Taiya Marie Sebastian

Taiya Sebastian 

Sunrise October 21, 2004

Sunset April 9, 2026

Taiya wasn’t made for ordinary—and she made sure everyone around her knew it.

With a sharp wit, a perfectly timed eye roll, and her signature “f*** off” attitude (usually paired with a well-placed middle finger), she moved through life unapologetically herself. She had a dry humour that could catch you off guard and leave you laughing when you needed it most. And when she laughed—really laughed—it was everything. Those moments were gold.

She had a voice that stopped people. Singing wasn’t just something she did—it was something she felt, and you felt it too. There was a softness in her voice that contrasted beautifully with her fire.

Taiya loved fiercely. She wanted to live—so badly. She didn’t want to leave this world—not because she was afraid, but because of how deeply she loved her family and how much she wanted to stay and take care of them. Especially her sister Tianna—she was genuinely concerned about who would boss her around. And she fought for that life with everything she had.

After an incredibly hard and emotional battle with AML, Taiya passed away—but not without showing every single one of us what strength, stubbornness, and soul really look like.

She leaves behind a family who adored her: her mom Janelle (and Dimah), her dad Derek (and Cally), her sisters Tianna (and Zach), Courtney (and Tim), her brother Chanse (and Alexa), Amma Holly, Afi Lavern, Sweetie Terry, her incredible aunties Candace, Paige, Rhenda, Audrey, Kim, and Shanna-Lee, her special aunties Brenna (and Alexea), Sarah, Linda, Joelynne and Shayla—who all deeply cared for and took such beautiful care of her—her uncles Jared, Chad, Craig, Larry, Glen, Colin, and Ray, her Grammie Shirley, her special nephews Dawsen and Hunter, her cousins Dierks, Blake, Trinity, Kanin and Emily, and the rest of her big beautiful family who loved and supported her endlessly.

She also leaves behind her cats, Steven and Leopold—who were lucky enough to be loved by her—and her very best friend, Brii, who stood beside her through everything.

Taiya didn’t go quietly. She didn’t fade. She fought, she laughed when she could, she pushed back, and she lived in every moment she was given.

We want to thank everyone who helped care for her through her journey. To the nurses on 5D—you are truly exceptional. You held her, supported her, and cared for her with so much compassion—and you kept her well supplied with popcorn (most of the time, perfectly unburnt). A very special thank you to her doctors, Dr. Kawari and Dr. Sabry. Taiya especially loved to argue with Dr. Kawari—he always met her with grace, and more often than not, she won. Thank you for trying to save our daughter and for giving us more time with her.

She was everything good in this world—and she brought everyone together with love.

Taiya’s Final Act will take place at Darke Hall (2255 College Ave, Regina) at 4:30 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Please come and share in our love for her. If Taiya has made an impact in your life - you are invited