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Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home

440 England Ave

Courtenay, British Columbia

Herbert Renz Obituary

Herbert H. Renz passed into his final rest on Saturday May 7th 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Comox, British Columbia, Canada. Awaiting him on the far banks of Jordan are his Mother and Father Friedrich Renz and Hulda Renz (nee Graf), also his brothers Oskar and Alfred, and a loving extended family of whom he shared many fond stories. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Alma, and children Nelson (Georgeann) Edmonton, Alberta, Ron (Roberta) Lawrence, Kansas, and Deborah (George) Union Bay, British Columbia; also 2 grandsons Ryan and Robert, Edmonton, Alberta. Herbert was born on October 18, 1924 in a small German village, Güldendorf, near Odessa on the Black Sea in what is now the Ukraine. He served in the military and was badly injured in World War II. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 with his Mother (having lost most of his family in the war). He worked hard at several professions, working the longest (over 30 years) with MacLeods/Gambles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a valued member of their management team. He met the love of his life, Alma, while visiting relatives in Calgary, Alberta. They married on October 12, 1951 and settled in Winnipeg. As their family grew up and moved along into their own homes and lives, Herbert and Alma moved with their youngest, Deborah, to the west coast of Canada, settling first in North Delta, and then later in Surrey, British Columbia. In 2007 they moved to the beautiful Comox Valley, British Columbia to be near Deborah and her husband. Despite many physical challenges in recent years, Herbert's greatest joy was visiting his children, sharing stories, helping them with home improvements and projects, and participating in family gatherings large and small. Everyone who knew Herbert will remember him as a principled man with great strength of will and stamina, a good provider, a contributor to his community, a dedicated professional, loyal to his friends, and as a proud and loving Father and Husband, who instilled a strong work ethic and values into his children and grandchildren. His love for his wife and family was unconditional. To his children and grandchildren he will always be our Dad or Grandpa, our advisor… ally… protector… champion… our best friend. A memorial service for Herbert Renz will be held at 1pm on Friday the 13th of May 2016 at Piercy's Funeral Home (440 England Ave. Courtenay, BC). Herbert loved history, and he and Alma enjoyed many evenings together at the theatre. So in lieu of flowers, the family asks that a contribution be made to the Comox Valley Community Foundation (www.cvcfoundation.org) to either the Sid Williams Theatre Fund or the Courtenay and District Museum Fund.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Renz

16 Entries

Lee Bartlett

May 24, 2016

Mrs. Renz, Deb and George:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May many years of happy memories help comfort you.
Lee & Michael

May 14, 2016

Deb and family, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Thinking of you.

Colin Smith and Cathy Miller

May 13, 2016

It was with great sadness that I learned of Herb's passing. I have known Herb for many years, mostly in some trying circumstances in keeping with the nature of my job.

Herb and Alma were always friendly, gracious and considerate, and Herb was always proud of his family foremost.

I will greatly miss our semi-annual visits.

Charles Allen

Ronda Sproule

May 13, 2016

I always enjoyed your Dad's visits to the Sid...He was quite the flirt...I loved hearing his stories. My thoughts are with all the family. I know how much he will be missed. Much Love, Ronda

May 12, 2016

Mrs. Renz, sorry to hear of Mr. Renz's passing. I have fond memories of the both of you as customers of mine in Delta. Jill Hewitt

JOSEPH LANGHOFER

May 12, 2016

Herb and I began our relationship as enemies during WW!! but quickly turned to friendship through his son, Ron,when Ron was purchasing a home that he wanted his Father to inspect before closing the deal. From then on Herb shared a close friendly relationship with me and we spent much time together when he was in Abilene, Ks. Later we met at their home in Canada. As his health began to fail we could not visit in person but continued to speak on the phone. I will miss him very much--a good friend that he was.

Shelley Mercer-Cutts

May 12, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your lives will be forever altered, and hope that your memories will sustain you through the coming days.

Sherry Shaw

May 12, 2016

Alma, Deb and George. My heart is heavy for you and your family. The passing of a family member leaves a hole in your lives and will heal with time, love and support. And God willing, you will have all three.

Patrick Emery

May 12, 2016

Alma, Deb and George, my condolences in this time, but remember Herb lived a long and fulfilled life, full of love, family and friends. It was an honour to have known him.

Pam BeynonBrown

May 12, 2016

Dear Alma and family, My heart goes out to you. I will always remember Herb as a good dad stopping into work to get Deb out of the office. He was one of the few people that seemed to be able to pull her away from her desk.

Cyndi White

May 12, 2016

I would love to say I had the pleasure of knowing Herb for longer. I met him in the last few months of his life. In that time we became good friends while having dinner at the hospital. I looked forward to going in to see him to hear stories of his life mostly in war time and in love when he met Alma. I feel so blessed to have had this time with him to hear his stories. I will miss our visits and know he's in peaceful place with no pain or struggle. Thank you Ron and Deb for allowing me to help your Dad. He will be missed.
My condolences to your entire family

Bob Graf

May 12, 2016

Condolences to Alma, Nelson, Ron, Deborah,and their families. I have many fond memories of early times in Saskatoon, and Winnipeg in 1952, and then visits back and forth through the years. With much love, Maureen and Bob

L Hryko

May 12, 2016

It was such a pleasure to get to know Herb and hear his stories of his life. He was such a kind man with a smile that was incredibly infectious. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Alma and all of the family.

The Staff of Comox Valley Seniors Village

Vivian Cruise

May 11, 2016

Dear Alma, Deb and George,
I am saddened by your loss and will always miss Herb's zest for life and interest in all things. Some of my most favourite times on the Island were dinners with Deb & George and Alma &Herb. We talked of ALL things, we argued and laughed and groaned about what we said, no one held back and those events were truly a great meeting of minds of history, politics, art, literature, life and science. And wonderful food. Herb's stories of his life in WWII were spell binding. Alma's steadfast companionship was Herb's anchor. I hope we can attain their grace and serenity in our lives and future.

Anita Beier

May 11, 2016

Debbie, my condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Our fathers can now join together and watch over us from above. They will be with us forever.

Tom and Pat Ollevier

May 11, 2016

Ron and Roberta and the Renz Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you at this time.

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