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Mike and Catherine Hendry
July 22, 2016
I just found out about this and I am so sad. He was a beautiful person inside and out and we are blessed to have known him from our Gonzaga years and then into a few here in Calgary. I recently read something by a favourite contemporary writer.. "every life is a word spoken and so shifts,a little, the balance of the world." Carl definitely shifted the balance of the world in a beautiful way.
Lael Hunter
January 25, 2015
My time with Carl was brief dating back to when we were teenagers in Calgary. My memories of him continue to weave in and out of my thoughts and they always make me smile. He was a unique person and I will always have a special place in my heart for Carl.
John Vasilakos
January 21, 2015
Dear Rodney, Lise and Robert:
I was so very deeply saddened to hear of Carl's passing. His kind and gentle soul was treasured by everyone. All my memories of Carl are with fondness and will be treasured forever. We are better people for the time that we were able to spend with him. With heartfelt love and sympathy to you.
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January 19, 2015
My regret is that I never got the chance to talk to Carl in his later years.We had some fun at Western in our youth.God bless.
DGP
Anja Mesic
August 29, 2014
My dearest friend Carl, my Carlitto...
We met 12 years ago. I have nothing but the fondest memories of you... You for a gentle, kind heart. You loved life and living so much...
I am so honoured that I have met you and that we shared some amazing moments together. I can still smell you all around, and everywhere I look You are still here... and you all will be in my heart. You were our CEO, you introduced me to the greatest love of my life and there are no words that can describe the pain I feel for your early departure... You are missed so much I am fortunate enough that We were able to spend your last days together.
I guess I just have to wait, till I see you on the other side...
Love you forever!
Balabaud François
August 27, 2014
Lise & Rod,
Je suis anéanti par ce que je viens de lire sur Facebook.
Je vous présente toutes mes condoléances. Carl était ce que l'on appelle en français " une belle personne" au sens noble du terme, et les témoignages en ce sens sont nombreux.
Je sais que votre douleur doit être immense et toutes mes pensées les meilleures vont vers vous.
Trés sincérement
François
:(
Jacky Retzlaff
August 25, 2014
Only met you a year ago, wish Id met ya sooner.
Now who are we going to call at 3 am to chat?
Trevor Kuchle
August 23, 2014
I am thankful that I was able to spend memorable times getting to know Carl in Calgary and later on in Vancouver. I was always impressed by his thoughtful choice of words and touched buy the soft spoken tone in his voice. Carl is a Good Soul and his genuine nature shined through in his personality...With his compassion I have a feeling he is likely already doing something great for us all from the other side with his unique artists touch.
My prayers go out to his family...
Hope Bernhardt
August 21, 2014
I first met Carl when he drove in to Nelson with his truck and a big dog and feathers and crystals on his dashboard, about 20 years ago. From then on he was a friend and a person that appeared in my life, with family, with friends, in so many circumstances that he just became part of our Kootenay Crew. I know he was part of so many different crews, around the world, but the West Kootenays will always hold BIG LOVE for Carl. His heart shines bright, wherever he is now, we can still feel him and always will. We had some really great times. i will always be able to hear him say Hopee, 'cause thats what he called me. his soft voice. i always felt comfort when I saw him, and love, because he had a presence about him that exuded those attributes. I will never forget him, and I know one day we shall meet again. So much love to his family in this time of sorrow. His life was short, but he was a great person , and some people who live long never even accomplish that. Peace.
August 21, 2014
Carl had more good friends than most people, and I'm fortunate to say I was one. I won't forget Carl or our times together. As others have noted, he was a generous, sensitive, talented, and fun-loving individual who enhanced the lives of those who knew him.
Corey Coates
Kennedy Miller
August 21, 2014
Unfortunately I had not seen Carl for many years but have fond memories of the time we spent together in Mexico while I was living there. I showed him the sights of Mexico City and then had a couple weeks in Ixtapa. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Zachary Morris
August 21, 2014
What can you say? Deepest sympathies to the family. Tragic and unexpected makes me sad that the last time him and I spoke it was about another unexpected death of our young friend Ryan. Missed you all the time already buddy......
Scot Hutton
August 21, 2014
Shocked and saddened to hear of Carlo's passing. It has been too long since I saw him last in Vancouver and just assumed I'd bump into him now recently back in Calgary. Many fond memories; his charm, good looks, easy smile, creativity, and ramblin' ways will always remind me of a modern day Jack Kerouac. Cheers to you Carlo.
Denver Keegan
August 20, 2014
Loved and love his character. Laughter and antics still rings in my memories. Was a gentleman and scholar of his own breed. Can anyone let me know the time of his celebration of life? If I can make it I will try.
[email protected]
Paul Shenher
August 20, 2014
Dear Rod, Lise and Rob,
I was very sorry to hear the news about Carl. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Shenher
Lawrence McKean
August 20, 2014
Dear Rod, Lise and Rob - I was so sorry to hear the news on Carl. I remember so well the summer that he, Rob and I spent out at your place in Millarville back while we were still in school and working on your cabin. It was a great summer that I remember fondly. My sincerest condolences.
John O'Leary
August 20, 2014
Dear Rod, Lise, and Rob,
I am very sad to hear this news. What a terrible loss. It has
been many years but I still remember Carlo with fondness: he was quick to smile, had a great sense of humor, and was simply a nice and gentle guy. My deepest condolences.
--John O'Leary
Evonne Whelan
August 20, 2014
Dear Rod and Lise,
My sincerest condolences for your loss of Carl. I have fond memories of skiing with him as a teenager and hanging at Bishop Carroll. I am so sorry.
Niki Wood
August 20, 2014
Kindness and love.
Maureen Valentini
August 20, 2014
Rod &Lise,
My very sincere sympathy on the loss of Carlo. My thoughts are with you.
August 20, 2014
wish i would have got to say see yah ... you where one of a kind .. peace in a happier place ...
Dave McKean
August 20, 2014
Dear Rod, Lise and Rob,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only ran into Carl a few times in the last couple of decades but I will always smile when I think of hanging out with him in the halls of Bishop Carroll, at Stanley Park pool or at your house. He was a great person - kind, loyal, fun-loving. His joyful soul will be missed.
August 20, 2014
Rod & Lise
Very sad to hear of Carl's death at such an early age. Our children are supposed to outlive us and it must hurt beyond imagination when that does not happen. You are both in our thoughts.
Ken and Lyn McNeill
scott
August 20, 2014
It has been a while since Ive seen you but back in the day I had a lot of fun with you when we lived in the trailer in Harrop. you probably have lived more in your short time on earth than most anyone I know. going to miss you
Marlene Williams
August 19, 2014
Dear Rod, Lise and family. I am so very sorry to hear this very sad news. Please know my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
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