Torrey Calvin Riendeau (May 20, 1982-Oct 01, 2022)
It is with heavy hearts and a whole lot of tears that we say goodbye to Torrey, who suffered traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident Sep 16. Torrey lived life to the fullest, working hard and playing hard: building/construction, skateboarding, dirt biking, fishing and doing his signature gainer off the Nanaimo River Trestle. Torrey was very creative and good with his hands! He leaves behind his girlfriend Maia, son Jayden, parents Cal (Marjorie) & Colleen (Victor), brothers Devin & Grayson, sister Stacey in Australia, many cousins and innumerable friends who miss him terribly. Torrey was much loved by so many. He started life in Horsefly, and at the age of six, moved to Gabriola with his mom and brothers. When Torrey was ten years old, he and Devin moved to their dad’s home in Nanaimo. We wish to thank the amazing trauma unit at Nanaimo Hospital, the incredible ICU team at Victoria General and BC Organ Transplant. Torrey’s enthusiasm for life and his kind heart will remain with us forever. RIP our loving son Torrey!
A Celebration of Life will be held May 20, 2023, 1 pm to 3 pm at Beban Park Social Center, Lounge C, Nanaimo, BC
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#1 Comment By Maureen Shillington On December 1, 2022 @ 6:26 am
Heartfelt condolences to you Colleen, your family and all who were touched by your dear son. Bless his journey into the spirit world and may you find comfort in his star shining upon you.
#2 Comment By corinna & wil lasa On December 1, 2022 @ 6:29 am
wil & i hold you & all your family in the light!
#3 Comment By Joan Beck On December 1, 2022 @ 6:50 am
Ever so saddened to hear of Torrey’s death. I can only imagine how you feel. Heaven may not know has happened with both Murray and Torrey there.
#4 Comment By Lee forsyth On December 1, 2022 @ 10:45 am
Your a true legend bud I will never forget our times together ride hard bum cheeks
#5 Comment By DJ Patterson On December 1, 2022 @ 10:57 am
Sad to see you go so young. We Always remember you and the fun times and many laughs through the years. Rest easy buddy!
#6 Comment By Nastasia Neff On December 1, 2022 @ 11:24 am
I think of Torrey every day. I am so sorry for his family. I know how important he was in my life, so I can’t even imagine how you all feel. What a special person he was. Love you Tor. Xoxoxoxo
#7 Comment By Doug Johnson On December 1, 2022 @ 11:39 am
My heart goes out to all the family and friends
#8 Comment By Lindsey smith On December 1, 2022 @ 12:12 pm
This is heartbreaking, so sad to hear this! Rest easy my dear friend
#9 Comment By Kelly On December 1, 2022 @ 12:41 pm
There isn’t a day that goes by, that I don’t miss his voice, smile , laugh and his very unique sense of humour. I’m feel so fortunate to have had Torrey as one of my closest friends for over 20 years. Life will never be the same without him.
#10 Comment By Kelly On December 1, 2022 @ 12:44 pm
There isn’t a day that goes by, that I don’t miss his voice, smile , laugh and his very unique sense of humour. I’m feel so fortunate to have had Torrey as one of my closest friends for over 20 years. Life will never be the same without him . Heartfelt condolences to his family.
#11 Comment By Bodie MacNeill On December 1, 2022 @ 12:49 pm
His spirit will live in the grace and sound of music forever
#12 Comment By Courtenay Johnson On December 1, 2022 @ 2:03 pm
I’ll always hold a special place in my heart for torrey, he save my life and to that my children amd I will always be thankful. The love he showed to all those who loved him amd he loved will never be forgotten. His quirky personality his laughter it will forever live on in our hearts and souls. My love sent to the family and all the friends who have a feeling of loss right now may you hold comfort knowing he will live on because let’s face it he is torrey and when we are not expecting he will drop us a crazy little sign to remind us all he is watching over us ❤️
#13 Comment By Sarah Frank On December 1, 2022 @ 2:39 pm
To Maia, his family and all his friends my heart breaks for you all, there’s really no words 💔 he was always smiling, always joking and always kind. Missed by many, taken too soon, sorry for your loss.
#14 Comment By Jeff McCollum On December 1, 2022 @ 7:24 pm
This is a tragic loss not just to the family, but the city of Nanaimo. My most sincere condolences
#15 Comment By Sheila Lev-Rani On December 1, 2022 @ 8:35 pm
My heart goes out to you with this enormous loss, Colleen. Heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family. Xo
#16 Comment By Maia On December 1, 2022 @ 9:35 pm
Torrey i will always love you and miss you so much but I know you will live on in all of our memories forever ♡ he made such a huge impact on everyone he met through out his life! Celebrate the good times everyone had with him because we all know he never wanted anyone to be sad that hes gone, instead be happy to have the memories with him because guaranteed he left everyone with some amazing memories!
#17 Comment By Colleen Talson On January 27, 2023 @ 2:53 pm
Beautiful Maia…! Thank you!
#18 Comment By Dustin CORLETT On December 1, 2022 @ 9:59 pm
Rest easy old friend.
Condolences to your family for their loss 🙏
#19 Comment By Megan On December 2, 2022 @ 9:09 pm
My condolences to his family Maia and children. Iam great full to have the memories of 3 years almost every day with him. Even if someday I wanted to smuther him with a pillow while he slept… we always found a way to come to some sort of compromise. Usually I just agreed. It was so much easier. Anyways. He was sure one of a kind and I know I won’t ever forget the hilarious times never mind discussing messages I would be cringing as I opened them. Did not want to sometimes but for some reason always did. Love ya forever. Rest in peace tor xo
#20 Comment By Jodee Lalonde On December 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm
We are so sorry for your shocking and unexpected loss and for the heartbreak you are going through 💔🙏🙏
#21 Comment By Danita On December 4, 2022 @ 1:34 pm
I Missed Torrey by 1 day my last visit to Nanaimo. my friend YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND HEART….
#22 Comment By Helen Thingelstad On December 8, 2022 @ 10:39 am
Dear Cal and Marjorie. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Torrey. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of deep sorrow.🙏
#23 Comment By Lynda Boyd On January 29, 2023 @ 1:23 pm
Just learning of Torrey’s passing and so I wanted to share this poem by Nancy Wood with family and friends, (quote): A long time I have lived with you. And now we must be going Separately to be together. Perhaps I shall be the wind To blur your smooth waters So that you do not see your face too much. Perhaps I shall be the star To guide your uncertain wings So that you have direction in the night Perhaps I shall be the fire To separate your thoughts So that you do not give up…..
#24 Comment By Danita On May 27, 2023 @ 7:06 am
Torrey my friend I will miss you
.I have always wanted to thank Torrey for the unconditional ove, kindness Your beautiful soul is shining… I miss you