Gordon Charles Brilz

Gordon Charles Brilz

Gordon Brilz Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Feb. 3, 2009.
BRILZ Gordon Charles 1954 - 2009On January 30 Oliver resident Mr. Gordon Charles Brilz passed away at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 54 years. A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from Christ the King Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Walter Doherty as the Celebrant. A reception followed in the lower church hall. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Christian and Emma Brilz, his wife Judith Brilz (Blodgett) and son Craig Charles Brilz. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family including his partner David Hinton; son Christian Brilz; daughters Camy-lynne Brilz (Bruce), Cory-lee Mills (Robert), Connie-lou Brilz (Brian) and Cara-lane Brilz (Robert) and his eleven dear grandchildren, as well as extended family and a multitude of friends around the world. Gordon was a career chef and teacher. He enjoyed many years in restaurant management as well as teaching chef training and religious studies in Red Deer and chef training in North Vancouver. Donations gratefully accepted to the Dr. Peter Centre, 1110 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1K5 www.drpeter.org . Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service, 250-498-0167, nunes-pottinger.com.

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Wes Castelsky

February 9, 2009

I attended Mr.B's chef training course for my last years of high school. He was a great chef and a wonderful man. His persistance to see all his students succeed could have only been overshadowded by his patients. He helped many studends realize their potential while bulding up confidence in anything they did. He was an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Anthony Sedlak

February 8, 2009

Gordon was a fine man, talented chef & teacher and truly an inspirational human being. I took the Chef Training Program at Carson Graham and have gone on to pursue cooking as my career. I accredit Mr B with any successes I have had.

My thoughts are with you Mr. B.

Thank you.

Anthony L Sedlak.

Mary, Carol and Family, Jane and Family Metz Family

February 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deanna Mitchell/Hovan

February 5, 2009

I attended Carson Graham Secondary Chef Training. I was in Mr.Brilz's (Mr.B) first class he taught there. Poor guy, he had big shoes to fill, however he succeeded very well. He changed the kitchen around making it an extraordinary experience for my last two years at high school! I will always miss his jokes, honesty and talent not only as a teacher but as a great cook. My heart goes out to all he has met! Forever missed!
Deanna Mitchell/Hovan

Mike Murphy

February 5, 2009

We called him Mr.B.

He was someone who set my standards of work which are still with me to this day. For the few years I knew him, he was great guy. He taught me how to work in a kitchen in high school from 1999-2002. He will be missed and remembered. If there ends up being a service in Vancouver please let everyone know.
Kindest regards

Catherine & Ben Klatt

February 4, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. I have good memories of both your Dad and Mom from choir and restaurant days in Vermilion. I'll
remember Gordon and all of you in my prayers.

Michael & Karen Kurylo

February 4, 2009

To David, and all the family.

Words, however kind can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.

May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you
From your Edmonton Family.

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