Stephen Orwick

June 20, 1965 - June 12, 2021 (55 years old)

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Stephen Orwick

June 20, 1965 - June 12, 2021 (55 years old)

Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Stephen Orwick Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 12, 2021, at the age of 55, Stephen Orwick (Thunder Bay, Ontario), born in Victoria, British Columbia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Claudette Orwick; and his brother Micheal Orwick. He is survived by: his father Garry Orwick; and his brother Daniel Orwick (Angie Barkhouse).

If friends so desire donations may be made to St. Joseph's Care Group.

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July 3, 2021

Chris Tucker wrote a sympathy message

“When you see these obituaries it always comes as a reminder that the times as shipmates are just a blink. You've been and seen things some people have only read about. R.I.P. old shipmate A sad day”

June 17, 2021

Kevin McNamara wrote a sympathy message

“I met Steve early on in my career. We were shipmates on HMCS Restigouche. Steve was larger than life and had a heart twice as big. He was a great story/joke teller. He was great at liveingly up any boring times and get you laughing. We lost contact after awhile but reconnected on Facebook. I’m was sadden to hear of troubles he had after leaving Victoria. My deepest sympathies and condolences to Steve’s family and friends. Steve, you left too soon and too young. RIP Sailor…”

June 15, 2021

Mike McCallum wrote a sympathy message

“Valerie and I are truly saddened to learn of our dear friends passing. We had the pleasure of knowing Steve for almost 35 years. He was one of the first people I met on my very first ship. Great shipmate, great friend and even a better person.. He will be missed by all the people who's life he has touched. Rest easy our friend. Your watch is complete. Condolences to all the members of the family during this time.. Mike McCallum and Valerie Saunders.”

June 15, 2021

Ken Levert wrote a sympathy message

“I sailed with Steve in the navy. He was a great shipmate, a hard worker, knew his trade and seamanship jobs 100%, and was a great guy to have in our EW section and in our crew. We all had nicknames, Steve got "Uncle Buck" (don't know why). I cherish the time I had with Steve. I am lucky and privileged to have had Steve in my life, as a shipmate, and as a friend. I will remember the good times we had, I will remember Steve. To Steve's family, my sincere thoughts are with you. Ken Levert.”

June 15, 2021

sarah withanh wrote a sympathy message

“conversations, coffees, carleton, that rafting trip, both places on esquimalt road, the Uncle Buck couch counselling sessions with the right amount of sympathy and tough love... you were always a stand up guy. i am so sad to hear you crossed the bar. "Twlight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark" xxox, always, the dish fairy.”

June 15, 2021

Mike Simoneau wrote a sympathy message

“Steve was a shipmate and a friend, he was bigger than life and made the Navy a better place. Gone way too soon, RIP my friend you will be missed by so many.”

June 15, 2021

Chuck Loeper wrote a sympathy message

“Steve was a great friend. I was lucky to have Steve part of my life. We helped eachother out through tough times. The last year before we both retired from the Navy we went for coffee every morning. We sat together watching the Royals play hockey. Steve will be missed, I wished I could have seen him one more time. RIP Steve”

June 15, 2021

Mark Stark wrote a sympathy message

“Please know, Steve was an inspiration and had a heart of gild to many who knew him. A warrior and peace maker. Fair winds and following seas.”

June 15, 2021

Melissa Hockey wrote a sympathy message

“Steve, I'll never forget the "love in" weekend we had to go through while at Sea Training. We always giggled about it. Forced to press our foreheads together for too long. So funny. You have been missed since leaving Vic, so sad you are gone so early. RIP.”

June 15, 2021

Joseph Proctor wrote a sympathy message

“Stevie was my friend , our friend which spans a few decades and a few ships. He was a bigger then life guy with an even larger heart and kind soul. He grew distant these last few year’s especially when he moved to Ont and struggled with some Demons. Our last Ship together was HMCS WINNIPEG, where he was named I believe by myself Uncle Buck. We became “Uncle Buck and the three Amigos” Brett Christensen, Reg Barnes and me. We ran ashore and laughed and loved life as we served this great Country”

June 14, 2021

Eleanor Allison wrote a sympathy message

“My condolence on the passing of Steve.”

June 14, 2021

Barry Allard wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful soul. I was fortunate to have crossed paths with Steve early on in our respective careers. We were roommates on our trades training in Halifax for a while, where I got to experience his wonderful sense of humour and quick wit. That booming laugh of his was very distinctive making it easy to find him in a crowded room once he got going. A great shipmate and friend that I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with. Rest peacefully shipmate”

June 14, 2021

Joe O'Brien wrote a sympathy message

“Rest In Peace Steve, we have the watch, My sincere condolences to Your Friends and especially the Family”

June 14, 2021

paul helston wrote a sympathy message

“Steve Orwick, my best of friend of 35 years and great shipmate passed away due to cancer at the age of 55. Steve was always bigger than life. You always knew when he was in the room, where he would welcome anyone. We could talk not for hours but days it seemed like, solving all the Navies problems amongst others or simply playing a game of crib. When Steve became your friend he adopted you, your family, your pets and so on. We will miss him greatly.”