Karl-Heinz Peter HANISCH

HANISCH, Karl-Heinz Peter February 21, 1929 – September 15, 2013 Karl passed away suddenly after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 53 years, Kathleen and beloved daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Philips Principe. As a boy, Karl survived the horrors of war-torn Europe and eventually emigrated to Canada. He was a supervisor and grocer for Malkins, Westfair Foods and later Economart until his retirement. A truly kind and gentle person, he always had a smile and greeting for everyone he met, but his greatest love was his family. Predeceased by his father, mother, stepmother and brother Peter, he leaves behind sister, Monika (Peter); brothers, Gunter, Dietrich, Friedrich (Ute) and Klaus (Venny) in Germany; brother, Manfred (Erika) in Sorento, BC and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Karl will be cremated and his ashes interred at Royal Oak Burial Park. No funeral service or flowers at his request. There will be a gathering at a later date at our family home to share loving memories of Dad. Those who wish may make a donation to the Victoria SPCA in his memory. We wish to thank the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff of Victoria General Hospital Emergency Department for their tender-loving care and compassion for Dad and our family. Special thanks to Dr. Andrew MacPherson and nurses Jay and June.