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Marcelle Grant
January 28, 2019
Dear Ken, so many years have passed since you left us and so much has happened Others have passed in our family , and children have been born, things have changed the world has changed, times are uncertain but life still marches on, while we endure to the end. I know we will meet up again one day and shall renew family ties . Sorrow will be gone, tears will fall no more, and joy will surround us all . I think of you often and wonder what you are doing and how everyone is there . I know you are happy and have work to do there . .So until we meet again , your sister Marcelle.
Vishwanath Rejoy
December 25, 2017
Hello Sir,
With a distressed heart I am writing this message it's really sad you are not in our Midst.
But, I believe you are having a great time in heaven.
You are truly an inspiration.
Carolin Copeland
January 21, 2010
I have traveled far on my journey these past 2 years since your passing. I have learned much and am still learning from all the memories and remembering. I have learned to celebrate and embrace life fully, enjoy every moment, and appreciate my children, grandchildren, family and friends. This experience has expanded my mind in all directions allowing me to be me. The hardest lesson I have had to learn, though, has been to acknowledge the fact that I am on my own now and that I have to face the future on my own but I know that you are not far away and watching over us all. I am content to know that you are happy and in a perfect place. I just thank my Heavenly Father for sending you into my life so I could share experiences and memories with you. You made a significant impact on so many lives and for that I am grateful and will feel forever blessed to have been your chosen companion. Thank you Kenny for being who you were-I will love you forever.
Until we meet again
Love from Carolin
January 21, 2010
Eulogy to honour my grandfather
My Grandfathers heart still beats on in others of his sisters
and his brothers there were some rumours of some tumours
that pained him one night in bed I woke and he was dead right that day right that time he was no longer mine I a boy filled with sorrow just waiting and waiting for tomorrow my grandmother cried for days and days waiting for the pain to go away with this pain she felt really bad my mother longed for her dad my sister quietly cried and felt the pain and then it began to rain the day turned grim the sky turned grey just another horrible day we felt really sad and sobbed away waiting for a day when there was light once again the blight was gone it was like a pin this pain sharp and stabbing I could hear his soul grabbing on with a thread now I am surely dead this pain is ethereal like a ghost it walks by many times now I will stop my rhymes and say goodbye because I felt him just walk by. Brandon Copeland
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Brandon Copeland
January 21, 2010
Eulogy to honour my grandfather 1 Feb 2010
My Grandfathers heart still beats on in others of his sisters
and his brothers there were some rumours of some tumours
that pained him one night in bed I woke and he was dead right that day right that time he was no longer mine I a boy filled with sorrow just waiting and waiting for tomorrow my grandmother cried for days and days waiting for the pain to go away with this pain she felt really bad my mother longed for her dad my sister quietly cried and felt the pain and then it began to rain the day turned grim the sky turned grey just another horrible day we felt really sad and sobbed away waiting for a day when there was light once again the blight was gone it was like a pin this pain sharp and stabbing I could hear his soul grabbing on with a thread now I am surely dead this pain is ethereal like a ghost it walks by many times now I will stop my rhymes and say goodbye because I felt him just walk by.
Marcelle
January 31, 2009
KEN MY BROTHER YOUR PASSING IS GOING TO BE VERY HARD TO BEAR.WE ALL LOVED YOU VERY MUCH AND FOR ME YOU TRULY WERE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS.YOU HAD A GREAT INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE.SO TO CELEBRATE SOME ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE I HAVE WRITTEN A FEW WORDS.
KENNY WAS A MAN OF HIGH INTELLIGENCE AND HE POSSESSED A KNOWLEDGE OF MANY MANY THINGS FAR ABOVE OTHERS..
HE HAD A VERY INQUIRING MIND ALWAYS WANTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN AND HE WAS A FASCINATING PERSON TO SPEAK TO ALWAYS RELATING FACTS AND DATES ON MANY TOPICS THAT HE HAD A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF.
WHEN HE STARTED OUT AS AN AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN IN HIS EARLY YEARS AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL HE OBTAINED THE HIGHEST MARKS OVER ALL PARTICIPANTS IN HIS FINAL EXAMS HERE IN SOUTH AFRICA, THOUGH HE DECIDED TO CHANGE CAREERS LATER ON IN HIS LIFE AND BECOME INTERESTED IN THE TEXTILE TRADE.
HE BECAME RESPECTED IN THE BUSINESS WORLD AS A MAN OF INTEGRITY ,HONESTY ,AND RELIABILITY.PEOPLE WERE ALWAYS HAPPY TO DO BUSINESS WITH HIM BECAUSE OF HIS GENUINE APPROACH AND HONESTY IN HIS BUSINESS DEALINGS.
HIS WORD WAS HIS BOND
HE WAS THE SAME IN HIS PRIVATE LIFE TOO AND HE OFTEN WOULD PULL US UP WHEN HE THOUGHT WE HAD NOT DONE THE CORRECT THING IN OUR LIVES HE WOULD FIRST GIVE US A LONG LECTURE THEN HE WOULD FIX US WITH HIS PENETRATING STARE THAT WOULD PIERCE US TO THE CORE, HE ALSO WAS THOUGH FORGIVING AND KIND AS WELL ALWAYS EGGING US ON TO SUCCEED AND GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT.
.PEOPLE OFTEN THOUGHT THAT HE AND I WERE TWINS AND WE HAD QUITE A FEW LAUGHS OVER THAT ESPECIALLY WHEN WE WENT TO BOARDING SCHOOL AS HE WOULD BORROW MY BATHING CAP WHEN HE WAS IN THE SWIMMING POOL AND NOBODY KNEW WHO IT WAS ME OR HIM ..
I WILL MISS HIS LOVELY PHOTOS AND THE E MAILS HE SENT VERY OFTEN TO ME.. HE LOVED PHOTOGRAPHYAND TOOK PHOTOS OF ALL THE PLACES HE VISITED AND SEND THEM TO ME AS SOON AS HE COULD. I WILL MISS HIS E -MAILS TELLING ME TO LOOK UP CERTAIN BITS OF INFORMATION ON THE COMPUTER AS HE WANTED TO MAKE A POINT OF SOMETHING FOR ME TO LEARN ABOUT, OR TO JUST READ, AS IT WAS SOMETHING INFORMATIVE .
KEN WHEN YOU LEFT US A BIT OF ME WENT AS WELL A LIGHT HAS TRULY GONE OUT OF MY LIFE I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH YOU WERE A LOVING ,CARING SON AND BROTHER , ,AND THE GREATEST HUSBAND AND FATHER TO CAROLIN AND YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN WHO YOU ADORED AND WHO ADORED YOU TOO.. YOU ALWAYS WERE SO PROUD OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND OFTEN WROTE ME ABOUT THEM .
