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September 27, 2010
Hi Dorothy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Eugene's passing. We haven't been back to Calgary in two years so I just found out from a contact at ACAD. Both Linda's and my heart are with you. I look back with fond memories to the times spent teaching with Eugene and getting together for dinners with he and you. He was always the voice of reason and a very compassionate man. I wish I could have been there for his Celebration of Life.
With sincerest condolences,
Pat and Linda Bennett
Karen Craig
April 24, 2010
Dear Mieko and family,
We just heard about the passing of your father. We're so deeply sorry. Our thoughts are with you during this terribly painful time.
All our love,
Karen and Heery
April 13, 2010
Dear Dorothy Meiko Jason and Kevin
I am an old friend from Eugenes Fusion Graphics days
Along with Marty and Cam
Conrad would remember me well
I received the news of EOs passing to late to make it into Calgary.
I am so very sorry for your loss and ours. EO (as I knew and called him) was a very fine man.
Full of life's passions and laughter.
I remember so well how we would have lunch together in the park near Fusion Graphics .
And share everything and nothing about life, art, you and the kids
He had a very old soul that was as strong as it was tender.
The world has lost that soul and a great artist
I am deeply saddened we have lost that.
I will recall his laughter and will use it to inspire me when painting.
EO - Ouch -my dear old friend you were the best . Thankyou
My sincere condolences to you and all your family
Love to you all
AJ ( as he would call me )
March 28, 2010
It is with great sadness that I heard about Eugene. I remember with fondness his wonderful sense of humour and commitment to his students and art and design. I had the opportunity to work with Eugene during my time at ACAD and enjoyed our many casual conversations. My sincere condolence to his family.
- Colleen Evans (former VP External Relations)
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Joanne Leong-Pierce
March 28, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
I am sorry for your loss. It has been far too long since our families have crossed paths, but I remember your husband/father in fond childhood memories. I know he will be dearly missed.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me or my family.
Joanne Leong-Pierce
Dave Lazzari
March 25, 2010
sincere condolences to a family I've never met but who have obviously made a big impression on my second cousin Kim whom I've also never met. Who know perhaps one day?
March 22, 2010
Dorothy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Eugene's passing. He was a wonderful man;husband;father;friend. He will be deeply missed.
My deepest sympathy to you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Hoffman
Don, Annettte, Andy, Tommy, Chris and Patrick Stachiw
March 21, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
We were so saddened to hear of Eugene's passing. While living in Hawkwood, Eugene was a wonderful neighbor. I will always remember him for the advice he gave me 20 years ago to plant the two blue spruce trees close together as they would receive energy from eachother and grow and thrive. As we drive around the old neighborhood today, they are two of the tallest trees on the block!
After attending Eugene's memorial service yesterday, it is clear that Eugene had much influence on so many people's lives and they too grew and thrived due to him.
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Bob Stroup
March 20, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
Zenith Graphics was a melting pot of cultures and Eugene exemplified the diversity of Canadian culture to our little family just starting in Calgary. He will be missed and he is blessed with you, his family. Please accept our sympathy in your loss.
Neil Petrunia
March 20, 2010
I worked with Eugene at ACAD for the last 12 years or so, and know he will be sorely missed by us all. My condolences go out to you, his family and friends as you mourn the too-early passing of this good man.
March 20, 2010
To the Ouchi family,
We send our deepest sympathies and regrets to you at this time. With lots of love from your friends at Alberta Theatre Projects,
Vanessa Porteous
March 20, 2010
Dorothy, Mieko, Kevin, and Jason
We are very sad to hear of Eugene's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with your entire family.
with lots of love
Elaine, Cris, Pat, and Kelsi
Bryan Common
March 20, 2010
To Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin: My most heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Eugene.
The very first time I met Eugene was when we all went to the Bob Dylan / Tracey Chapman concert in Edmonton in 1989. Mieko, Brent and myself were roomates on Whyte Avenue sharing a tiny flat, but the walls had several large pieces of Eugene's amazing art. Brent and I thought Mieko had the coolest Dad ever. And he still is, and always will be for you.
