Passing of Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend

On November 17, just two days before his 52nd birthday, Chris Stokes-Rees suffered a catastrophic health event that suddenly and unexpectedly ended his life. We have established this fund in grateful response to the many family and friends who have asked how they can help.

Chris’s influence and impact on the people around him was tremendous. He was both brilliant and down to earth, with a vast network of friends in many different communities. He was hilariously irreverent one minute, earnestly explaining some complex concept the next. He threw himself passionately into all his hobbies and interests, honouring everything he did by learning as much as he could about it and becoming expert at everything he touched. Chris worked in audiology and was a valued resource to clients across multiple countries. He also used his specialized expertise and skills as a college professor, mentoring students in didactic and practical classes. He would drop everything on a dime to help a friend or family member with a renovation project, bringing every specialized tool required, and staying until the job was done perfectly. On a typical weekend, he and his wife Tasha would spend the day doing renovations on their home, and the night DJ-ing parties as Urban DK Sound. Most importantly, he was a loving and beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Losing Chris has been devastating on every level. As Tasha and the family process this loss, we realize that the current state of their home is beyond the means of one person to complete.

If you are willing and able, we would appreciate your support to help finish the home that Chris and Tasha were building together. Specifically, any money raised will be put towards:

Immediate Funeral Costs

Replacement windows for insulation and safety

Completing the unfinished (and currently unsafe) backyard deck

Finishing the main basement area

Thank you so much, and please remember to tell your people that you love them.