I HAVE BEEN VERY BLESSED AND PROUD TO HAVE BEEN YOUR SISTER AND KEVIN YOUR BROTHER IN SCOTLAND SAYS THOUGH YOU AND HE DID NOT SEE EACH OTHER FOR QUITE AWHILE , LIVING AS YOU BOTH WERE IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES HE TOO WAS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN CALLED YOUR BROTHER AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.
WE ARE ALL GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH, KEN BUT SOMEHOW, SOMETIME, SOMEWHERE, WE SHALL MEET WITH YOU AGAIN .I KNOW THAT IS TRUE AS SURELY AS I LIVE.
TO END OFF I WANT TO SAY THAT TO DIE IS BUT A BIRTH AND AN AWAKENING INTO THE THE NEXT PART OF THIS JOURNEY THAT WE ARE ALL ON...
SO UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU AND THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK,
YOUR LOVING SISTER ,,
MARCELLE.
MARIE CARO
January 31, 2009
My Dearest Son Ken,
I miss you terribly much. We must look upon your absence as just a passing phase as we will be together again. I am looking forward to seeing you one day but it seems so far away.I love you very much,
With much love,
Mom
Kerry Prinsloo
January 31, 2009
Dear Uncle Kenny
We have missed you so much this past year, Jennalee will be turning 22 tomorrow and now she will be getting married and we will miss having you at her wedding taking the family photos. I suppose you are with my Dad looking down on her growing up! We will meet again. Miss you and thank you for being a wise and great Uncle Love you xoxo Kerry, Riaan, Jennalee and Meghan
Tyrone & Cynthia Herdman-Grant
January 31, 2009
Dear Uncle Kenny,
We are going t miss you. You were a great Uncle and I always looked up to you for advise. It was an honour having you as an Uncle. Until we meet again.
Love
Tyrone and Cynthia
MARCELLE HERDMAN-GRANT
January 31, 2009
DEAREST KENNY,
ONE SAD YEAR HAS NOW PASSED SINCE YOU LEFT US BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS, THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT HAS GONE PAST THAT I HAVENT THOUGHT ABOUT YOU. WE ALL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I STILL HAVE ALL YOUR MANY EMAILS YOU SENT TO ME ON MY COMPUTER SO THAT I CAN READ THEM EVERY NOW AND THEN. I STILL HAVE A LAUGH AT THE JOKES YOU SENT TO ME AND ITS AS IF YOU HAVE NOT GONE WHEN I READ THEM AND THE THINGS YOU WROTE ABOUT .YOU HAD A BIRTHDAY RECENTLY, I THOUGHT OF HOW WE SPOKE FOR THE LAST TIME WHEN I WAS IN BAHRAIN ON YOUR BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR 2008. I NEVER KNEW IT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME BUT I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL THAT I DID PHONE YOU TO WISH YOU ON THAT DAY KEN, YOU WERE TRULY A MAN IN A MILLION AND A WONDERFUL CARING BROTHER AND SON TO MOM. PEOPLE STILL THINK WE LOOK LIKE TWINS WHEN I SHOW THEM YOUR PHOTO AS THEY DID WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER.
I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE NOW AND THOUGH WE ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY I KNOW WE SHALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AS A FAMILY IN THE NEXT LIFE .WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH KEN AND I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD A BROTHER LIKE YOU I HOPE YOU ALSO SEE JEREMY THERE TOO OCCASIONALLY MEANWHILE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ,YOUR LOVING SISTER MARCELLE.
Kenny & Carolin @ Their Wedding (1972)
January 30, 2009
Kenny & Carolin @ Moraine Lake (1994)
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Kenny & Carolin @ Stampede Breakfast (2007)
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Robyn, Sam, Brandon & Dad (2006)
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Dad, Sam, Greg & Brandon (2006)
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Isabelle & Grandpa (2004)
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Kenny on Viv's Koppie - On top of the world (2004)
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Kenny & Carolin (2004)
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Kenny & Carolin @ Christmas (2005)
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The entire family together again. (2006)
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Steve, Brian & Kenny - Old friends (2003)
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Cowboy Kenny (2003)
January 30, 2009
Ria Lewy
December 28, 2008
Hi Carolin
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing away. The last I heard from him - apart from jokes/interesting pictures/ usful articles, etc, his cancer was in remission, so I did'nt expect this at all.
I know you and your children and grandchildren will miss him very much, but also be comforted that his suffering has ended. My sincerest sympathies and love to you all.
Ria Lewy
Michael Resnick
December 28, 2008
Dear Carolin
I am sooooo sorry to hear of your tragic loss.
I enjoyed, and cherished, Kenny's friendship all these years.
Love, and strength, to you and your family
Michael Resnick
Swimeezy
December 28, 2008
Dear Carolin
I am really sorry to hear about Kenny.
I only knew him through business, and I didnt realise he was not well, not having been in touch with him for some time.
I understood he was leaving for Canada the last time we spoke.
Please pass our condolences to all in Kenny's family.
Kind rgds
Peter & Sheelagh Constan-Tatos
SWIMEEZY/SLICK
82 VAN DER LINDE ROAD
BEDFORDVIEW 2007
Sheba Slomowitz
December 28, 2008
Dear Carolin and all the family,
I am glad there is no more pain. .
I would like to call you some time - when you get the chance to do so, please let me have your phone number.
Lots of love to you all
Sheba
Sandy and Paolo Antoniotti
December 27, 2008
Dear Corolin
We are so sad to hear of Kenny's passing, but in a way happy that his suffering is over and he definitely will be in a place far better than here. I really believe in angels and that he will be in loving arms, surrounded by cyprus and conifer trees which he was so interested and knowledgable about.
He contributed so much humour and kindness, and towards the end achieved what he so desired, getting his whole family to a safer country.
- he will be dearly remembered by us all. Our prayers and love with you
Love from Sandy and Paolo Antoniotti
Lorene Oates
December 27, 2008
Dearest Ca
Here is my "farewell"email to Kenny:
I love you Kenny as my brother.You are such a huge part of our family.When you married Ca - you embraced her whole family.We all have such wonderful memories of you.I was only a little girl but so much in awe of my big SISTER'S BOYFRIEND!I do think I was an annoying little fly around the two of you,but as I grew up I knew beyond a word of a doubt that you loved me and accepted me -unconditionally.You always made time for me and were always happy to see me.You supported me through life's ups and downs just as you did your whole family,unquestioningly.
When I turned 18,you decided I needed a car and you were going to provide it!Wow - a blue triumph herald!My own wheels!(didn't matter that I had to carry bottles of water in the car to fill-up the radiator whenever I had gone about15km's.)I am always grateful to you,Kenny.