Much Love, Bryan
Phyllis Konrad
March 20, 2010
Dear Dorothy,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your dear husband, Eugene. Alison and Karl have told me so much about him and their high regard for him as a colleague and friend.I know how much sorrow there is losing your soulmate, and I offer you my deepest sympathy.
March 19, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko - my early childhood friend, Jason and Kevin,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your lovely husband and father. I have a child's memory of Eugene. I remember him creating things to complement our play and how he would wind up joining in, enthusiastically! I remember being parented by Eugene and Dorothy - both hugged and scolded - and always welcomed with friendship and love.
I am tearful as I read the memories and tributes of others in this guest book and wonder at how lucky we all were to have known Eugene. I am so very sorry for your family's loss and the loss of the many communities of which Eugene was a part.
Much love,
Tiffany Saxton
Dwight Lemky
March 19, 2010
I am extremely sadden by loss of Eugene,
What fun we had at the Media Department at Mount Royal University in the seventies, Eugene and I created so many fun things for the educational programs we made together. He had a wonderful ability to take an idea that was in our heads and put it on a piece of paper or in media. It was the best experience of my life the way he could make us feel with his unique talent.
Eugene, I and his brother Ron played hockey for Zenith Graphics some time ago, what fun, even now it still makes me smile and laugh when think about those times.
It’s a great loss…..for all of us.
Dwight Lemky
Jason Lee
March 19, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
I was saddened to hear of Eugene's passing. I will always remember him as a kind and encouraging man. His spirit will carry on in his rich artistic legacy and through the people he influenced as an artist, teacher and friend.
My sincerest condolences to you and the rest of your family.
March 18, 2010
Dorothy and Family,
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your neighbours
Edith Laflamme & Gaétan Caron
Joanne Levenick
March 17, 2010
Mieko,
I was truly sorry to hear of your father’s passing. While words may provide little comfort at such an overwhelmingly sad time, just know you are in the thoughts of many. Children are an extension of their parents, so what an amazing legacy he has left the world! I believe your father will live on through all that you are, all that you do and most importantly forever in your heart and memories.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
March 17, 2010
Dear Mieko and Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Our thoughts are with you.
Your friends at Theatre Alberta
March 16, 2010
Hi Conrad and Doreen,
We were very sad to hear about the passing of Eugene. We send you our warmest condolences and deepest smypathy in your time of grief. He has gone to a better place.
Terry & Jacqui Bertram
March 16, 2010
I am blessed to have crossed paths with Eugene at the Alberta College of Art & Design. I will always remember his kindness, his laughter and his thoughtfulness.
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Kevin and Jason,
My deepest sympathy to you.
Yolanta Cheverie (Ottawa, Ontario)
Sharon Laudansky
March 16, 2010
Dear Jason,
I am sorry to hear of your loss, My prayers are with you and your Family. We miss you at the bank. Hope to see you soon.
Valerie Irving
March 16, 2010
an inspiration
a mentor
and dearest of all...a friend
will be missed greatly
MICHAEL BERARD
March 16, 2010
Mieko,Kim and family my heart and thoughts are with you at this time.At times like this family and friends mixed with memories and love will help guide you through.My deepest sympathy,
Sue MacKenzie
March 16, 2010
I also had the privilege of working with Eugene at ACAD for many years and always appreciated his kind nature and thoughtful contributions to the administration of the design program he held so dear. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of this remarkable man. He will be sorely missed.
Natasha Pashak
March 16, 2010
Kevin, Jason and family,
My deepest sympathies,
Kristin Peturson-Laprise
March 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear Eugene is gone. The first thing I remembered when I saw his picture was his beautiful infectious laugh. I met Eugene when he worked with my Dad, Earl, at Mount Royal College many years ago, and as a child I saw him as one of the coolest adults I had ever met. I never lost that impression of him.
