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[Rodney]

Many of you who frequently shop at Nikka Fishing and Marine would know Calvin Higano, who sadly passed away on Tuesday after battling cancer since last year.

http://www.legacy.com/CAN-Vancouver/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=145980720

[Stratocaster]

I just heard that Calvin Higano passed away very recently.  For those that have not heard of him, he worked at Nikka for most of his life.  He was truly a great sportsman, a top rod in both freshwater and salt and a great hunter.  He was a part time fishing guide and was requested by many famous people to be their guide.  He was always patient and helpful whenever I was at the store, giving me advice which I use on the rivers to this day.  I send my condolences to his family.

[vancook]

This is very sad news. His parents are friends of the family, I used to stay at their cabin in pender harbour as a kid. Great family, very sorry for their loss.

[ShaunO]

I grew up in Steveston and Calvin was always there to show me the way from catching shiners on "C" dock as a 10 year old and in later years he shared his wealth of knowledge in my pursuit of salmon.

His passing is a great loss to the local fishing community.

RIP Cal, you will be missed!

[c-pin]

This is sad news.

John

[gman]

Such sad news.

Calvin was very passionate about fishing and hunting. He always gave the best advice about fishing and there was usually people eager to talk to him. Whenever I spoke to him in the store I left wanting to go fishing right now.

[kingpin]

awful news...i fished with calvin a few times last year for steelhead, he was a great guy. I knew the prognosis was not good and was just thinking the other day how he was doing... 

[Dennis.t]

A great steelhead angler... I will always remember the last time I saw him, last winter having a multi fish day on the Vedder outfishing everyone at this one area.His love and passion for the sport was incredible and he always had a kind word for everyone he met.Another good one whos life ended much too soon.My sincere condolences to his family.

[jetboatjim]

 

[Bently]

The "Big Guy" upstairs sure is greedy, he always seems to take the truly good ones away from us. A very sad time indeed. My prayers go out to his family. I will miss you Calvin 

[n8]

Even though he probably didn't remember me, I'm thankful that I got to shake his hand.

[obie1fish]

One of the good ones....

Thanks, Calvin; you helped keep it real for me.

[blaydRnr]

RIP...Great outdoorsman and conservationist... very friendly and gave the best advices...also a great contributor to the sturgeon conservation society.

[c-pin]

I was at his Memorial Service yesterday .... standing room only. Wow, what an impact he had on people.

John

[Derek Mcl]

I lived and worked in Steveston for a few years.  Visits to Calvin at Nikka while I was supposed to be working was a guilty pleasure I indulged at least once a week.  We had something in common besides fishing: both of our parents owned property in Pender Harbour.  Sadly after I moved away from Steveston I lost track of Calvin. 

I had heard from the staff at Nikka a while back that Calvin was not well and was taking a break from the shop.  I had hoped that our paths would cross again.

I was thinking of him recently.  I was saddened when I googled his name, and saw two dates seperated by a hyphen on this web site.  I know what that means.

I will really miss BS'ing with Calvin.  Our chats were always inspiring.

Derek