I thank you too,for being such a wonderful provider for us all whenever you could - nothing was too much trouble for you when it came to providing everyone's needs.
I love you so much and will always have such fond memories of you.
Goodbye,Kenny - a wonderful brother!I pray that we will be together in eternity.
Love,Weenie(your name for me that stuck)
Jeannine Haskell
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin
I'm so sorry to hear about your news. My family and I send their love to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will be attending the service on Friday.
Keep well and may God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
love
Jeannine
Irfan Karolia
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family. We knew Mr Copeland well and always looked forward to and enjoyed his company.
If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate.
Yours Sincerely
Rashid Nosarka and Irfan Karolia
EDURA
SOUTH AFRICA
IRFAN KAROLIA
Tony Caelers
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin
On behalf of Management and Staff of Ninian and Lester Textiles, I wish to convey our sincerest condolences to you and your family. We wish you strength in the days, weeks and months ahead. I trust the fond memories of Kenny will carry you through the difficult times.
Regards
Tony Caelers
General Manager
Ninian and Lester - Textiles
Marian Irwin
December 27, 2008
Carolin, Sam, Greg, Jon, Caitlin, Val, Robyn, Sarah-Jane, Brandon and Isabelle
I am so sorry.
I am grateful that Kenny's passing was peaceful.
I am so glad that I was able to be with you all last year.
I will be grieving with you.
Love always
Marian
Mohamed Joosub
December 27, 2008
Dear Copeland Family
My sincere condolences to the Copeland family. Kenny was a wonderful man. Even though we were business associates I found we had developed a wonderful relationship. I have fond memories of him and his sports car.
He will be missed.
Fondest regards
Mohamed Joosub
M.H. Joosub & Sons CC
South Africa.
Syril Rubin
December 27, 2008
Dear friends, I received the news of Kenny's death with sadness. Lenny always spoke of him with fondness. please accept my sincerest condolences.
Syril Rubin
Lee Van Eck
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin,
Thank you so much for letting me know. This is very sad and I can only offer you and your family my sincerest condolences. He was a wonderful
person and I was blessed to have got to know him and had the pleasure of having worked with him.
My kindest regards
Lee Van Eck
Lea Blust
December 27, 2008
Hi Carolin
I just wanted to send a little note to let you know that I have been thinking of you. I hope you are as well as you can be, and that you have found secret stores of strength to carry you through. If you are up for it, I would love to get together for tea or something. I miss your energy and ideas!
Take care, and my prayers are with you.
Lea
Larry and Rheta Solomon
December 27, 2008
We were not aware that Ken was ill. We will miss hearing from him. May the beautiful memories of your loved one, become keepsakes OF THE HEART. We are thinking of you & a the children at this time
Larry & Rheta Solomon
Belle and Charlie Curd
December 27, 2008
We could tell that Kenny put up a good fight. In fact when we heard that he had cancer it was
exactly at the same time that Charlie's brother was told that he had the same kind of cancer and
that it was unoperable. George died in October and Charlie went over to England to the funeral.
We didn't want to tell you because we didn't want to upset you. Kenny lived that much longer so
we are grateful for that. George had just turned 65 which seems so young to us. Kenny couldn't
have been any older?
I felt some comfort in knowing that you were all together after the struggle of bringing your
daughter back from South Africa. That was a miracle in itself. Also that you were able to attend
the temple. I know how you prayed for that.
Please keep in touch and we shall try to get over this spring in the motor home.
Love,
Belle
Maz and Brian Rowlings
December 27, 2008
Dearest Carolin and family. We;ve been thinking of you so much these past few days. The last months must have been very hard on you helping Kenny through his illness . There must be a big gap in your life at the moment having given so much time to looking after Ken and being close to him and now with his passing an emptiness that will take some getting used to. Your faith was obviously a great comfort to you and your children and when you wrote that you felt a shared warmth with your children when he died, I think its a time when the holy spirit fills you all with a love for each other and compassion like no other time.
Ken's memorial service last Friday was a beautiful service. Your brother and Steve has such lovely words to say and although we knew Ken was someone special there was more that we learnt about him in their speeches. A husband and father to be so proud of!! How lovely you have a caring family close by to help you come to terms with being without Ken. Carolin we will shall remember you in our prayers. Our fond love and thoughts to you all. We look forward to hearing from you when you feel ready.
Brian and Maz
Riccardo Nobili
December 27, 2008
Dear Aunty Carolin
I attended Uncle Kenny's remembrance service and it was great . Obviously any remembrance would always be to small an occasion to celebrate such a brilliant person's life .
The memory of Uncle Kenny will live on with us for generations to come and the positive personality will be brought forward by all the people whom were near to such greatness.
May he be attending to his garden in heaven and meeting old friends and waiting for his love , his everything YOU .
During this difficult time may you find a sense of peaceful living and not let the mind overrun your day with grief .
In an ancient way of thinking they believe that we can send positive messages to everyone where ever so situated by saying :
May you be free from fear
May you be happy
May you be peaceful
and then directing this phrase to one self .
Warm Regards
Riccardo .
Marie and Paul Blackburn
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin we were so sorry to hear you sad news, I suppose the only consolation is thinking that he is at peace now, where he would wish to be. However our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Even though we live on opposite sides of the world you are so often in our thoughts. Yesterday I was pruning my fuchsias and I remembered how much Kenny loved them and how it was him who introduced them to me. With much love Marie Blackburn
Edith and Walter Mitchell
December 27, 2008
dear carolin and family-----
for as long as your heart is feeling the sadness and loss, may it also feel the warmth and caring that surround you.
we have many memories of 17 years ago while we were in south africa. ya'll were so kind to us and showed us around to all the good stuff and helped us meet so many nice people.
marian has kept us posted about your family. while she was here last may we talked about old times and all the fun we had. as time goes by you will have your family memories. we have ours every time my son tony's name is mentioned. lots of good times.
family and old friends are like old quilts---pieced together with time and love and made stronger and more enduring with every stiitch and piece.
peace be with ya'll. love edith and walter
Anthony Wolpe
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin,
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing away of Kenny. We knew him for many years and found him to be a very special person
with a very warm disposition. He was always friendly and willing to help. He will be soarly missed and always remembered.
We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you in this difficult time
Anthony Wolpe and the Directors and staff of Dollirene Lingerie.
Andrea
December 27, 2008
Hi Carolin,
I am so sorry and sad at your loss. We all loved him a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We all know he is in a better place and is not suffering anymore. It is comforting to know that, but still so sad to have to miss him and all the joy he brought into our lives.
All my love, and a huge hug,
Andrea
Marie and Alan Cockran
December 27, 2008
Dear Carolin.
