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Barbecue to raise money for family of Oak Bay worker killed on the job

The barbecue, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, is being organized by one of Steve Seekins’ colleagues to support his family
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Oak Bay public works employee Steve Seekins was struck and killed last week while working off Monterey Avenue. FAMILY PHOTO VIA GOFUNDME

The front lawn of Oak Bay’s municipal hall will host a barbecue on Thursday to raise money for the family of a municipal worker killed on the job last week.

The barbecue, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is being organized by one of Steve Seekins’ colleagues to support his family.

The 52 year-old married father of two young children was struck and killed by an SUV last week while working on a manhole off Monterey Avenue near the fire hall.

The car, driven by a 66-year-old ­Victoria woman, was heading northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and jumped the sidewalk into a small park where Seekins was observing the flow of water in a manhole.

The barbecue will begin with a vehicle procession past municipal hall in honour of Seekins.

Oak Bay public works employees have established a memorial to their co-worker at the site where he was killed.

An online fundraising campaign has raised just over $100,000 for the Seekins family.

The barbecue will be serving pulled pork and brisket by donation.