Like a body moving while the soul stands still. But my spirit rejoices. He is with the Lord. For all eternity. With hopefully a flat stomach and great legs. Finannly.
Alex Drysdale (very dear friend and fellow biker)
Scoob, what a shock.
We video called the night before,
Sent voice notes back & forth the day we lost you.
You were like family.
Knew exactly how to push my buttons,
Then I’d look over and see your cheeky smirk and side eye laughing the reaction you knew you were going to get from me.
I’ll miss how we poked fun at each other about motorcycles and women.
How we spent all winter dreaming of hot destinations & planning big adventures. Summers riding to a patio for a beer and wings.
It still doesn’t seem real,
There was so much adventure left in you.
Though your life was cut short, you had a tremendous positive impact on those close to you.
Your advice and perspective made me better, forced me to look at the world differently, and try new things.
I’ll do whatever I can to honour your memory and the advice I know meant a lot to you for the rest of my life.
Love you Scoobs, you will be missed
Uncle Laker & family (Maternal Uncle)
Although there is grief today, we say goodbye with gratitude for your life. We are truly grateful for the time we spent with you. You will rest in the heart and mind of us forever. Smooth sailing on the other side nephew Spooky.
The Deonarine family (fellow congregation members of International Pentecostal Assembly Gospel Lighthouse Lower Barrackpore, neighbour & family)
The Deonarine family Christopher, Kristina, Tamara, Zandra and Jason from Lower Barrackpore will like to express our deepest condolences to the Koodoo family. We will always remember Stephen, fondly known to us as “Scoobie” as a warm, kind and fun-loving person. His infectious fun loving personality and pleasant demeanor always made us smile and laugh. We fondly reflect on his love for motor bikes as he was seen many times riding around the community visiting friends. Scoobie we will surely miss you and will always remember you as a happy person who saw the good in life. Scoobie you shared your love and kindness with all those you interacted with and most of all you made sure that no one left your presence without you sharing the message of salvation.
We know that your dream of owning a place by the ocean and listening to the waves and seeing the sun rise and set will surely be realized as you enter into eternal rest with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Thank you “Scoobie” for the gift you gave us to be called your friend it was and always will be a pleasure knowing you.
Uncle Tola & family (Maternal Uncle)
On behalf of your uncle Tola and aunty Susan and our family, please accept our condolences on the passing of our loving nephew Stephen. We are so sorry for your loss. God knows your pain...but he is with our Heavenly Father now.
Pastor Richard & Family (Pastor of the Grand Gaube Christian Apostolic Covenant Church Mauritius)
Stephen visited us when he visited his sister in Mauritius. He was a nice guy, and we were blessed by him. We would like to convey our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family – his sister Natalie, brother Anthony, sister-in-law Angela and two nephews Noah and Jonah. We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort everyone for this loss in their lives and we look forward when you will see him again after we too are called home.
Anil Soogrim
International Pentecostal Assembly Gospel Lighthouse Lower Barrackpore (Stephen’s home church in Lower Barrackpore)
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Reverend Mario Ali Bocas and the congregation of Gospel Lighthouse, Lower Barrackpore, which is a part of the International Pentecostal Assembly, extents our deepest sympathy to the family of Stephen.
We will like to give tribute and celebrate the life of Stephen who we fondly called Spooky. Spooky began his Christian journey at Gospel Lighthouse where he lived just a stone throw away from.
Spooky was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Youth Department and also a part of the local church, before he migrated to Canada. Our church will always remember Spooky to be a very sociable, friendly, kind, caring and a very generous young man.
Spooky was big, strong and fun loving and he can befriend anyone without trying hard. We will always remember Spooky for his special love he had for moto cycles; it was his favourite form of transport. He got in an accident one time with his moto bike and his family and friends only found out when it was on the news, giving everyone a scare.
The youths in Spooky time and some of the members in church was invited by him and he made the best tasting boil corn for us at his home. He was one who loved to fellowship.
Spooky was a remarkable young man and we at Gospel Lighthouse was privileged to have him as our brother and our friend and we rejoiced to hear that he continued to do great work for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
To Sis. Natalie and Bro. Anthony and the rest of the grieving friends and relatives, as the Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 6:10 “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might,”
We look forward to meeting Spooky in the sweet by and by. God richly bless you all and comfort your hearts.
Nisha Baksh (good friend from Upper Barrackpore now living in Toronto & sister in Christ)
Says she will miss her doubles partner. When there was no one at my side Stephen was there. He supported me like no one else did. He was my sunshine after the rain. He would say “Nish, you got this”.
He pushed me to a limit that I didn’t know existed in me. His preaching about how good God is and what God is capable of doing will never ever leave me.
He was truly my earth angel. How I loved to pick him up at Pearson airport. We would go eat at McDonald’s like two little teenagers just talking and catching up.
He loved both my daughters like his own flesh and blood. Although we lived far and we had busy lives, I knew he always got my back no matter what!
He was a great person to ask for advice. His nieces - Gabby, will keep the keyboard he bought her safe and Denie will miss her uncle who taught her how to sing "Jep sting Nine-na".
