He is survived by his son Jaden (Taylor), dad Ron (Lill), twin sister Naomi (Terry, Makenna, Brady & Carys) and his beloved younger brother Eric (Martina). Predeceased by his cherished mom, Elisabeth “Betty” Mancewich in 2004.
Roddy was born and lived his life in Vancouver, BC. He loved himself some good ol’ rock n’roll (AC/DC, Tragically Hip being faves) ..and Canucks hockey and Grizzlies basketball! Watching our home teams with mom being a memorable past time and the two of them yelling at the screen forever ingrained in our memories (can you just imagine them this hockey season). And a great love of dogs (just like dad now with Blondie). We always had dogs growing up and Rod always made sure they were being looked after by calling and making sure we were looking after “his” dogs ..being our family dogs!
Rod was of proud Wet’suwet’en descent from Witset, BC. Spending visits every summer with mom’s (rather large) family running and biking around the village and canyon, and around Smithers, BC. These family road trips taking us through Prince George where he spent time with dad’s family, Auntie Edna, Alan, Teresa and Darren, who he was very close to.
We’d also like a special mention of Mom’s many brothers and sisters: Uncles Tommy, Herb, Neil, William and Aunt Dorothy (all deceased) and Aunts Pauline and Marianne, and the many cousins from mom’s siblings who Rod was very close to, just too many to mention.
Rod was also predeceased by his loving grandparents, Gus and Elsie Mancewich and Gordon and (Heriditary Wet’suwet’en Chief Kweese) Florence Hall.
Rod loved biking and also rebuilding bikes, he was very handy – a skill he learned from his dad. He also had a love for cars, loved cruisin’. Rod wasn’t just funny, he was smart and resourceful. Always giving us life lessons and what to be careful of in life, when we visited. Little things like teaching his sister Naomi to always come to a complete stop at stop signs, even when no other cars around (and lecturing her for 5mins after, she never did that again!). And when traveling NYC, sending a postcard and letting Eric know he was thinking of him and searching to get him a specific shirt. He really loved his family ..and worried about us too.
Rod most loved his son Jaden, so proud of his achievements (becoming a welder being a highlight) and he was the greatest joy of his life. He, mom and dad shared many wonderful moments together with Jaden before mom passed, her first grandchild ..who she and Rod loved to spoil.
We find solace in knowing he’s with mom again, but with profound sadness he left us so soon and suddenly. What we would do for more time with you, Roddy.
A viewing will be held at Vancouver Crematorium on Thursday, February 12th at 4:30pm and a celebration of life to follow at the Army & Navy, 727 East 49th (@ Fraser St.) Vancouver, BC at 5:30pm. Bring your funny stories and wear your best Canucks or rock band shirt if you have one, Rod would like that.
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Services
Viewing
THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 12, 2026
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
VANCOUVER MEMORIAL SERVICES AND CREMATORIUM
5505 Fraser St.
Vancouver, British Columbia V5W 2Z3
Celebration of Life
THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 12, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ARMY & NAVY
727 E. 49th Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia V5W 2H3
