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Hans Roemer Obituary
ROEMER, Hans Ludwig
April 25, 1938 - February 3, 2026
Hans has left us to explore the alpine meadows in heaven, correcting the misnamed plants and finding unknown species. Having spent his early years growing up in the shadows of the Alps, he was passionate about plants and mountains all his life.
In 1965, Hans' life path was shaped by a mountaineering expedition to Afghanistan. In 1967 a call from Marc Bell in Canada offering work as a research assistant at the new University of Victoria changed his path again. He signed up for one year, but he never left Victoria.
Hans' kind, generous, and adventurous spirit will be remembered by future generations of professionals, friends, and family who have benefited from his knowledge and mentorship over the years. In his life he published a native plant guide and was honoured to have a native grass named after him (Festuca roemeri). Hans leaves behind a legacy of research, stewardship, and leadership in protecting rare ecosystems ... as well a special alpine rock garden.
He will be missed by his family: his wife Heidi, son Markus (Emily van Lidth de Jeude), daughter Julia (Keith Davies) and grandchildren Taliesin, Rhiannon and Evan, as well as his siblings in Germany and the family labradoodle Mädi.
The family wishes to thank Hans' doctors and the compassionate and dedicated team of palliative and hospice care givers. Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to the Marc Bell Scholarship in Environmental Studies at UVic.
https://extrweb.uvic.ca/donate/marc-bell
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallgardens.com
April 25, 1938 - February 3, 2026
Hans has left us to explore the alpine meadows in heaven, correcting the misnamed plants and finding unknown species. Having spent his early years growing up in the shadows of the Alps, he was passionate about plants and mountains all his life.
In 1965, Hans' life path was shaped by a mountaineering expedition to Afghanistan. In 1967 a call from Marc Bell in Canada offering work as a research assistant at the new University of Victoria changed his path again. He signed up for one year, but he never left Victoria.
Hans' kind, generous, and adventurous spirit will be remembered by future generations of professionals, friends, and family who have benefited from his knowledge and mentorship over the years. In his life he published a native plant guide and was honoured to have a native grass named after him (Festuca roemeri). Hans leaves behind a legacy of research, stewardship, and leadership in protecting rare ecosystems ... as well a special alpine rock garden.
He will be missed by his family: his wife Heidi, son Markus (Emily van Lidth de Jeude), daughter Julia (Keith Davies) and grandchildren Taliesin, Rhiannon and Evan, as well as his siblings in Germany and the family labradoodle Mädi.
The family wishes to thank Hans' doctors and the compassionate and dedicated team of palliative and hospice care givers. Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to the Marc Bell Scholarship in Environmental Studies at UVic.
https://extrweb.uvic.ca/donate/marc-bell
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2026.
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Rosita Dworschak
February 23, 2026
Dear Heidi, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Rosita D
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Mark Price
February 23, 2026
I met Hans in 1986 when we both worked for BC Parks. I was new and green and appreciated Hans' depth of knowledge, his cooperative and generous spirit and his joy of life. My condolences to his family and close friends. He will be missed.
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