Stewart Darren Sommerfeld was born 5 minutes after his identical twin brother, James Micheal Sommerfeld, March 11th 1996, in Edmonton Alberta. He was the baby of the family.
Both boys were born beautiful and healthy. They entered a world loved by their mother Astrid Johanna Sommerfeld, their father Micheal James Phillips, their two older sisters Monika and Courtenay, and a large extended family.

In 2001 Stewart’s nuclear family moved to New Westminster, British Columbia.  Here, the boys became intertwined with the Pacific Northwest. Stew fell in love with camping, hiking, off-roading and other outdoor activities. Until the end of his life, Stew found solace in nature.
When James and Stewart were young, they began playing football and basketball, which they excelled in athletically and socially. In football, Stew was a Tight End and Linebacker, #20. And in basketball he was a Power Forward, #15.

In 2013 Stew began his job as a camp counselor and lifeguard at Camp Potlatch. He gained a lot of close friendships at the camp among the councilors and staff. He worked summers there until 2017–he kept these friends until the end of his life.

Stew graduated high school early and headed off to BCIT where he completed their level 1 + level 2 carpentry programs and began working in concrete. Throughout his twenties he progressed with his carpentry knowledge and education and in 2019 he started his own business Stewart Sommerfeld Construction.

Stewart Sommerfeld Construction provided employment for many people that were loyal to Stewart because of who he was as a person. Stewart’s business gained considerable success because of his hard working, honest, and good-natured ethics.

Stew embodied high morale, kindness and selflessness in all components of his life–in sport, social relationships, and as a business owner.

Stewart passed away on the morning of June 18, 2025, while taking his beloved dog Jackie for her morning walk.

Stewart’s gigantic kind heart will never be forgotten.