We Remember
O’REILLY, Brian
December 15, 1945 — January 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Brian John O’Reilly announce his passing on January 1, 2021, at the age of 75. Brian was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who is survived by his wife, Sheila; his children Lorraine and Danny; his son-in-law, Kimmy Mitrev; and granddaughter Shelby Mitrev; as well as his sister Marilyn Johnston; and nephews Greg Johnston, Andrew Johnston, and Jonathan Johnston. He is predeceased by his loving parents John and Ethel O’Reilly; and his brother-in-law Willard Price.
Brian was born in Montreal on December 15, 1945. However, he made British Columbia his home in 1971 when he moved to Vancouver and began working at Pacific Press. After many years in the printing industry he spent the remainder of his career in real estate before retiring in 2010.
Brian was a devoted father and spent much of his earlier years as an avid skier. He enjoyed long walks with his beloved Schnauzers, traveling, and anything hockey. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.
Special thanks to Dr. Eddie Rosenthal and the palliative care nurses at Brandt’s Creek Mews. You made an impossible situation a little more bearable.
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This is very sad news to hear Sheila, and Ross & I remember meeting you in Toronto and then Victoria.
Our deepest condolences to Marilyn. We will remember our cousin Brian.
Linda & Ross MacDonald Victoria, B.C.
To the O’Reilly family. My sincere condolences. from Joyce Marwick Taylor, cousin of Brian
My thoughts and prayers are with you all even though we are miles apart.
Hi Sheila,
So sorry to hear,we offer our condolences to you and your family❤
To the O’Reilly family, our amazing neighbors.
Our deepest condolences to you all, we feel so sorry. We will always remember him for his kindness, Bryan rest in peace.. Stefania ,Claudio and family.
Dear Sheila and family. My heart is saddened by this news. My thoughts are with you at this trying time. May your memories bring you peace. Sincerely Tracy Zarr
Thinking of you all. You are on my mind and in my heart.
Brian and I worked together at Pacific Press and stayed in touch over the years. I usually visited Kelowna in the summer and would always make a point of seeing him. He enjoyed reminiscing about his time at the Press and liked to be updated on everyone he knew from that era. Brian was a good friend and I will really miss our get togethers. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.