved by his family. May they find comfort in this difficult time.
Much love to you all.
Lisa & Family
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all at the untimely passing of your beloved son Brent.
We cannot imagine the pain that you, as parents, must endure at the loss of a child.
He looks so happy,energetic,and enthusiastic in all the posted pictures. It is devastating to see how much life and living meant to Brent and then to have it seized away.
May Brent Rest In Peace and forever be the guiding light for his precious family whom he loved so dearly. He will always be close by to watch over all of you. May all the wonderful memories bring you solace and warm your hearts.
Much Love and Hugs❤️
Elizabeth and Arthur
I’m at a loss for words my friend. When last we spoke you were putting a trip down under on your to do list. I can’t believe it. So many more dreams you had to fullfill. What a life you had though, doing 10 times as much as most people twice your age. You touched many a heart with that beautiful soul, always up for fun and adventure. RIP my brother, forever grateful for our time together. See you up top of Larch xo
It is with sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Brent.
Brent was a close friend to my son Bob, their friendship started at a young age playing hockey and continued to this day. They enjoyed fishing and hunting trips together and always had exciting accounts of their numerous trips.
I also recall that they spent time with Brent’s brother at Lake Louise where he was working at a ski resort.
I’m so glad that I had a short visit with Brent and his mother this summer as I had not seen him for the past few years, it was a nice time together.
My wife Myrt and I would like to extend our condolences to Gord, Sandy, and Mark. It is especially hard to deal with when someone is gone before their time.
Bill and Myrt Klein
Dear Sandy and Gord, We are away and are not able to give you the hugs you both need at this time but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grace and Jerry
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Brent through my twin brother Kevin. He was a regular at my house of his friends coming and going. Of all of his friends I just clicked with Brent the most. We just used to laugh together and he was so kind and respectful. He drove me out to Lethbridge one time and we spent a night at a hotel half way there (one bedroom) and he said I’ll sleep on the floor and I laughed I said good god Brent like I don’t trust you so we slept in the same bed peacefully. He also introduced me to my now favourite movie of all time “Tombstone” By the way he also told me the story when Mark grew a long beard and they were at a Bonanza or something and it was all you could eat chicken and Mark had a big chunk stuck in his beard and Brent and Bob were ribbing him like “So Mark you gonna need a box for that take out” and even the waitress was laughing. Sorry Mark just had to share. I just shared a funny story with my mom about Brent week before I saw that he passed. It’s a long story.
Love, Debra McCormack
When I learned about Brent’s passing last week, even though I had not seen him in many years the news was very tough to hear. Although life has taken many of us ‘old’ friends in different directions, our memories let us step back and reflect on all of the great times we had growing up together. This past week, I along with Chad (Kaatz), and my brother Dave have been reminiscing about all of the fun times we had with Brent. This list is long but one memory that immediately came to our minds was fishing. Much of our summers growing up were spent fishing the banks of the Red River, usually at Highland Park. At the time, to us these were just ‘normal’ days. Having fun and catching fish…but looking back now we all gained so much more from these experiences. Independence, friendship, trust, dependability, loyalty, along with common sense, problem solving, and punctuality. We would jump on our bikes first thing in the morning, be gone all day and return home by nightfall unscathed (mostly). I could go on and on here, but those days were instrumental in the people we became. In recent years when chatting about Brent, Dave and I would often say how great it was that he became a conservation officer. It was fitting for sure and awesome that he was able to live out that dream. Like us, Brent was most comfortable in the great outdoors which is likely why all of us were so easily drawn together. To Gord, Sandy, and Mark – I am so sorry that Brent was taken much too soon. You are all in my thoughts and I wish you all better days ahead. I, along with so many others will keep Brent’s memory alive recounting our memories alongside Brent. Take Care!
Brent was one of kind like no other, we had so many good times together the laughs we shared , the great times we always had together threw out the years I’m gonna miss you man RIP
Sandi & Family – My heart is breaking for you. I’m so amazed that you were present for us with Mom & Mel while you were going through your own struggles of fear, uncertainty, praying, and hoping for a miracle. As a parent, I can’t imagine the loss of a child gone far too soon — but his love lives on & he’s obviously left his mark on many lives. You’re in my thoughts & prayers. I know words can’t take away the hurt you’re feeling or the grief that never leaves, but I want you to know how much I care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss.
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Artimowich family we would like to thank each one of you, for sharing such loving stories and memories. Yes our son Brent was one of a kind, and had the gift of making anyone he met feel at peace. Our days and nights are much longer without him now, he brought unbelievable love, humour and joy. We cherish all his memories and are blessed to know you also had the oppirtunity to have made some with him. Please keep his memory alive and well by remembering our son, brother and Godfather-uncle and your friend.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Sandi. There have been many close personal losses in my long life but thankfully not one of my children. I can’t imagine what you are experiencing but I do know from my own experience that although memories in the beginning can bring pain, they do one day bring immeasurable peace and gratitude that that person was part of my life journey. I also know Sandi that your ART will resound with your new emotions. It will also provide you with an outlet for those intense feelings and an opportunity for you to share your inner self with the rest of the world. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Peggy Prendergast
I didn’t know your son Sandy, but I can see from all the beautiful tributes to him that he was a wonderful son and friend to many. His memory is truly a blessing. I know you miss him so much. Hold the memories till you meet again.
The video was a real tribute, very well done, thanks for sharing.