Marie and I were very sorry to receive your note about Kenny and our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Kenny was a 'one off ' and will always be part of our memories.
If you need us for anything you only have to ask.
God bless
Marie and Alan.
Tracy Cooper
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin
Thank you so much for letting me know of Kenny's passing. His courageous attitude (and yours) throughout his illness has been an inspiration to me. You and the family will continue in my thoughts and prayers through this time of grief and loss, but I am so thankful that you have the knowledge of Our Heavenly Father's Plan to sustain you in the days ahead, and particularly at times when you miss Kenny the most.
Love Tracy
Cindy Foxcroft
December 26, 2008
Hi Caroline,
I feel sad to hear about Kenny. As you say he has passed onto a better realm. Memories of him flood into my mind at this time. I remember him telling me of his work and of his love of music. He cut a cd of music for me. I appreciated that and have always remembered it. I liked him and admired him. He knew of me and I of him but through others. And that was okay .. for us.
Thinking of you at this time,
Cindy Foxcroft (Weaving Tapestries)
Margaret Bosshart
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
I have only just read my e-mails this morning and saw the notice about Kenny's passing. I'm so very, very sorry to hear this news, although it was perhaps not totally unexpected, after the information you have been sharing over the past few months seemed to be pointing in this direction.
How wonderful that you could be with him when he died, and that he passed peacefully. This, I am sure, was due to all the prayers that went out for him. After the rough time he has been through over the past months, I know he is now in a beautiful, peaceful place where there is no more pain and suffering.
You will continue to be in my prayers in the months ahead, as you adapt to the new situation and the fact that Kenny is no longer physically with you,
even though he will always be in your hearts.
May you all be blessed and comforted.
Lots of love
Margaret
Geoffrey Ahern
December 26, 2008
Dear all of you, I’m very sorry about your great loss. We have been feeling it here also – Von is very distressed. I met Kenny once and remember a kind and good person who was also extremely knowledgeable about Islandwana (if this is the correct spelling). There’s always a spare room here if you feel like a break.
Love
Geoffrey
Dr Geoffrey Ahern
[email protected]
www.gaweb.co.uk
M: +44(0)7766 706939
T: +44(0)1935 83009
Joan Thomson
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin:
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. We are all thinking of you at the Village. Take care, Joan
Cedric Steele
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin, my sincere condolences. I was shocked to hear the sad news. I
remember Kenny with great fondness. He was a special person and good friend.
Our thoughts are with you and your family, GOd Bless,
Cedric Steele,
402-1208 Wharf Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada
V8W3B9
Phone 250-388-6258 ext 22
email: [email protected]
Vicki and Marv Clifton
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin,
We are sorry to hear about Kenny’s passing. We’re thinking about you and ask the Lord’s spirit to be with you in the coming days.
Love Marvin and Vicki Clifton
Des and Bev Oates
December 26, 2008
Hi Carolin and all the family in Canada,
We were saddened by the news of Kennys passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
We have prayed for Kenny and all of you over the last months as you all faced this mountainous situation.
We remember Kenny for the wonderful man he was, and a few descriptive words spring to mind:
* A family man to the core - he loved spending time at home.
* A great provider who made sure his family were looked after.
* I always remember how much joy Kenny got from watching his children and grand children grow up,
He would chuckle and smile at their antics and expressions !!
* Carolin was the apple of his eye, and he loved her deeply
* He was hard working, honest, had great integrity, and was very knowledgeable on so many topics.
* Kenny would not hesitate to help his friends and family if they were in need.
* He was the type of guy you needed next to you when fighting in the trenches of life.
I can go on ----
Thats how we will remember him !!
Today we pay our final respects.
Rest in Peace our friend and brother !!
Lots of Love
From
Des and Bev
Richard Fisher
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin
It was with sadness that I received your email today. However I am grateful
that a member of the family took the trouble to contact the "unknown" names
in an email address list, and I do appreciate this.
I met your father 18 years ago when I joined the textile division of Ninian & Lester. We had a great professional relationship but, in addition, I leaned a lot of things from him - about the internet, about computers (there
were always good suggestions flying back and forth) about his love for his family, your home in Johannesburg (I saw the photographs of that beautiful
place) his time in Canada, and other interests we shared.
I have retired now but remember your father with much respect.
My condolences to all the family.
Richard Fisher
Magreet Ludwig
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin & family,
I truly send you all my deepest sympathy with the passing of Kenny. We know that he is now without pain and in a tranquil place with God almighty who decides when it is our time. I wish you strength and courage my friend for the days ahead. Know that I and especially Steve will remember him fondly.
Lots of love,
Margreet
Roger and Evelyn Chesterton
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin,
It is with a very sad heart that we send our deepest condolences to you and your family for Kenny's passing. We treasure the fact that we were able to spend time with you both when our visit to South Africa coincided with yours.
We would like to get in touch with Marie. Would you please E-mail her telephone number? Would you also let us know what number we should call to talk to you?
Our fondest love
Evelyn, Ches and family
Lana Mass
December 26, 2008
I'm so sorry Carolin. I did not know that Kenny was fighting cancer. God
Bless him and your family.
Lana
Debbie and Duncan Macdonald
December 26, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny will surely be remembered for
his easy smile and encouraging way of making us all feel so special.
To all the family our deepest sympathies.
Lots of love,
Debbie and Duncan
Chris and Karen Hattingh
December 26, 2008
Dear Caroline
I am very sorry to hear that Kenny has past on to the other side. I cannot help think of the day I had the privelidge of going with him through the temple. The heavens truly rejoiced on that day. I know that Kenny has endured to the end and will receive God's glory for keeping faithful to his oaths and convenants he took out on that special day in the temple. I will always remember him as a man that finally realised the importance of temple worship. The lord knew when it was Kenny's time to go. What a blessing it was for him to receive the gospel in it's fullness. I rejoice in this and hope the children will one day follow their Dad. Please send love to all the family. We will pray for you during this time in your life. May God bless you and your family like he did Kenny
Love
Chris & Karen Hattingh
Winifred and Steve Hofmeyr
December 26, 2008
Hi Carolin,
We were shocked at the sudden news of Kenny's passing.
We were unaware that he was unwell, but hope that he went peacefully and without pain.
Our thoughts are with you and the family and that you remember the good things he brought into your lives.
Our last contact with him was because of the photo's of Steve and I, taken at Southport in 1971, that he had discovered and emailed to us.
He also contacte us about other photographic memorabilia we might have, but we were unable to be of assistance.
Carolin , know that we are with you at this painful time.
All our love,
Win and Steve Hofmeyr
John Black
September 26, 2008
Hi Jonathan,
I heard the sad news that your father passed away last week. My thoughts are with you and your whole family.
It is always a difficult process, but I am confident he is in a better, more peaceful place.