Liz McClelland
March 15, 2010
To Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
We cannot adequately express our sadness at Eugene's passing and your loss. To say he was a wonderful man, father, husband and friend falls far short of the mark. To say Eugene and you made an important difference in my and Andrew's life cannot sufficiently capture our gratitude and caring. Andrew, Pierre and I will miss a kind, talented and wonderful man. We wish you love and comfort at this difficult time and know that his energy and spirit will live with you forever.
With much love,
Liz, Andrew & Pierre
Bill and Carol MacDonnell
March 15, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
We were so saddened by the news of Eugene's passing. I had looked forward to getting together with him again on my next visit back to Calgary.
Eugene was a delightful colleague, always open and optimistic and, above all, cheerful.
I think he received far too little appreciation as an artist. His paintings were large, physical and deeply steeped in meaning. During the "That Still Place..." show I realized how much research and effort went into them. Working with Eugene on that show was a real treat, and I think we changed from being good colleagues to being good friends then -- I miss him very much already.
March 15, 2010
Dear Mieko,
I offer my sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your dear father. I know how much he meant to you as your eyes held so much love and pride whenever you spoke of him.
Love and Peace to you and your family
Maralyn Ryan. Edmonton
Catherine Caldwell
March 14, 2010
I was so saddened to read about Eugene's passing. I met him in the mid '80s when he did some design work for a colleague. I remember him as a kind, creative man who was very easy to talk to. When I met my eventual husband (who then worked at the Loose Moose Theatre), I asked Eugene if I could hire him to make a birthday card for my "intended" -- Eugene made a wonderful pop-up "moose" card, and he wouldn't take a cent for it. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, dad, and friend.
Bill Luchak
March 14, 2010
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Eugene, my Brother Peter and I {Willie} would hang out together in the High School days. All of us went seperate ways in life, but Eugene was never forgotten. We shared some very happy times together.
Paulette & Daryl Slade
March 14, 2010
Dear Dorothy and family;
On behalf of myself and Daryl, we wish to pass on our heartfelt hugs at
this time. I briefly studied at ACAD with Eugene and later got to know
him through mutual friend, Cam Millhouse. Eugene was a soft, gentle
and kind soul who inspired with his life.
Harry Long
March 14, 2010
Mieko,
Sorry to hear of your families loss, I'm sure your Dad had a great artistic influence on you, and your successes.
Harry & Millie Long
Formerly from Leduc Seniors Clubs.
Julie Freedman Smith
March 14, 2010
Mieko,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Having followed your career since we were in highschool, I can only imagine the kind of caring, creative, independent and thoughtful person your dad was because so much of that shines in you. My thoughts for peace and endurance are with you. Julie Freedman Smith
March 13, 2010
It is with shock and sorrow that I have learned of Eugene"s sudden passing today. I enjoyed conversations with Eugene over the years, at the ACAD, as we were both long time instructors.I always enjoyed and admired his painting that showed his deep concern and dedication to his art.The ACAD has lost a wonderful and thoughtful teacher.My deepest sympathy to his whole family. Richard Halliday
Harold Watkins
March 13, 2010
I went all thru school in Vernon with Eugene, and he was a good friend and classmate.
He had such a good sense of humour and was always happy.
I was hoping he would make it to one of our get togethers in Vernon, but, alas, that is not now possible, altho, I think he will be there with us in spirit.
Please accept my greatest condolences in Eugenes passing.
He will be sorely missed by all of us.
Harold(Bones)Watkins
March 13, 2010
Eugene, your compassionate nature and sense of humanity was
inspirational to all of us, I was so fortunate to have known such a
spirited and generous soul.
Tivadar Bote
March 13, 2010
Eugene, your compassionate nature and sense of humanity was
inspirational to all of us, I was so fortunate to have known such a
spirited and generous soul.
