On July 15, 2012 Mr. Jesse Tyler Seymour (A.K.A. Bemo / Optiks) passed away at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 29 years.

Survived by his wife Theresa and son Kymani; his parents Sandra Seymour, Fred Seymour (Diane); sister Jade (Shawn), nephew Ethan and niece Jaylah; sister Amanda August, nieces Essa, Anna and Emme; his in-laws Steven & Gwen Point, Granny Loretta Seymour, Grandpa Art Hess; aunts and uncles: Annabel Crop Eared Wolf, Doreen Saul (Danny), Grant Seymour (Jennie), Colleen Seymour, Linda James (Tom); cousins Victoria, Brian, Travis, Dallas, Marjie, Danielle, Jo, Tyrone, Kacey, Taniesha; nieces and nephews Ambera, Jagger, Abby, Peter, Che, Jazen and many more; Godparents Shirley and Grant, Godsisters Harmony and Shawna, Goddaughter Zunika.

Predeceased by his grandpa Daniel Seymour, grandma Greta Hess, Uncle Jesse and Uncle Bear.

Jesse was a talented Hip-Hop artist who performed nationally and wrote his own music. He shared himself and encouraged other artists through his lyrics and artwork. Jesse loved working with youth at T.I.B. and urged them to participate in outdoor activities and wanted young people to know that they could achieve anything that was in their hearts.

He loved to cook. Jesse will be missed by his crew, fans, family and friends. Most importantly, Jesse was a loving and devoted father to his son Kymani. "Word".

At the news of Jesse's passing the T'kemlups community immediately responded with love and support for our family and we want everyone to know how much this means to us.

A Wake was held at Sandra Seymour's residence on July 17th and July 18th. The Funeral Service at St. Joseph's Church on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Burial following the service, then dinner at Skelep School of Excellence.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.