Tributes

My son, Thomas Hidson, passed away on January 1, 2018 by a fentanyl overdose… he was only 28 and had his whole life ahead of him… we are all still so sad and miss him terribly…

A couple days ago we celebrated your 35th Birthday, the same day our little girl started Kindergarten. We miss you everyday more and more, but feel you with us, that day especially. I love you forever, sweet husband!

I Lost my son to an accidental.obrrdose 9 13 2024. I miss him everyday.

Forever 28, my baby brother. Not a day goes by without a thought of you, it never gets easier. I miss your being, your kindness, your big heart and your laugh. Love you always.
I will leave a light on.
1992-2020

ALWAYS IN OUR ❤️ our beautiful girl

My son died May 26th to accidental fentanyl overdose. He was 38 father of 3.

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the life and memory of our beloved son and stepson, Josiah Velasquez, who was taken from us far too soon at the age of 15.
There are no words strong enough to express the love we carry for him, or the ache that lives in our hearts every single day since he left us on May 21, 2022. His smile could light up a room. His laughter was contagious. He was funny, kind, smart, curious—and so full of potential.
He was also a teenager trying to find his way in a world that can be confusing and unforgiving. One mistake. An addiction. One moment he was here—and the next, our beautiful boy was gone, taken by the poison that is fentanyl. We share his story not out of shame, but out of love, and in the hope that no other family will have to experience the pain that now lives with us.
Josiah Velasquez mattered. His life mattered. And he is so much more than the way he died. He is our sunshine, our memory, our forever child. We speak his name with pride and with purpose. We will never stop loving him, and we will never stop telling the world about who he was—and who he should still be.
To anyone struggling, or to any parent, child, friend, or family member impacted by overdose—know that you are not alone. We see you. We stand with you. And we remember with you.
In his memory, we continue to fight for awareness, for compassion, and for change.
We love you always, Josiah Velasquez.
Forever 15.
💜
With all our Love,
Your Dad and StepMom

December 14, 1988 – June 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael Bruce Allan Latkovich at the age of 36 from an accidental overdose.

Mike was born in Vancouver, BC to his mother, Denise Bourassa, and Father Bruce Latkovich. He will be forever missed by his soon-to-be wife, Chelsea Favell, of 9 years; one daughter, Mikayla Brianna Brylie Latkovich, aged 6; one brother, William “Billy” Latkovich; and brother-in-law, Kevin Esquega and Richard Halverson. He will also be missed by many friends and foster relatives.

He was predeceased by his grandmother, Shirley Bourassa, and his parents-in-law, Corrine Lisa Favell and Albert Esquega.

Micheal has since been cremated and sent to Ontario to be laid to rest beside his grandmother.

I replay my last days with you in my mind before your addiction took you from me. You are still so needed by your family. So missed and so loved. I am not ashamed of you or of how you passed from overdose. You were so much more than your addiction. What I would give to hug you again hear your laugh one last time . In your honour and to try and heal I will raise awareness about overdose and addiction. 41 years young. Gone but never forgotten by those you have left behind. I love you dad always your Angel Mouse

My beautiful children. ..:
You are so loved and missed. This world was hard on you both but you never let that keep you down. You shared your bright smiles and laughter with all you met and made this world a better place.
Until we meet again, keep loving each other and we will do the same.
Forever in our hearts.
Love and kisses!
Mom

My grandson crossed over to the otherside on August 1 2024 . He will forever be 24 . We miss him terribly . He is somebodys son 💜

On September 28th 2024 my brother died from drug overdose from fentanyl I’m remembering him best way I can & brining awareness to overdose 💙💜

Joh, I may have only known you for 10 short months before an overdose stole you from everyone that loved you but knowing you changed me irrevocably. I will always say your name and make sure that everyone I meet knows you who were and how you changed my life. Everything I do is for you ❤️

We lost our son Daniel on June 14, 2025 due to a fentanyl overdose. There are moments when we feel completely lost, searching for a life that still has him in it. It’s been an unbearable nightmare, we can’t seem to wake up from.

Daniel was kind and loving, he loved his family, fishing and so much more. Words can’t express how much we miss him.
“Always love you to the moon and back “. ❤️❤️❤️Forever 28❤️❤️❤️

My baby brother was found all alone on Tue 6/30 2020 in a S.F hotel. I didn’t get a chance to say I love you & we’ll get through this together. Last time I spoke or saw him was 30 days prior.

“You are a missing part of all of our lives! Addiction took you, but it will never define you.”

Gone but never forgotten. Rest easy bub & hug your niece real big for me, I’ll see yall when I get there. I love you.

Missing you always. Words can never describe.

loved and missed by her family.
fly high.

Our precious son in law, gone way too soon! Cameron you are loved and greatly missed! Your beautiful wife Katie is taking care of the boys and the family reminds them of their daddy often! It’s been 2 years since we lost you! Gone but never forgotten. We love you 💜

I miss you so much my Brother. It’s been over 30yrs yet you are still in my heart & head everyday.
Love you Step-hen xx