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Patrick "Pat" HERBERHOLZ
September 20, 1955 - February 16, 2025
BORN
September 20, 1955
DIED
February 16, 2025
Patrick HERBERHOLZ Obituary
He had the ability to keep friends throughout his life, from his childhood on Agnes street, high school at Mount View, SISLRA DragRace Club, coworkers at Capital Iron, and other employers including 10 years at UVic. He had many good memories of drag racing and of the friends he met talking about cars, specifically his 1970 Dodge Challenger. He also had an 'I can fix that' attitude that was admirable and it showed in his work ethic.
After a 38 year friendship, leading separate lives, Pat and I joined our hearts and homes and married in 2017. He accepted my loud crazy family and they accepted him with open arms. We spent many weekends camping, playing cards and enjoyed the simpler things of life. Sadly after retirement Pat was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and then with Lewy Body Dementia. These diseases took away the Pat that we all knew and loved.
To keep his memory alive, Pat leaves behind his wife, Ruth and her children Pamela (Dan), Rick (Nykita), Sara (Kyle), Rebecca (Alex) and five amazing grandchildren, also cousins and many very good loyal friends.
I want to give special mention to the staff on first floor at Sidney All Care. Your attention, compassion and companionship towards Pat didn't go unnoticed. You are special people with big hearts.
Pat's family and friends will come together to celebrate the man they knew in late April.
Memories and Condolences
for Patrick HERBERHOLZ
11 Entries
The Zaceks
March 2, 2025
Ruth and Family, my mom, Lori, Sandy and I send you our deepest condolences for your loss. You're in our thoughts during this difficult time, and we send you our love and hugs.
Jay Bowles
February 26, 2025
Ruth. I am very sorry to hear about Pat's passing. He was one of the 'nice guys' at Uvic. I had heard he was in poor health. He went far to soon.
Thinking of you both.
Jay Bowles
Ken Rundell
February 24, 2025
I will remember Pat for his humour, his cars but most of all his friendship. I am very saddened by this. He will be missed!
Karen & Jim Percival
February 23, 2025
Dearest Ruth and family. It is with heavy hearts that we hear of Pats passing. May all your memories give you forever comfort as what you all had with him was a treasured gift.
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Ed Bailey
February 22, 2025
I have lost my long time friend Pat. We grew up together as neighbors on Agnes Street. We did many crazy and wild things together. Pubbing, partying, driving our cars around Victoria doing the "Route´', and just hanging out together. Pat always had the nicest car. And the fastest. Especially his white 73 Duster. and then his 70 Dodge Challenger, which he never parted with. Pat, we had such great times in our lives, I will never forget you. I am so glad that we had a long lasting friendship, and I am glad that you found Ruth who took such good care of you until the very end. Until we meet again, please rest in peace and my condolences to Ruth and family.
Pia and Chris
February 22, 2025
Dearest Ruth, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband. Sending you a warm hug He will join very special people .
Carl Gronmyr
February 21, 2025
My earliest memory of Pat was school, Colquitz, and Mt View. Pat and I had a passion for 60's muscle cars, we were in all the same classes, welding, industrial power, drafting etc. The conversation would always be wether Dodge or Chevrolet would build the fastest car, and we would argue the point! Great times goin to school in the 60's and 70's. Pat was always a familiar person at the local drags at Western Speedway, always pitching in to give anyone a hand. Sincere condolences to Ruth and surviving family, its never easy to say goodbye.
Keith Constable
February 21, 2025
Farewell Pat, it´s been a long time since we saw each other but hanging out and going for exciting spins in your 340 Duster will forever be a fond memory.
Gord Esplen
February 21, 2025
So sorry for your loss Ruth.
I only met Pat a few times and he was a very pleasant and friendly man.
Please accept my condolensces
Barbara Gillis
February 21, 2025
Pat was, and will always be, a treasured memory as the words of his life have been told here. I worked with Pat at Capital Iron in the seventies. He was a joy to work with, and to know as a friend. Sincerely, Barbara Gillis
Craig Wesley Jones
February 21, 2025
Sorry to hear this sad news, Ruth. My condolences to you and the family.
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