Cheers
John Black
Glenn and Judy Bray
September 26, 2008
Dear, dear Carolin, Sam, Greg, Val, Jon and Cait... and your precious little
ones
Our hearts go out to you and we add our support and love to those closer to
you who are more able to be with you in this time of loss and adjustment.
May the comforting and blessing presence of higher powers be with you all.
We will be thinking of you and praying for you all. We are so glad you are
all together.
Love
Glenn and Judy
Alice Williams
September 26, 2008
Dear Carolin,
I saw your husband's death notice in Saturday's Herald . The suffering is over for him which is wonderful and you know that he is in a much better place and can take some comfort from that. You have spent a life time with your beloved Kenny .. what can one say to bring comfort to you dear Carolin except my heart goes out to you and I am so very sorry for your devastating loss. The only way to get through this sad time in your life is to take one hour, one minute at a time and accept comfort and support from good friends and family.
My thoughts continue to be with you ... take care of yourself.
Love Alice
Ron and Monka Clarke
September 26, 2008
Dear Carolin,
We are so sorry to hear your sad news.
We shall miss Ken. He was a good friend to both of us, and he and I had so much in common that I have considered him a very close friend for a number of years.
Please accept our condolences, and our best wishes to you and your family.
Best regards,
Ron and Monika Clarke
Brenda Doherty
September 26, 2008
Carolin & family:
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. All of us are dealing with a respiratory infection right now so I’m not sure whether we will be able to be at the service on Tuesday but, again, we will keep you in our hearts & prayers.
Brenda
Lynn and Don Dodson
September 26, 2008
Our Dearest Carolin and Family,
It is with great sorrow that we read your sad email yesterday. Our thoughts are with you and all the family, we are glad to have known Kenny and I spent many hours in your home in South Africa chatting to him while we quilted our days away.
We would like to have been living a little closer to have been able to support you all through the last few difficult months, but as life will have it we are all living far apart across the world. I am so glad that all your dear family have been there to support you Carolin and we know that you are a very capable lady and will get through this with all the strength you have always had.
“Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond that glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled light
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I did not die.”
Just a few words and thoughts to give you all strength during the coming months.
Please remember if any of you are coming this way either to or via The United Kingdom, please be sure to let us know so that we can get together and if you need a place to stay our home is always here to welcome you.
We will be praying and thinking of you all on Tuesday.
Take care of yourself dear Carolin
All our love
Lyn and Don
Geoff Laundy
September 26, 2008
To the Copeland Family
Dear Carolin
My greatest condolences to you and your children on the loss of Kenny. It will create a great emptiness in your life not to have him, I'm sure. I remember him as a person who had a great generosity of soul and a deep loyalty to friends and family.
I will never forget our meeting at the hospital in Joburg (circa 1965), where I had been languishing for months to overcome malaria and hepatitis contracted in the Congo (which still plagues me to this day). He gave a ride to my friend Brian Tracy, who had been hitching a ride, then decided to come and visit on his own. At the time I couldn't quite comprehend why someone would take the time and effort to extend friendship to a total stranger from another land who was lying very ill in a hospital bed. But he did and I was very grateful for it.
Thereafter we spent much time together, hanging out with his friends and traveling all over the country in his Spitfire.
I have a great photo on my wall , enlarged and framed, of the two of us leaning on someone's car, in our bathing suits, during a picnic out near the Hartebeerspoort Dam. We both look so young and fit.
Of course, youth always considers that life will stretch away into the future without end. And that's a good thing...to have that much confidence and hope when you're young.
Again, my best to you. If you ever feel the desire for a little sunshine, especially during the winter, please come and visit. Joan and I have a guest suite and would love to have you.
Kind regards
Geoff Laundy
Nicky Aylmer
September 26, 2008
Oh Carolin my friend, my heart goes out to you and yours at this time. I
do not know whether it is better to lose someone suddenly or to have
time to say all the things that you need to say. With Margie we shared
many moments of love and truth but it still was no easier when she went.
You will truly miss your 'cooks'. You are all in my thoughts and
prayers. May God bless you and give you strength at this time. We are
here to hold up your arms when you cannot hold them up for yourself.
Please let us know the details for Friday. All love, Nicky.
Ursula And Willy Keel
September 26, 2008
We are very sorry for the loss of your dear Husband, Father & Grandfather. Please accept
our sincere condolences.
We know there are no words good enough to ease your pain; but we hope it comforts you
to know that we share your loss & sorrow.
Kenny has been such a wonderful person & a great friend. He will be sadly missed.
We wish you lots of strength and everything of the very best. - May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Please know that you are in our prayers!
With deepest sympathy & lots of love,
Willy & Ursula
Margie Letts
September 26, 2008
Hi Carolin
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. Please accept my condolences!.
Funnily we were talking about you the other day and wondering how you were doing and how the kids and grandkids were doing!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will be thinking of you through this very difficult time!
Regards
Margaret Letts
(Quadrilles and GRG)
Els Family
September 26, 2008
Dearest Ca
I have just sat down now to phone you but I see that it is 10pm. I am sorry I missed you, but everyone has just left now.
We had a lovely service this afternooon. Mom, Lorene, Brads, Phil, Dee, Gra, Annie and David were there. I am sorry no one else could make it. Phil led the service and we began with a prayer and stories of remembering Kenny. We all had a say and then mom read her lovely poem she has written. We played that lovely version of Psalm 23 while we all reflected upon Kenny's life and what he meant to all of us. We had to have the service inside as it decided to rain today for the first time in 3 weeks. But we went outside during a break in the rain, to plant the tree. We could not find spruce anywhere so had to settle this morning to buying a king protea. We planted this for Kenny. Then we had cake and tea. It was lovely and we will send some photos for you once Dee has had time to edit them. We all feel very blessed to have been a part of Kenny's life and we will remember him always. We then prayed for you and the children that you will feel God's love in the coming days.
I love you so much and my heart is with you at all times, my darling sister.
I go back to work tomorrow, so my time will not be my own again, but I will write as much as I possibly can.
My arms are around you and lifting you up, I hope you feel that and our love coming through to you and the family. Everyone sends their love to you - they all helped to make the service so beautiful.
We will be thinking of you especially on Tues at 2 pm.
Lots and lots of love
Lea
Kadlec family
September 26, 2008
Dear Caroline and family,
A number of years ago in BC a dear little family moved into our ward from South Africa. Our family connected to them immediately, we had a lot in common. We were members of the same church and our beliefs and values the same and our children the same ages and our homes were in close proximity.
