DO NOT DWELL ON THE PAST, DO NOT DREAM OF THE FUTURE, CONCENTRATE THE MIND ON THE PRESENT MOMENT.
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Troy Logan Prentice, a deeply loving father, devoted son, and cherished brother, left this world on December 28th, 2025. Troy lost the hard battle against his vicious cancer. He is now at peace and with the loved ones who went before him.
Troy is survived by his beloved daughter, Dakota; his mother, Gina; his older brother, Cody; and his sister-in-law, Rola. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather, Al, and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Troy was born on August 24th, 1985, to Gina and Garth Prentice in Calgary, AB, Canada. Troy was energetic, with a spur of the moment personality, and he valued living in the present.
Growing up just four years behind his big brother, Troy treated Cody less like a sibling and more like a built-in best friend. Troy and his brother were so close they were basically a two‑person escape squad. Troy was always independent and adventure‑ready, so when Cody once got mad at their mom and decided he was running away, Troy didn’t hesitate, he was already waiting outside, yelling for Cody to hurry up so they could run away together. They never actually made their grand escape, but Gina and Garth definitely had their hands full with two mischievous boys, never quite sure which one was leading the other into trouble, but one thing was for sure they always had each other’s back and that would never change.
Troy made an impression wherever he went, and many of the friendships he formed as a child in daycare stayed with him throughout his life. These friends, like Kyle, Greg, Mike, Jesse, Shaun, Chris and Jessica (and many others that should be mentioned), became a second family to him, people who made him feel valued, understood, and truly seen. Whether they were friends from Canada or new friendships he built in the US, Troy carried each connection close to his heart. Friendship wasn’t just important to him; it was one of the foundations of his life.
Troy loved adventure, sports, and the outdoors. As a child, he loved spending summer days at the outdoor community pool with his friends, where he also completed advanced swimming lessons. He played soccer and basketball and even took up the unique sport of fencing. Like his brother, Troy was taught to ski by his dad, he later joined the ski racing team, celebrated for his fearless style; point the skis downhill and let nothing hold him back. Troy enjoyed a variety of sports, like Hap Ki Do, that allowed him to be with his brother. In his teenage years, he was snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, and camping.
As a young man, he found community in local sports leagues and became something of a pool shark, eventually joining a group for friendly competitions. His love for the game stayed with him and even inspired him to design his own custom table. He also joined a bowling league, though his favorite games were always the ones he shared with his good friend Brian, who passed before him. Troy later found camaraderie in a community softball league, where he enjoyed a cold beer with friends after the game, win or lose.
Adventure was woven into Troy’s spirit. Motorbikes became a defining part of his life from the age of 17. He would ride for hours through the Canadian Rockies, often without a destination, always focused on the journey. His love of riding eventually inspired him to move to California in 2018, where winding roads and open landscapes called to him. Over his lifetime, Troy would own 14 motorbikes.
During a visit to his parents in Texas, Troy discovered skydiving, another passion that captured his heart. He earned his skydiving license in 2012 and found deep appreciation for the sense of connection and community the sport offered. True to his adventurous spirit, he eventually added wingsuiting to the experience. His favorite drop zone was Jurien Bay, Australia. Troy introduced Cody to the sport, allowing the two brothers to share the sky together.
Troy’s work gave him the opportunity to see the world. He traveled to the UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Egypt, Israel, the Congo, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and across the United States and Canada. These experiences fed his natural desire to explore and discover.
In 2016, Troy found fulfilling employment in Texas and formed a lasting, respectful friendship with his boss, Richard. He was always grateful for the opportunity and the genuine support that grew from that friendship. Troy spent much of his time in and around the San Antonio area ripping wheelies up and down the 410 before meeting his riding crew at the “OG Shell”. Wherever Troy went he always managed to find like-minded people.
In 2019, Garth and Gina moved from Texas to California to be closer to Troy. Cody, still living in Texas, made many trips to visit Troy, strengthening the strong bond the brothers had always shared. The move gave Gina and Garth precious time to grow even closer with their son, and the three of them leaned on one another, though everyone knew Gina was the steady cornerstone. The three would have regular Uno game nights, where Troy was known to cry “cheater!” at anyone who dared pull ahead of him. He loved trivia and challenged himself and his parents by trying to beat Jeopardy! from the couch.
The birth of Troy’s daughter, Dakota, on June 1st, 2022, transformed his life. He fell in love with her the moment he saw her. Dakota brought him immense pride, new light, and a profound sense of joy and purpose. He cherished every moment he spent with her and loved sharing the sweet and funny things she would say and do with anyone who would listen. He especially treasured their walks on the beach, hand in hand. He delighted in making her laugh, often by letting his beard tickle her cheeks. The countless photos he took of his little girl only begin to reflect the depth of love he carried for her. To him, she would always be his Daki, Sugarbear, Roundy, Sunshine, his guiding North Star and the one pure love of his life.
Sadly, in 2024, Garth passed away. Through the grief, Troy stayed strong for his mom, and Gina continued to lovingly care for him throughout his battle with cancer. Their home remained a place of love, where they leaned on one another to carry them through even the hardest days. Despite the challenges they faced, they held tightly to one another, finding comfort in shared memories, quiet moments, and the unbreakable bond that had always defined their family.
We will miss his sharp, pointed humor and his ability to drop a pop culture reference at exactly the right (and sometimes hilariously wrong) moment. We’ll also miss his spontaneity and the way he pushed everyone around him to get out and truly live. Most of all, we will miss watching the tenderness with which he cared for his daughter, and we are grateful for every moment we had with him.
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We are so very sorry for your loss, Troy had an amazing life! taken far too soon. What an incredible tribute you all did for him, you can see how much he enjoyed life and how important his family was to him especially little Dakota. I haven’t seen you all for so many years and I feel like I know Troy so much more better after viewing your photos.
Sending love and hugs
Faye and Tyler Orton 🤍🕊️
To the Prentice Family:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
It has taken me some time since learning of Troy’s passing to find the words to write this. For someone who had such a deep love for life, his loss feels profoundly unfair. To leave behind his beautiful child and family is utterly heartbreaking.
Troy holds a very special place in my heart. His sense of humor and his unapologetic way of being wholly himself—no matter where he was or who he was with—will never be forgotten. From the very first time we met to the last time we said goodbye, Troy was always as warm and welcoming to me as he was to everyone who loved him.
The small comfort I can take is the image of Troy reunited with Garth on the other side. I have never witnessed a bond quite like theirs—a father so proud of his sons, who truly enjoyed their company and celebrated their lives and victories.
I am sending my heartfelt condolences and so much love to all of you.
It was hard to hear of the passing of your son and brother, even though it was in the timeline to happen. Still a heart ache.
It was so lovely to go through the photos and see so much of what Troy enjoyed to do and did.
But speaking as a father myself, I delighted in all the warmth in the pictures with Dakota; what a lot of naps with papa, and loads of outings to build memories for such a little girl. She will know he was special.
Our love goes out to you all
Klaas & Kristal Kruit
From playing after school in Silver Springs, where we lived just blocks away from each other, to later reconnecting when he was visiting his grandparents on Schiller Crescent (they lived next door to my parents at #63), we truly grew up together. You could say we were childhood friends, but that friendship carried into adulthood when we reconnected in 2017 and started spending time together one-on-one. He’d leave parties early just to come visit, and he fit right in hanging out with me and my friends in Country Hills.
He was always dreaming of a better life and warmer weather, so it wasn’t a surprise when he moved to California — he talked about it often between 2017 and 2018. I was lucky to stay in touch through social media, and we even managed to spend time together when I was visiting my parents in Palm Desert 🌵
My Facebook messages are full of photos of Dakota — he was so incredibly proud of her and spoke about her with such light and love.
When I had brain surgery in 2023, Troy was really there for me. We even spent about 30 minutes comparing how long we were constipated from post-surgery meds 😂 — true friendship at heart.
He will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest easy my friend - you were so loved.
You had no filter, and your candour and humour humbled me. Sometimes you caught me off guard, sometimes I laughed out loud and I’ll never forget that.You had a big heart, and your empathy is what changed our relationship from coworkers into a true friendship.
Your strength was admirable, and your family’s unwavering support was always evident.Thank you for being a true friend especially the last few years that meant more to me than I can say.
I’m going to miss you, buddy.
What a lovely tribute to Troy. I’m sorry for your loss.
Our friendship from grade school into adulthood was one where I really learned to appreciate Troy. He always wanted to explore what life has to offer and faced every challenge head on.
Troy and I bonded a lot when I got my first motorcycle, oddly enough the exact same as was his first motorcycle. He gave me a lot of great pointers and is likely the reason I never crashed that bike. I truly appreciated his love for the bike life. As he once told me “four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul.”
Eventually I moved down to the US and we got together. I went to visit him when he first moved to SoCal. We took the bikes out and Troy taught me about lane splitting in California (his version of course). We later went to ride slide from the 70th down to the 69th floor on the outside of the US Bank Tower in downtown LA. Then we went to a Dodgers game and experienced our first earthquake. Truly unforgettable 4th of July weekend reminiscing about old times and old friends.
A few years after Troy would receive the greatest gift of his life, the birth of his beautiful daughter. Troy loved Dakota so much! You could see it everytime he mentioned her name. He couldn’t stop smiling. He made every moment he had with her count.
May 2024 Troy would surprise me with an amazing gift; he came through to Arizona for my graduation. His presence there to support me was something that I will always cherish.
He was always supportive of me going back to school. Troy would always encourage me to live my life to the fullest.
Troy did exactly that. Even though he left us too early, he lived more than most people could in five lifetimes.
While we have known this day was coming for quite some time, there’s still no way to handle it when it finally hits. Troy was a great brother, friend, son, and father. He will truly be missed, and my condolences to everyone who is suffering from his loss.
Love you brother, you are already greatly missed.
There are no words to say how sorry we are to hear about Troy. Such a huge loss for all of you. What wonderful memories and pictures you have shared. He really did live life to the fullest. So nice to see the more recent pictures of him with Dakota, and to see the joy she brought to him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Guy, Martha, Graham and Malcolm
It’s beautiful to see how much love and support he had from family and friends. My heartfelt condolences to his mum, brother, and all those closest to him at this time.
I am so sorry for your Loss Gina and Cody.
Troy was one of my first friends, geez I think like 5 or 6 years old.
Troy was a friend among friends. I have some very fond memories of all of you guys growing up.
No matter how much time had passed, it was just easy to get back in touch.
There is honestly 2 people on the planet who's laugh, even just the thought of their laugh can make me bust out laughing, Troy was one of them.
I know the loss of Garth was hard on everyone. My dad passed very shortly after that and Troy messaged me immediately.
What an absolutely lovely tribute you guys have put together. Im going to spend some time going through the photos.
Then I'm going to start up the motorcycle and give it a few good rips for Troy.
Rest easy my old friend.
Until the day we meet again, in my heart is where ill keep you friend.
Court and I also enjoyed whenever we would connect with him. Court and Troy always enjoyed sharing stories about their many motorcycles.
He was an amazing young man, taken too soon.
We know there is nothing we can say that will ease your pain. But know that we love you and you are always in our thoughts.
Sending our love to each of you Gina, Cody, Rola and Dakota. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Our heartfelt condolences to Cody, Gina, and Rola. May his memory bring you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Troy. 🕊️🙏
Shaun and I shared many wild memories with Troy throughout the years. Camping, bowling, house parties, floating down the river, Halloween and Christmas parties. Very sad to hear this news, but so nice to see he continued to live life to its fullest. 🩷
I am lucky enough to call Troy a friend. So many wild times growing up in Silver Springs together, ripping motorcycles down Crowchild trail. Troy definitely brought out the adventure in the people around him. I am grateful to have had those amazing experiences with Troy.
You will be missed my friend.
I will always treasure the countless memories we shared together—family trips, holidays, and the simple moments of laughter and connection.
He had a way of bringing people together and making everyone feel at ease.
Troy was a devoted father to Dakota, a loving brother to my husband Cody, and a caring son to Gina and Garth. He had an infectious energy, always ready with a smile or a joke, and he could light up any room.
Though he will be deeply missed, his spirit, his warmth, and the joy he brought into our lives will always be remembered.
Rest in peace, Troy we love you so much. 🕊️🤍
When I found out Troy was in SoCal, I was excited and it was nice to reconnect. We talked a lot on messenger and did go to a flames vs kings game. Nothing had changed with Troy. He was still the same kind hearted friend from 30 years ago.
My heart goes out to his family and I will miss my mischievous friend from SOKO and Silver Springs.
I know Troy was taken far too young, but he lived fully, loved to have fun, and always had a smile or a joke. I know he was a wonderful father, and I hope his love of the stars lives on through Dakota. Cody, Rola, and Gina, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Such devastating news during the holidays to receive and I know how close you and Troy were😞
I pray to God to give you the strength to get thru this difficult time,
May he rest in peace Troy and to please look over us from heaven
Gone to soon
Rest in peace Troy☹️
I know he lived a great fulfilling life and never held back, for that I am happy and send my best wishes to Cody and Gina!
Love
Kyle
It was a big shocker to hear he passed. My condolences to the whole family.
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