Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Tokai, Derek
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Derek. He passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the age of 25.
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Derek. He passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the age of 25.
Derek was the beloved son of Ron & Richelle Tokai and loving brother to Jeff & Logan. He will be greatly missed by his grandparents, Joe & Shirley Tokai of Picture Butte and Les & Laurie Wieland of Iron Springs. Derek is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Brenda & Ray Leavitt, Doug Tokai, Brian Tokai, Pam & Darcy Shearer, all of Lethbridge; Tanya & Mark Ross of Coalhurst, Randy & Karen Tokai of Calgary, Sandra Tokai of Picture Butte and their families. He was predeceased by his uncle, Gary Tokai.
Derek was born on November 11, 1994. Derek was a friend to all who knew him! His smile, kindness, love and friendship will be deeply missed by his family, friends and within the community.
A Private Service will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Derek's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
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Richelle, Wish I had the right words; you are in my thoughts. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Richelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts. Sending you a big hug.
Thinking of you, at this time of loss. Our most sincere condolences.
Condolences to the family. Always a smile and BS session when ever we ran in to him.
Dear Richelle & Ron; We just watched the service for Derek online here at the office. I wanted you both to know how sorry I am that you've lost such a beautiful person. If there's anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask.God bless you both.
Sorry deeply sorry for your lost - you and whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am here when every you need and ear for listening. Beautiful celebration of Live for Derek.
So sorry for your loss.
Sending all my love ?
Derek was a genuine friend and outstanding person. We first met in Elementary School and he was a close friend throughout school. We always joked about him being our bodyguard, but unlike Hulk he never resolved a conflict because he was never in one. He lived up to his dream of being a Tonka driver and simply helping others. I wish we could've talked more in recent years, but your caring soul and fun personality will still be missed. Until we see eachother again, big guy!
My deepest sympathies to the Tokai family. Derek, your smile and kindness will never be forgotten!
As much as we didn't stay in contact, I will cherish the times we had in high school and working with Derek afterwards. Derek you will be dearly missed, especially that kind smile of yours! Sending my love & thoughts to the Tokai family.
So terribly sorry for your loss. Derek was truly an amazing and inspirational soul. So kind and unforgettable. He will be greatly missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know him.
Heart felt sympathy for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to u all. May treasured memories sustain you.
Rest easy buddy going to miss seeing your smile around all the time!
Les and Laurie, Ron and Richelle and family. We send our deepest condolences to you all. We are thinking of you and sending love at this very difficult time.
Dear Weiland and Tokai Families You are all in our thoughts on this very sad day, and in the weeks and months ahead. How very sad, to lose such a young and beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin & friend, Derek. We send our love and support. Dianne & Jerry LeGrandeur & family
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow. Our condolences.
Derek will be greatly missed by many! He was always smiling and never had anything negative to say about anyone. My condolences go out to Derek's whole family.
Anyone that knew Derek, knew just how fun loving and full of life he was. He was taken way to soon from us and we send our deepest sympathies to all the family. We will miss you Derek but will always remember your smile and kind heart. Lots of love, Jeff & Jalayne Ellis
I am so very sorry for the family's loss. Sending my deepest condolences, thinking of you all day today. Sending you virtual hugs , I will be with you during the service .
Deepest sympathy's
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers said and hugs sent.
We may not have been close, but I always felt welcome around Derek. He's was always kind and caring.
My deepest sympathies to Ron and Richelle and to Les and Laurie on the loss of son and grandson Derek. I remember him as being a kind, quite, helpful and hardworking young man. He will be greatly missed but is now in a better place.
Sincere sympathy to the Tokai and Wieland families. A young man gone too soon.
We are so sorry for your loss
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Derek. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Melissa and send out our deepest sympathy and thoughts to the entire family during this difficult time. As everyone that knew Derek, we will miss that big guy, and his warm friendly smile. I shared a laugh every time With Derek, when we would have BS/ chat while having a cold one in the butte hotel. I will miss him as will so may. Our thoughts and support are with you all ! Sincere regards :Ed and Melissa
Our deepest sympathy.
Sincere condolences to the entire family. Sending love and light to all of you.
On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to send our condolences to everyone in the Tokai and Wieland family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Les & Laurie, Ron & Richelle & all your family and friends, Sending heartfelt condolences on the loss of someone so deeply loved. Our hearts ache for you at this time. Hugs from Janet & Gerry Mireault
It's hard to imagine your sorrow, sending our prayers, deepest condolences and love to all.
Deepest sympathy to all the Tokai & Wieland Families. Derek will be missed!! Remember that great smile and personality!!
Our deepest condolences, Ron, Richelle and family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Our sympathies and keeping you all in our thoughts during this difficult time. Larry, Gloria Silsbe and family
my sincerest condolences to Ron & Richelle, Les & Laurie, and both the Wieland and Tokai families. Derek was an incredible young man.
Oh Derek, Im going to miss you buddy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tokai family.
Sending our most sincere prayers to all of Dereks family at this extremely hard time for all of you. Prayers that God will be with you all and help heal the pain you feel. Dennis worked with Derek at Welsh Farms and was very fond of him. He was an easy man to like, always ready to be there when needed. He will be sadly missed at the farm by all who worked with him.
Our deepest Sympathy to the family of Derik
With our deepest sympathy.
Derek was such a kind, friendly person! I always enjoyed visiting with him and remember what a sweet boy he was when I taught him! Love and hugs to all the family!?
John and Sandy Koenen
No words can express how much sorrow this brings. Just know we are thinking about you at this very difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of Derek, far too soon in his precious young life. Hopefully you will be able to cherish all the good memories together. Pat, Linda, & Michael Anderson
From our family to ron and family our deepest condolences
Sincere sympathies to the Tokai family
I'm sorry for your loss , prayers for you and your family
Sending you our deepest condolences. We met Derek earlier this year in Puerto Vallarta. He was quiet, but came out with some good one liners which made us laugh.
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your family's loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very, very difficult time.
me and jeff will miss u rest in peace see u on the other side