Although Kenny loved his homeland he had a dream to lead his family to a freedom which lay in Canada. As a pioneer, he did his best to settle his family here, using his tallents and savings but the powers that be in the Canadian Government would not budge and this dear family had to leave to return to South Africa. However the powers up above the ones that really are in charge, heard his prayers and with great love lead him back to Canada. It wasnt easy but Kenny never gave up. That was his personality you see. His dream came true when Samantha and her family were given permission to come so that they could be a whole family once more. How he loved to be surrounded by them and the example he set of love one for another in the family.
Another of his dreams were realized when he was sealed to his dear companion for eternity in the house of the Lord. he is now working hard once more to make sure his family are all together for eternity
The Lord in His goodness heared our prayers for Kenny after he became ill a while ago, He permitted Kenny to see the culmination of his dream to have the family together as a unit. When the time came for him to go home he didnt hesitate to answer; he knew his work on earth was done and knew he was going to a better place and didnt hesitate to go back to His Lord who we know has embraced him with the words. "well done my good and faithfull servant."
We will miss you Kenny but will continue to keep the faith so that we too may meet you and regain our friendship in the eternities. God be with you and us, till we meet again. We know you live
Love and Blessings
Diane Miroslav and the Kadlec family
Doreen Chatterton
September 26, 2008
Kenny,Our friend and Brother
Kenny was foremost a family man,
To marry Carolin was the heart of his plan,
His wife he adored,and his children were special,
In caring for them,only the best would he settle.
He was kind to his mother,sister and brothers
Making provision for them whenever he could
He was the family older brother
And took pains to provide whatever was good.
Ken had been trained as an aircraft technician,
He knew how to keep them in impeccable condition,
He went to great trouble to look after their cars,
In the sun’s reflection,they shone like the stars.
He was a textile salesman to prestigious shops,
And had a good name for trimmings and lace,
He was well liked by the people he served
And travelled to find goods in unusual places.
He made several homes with beautiful gardens,
And loved nature and flowers and evergreen trees,
He loved beauty wherever he found it
And tried to preserve it for all to see.
He had so many hobbies;one was photography;
He would match up the music on a memory cd.
He took many snaps of the children as they grew,
And when the grandchildren came,he included them too.
This kind,hospitable,generous man
Taught himself to work with the latest technology,
He had many old friends,he esteemed with affection
And was often in touch on the internet connection.
Throughout the long time of his wasting illness,
He always had a brave face and appealing smile;
He encouraged family and friends,often with jolly remarks;
He would say,’Don’t worry,I’ll be here for a while.”
So today we “farewell” Ken with hearts heavy laden,
Our friend and our brother whom all of us loved,
And pray when he leaves for eternal shores
May he spend all his tomorrows in heaven above.
Grace Nobili
September 26, 2008
My dearest Carolin,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful partner.We are pleased to hear that Kenny passed away peacefully.
I know that there was preparation in acceptance of loss but whether it is sudden or lengthy like Ken's when the moment arrives it is always a shock and very hard on the family.
Be strong for each other and remember all the good times you had together. You have lovely memories to sustain you. My dear friend look after yourself
I wish I could be close to you, to comfort you in this time of great loss but your heart knows that we are bound no matter the miles that seperate us.. our loving prayers are for you and the kids.
All my love to you all,
Hugs,
Grace
Betty McPhee
September 26, 2008
Please extend my sympathies to Sister Copeland. She may not remember me. No doubt she is relieved and devastated at the same time. It is hard to see someone suffer so. Hope all goes well with her. Betty.
Sybil Pretious
September 26, 2008
Dear Carolin
I sit here frozen in China but I imagine that you feel a bit frozen in time without Kenny.
My memories of him were at your home in SA in his computer den and popping in to see what we up to in our training sessions and of course much more recently of our visit to you when he was so positive about everything.
That you were all there is great and I think no one would wish for more. You have been amazing throughout this very trying time and once again I salute you in your bravery and coping spirit. Kenny was fortunate to have you and the rest of the family.
Take care my friend and know that you are thought of often. If you ever get the urge to travel here then my home is your home.
With love and hugs to you all, but especially to you.
Syb
Konidaris Family
September 26, 2008
DEAREST CAROLINE AND FAMILY
PLEASE EXCEPT OUR SYMPATHY FROM ALL THE KONIDARIS FAMALIES. IT CAME TO SUCH A SHOCK TO ALL OF US.
KENNY WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON. BE BRAVE.
AND REMEMBER WHAT A KIND AND GENTLE MAN HE WAS.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. WE LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY
REGARDS SPIKY, URSULA, ATHENA, STAVROS, GINA
MR/MRS KONIDARIS DESPINA
ANNA KONIDARIS
Proudfoot family
September 26, 2008
Oh Carolin, children and grandchildren
What can we say when we hear such devastating news? We are so, so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing at such a relatively young age.
Although, as such faithful Christians, you know that he is now seated at the right hand of the Father with Jesus, and he will be waiting to be reunited with you, your loss must know no bounds. Your strong family ties have pulled you together for so many years, that I know that you who are left behind will hold each other up through this time of grieving.
Please know that our thoughts are with you always, but especially now. We shall continue to hold you up in our prayers.
With much love
Alan and Louise
Brian Myburgh
September 26, 2008
Hi Carolyn, I'm so very sorry to learn of Ken's death. My thoughts & feelings go out to you and your family. You are right, Ken is now in a much better place. He is the third friend of mine to have been taken by cancer in the past year. My thoughts & prayers are with you Carolyn. God bless. Brian.
Glen and Ann Maskell
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
We were deeply saddened at the news of Kenny's passing yesterday. Our deepest sympathy goes to you all at this time of mourning and if it is some consolation to say to you all that we hope our prayers will will give you the peace that only God is able to provide. We only knew Kenny for a few days but we realized that he was an integral part of a very close family which we admired a great deal.
Love to you all.
Glen and Ann
Chapman Family
September 25, 2008
Oh my dear Cousin,Ca
My love remains with you and the children - you have been so wonderful
during this time and we will all fondly remember Kenny. Strangely, I was
filled with thoughts of you yesterday and in fact last night resolved to
phone you - I expect that it was at the time of his passing and as you
have said, I am sure too that we were all connected and that our love
surrounded you at that time.
Remember how much we love you and prayer now for your comfort. Your
Kenny is in a better place.
Eileen and Dave
Marcelle herdman-Grant
September 25, 2008
DEAREST CAROLIN,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON KENNY'S PASSING, I AM SO
DEEPLY SADDENED. A LIGHT HAS GONE OUT OF MY LIFE..
HE WAS SUCH AN INCREDIBLE INFLUENCE IN OUR LIVES.A MAN OF HONOR, INTEGRITY
AND WISDOM.
