It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend on March 26, 2012 in Vancouver, BC. He is predeceased by his mother Lynne Mancini in 2002. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his father, Victor; his sisters Angela (Peter), Lisa (Emre), Teresa, and Dianna (Dave). He also leaves to mourn his nieces and nephews Alysha, Brittany, Jiwan, Shelan, Carson; great-nephew Jayden; Uncle Frank; Uncle Don (Marg); Auntie Cheryl (Gordie), Tracey (Kevin) and Derek. Chris will be deeply missed by many good friends especially his lifelong friend Mike Bridges who was like a brother and member of the family.

Chris displayed musical talent from an early age playing the drums first and then demonstrating amazing talent on the piano despite never learning how to read music! He was always willing to show off his talents; he was a performer! Chris graduated from Tec Voc High School and moved into a career in Audio Electronics as a result of his love of music. He started out in a basement record department where he was truly an expert at all types of music and quickly Advanced into more high end marketing and sales. Chris excelled at what he did and earned many honours over the years. He was hard working and dedicated. Chris moved to Vancouver in 1995 and the city quickly became home . He went back to business school and continued to excel at his job. Chris loved to travel! Thailand became a favourite destination and he made many friends who he still kept in touch with! Chris even started a Thai Import-Export business! He was a true businessman!

As mom always said, Life may not be the party we asked for but keep on dancing. Chris, mom is waiting for you! Rest in peace, Jacamole . We love you! We would like to give special thanks to Michelle at Kearney's Funeral Home, and Yana and Kevin for their compassion and kindness during this difficult time.

A memorial service will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres., Friday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.