Gilles Cardinal

It is with disbelief and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gilles Cardinal of Coquitlam, BC, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Left to mourn are his beloved wife of 43 years, Jana, and his much loved daughter, Marcy (Dwayne McMillan). His almost 3 year old granddaughter Adalyn was the absolute joy and light of his life. He will be sadly missed by his step-grandchildren Morgan, Ethan and Evan, his sister Joanne (Norman Yelle), niece Karine (James), nephew David (Jacinta), and brother Denis (Leslie Jenkinson). Gilles was predeceased by his parents Hervé Cardinal and Lucile Lalonde.

Born and raised in Orleans, Ontario, Gilles moved to BC in 1978. He worked in the painting industry for some years before starting his own company, Cost Plus painting & Decorating Inc. in 1989. He had only one speed - full steam ahead - and tackled projects with confidence and enthusiasm. He valued his crew, knowing that they were the front line of his reputation in the industry. Gilles had great respect for his clients, solving problems and going above and beyond expectations in order to deliver a quality finished project. His work associates became family, and the stories of those relationships could fill a book.

Gilles valued good artwork, fine food, and stimulating conversation He had a wicked sense of humour and laughed at both the funny and the tragic, truly believing we should not take ourselves, or our problems, too seriously. Always generous with his time and talents, he contributed much more than was ever expected in return.

There is a Gilles-shaped space in our hearts that will mourn his loss and preserve his memory forever.