CAROLIN I KNOW THE PAIN YOU MUST BE FEELING BUT I PRAY THAT THE LORD'S
SPIRIT WILL LIFT YOU UP AND GIVE YOU HOPE AND FAITH IN THE PROMISES AND
BLESSINGS OF OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.
LOSING A LOVED ONE IS DEFINITELY THE MOST TRAUMATIC AND HEART WRENCHING
OCCURRENCE THAT A HUMAN CAN GO THROUGH ONE NEVER "GETS OVER IT" BUT
EVENTUALLY GETS TO COME TO TERMS WITH IT .
I KNOW THAT HAVING THE GOSPEL IN MY LIFE AND GOING TO THE TEMPLE TO BE
SEALED WAS SINGLY THE ONLY THING THAT REALLY HELPED IN THE HEALING PROCESS.
A PERSON LEANS ON IT ALL THE TIME AS IT COMFORTS AND GIVES PEACE OF MIND
LIKE NO OTHER THING IN THIS WORLD.
YOU WILL FEEL A LOT OF JOY IN HAVING BEEN SEALED TOGETHER AND I OFTEN FELT
JEREMY CLOSE BY AS WELL.
I AM SURE THAT KEN IS CLOSE TO ALL OF YOUAT THIS TIME ESPECIALLY YOU HE
LOVED YOU ALL SO MUCH YOU WERE HIS WORLD ...
CAROLIN YOU WILL BE SLEEPING WHILE I WRITE THIS E MAIL AND I HAVE BEEN
HOPING TO CALL YOU FOR A FEW DAYS NOW BUT WHEN I HEARD THAT KEN HAD DIED I
THOUGHT IT WAS OF NO USE TO CALL AT THE HOSPICE AS YOU WOULD HAVE LEFT THERE
BY THAT TIME. I HAVE NOW YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND WILL TRY TO GET THROUGH AGAIN
TONIGHT TO YOU.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL BUT IT IS SO HARD TO EXPRESS THE PAIN I FEEL.
I CANNOT SEEM TO BELIEVE THAT HE IS ACTUALLY GONE IT IS SO HARD TO REALLY
UNDERSTAND.
I FEEL AT THIS MOMENT SO NUMB..
CAROLIN MAY YOU GET PEACE AND FIND COMFORT WHEN TIMES GET TOO HARD.
UNTIL LATER THEN ,
WITH LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL,
MARCELLE.
Sheward Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny, and all his suffering over the past year. We know that he is in a better place and that his physical suffering has ended. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family and pray that you will be blessed with strength and comfort at this time of loss. It is comforting to have the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation and that families are eternal and know that you will have this blessing in your life. Please know that we love you and are thinking of you at this time.
On a ligther note, I am sure that Kenny and President Hinckely are swapping notes and discussing their gardens as they were both garden enthusiasts.
All our love and condolences,
Malcolm, Charlene, Bradley, Craig and Nicole
(Sheward Clan)
Goco Family
September 25, 2008
My dearest Carolin,
There are no words I can find to comfort you at this very painful time. I have to tell you that I have been praying for Ken, you and your children for the past months. Everyday, when I go to mass you are in my prayers and specially for dear Ken.
Carolin, as much as my heart so desires to be there to say good bye to Ken on Tuesday, with a very, very heavy heart, circumstances will not allow me to be there. As you know, I am in the middle of the schoolyear and cannot just pack up and leave. Specially now that Alfredo is in short term disability, someone has to be working fulltime. Also, I have a new homestay student staying with us in our home from Korea. She just arrived last Monday. As a rule, we are not to leave her alone in the house with just Anton. We are supposed to inform the organization two weeks if Alfredo and I will be away. This way they can look for a temporary homestay for her while we are away. Right now, there is not enough time for them to look for a temp homestay to take care of her. I feel sooooo frustrated since I really, really want to be there with you, and your children at this difficult time. I hope you understand my predicament.
Alfredo will be flying to Calgary on Monday. As soon as Valerie phoned us Friday morning, Alfredo told Valerie he will immediately try his best to get a flight in time for Tuesday. So, he will be there with all of you. I must tell you, Alfredo has not been well too these past weeks. He has been undergoing radiation on his eyes thus he cannot see so clearly. I told Valerie to kindda hold him when he walks or goes up the stairs. He is often feeling so tired and weak and this is because his Thyroid has plunged again. But, he wants to be there with all of you and wants to say goodbye to Ken.
Carolin, when Ria phoned us Thursday night informing us that Ken may not last too long. I could not sleep the whole night. By 2:00a.m. after tossing and turning in bed, I went down to our family room and prayed so hard for Ken. I asked our dear Lord that if it was HIS plan to take Ken, not to make Ken suffer anymore. I only got to go to sleep at about 5:00a.m.!!
He was indeed a wonderful man. I said to Alfredo today, that Ken took care of Valerie just as his very own daughter. It comforted us so much when Valerie was in South Africa and yet knowing you both took her under your wings as your very own daughter. I said to Ken today, "
Thank you Ken for being a wonderful father to Valerie" And thank you to you too Caroling for being such a wonderful mother to Valerie.
As much as my heart desires to be there with you and your family at this difficult time, please be assured that you are all in my heart and mind through all these days. I may not be with you physically, but I am with you in spirit.
Racquel
Sheila Peter
September 25, 2008
So sorry for all the suffering, but I, too, do really share both your grief and your understandable peace that come with our gospel knowledge, as you know I lost my very dearest husband a year ago. Well, I send my love, and want you to continue to correspond with me. My new email will be [email protected]
Smook Family
September 25, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Kurt and Sylvia Smook
Van Zyl Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
If we were with you at this time we could show you how we really feel about
Kenny's moving on! But we rejoice in him too as we know he was so prepared
to meet his MAKER! He will always be an example of someone who listened to
the Voice of the Lord when change in his life was required.What a great man
he is and as we know he is most probally sitting @ Pres.Hinckley's feet
listening to him.Carolin,you are a woman of great strength and may you be
surrounded by Holy Angels to get you through this most difficult transittion
period of your like.
May peace be with you all!
with warmest love,
Andre,Beverly,Rebecca,Sarah-Leigh and Hannah Van Zyl
Sanguin Family
September 25, 2008
Hi Auntie Carolin,
Uncle Kenny has always been in our prayers. It's breaks our heart to know that he has finished his battle, but it comforts us to know that he is now in a better place - free from pain and suffering.
You all continue to be in our prayers. May your whole family be comforted by God's grace and love during this very difficult time.
God bless,
Julian, Rina, Bailey and Nico
Calsen Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin,
We are so sorry that Kenny has gone.
What can I say, I wish we lived nearer, we were devastated when we heard that Kenny had got worse we were so sure that he would get through, we have been putting your names on the Temple prayer roll every time we go up, it didn't really sink in that he wouldn't get better until Paula phoned me, as soon as she heard from Caitlyn, that Kenny had passed away.
