Vituary - Cory Rushton

Cory Rushton

Cory is, hands down, one of the sweetest people I know.  The first time I met him through Christopher, he was super friendly and outgoing, and more importantly, he made me laugh.

Cory’s the type of person who makes sure that his friends and family know how much he cares for them. 

He’s also a diehard How I Met Your Mother fan and a lover of horror movies, which sends his coolness factor off the charts.

Most of all, Cory is a genuinely down-to-earth dude with a huge heart and an awesome sense of humour.  Any time I’ve had the pleasure of hanging out with Cory, it was a great time.

Cory, buddy, Chris and I miss da face off ya.  Anytime you’re in Calgary, know that you can always crash on our (slightly uncomfortable) futon.

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Mike Martin

Mike Martin

The fact that Mike’s sister is my best friend in the world makes him pretty amazing right from jump street.  That said, Mike is a formidable guy even without the association of his rad sis.

Mike is outgoing, easy to talk to, and funny as all get out.  He’s a genuinely kind and caring dude with a sense of humor that makes him even more likable.

Mike has a precious little two-year-old who is very clearly taking after his dad already (which is definitely not a bad thing).  The videos Mike posts of his little one are the stuff baby unicorn dreams are made of.

Mike always looks out for his loved ones and would walk to the ends of the earth for his family.  He’s a rad dude with a big heart and a gnarly set of drumming skills.

If you’re smart, you’ll check out Mike’s stand-up at The Local tonight at 9 pm!

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”  

Vituary - Robert Thornhill

Robert Thornhill

Robert is one of the strongest people I know.  He’s been dealt a pretty crummy hand in life and still manages to see the silver lining in every dark cloud.

Robert has a sense of humour much like my own (meaning he’s obviously hilarious) and has such a large heart that we should all hope to be like him one day.

He has a keen eye for photography and blows me away with his ability to capture such beautiful moments. 

It’s very easy to tell how deeply Robert loves his family and that’s something I admire.  He flawlessly expresses his affection for his loved ones through stunning photographs and beautifully-written posts. 

To know Robert is to admire him; the level of optimism at which he lives his life is something most of us can only hope to achieve.

Robert, you are truly an incredible person and I am so envious of your undying positivity – I know it can’t be easy.  I genuinely wish the best for you and your family forever and ever.

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obit (n.) 

late 14c., "death," from Middle French obit or directly from Latin obitus "death," noun use of past participle of obire "to die," literally "to go toward" (see obituary). In modern usage (since 1874) it is usually a clipped form of obituary, though it had the same meaning of "published death notice" 15c.-17c.

vita (n.) 

plural vitae, Latin, literally "life," from PIE root *gwei- "to live."

While recently watching Rex Murphy’s tribute to my late father, I was saddened that my father wasn’t able to hear Murphy’s wonderful words.  I’ve decided to write pieces that are dedicated to telling the people in my life how great I think they are.  I call them “Vituaries.”