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NUPGE mourns the passing of BCGEU/NUPGE member

Our deepest condolences are with the officer's family, community and the members of the Conservation Officer Service.

Vancouver (23 June 2021) — It is with deep sadness that we have to inform you of the sudden passing of a member of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) family. Tristan Montjoy was a valued member of the Conservation Officer Service (COS), part of the BCGEU component 20, and stationed in Fort St. John.

Tristan has been a BCGEU/NUPGE member since 2015. In addition to his work in the COS, he also worked in the BC Wildfire Service and was passionate about protecting our natural resources for future generations.

Tristan grew up in Lillooet and was proud of his St'át'imc Nation and Haida Nation heritage.

Our deepest condolences are with the officer's family, community and the members of the COS.

Tristan Montjoy in uniform

Tristan Montjoy standing in front of his truck