I will miss him so much!! But I know I will see him again in paradise.
Pravin and Family (Natalie’s very good friend from Mauritius who is like brother to her)
Our sincere condolences to the family of Stephen Koodoo. He was like a family member to us here in Mauritius. He is one of the nicest guys we have met, and it was a privilege to know him. He will rest in peace as he is in heaven now.
Jay Dee (his very dear friend he met travelling the world)
Scooby my brother, rest in peace my dear friend. We shared some great times together and talked nearly everyday. You gave me guidance and many great memories. Our memories live on and you’re now with our Lord in heaven. Until we meet again my brother, I’ll be thinking of you always. Love Jaffa & Ali.
Rachel (good friend in the US)
"Once upon a time there was a lady in Texas who met a man that lived in Manitoba. They became the best of friends. They made each other laugh and talked almost every day about anything and everything. At night when he had trouble sleeping, she would read to him until he drifted off. Only problem was, he usually fell asleep before the story was over! Stephen Koodoo, you are my best friend and an angel in my life. It was the biggest blessing to know you. The story isn't over, but in the meantime, know that you are loved, you are missed, and that I still believe in happy endings even when things look dark. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Love Rachel.
Stephanie Dudoon (good friend from Lower Barrackpore but now lives at Gran Couva)
Spooky, Scooby as u were lovingly called by many. A kind-hearted wonderful soul gone to soon but will never be forgotten. I will miss all our random conversations of our childhood memories and how we never lived like neighbours but like one big happy family. No matter how hard death tries, it can never separate people from the love between them and it cannot take away our memories. In the end love will always be stronger than death, and those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard but always near still loved, still missed and very dear. May you rest in eternal peace my friend, gone but will never be forgotten.
Arnold Soogrim (childhood friend from Lower Barrackpore)
My name is Arnold Soogrim and I have known Stephen Koodoo for 42 years! We met in our primary school, " Monkey Town Government Primary School". We were best friends in primary school and remained in contact until now.
What I admired about Koodoo is that he lived his life on his terms. Loved Trinidad, his friends, his family. He was a simple guy, who loved to travel. He did share memories he had in Europe with me which I cannot share here...
Everyday we live we are 1 day closer to death…
Life's not the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away. And Koodoo, if we gauge this to a normal person's life…you died at 100 years old my brother!
You never took one day for granted.
I ask God to give us strength to surrender to you knowing that God’s will be done and in your divine scripture this was written.
Goodbye my friend. You will be in the thoughts of many of us here. We will miss you dearly.
You will not want us sad, that was never you.
Love you bro. Rest in peace.
Selwyn Sookram (Boyo) and family (family, fellow congregation members of International Pentecostal Assembly Gospel Lighthouse Lower Barrackpore & neighbour}
We often hear the saying “Gone to soon” or “The good die young” but then we hear the word of God saying to us “a time to be born and a time to die.”
We are here today to celebrate in this home going service for our dearly beloved son, nephew, cousin, uncle, neighbor and dear friend, Stephen Koodoo.
First, I want to say that the Koodoo family and the Sookram family share a close relationship that started way back to the days of our parents and grandparents and is maintained up to this present day.
Stephen was someone who lived life to the fullest, he loved people, especially his close friends, but most of all he loved his God.
I have had the pleasure of watching Stephen grow from a baby to present in our village of Lower Barrackpore where he was always loved by everyone, especially his mom's friends Lucille, Jasmine, daughter, Indra & so many others.
He became a member of the Lower Barrackpore Gospel Lighthouse Church that my family attends as well. Gina and Stephen share close ties since their birth dates are mere hours apart. He would look forward to us calling him to sing happy birthday, then he would say “you all made my day.”
In closing, I want to say to his mum Seeta, Sister Natalie, Brother Anthony and family that we share in your grief and sorrow and would like you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So may his soul Rest in peace, as believers, we know we would see him one day. He would be missed by Gina, Allen, Selwyn (Boyo) and the entire Sookram family, Rev. Bachan Ramdan and family, villagers and his close friends of Lower Barrackpore. Pastor Mario Ali-Bocas and the members of the Gospel Lighthouse church.
Sharon Maharaj (dear childhood family friend)
Stephen’s life was marked by a passionate love for his friends and a deep devotion to his family and to His God.
I actually met Stephen through his sister Natalie (Cutie) as teenagers some 34 years ago. They attended the Lower Barrackpore Presbyterian Church at that time, and there were Sunday school events that we participated in together. For outings, I can remember Stephen paying special attention to his appearance. Taking his time to put on cologne, using coconut oil or cream on his skin and hair, and dressing very well. He definitely thought he was very stylish and welcomed any compliments that came his way with a sweet combination of bashfulness and warmth behind his charming smile. All this at the tender age of 15!
Friendships grew through the summers, and we enjoyed the carefreeness of being teenagers with our village friends. The Sookrim house (by aunty Flower’s) was a common social gathering spot to play basketball with Roger, Skem, the Kailah’s and so many others who seeked a “liming spot” close to home. I can still hear those basketballs bouncing, which signaled to us that the spot was open!
