Langley-Aldergrove MP Mark Warawa dies after cancer spreads through his body

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      A veteran of the Conservative federal caucus has died after publicly revealing in April that his doctors believed that he had pancreatic cancer.

      Later that month, Mark Warawa disclosed that his cancer had spread to his lungs and lymphatic system.

      "Mark was an example to which all Parliamentarians should aspire," Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said in a statement. "A respectful contributor to the debate, a fierce advocate for his constituents, and a strong defender of his principles.

      "Mark was a true gentleman," Scheer continued. "And while his warmth and kindness knew no partisan bounds, his love for his Conservative family was special. The Conservative caucus is devastated. He will be missed dearly."

      Warawa is survived by his wife Jill, five children, and 10 grandchildren.

      He was first elected to Parliament in Langley in 2004.

      Prior to that, he was a member of Abbotsford city council for 15 years.

      During his political career, Warawa didn't hide his opposition to abortion. In 2012, he introduced a motion calling on Parliament to condemn the termination of pregnancies based on the sex of the fetus.

      MPs ruled that it was out of order because health care is an area of provincial jurisdiction under the Constitution.

      According to a statement on his Facebook page, the Langley-Aldergrove MP "went to be with his Lord on June 20, 2019".

      "Mark's new address is in heaven, where he hopes to see you someday," it states.

      He was 69. 

      Messages of remembrance can be sent to Warawa's riding office at #104–4769 222nd Street, Langley, B.C. V2Z 3C1. There's also a book of condolence in the office that's available for signing. Emails can be sent to mark.warawa@parl.gc.ca.

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