BC Rugby is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Fukuoshima “Fuku” Vikilani.

As a Burnaby Lake Rugby Club player and former member of Canada’s U20 Men’s Rugby Team, Fuku was a passionate and beloved member of the Rugby community in BC. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Vikilani family, Fuku’s friends and teammates, and Burnaby Lake Rugby Club during this difficult time.

Alongside Rugby Canada, we would like to thank the Rugby community for coming together to support the Vikilani family over the last several days in looking for Fuku. We ask that the family’s privacy is respected during this difficult time.

The British Columbia Bereavement Helpline is a free, confidential and anonymous grief-specific helpline available via phone and email. The helpline can be reached at 1-877-779-2223 or contact@bcbh.ca. More information can be found here.