Stephen’s house was also a special meeting place - The “unofficial Lower Barrackpore Gym.”
As you walked or drove by, you would OFTEN hear the “clangs” and “bangs” of barbells and heavy equipment being used from behind the gate. That’s how I always knew someone was home. I’m sure their home gym was the venue to many weightlifting competitions and memories for Anthony, Stephen and other bodybuilding enthusiast.
Life was great. Friendships were sparked and forged through smiles and laughter…there was something Magical about those days, those people, this community.
Among them, Stephen continued to develop his personality, not just through fashion, or sports, or his health-conscious lifestyle. Stephen was also a writer - an Original Texter!
He enjoyed being Pen Pals with people from around the world. I’m guessing as a younger brother, he probably was jealous that Natalie had Pen Pals and he didn’t!
For those of you too young to know what that means, “it means handwriting or typing letters and then mailing them to each other followed by waiting at least a month to receive a response.” Anyhow, Stephen loved to write!
I always anticipated and enjoyed reading his witty but formal letters, discussing everything from gossip to politics.
He wrote and dreamed of travelling to distant places, meeting new people and experiencing the world firsthand, which I’m so happy he was able to do. He often surprised me in Toronto by calling and saying, “Hey, what are you doing now, are you home?” and then he would show up 30 minutes later at my door.
His passion to travel and live a simple life was always a deep desire of his.
As the years went by, our conversations drifted towards the importance of our families. He admired Natalie for her strength and courage when making life decisions and was proud of the family he was a part of with Anthony, Angela and his nephews Noah and Jonah.
But our main topic of conversation was always the well being of his mom. He shared his struggles and triumphs during this time. His devotion and care to his mother was a true testament of self-less-ness and love.
Stephen’s hope was anchored in his love for God. He professed his faith and comfort in God during almost every conversation and welcomed the opportunity to discuss his faith. He was a lifelong learner of Christ.
Today, as we remember Stephen, we celebrate his legacy of caring, curiosity, dedication and Faith. His life was a gift from God and a gift to us.
May we find comfort in the love and memories we shared, knowing that Stephen’s spirit now rests in the presence of his God, where there is peace, love, and eternal joy.
Ricky Khan (dear childhood friend, neighbour, brother in Christ)
Good morning, everyone. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of my dear friend, Stephen Koodoo and the profound impact he had on each of us. I would like to thank the family and friends of Stephen for granting me a window of opportunity to reflect on his incredible journey here on Earth and I’m here to reassure them that Stephen is in a better place. I have known Stephen for all of his life. His sibling and my siblings have been best friends for as long as I can remember. To me, Stephen was the epitome of what true friendship and love should be. He was always giving, always helping someone, without asking for anything in return. He had a way of lifting others up, of showing up when it mattered the most, and of making even the heaviest moments lighter with his humor and positivity. Outside of my immediate family (wife and kids), when I started my walk with Jesus Christ and my entrepreneurial journey years ago, Stephen was always there; through every challenge and every triumph, he was there with words of encouragement, wisdom, and faith. I will miss those long conversations we used to have, Bro. The ones filled with deep discussions, laughter, and heartfelt truths. But while my heart aches, I take comfort in knowing that right now, you are walking with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven.
And knowing Stephen, he is already asking God to watch over his family and friends, to give them strength and courage in this time of bereavement and beyond. That was just who he was: selfless, compassionate, always thinking of others.
So today, I do not say goodbye. Instead, I say, “Fly with the angels, my dear friend and brother in Christ.”
Stephen, if you are looking down from heaven today, know that I will always cherish our friendship. I will always appreciate you and I will carry your memory with me, always.
Rest in peace, my brother. Until we meet again.
Ricky Khan
Nisha Zorida Rajkumar (dear childhood friend, neighbour & congregation member of Lower Barrackpore Presbyterian Church)
Good afternoon, everyone.
We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of someone truly special—my dear friend, Stephen. While it’s hard to find the right words in moments like these, I want to speak from the heart and honor the incredible person he was.
Stephen wasn’t just a friend; he was family. He was the brother of my childhood friend, Natalie, but over the years, he became my own brother too. His kindness, his humor, and his unwavering loyalty made him someone you could always count on. No matter what life threw our way, Stephen had this way of making things feel lighter. His laughter was contagious, and his presence made any space feel warmer.
One of the things I will always cherish is the beautiful relationship he had with my daughters, Gabby and Jada. He loved them, and they loved him right back. Whether it was through playful jokes, wise advice, or just being there as a steady presence in their lives via social media and occasional visits to Trinidad. Stephen had a way of making them feel special. He was more than just "Mommy’s friend"—he was their uncle in every way that mattered.
Losing him is painful, but I choose to hold onto the good memories. I choose to remember his love and laughter. Though he is no longer with us physically, his legacy of kindness and love will live on in each of us.
Stephen, you were truly one of a kind. We will miss you deeply, but we will never forget you. Rest peacefully, my friend.
Nisha Zorida Rajkumar
Dale Sookoo
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