According to a statement shared by the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association, Beren spent the past two seasons playing with the U9 Evans Team 3. During that time, he developed friendships, participated in youth hockey and became a familiar and cherished presence within the team.
For young athletes, hockey is about more than competition. Teams often become close-knit communities where players build friendships while families, coaches and volunteers form lasting connections around the sport. Beren’s passing has therefore been felt not only by his immediate teammates but by members of the wider KMHA community.
The association expressed its sadness while recognizing the difficult circumstances facing Beren’s loved ones. Following the news, members of the hockey community began looking for ways to support the Brown family and provide assistance during their time of grief.
A GoFundMe campaign organized on behalf of Julia Brown has also drawn attention as community members seek to help the family. The fundraising effort describes the loss as devastating and encourages people to respect the family’s privacy and give them the necessary space as they navigate the difficult days ahead. Financial support is intended to help ease some of the practical burdens that can accompany an unexpected family tragedy.
The response from the Kelowna hockey community demonstrates the strength of relationships developed through youth sports. Teammates, parents, coaches and supporters have come together to offer messages of sympathy and encouragement to Beren’s family.
Although Beren was young, his time with the U9 Evans Team 3 created memories that will remain with those who knew him. His teammates and coaches will remember the moments they shared on the ice, the friendships formed during his two seasons and the place he held within the team.
For his family, however, the loss is immeasurably greater. No community gesture can remove the pain of losing a loved one, but the support surrounding the Brown family serves as a reminder that they are not alone.
As the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association continues to mourn, Beren’s memory remains connected to the friendships and community he became part of through hockey. His presence on the team may have lasted only a few seasons, but the memories created during that time will continue to matter to his teammates and coaches.
The Brown family is now facing a painful period of grief, surrounded by people who want to offer their support and compassion. Community members are encouraged to respect the family’s privacy while keeping them in their thoughts.
Beren Brown will be remembered as a young member of the Kelowna hockey family whose life touched teammates, coaches, friends and supporters. His memory will remain part of the KMHA community, where the bonds created through hockey continue beyond the rink.
Our thoughts are with Beren’s family, teammates and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.
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