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Da Silva, Nathan Pierre (1981-2000)
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Nathan Pierre Da Silva |
Nathan Pierre Da Silva |
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of Black Creek, B.C |
of Black Creek, B.C |
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injuries sustained in a |
injuries sustained in a |
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car accident. He was |
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David and Bernadette |
David and Bernadette |
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Da Silva in Campbell |
Da Silva in Campbell |
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was close and supportive; their home was |
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to Christ while attending a Christian basketball camp. His faith |
to Christ while attending a Christian basketball camp. His faith |
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for Christ and Athletes |
for Christ and Athletes |
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held Jan. 18 at G.P. |
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Vanier School, Courtenay, B.C; the funeral |
Vanier School, Courtenay, B.C; the funeral |
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Creek MB Church, with |
Creek MB Church, with |
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Barry Falk ministering. |
Barry Falk ministering. |
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Latest revision as of 13:42, 21 June 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 May 12 p. 28
Birth date: 1981 Aug 12
text of obituary:
NATHAN PIERRE DA SILVA
Nathan Pierre Da Silva of Black Creek, B.C passed away Jan. 16 of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Aug. 12, 1981 to David and Bernadette Da Silva in Campbell River, B.C. His family was close and supportive; their home was filled with laughter and fun. He loved basketball and enjoyed skim boarding, skiing, cliff jumping, mountain biking, squash, street hockey, weightlifting and camping. He also enjoyed trips to Trinidad. In grade 8, he made a commitment to Christ while attending a Christian basketball camp. His faith was nurtured by attendance at church, Youth for Christ and Athletes In Action. During the Columbine high school shooting, he declared he would not be afraid to die because of his faith in the Lord. He was accepted to participate in the Tall Ship Millennium Project. He planned to accept a basketball scholarship at Trinity Western University and was scouted by Queen's University and Royal Military College, but was humble about his achievements. Captain of the basketball team, he was respected and admired for his leadership. His faith in the Lord influenced others to renew or make first-time commitments to the Lord. He is mourned by his parents; brothers Stefan of Saskatoon and Jerome of Vancouver; and sister Rebecca at the University of Idaho. A memorial service was held Jan. 18 at G.P. Vanier School, Courtenay, B.C; the funeral was Jan. 20 in Black Creek MB Church, with Barry Falk ministering.
