We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Christina Parkyn, 42 years of age, of Sechelt, BC on February 13, 2014.
Tina was born to mother Linda Parkyn and father Al Parkyn in Vancouver, BC on October 25, 1971, Tina graduated from The Jericho Hill School for the Deaf in 1990. After meeting John Warren in Coquitlam BC, the two of them later moved to Gibsons, BC and then finally Sechelt, BC.
Tina was actively involved in volunteering her services for the Habitat for Humanity and the local recycling depot on the Sunshine Coast. Tina had a tremendous fondness for animals and had many cats and dogs over the years. She also loved dolphins and was her favorite, which was proven by her large collection of dolphin figurines.
Tina is survived by her long time partner John Warren; her only daughter Ashley Parkyn; her mother Linda Parkyn; father Al Parkyn; sister Donna (Peter); two brothers Kyle and Kevin; as well as her two nephews, Cody and Cameron; all of the Lower Mainland.
In lieu of gifts, the family is requesting that donations be made to the family to help provide support to her surviving partner and daughter; as well donations will be made to the SPCA in Sechelt BC. BMO account – Transit # 07310 Account #3979-223
A funeral service was held in Gibsons, BC on February 25, 2014 with another service for her friends and family to be held in Coquitlam, BC on March 29, 2014.
