Nick Lavoie Remembered in Grande Prairie as a Caring Presence in Motorcycle and Car Communities

 Grande Prairie, Alberta, is mourning Nick Lavoie, a young man remembered by people close to him for his kindness, protectiveness and strong connection to the motorcycle and car communities. His death has left family, friends and community members preparing for a difficult farewell. Among those grieving is the Czubey family, who described Nick as an important part of their daughter’s life. Their tribute portrays a relationship marked by closeness, support and memories that will remain meaningful long after his passing.

The Czubey family said Nick and their daughter had been inseparable for approximately a year and a half. During that time, they came to know him not simply as their daughter’s partner, but as a young man who made a lasting difference in her life. Their remembrance focuses on the care he showed her and the encouragement he offered. For a family facing loss, those personal memories can become an enduring way to hold onto the person behind the grief.

One memory highlighted by the family is Nick teaching their daughter how to ride a motorcycle. They also remembered his encouragement for her to stand up for herself, reflecting the protective and supportive qualities they associated with him. Their farewell expressed gratitude for the way he loved and protected their daughter, while making clear that they considered him part of the Czubey family. Those words illustrate how deeply his presence had become woven into their lives.

Nick’s connection to motorcycles and cars will also shape the community’s farewell. On Monday, September 14, family members, One Last Ride Ltd. and Bear Creek Funeral Home have invited Grande Prairie’s motorcycle and car communities to participate in “One Last Ride for Nick Lavoie.” Participants may arrive on two wheels or four, creating a shared procession intended to honour Nick while standing beside his family during an exceptionally difficult moment.

The gathering is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11820 99 Avenue in Grande Prairie, with the procession scheduled to depart at 3 p.m. The route will travel along Highway 43 West, Highway 43X Bypass, Highway 43X, 100 Street South, 116 Avenue and 102 Street before reaching St. Joseph Catholic Church. The funeral service is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the church, located at 10404 102 Street in Grande Prairie.

Organizers have asked everyone taking part in the procession to keep safety and respect at the center of the journey. Participants have been urged to maintain appropriate following distances, obey traffic laws and follow directions from procession organizers. Those instructions are particularly important during a group ride or drive, when many vehicles are traveling together along public roads. The gathering is intended as a tribute, giving community members an opportunity to support one another without losing sight of road safety.

For Nick’s family and friends, the final ride will be more than a procession; it will be an expression of remembrance for someone whose life touched people through love, friendship and shared interests. The Czubey family’s tribute makes clear how much he meant to those closest to him, while the community gathering shows that his memory extends beyond one household. As Grande Prairie prepares to say goodbye, Nick Lavoie will be remembered with affection, gratitude and the hope that those mourning him find strength and comfort together.