LIEGMANN, Joshua
February 7, 1998 — October 23, 2022
On October 23, 2022, Joshua Eduard Liegmann went to be with our Lord. He left this earth flowing in one of his passions: paragliding in the majesty of nature.
Josh is survived by his father, Iron Liegmann; his mother, Paula Liegmann; his sister, Helena Liegmann; grandmothers Ruth Liegmann and Mary Wasylyk; uncles Roger (Carrie) Liegmann, Mark (Vendela) Wasylyk, and Jason Wasylyk; aunts Rachelle (Kevin) Loopeker and Marilyn Ferland; and precious cousins Daniel, Brandt, Brea (Nathan), Alyssa, Margot, Jonathan (Maike), Sean, Nikolas, Mikhail, Damek, and Zovya. He is predeceased by his grandfathers Ray Liegmann and Eugene Wasylyk. Josh leaves behind many loved friends from UBCO’s engineering program and from BC’s outdoor adventure crowd including the white-water kayaking and paragliding communities.
The family thanks the many first responders involved with Josh’s accident, including those who skillfully recovered his body and those investigating the circumstances with sensitivity and kindness. Josh’s mother is particularly grateful to the Kelowna RCMP member who brought the tragic news with true compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CRIS Adaptive Adventures, which facilitates outdoor adventures for those with barriers such as physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges. Josh was the ultimate includer, and he would certainly grin huge at the thought of more folk doing more cool outdoor activities in more creative ways!
Donations may also be made to Metro Community. Josh was a defender and a protector. He and his dad connected through their shared heart for the vulnerable, often spending time together hanging out with folks experiencing homelessness and associated challenges. “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” This principle resonated with Josh.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Kelowna Gospel Fellowship Church, 3714 Gordon Drive, Kelowna. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de LIEGMANN Joshua February 7 1998 — October 23 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique