Dr Andrew Farquhar, 1947–2025

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 68, No. 1, January February 2026, Page 43 Obituaries
By: Stephanie Hayden

Dr Andrew Farquhar

Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and physician, Dr Andrew Farquhar has completed the adventure of a life lived to the fullest.

Dr Farquhar was born in Scotland, where he spent a carefree childhood with his sister, Margaret, and brothers, John and David. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, Andrew was determined to make the most of every day. He excelled at whatever he turned his hand to, whether as captain of the rugby team at school, winning the class medal at Edinburgh Medical School, or achieving international recognition as a photographer with a cover photo for a National Geographic calendar. His unique perspective, combining personal experience and clinical expertise in diabetes, made him invaluable locally and sought after internationally as an educator and guest speaker. He was remarkably kind and will be best remembered for his genuine nature, his sense of humor, and his ability to connect with everyone.

His greatest love was his family—his wife Stephanie, with whom he shared over 50 years of adventures; his daughter Jaclyn (Deke) and their daughter, Eberly; and his daughter Vanessa (Aaron) and their sons, Shepherd and Arlo.

A celebration of life was held at Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna on 14 November 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Breakthrough T1D Canada in Andrew’s name to support diabetes research.
—Stephanie Hayden
Kelowna

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