Funeral to be held for 3 children killed in Halifax-area house fire
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One child loved superheroes. Another loved to dance. The third loved the outdoors.
Cayson Jermaine Loppie, 5, Alauna Marie Loppie, 9, and Chloe Margaret "Clo-Clo" Greenough Steiger, 6, died as a result of a house fire earlier this month in Lower Sackville, N.S.
Their obituaries paint a heartbreaking picture of their innocence.
Cayson loved superheroes "and became one as an organ donor," it said on Arbor Memorial website.
The obituary said he was excited to start primary last September at Cavalier Drive Elementary.
"He was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. He loved tormenting his sisters and loving on them just the same. He loved deeply and was a fierce protector," the obituary said.
Cayson, also described as "Casey" in the obituary, had a special bond with his mother and loved being her sidekick. He also loved the colour blue, Spiderman and wrestling with his father.
"Cayson has forever changed the name of KitKats to "KittyKat" bars for so many people," it said.
"He was looking forward to celebrating his sixth birthday in just a few days. His big, brown, beautiful eyes could tell you exactly what he was thinking — and it was usually mischievous."
An obituary for Alauna described her as an "old soul" who cared deeply for her friends and family, especially her siblings.
"She was an avid singer and loved dancing competitively with her dance team at Motion Dance Center," it said. "She loved shopping and the colour purple.
"But her favourite thing to do was to spend time at BeechBrook Campground with her family, friends and dogs."
Both Cayson and Alauna's obituaries said they will be missed by their parents, Tanya Steiger and Jermaine Loppie, by their sisters Akaysia, Abianna and Mireya, as well as many other family and friends.
Chloe, described as a "special cousin" to Cayson and Alauna, loved the outdoors, swimming and fishing, her obituary said. It said she practised taekwondo and was a Beaver.
One child loved superheroes. Another loved to dance. The third loved the outdoors.
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