Quinn “QuinncyJ” Elliott Edward Whittingham

Quinn Whittingham passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 19 years. He was born to Phoinyx Whittingham (nee Medeiros Arrenegado) and Cory Whittingham on September 11, 1998. 

He was a beautiful baby boy with soulful eyes and perfect in every way. Quinn was predeceased by Auntie Claudia Whittingham, Uncle Ryan Callewaert, Grandfather Douglas Whittingham, Great Grandparents Bernice and Douglas Shaver, and Almorinda and Manuel Arrenegado. 

Quinn is survived by his Mom and Dad; Brothers, Bryce and Chadd; Grandparents, Pamela Whittingham, Jenny and Darryl Callewaert, and Edward and Cheryl Arrenegado; Great-Aunties Mary Nicol and Heather Speicher; Auntie Julie Ann Whittingham; Auntie Jodie and Uncle Rob Cook; Cousins, Kassandra, Micayla and Nickolas Cook; Auntie DeeDee and Cousin Jade Brooks; and many other beloved Aunties, Uncles and Cousins.

Quinn was incredibly artistic and possessed a tremendous passion and talent for composing and performing hip hop and rap music.  He loved encouraging others to follow their dreams and walk their path with confidence.  Quinn loved to chill with his “Homies”, brothers, or his beautiful girlfriend Freya.  If Quinn called you friend you were his “family” and he loved, defended, and protected his family as passionately as we did him. 

Quinn was athletic and embraced adrenaline filled activities right from the start, at 9 months Quinn climbed a stack of oversized books that were set up as an end table, he could not even walk yet, but he could climb and climb he did… with confidence and ease, to the terror of all witnessing.  Quinn loved football, running, climbing, jumping, parkour, trampoline, and especially dancing!  Quinn had a continuous beat playing in his head and he danced to it freely and proudly. Quinn not only marched to his own beat, he made it up as he went and we all enjoyed the show. 

When it came to style he embraced his own; he loved Jordan’s, fresh jeans, fly shirts, and do not forget the bling!  Quinn had his own style -“Quinnify”. No matter what the occasion, funky and independent fashion was just one of his many gifts.

Although Quinn followed no structured religion he was very spiritual and believed that “each of us is connected to every person and everything”. He believed that we are divine spiritual beings living a human existence but that our spirits are here infinitely.  His curious spirit was often comedic and always fantastic to witness.

We thank Quinn for graciously and passionately sharing the 19 years of his life with all of us.  He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who were blessed to have called him Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, Boyfriend, or Friend.

Thank you Son, thank you, for all the light and love your beautiful spirit gave to those, you generously shared your life with.

Now that you're free and at peace, may you fully see your light, and the true gifts you gave to those who were blessed enough be apart of your life.  We hope you see the brilliance of your spirit… fly sweet boy, fly. 

It has been our honour to love and care for and your free spirit… your unique way of doing things… a blessing only parents of such a precious soul can ever bear witness.

Raising, knowing and loving you has been one of the three greatest success stories of our lives. 

We “love you to infinity and beyond”.

Celebration of Life will be held at First Alliance Church (12345, 40 Street SE) on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 am. We request that people honour Quinn by wearing their own style. In memory of Quinn’s love of Rap and Hip Hop Music and it will be played uncensored to honour him. Traditional funeral dress is not necessary, as this is a celebration of life. We request that people honour Quinn by wearing their own style.   Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Quinn’s family through www.evanjstrong.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust in support of mental health initiatives in Calgary (https://secure.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/quinnwhittingham). Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES.  (403) 265-1199.

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