Obituary of Stephen Maurice James Hosking

Stephen Maurice James Hosking 1967 - 2009 Born in South Ockendon, Essex, England, Stephen emigrated with his parents James & Catherine Hosking and his Brother Mark to Canada in 1969. He lived first in Portage la Prairie then moved to Springstein Manitoba. In 1979, the family moved to Weyburn, Saskatchewan. As a child, he loved to travel, visiting Disneyworld on a driving trip from Portage La Prairie. He loved to go to Ireland and England. He had a very inquisitive mind and loved to take things apart and put them back together, usually with a few "bits" left over. He never lost this gift. He was always quick with a joke and demonstrated a quirky sense of humor that everyone found contagious. This really showed up when he dressed up as Captain United and roller skated around Weyburn raising money for the United Way. Stephen was always ready to help others when needed. In Regina, he received the Saskatchewan Governor General award for jumping into a lake to save a man who drove his car in after suffering a heart attack. After High school, Stephen went to Regina to attend the University of Regina. That is where he married his childhood sweetheart, Brenda Franklin. They have a beautiful girl together, Quinn. Quinn is the apple of his eye. When Stephen and Brenda grew apart, Stephen moved to Dawson Creek with his parents. Stephen was integral with opening a family business with his brother and parents. He then opened another venture on his own, Chubby's. He met Nicki Ault and they had a beautiful baby together, Colten. Once Chubby's closed Stephen came back to Rockwells until it was sold. Stephen always loved computers. He was always helping others with getting theirs to work. He was very much in his element when dealing with them. He always considered himself a computer "geek". His other passion was paintballing. He traveled whenever possible, to different venues to play. Stephen had been sick for the last few years. His passing is still a terrible shock to his family and friends. Leaving behind to celebrate his life are his daughter Quinn and son Colten, their mothers Brenda and Nicki. His parents, James and Catherine Hosking, brother Mark Hosking. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Stephen, you will be missed but never forgotten. Stephen passed away on December 7, 2009, at 41 years of age. A Prayer service was held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3:00 pm at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. A Funeral service was held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 3:00 pm at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel. Father Michael Asyasoro was the officiating clergy. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Stephen may be made by way of a donation to the "Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada”, suite 327, #8 - 6014 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 5P5