Keith, Eileen Thomson
March 13, 2010
Dear Dorothy We are so sorry to hear of your loss,. Eileen and I considered him a good friend, and we will miss him dearly. I will always remember him as a dedicated student and wonderfull artist. We had memorable discusions about art, and friedly games of golf. Every time I was up to the College he always had time to stop and visit. He truly was a friend to me and all his students. With love, Keith and Eileen
Gail Gould
March 13, 2010
Dearest Ouchi Family, we share in your sorrow but also have such lovely memories of Eugene and his adorable family moving into Erlton and gracing us all with his generousity and kindness.You are all remembered with loving memories
The Kamis Family
March 13, 2010
To Dorothy,Mieko,Jason and Kevin we were so sad to see that you have lost Eugene to a higher calling.He was a wonderful man and a friend to many who will miss him dearly.Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad day. The Baumgartner family Dennis,Brenda,Nolan and Elisabeth
March 12, 2010
To Dorothy,Mieko,Jason and Kevin we were so sad to see that you have lost Eugene to a higher calling.He was a wonderful man and a friend to many who will miss him dearly.Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad day. The Baumgartner family Dennis,Brenda,Nolan and Elisabeth
Michael Fijal
March 12, 2010
Eugene and Dorthy were wonderful mentors for me in my adolescence. They were always encouraging and inspiring. I am deeply grateful to them for their love and support. It is inspiring to read here how Eugene has given so much to so many.
Christopher Craig
March 12, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
I'll always remember Eugene as an enthusiastic hockey coach and a warm and caring man. My heart goes out to all of you.
Margaret and Ken Fitzhenry
March 12, 2010
Dear Dorothy , Mieko , Jason and Kevin
We were so sad to see that you have lost your dear husband and loving dad . We first met all of you at the Bowness Skating rink when Eugene was the hockey coach for Kevin and our son Michael , and what a fine job he did making the game fun. We crossed paths again as Michael studied art at ACAD . Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time . You will keep him forever in your memories and in your heart .
Susan Norlander (Fabricland)
March 12, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin
I was very saddened to hear of Eugene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky Holuk
March 12, 2010
To the family of Eugene Ouchi,
I was a student of Eugene's at ACA in the 80's. He had a definite impact on my life. He was always encouraging, and had thoughtful and kind insight to share with his students. He encouraged and guided me on the right career path. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marc Taro Holmes
March 12, 2010
Dorothy, Mieko, Jason, Kevin;
Eugene was an inspirational instructor and friend; he will be greatly missed. Our condolences to you all.
Christopher Frey
March 12, 2010
sadly missed
warmly remembered
eugene ouchi
was my friend in the hall
a bird beyond glass
Jennifer Wees
March 12, 2010
I am so sorry to hear. His enthusiasm was always inspiring and he was so lovely to speak with when I'd run into him around town.
Don Mabie
March 12, 2010
Wendy and I were shocked to hear the news of Eugene's death. We were students with Eugene at the Alberta College of Art way back in the sixties and we got to know him quite well then and connected again when we all lived in Ontario and again when we moved back to Calgary. He was a wonderful human being, his enthusiasm and sense of humour were infectious. Our condolences to the family. We are so sad.
Wendy Toogood/Don Mabie
Eric Fechter
March 12, 2010
I was fortunate to work with Eugene when he was Chair of Design at ACAD. I will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful human being who always took the feelings of others into account in any decision that had to be made. He was very proud of his backyard pond and his KOI and we had many discussions about my attempts to do the same in my yard. What a great loss to the Calgary art and design community. My sincere condolences to his family and all the people who knew and respected him. Eric Fechter ( Former Chief Operating Officer - ACAD)
Dianne Bos
March 12, 2010
I took a printmaking course from the long haired enthusiastic Eugene in the 70's when I was a teenager in Dundas Ontario. He was a great inspiration for me to continue in the arts and it was wonderful to meet up with him again many years later teaching at ACAD. What a fabulous legacy to have inspired so many artists over the years. You are in our hearts.
Todd Reinholt
March 12, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Mieko, Jason and Kevin,
My heart goes out to all of you during this time. I wish I had some magical words to take the hurt away; but I do not. What I can offer though is my care, compassion and support to all of you. With warmest wishes,
Todd Reinholt
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