I'm so glad you have all the family and friends around you, everything seemed to be working out perfectly for the family when Kenny got sick maybe that's the blessing that you were all happy and settled and so able to cope with his illness together.
We will always remember the times at your house, I remember it as clearly as my own house, when we came over for Christmas dinner & Kenny made us a Christmas music tape, we had such a good day, then there was your wedding anniversary didn't we have the spit braai, then your 40th we sat outside it was such a lovely day and all your friends were around, it only seems like yesterday, the kids were so young then, they were some of our happiest times. I remember Kenny showing us the things he'd been doing on the computer and in the garden and his trees in the freezer do you still have his super car was it a 'Probe', I wonder if the trees he gave us are still growing on the plot in Muldersdrift.
You never cease to amaze me Carolin, thanks for remembering my birthday, I can't believe you remembered it with everything you have had to cope with, I wish I was as good as you, but I hope you will take care of yourself for a while, we tend to keep going when the stress is on but it takes it's toll later please take time for yourself.
It's hard to think that Kenny won't be around anymore to share the times with you and the family, he was very proud of them all, I can't help thinking that he will be able to watch the grandchildren growing up, it just seems like there is an extension somehow that we can't see, thankfully we know this isn't the end and like you said he's in a better place.
Our love and heartfelt sympathy to you and all the family, we love you and if there is anything we can do please let us know, we will be in touch,take care.
love Olwen, Brian & Family
Susan Schow
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin,
I am so sorry to hear that Kenny passed away this morning. Thank you for being so kind as to keep us all informed. We would appreciate funeral information. He was blessed to have you to give him such loving care. My thoughts are with you. Susan
Whitsed Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and family
I am so sorry to hear the news about Kenny. You have been in my thoughts constantly and I know that you had wonderful support. May you be comforted by the knowledge that Kenny wanted all his family to be in the wonderful country of Canada and it must have been comforting to him to know that he achieved his goal.
Last week I happened to be looking through some old photo albums and I came across your and Kenny's wedding photos, also with my parents and Marie and I and partners.In some ways it doesn't seem so long ago.
It was so good to catch up with you both in Auckland two years ago.
We will be thinking of you all this week.
Lots of love
Ann, Richard and boys
Sue Black
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and all the Family
How very saddened I was to read your news., Sam's mail a few days ago had indicated that Kenny was not doing well, but this has happened rather sooner than I had anticipated. However, I can imagine that, once he had passed the point of no return, you would have wanted him to be released from his suffering sooner rather than later.
> From the bulletins which you sent during his illness, I can tell that Kenny
was very courageous and strong through it all. And what strength and comfort he must have derived from your love and dedication. As I have told you before, you're an inspiration to me, and I know you must truly be one to your family.
After Sam's mail last week, I had your names put on the London Temple Prayer Role, and you have all been in my prayers every morning and evening. And now as you prepare for the funeral service next week, I will still be praying for you all to be comforted and strengthened. Whenever I or anyone near me go through sad times of loss and grieving, I can't help but wonder how anyone can possibly manage without the Gospel ! How truly thankful I am that we have it in our lives. Otherwise, how could we carry on with hope in our heart ?
God bless you, my dear friend.
Lots of love and condolences to you and all the family.
Sue
The Smith Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
Our heart-felt condolences on the passing of Kenny. I so enjoyed having contact by receiving email from him and seeing the photos he sent from Canada.
It is so comforting to have our knowledge of the gospel and knowing that you will meet again. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Much love
Anne-Maree, Basil and family
Comrie Family
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin & Family
We are so sad to here of Kenny’s passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Celia just called us to inform us.
What comfort it is to know that you have had your sealing in the House of the Lord and that for him it is a new beginning. I have happy memories of us growing up as youngsters in Ma’s house where we grew quite close to each other even though Kenny was a few years older than us all.
It is so difficult to offer any help from where we are, but whatever we say cannot heal the hurt that you must feel at this time. We know that only the Holy Ghost can really comfort us in the loneliness that we feel and the helplessness at seeing a loved one taken almost prematurely as we would think in our finite minds. May Heavenly Father give you the strength to continue to lead your family in faith and be the fine example that you have always been, especially in the way you stood by Kenny throughout his life and in particular over the last year. We were thrilled to here that he was ordained a High Priest and it is great to know that he had a firm testimony of the gospel.
Please let us know how you are bearing up and convey our love and condolences to your family.
All our love
John & Cecilia
Don Murray
September 25, 2008
Dear Carolin and Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time when your beloved husband and father has gone to his heavenly reward. I am one of the privileged few who got to know Kenny from the internet . But I also had the wonderful time in Auckland when I meet you both on your way to Canada.
My first meeting with Kenny was in the chat channel some years ago now when I first went on the internet . I asked him to tell me the score of the rugby match of the Springboks versus the All Blacks. I can't remember the result but it was not all that important but what was , was the meeting up and making a last friend with Kenny.
He loved his sport and we used to comment on the both the rugby and the cricket . He was an ardent follower of both these sports . He loved his garden and at one time when things were not going well in South Africa he was thinking of coming to NZ to start a garden centre but that did not happen . He had a good knowledge of trees and his pride and joy grew on his front lawn .
I count my self as fortunate to have known Ken and to be on his mailing list
My assurance of my prayers for the happy repose of his soul and prayers for comfort to the members of his loving family of whom he was so proud . May God bless you all and give you peace
Don Murray
Kerry Prinsloo
September 25, 2008
Dear Aunty Caroline,
I am so sorry and upset to hear about Uncle Kenny.
I know Mom and Ty have been writing but you.
The entire family has and is in my prayers and thoughts daily.
This has been like living the entire experience again with Dad and it
has hurt me so much I cannot believe that we all have to go thru this
again so soon. So please excuse me for me communicating more.
I will always remember the good times that I had with you and Uncle
Kenny when I was a small girl. I will miss him so much. He was such a
wise man. Riaan always loved talking to him.
I will call you on Monday. I am not sure what the time difference is
please could you let me know?
Jennalee turned 21 today 1st Feb. Can you believe that she is 21? I
wonder if Dad knew she is 21. I am planning a small braai for her
tomorrow.
Please send Sam and everyone my love and I am thinking of them.
Let me know if you need anything.
My cell number is 076 860 0326
Love
Kerry
Maz Rowlings
April 13, 2008
Dearest Carolin and all your family. We are so saddened by your news. Please know we are thinking of you all and
shall pray for you as you come to terms with Ken's passing. How lovely that you were all with him, gaining strength from each
other and sharing your sorrow. With our fond love and thoughts. Brian and Maz
Felicity and Brian Sherratt
April 13, 2008
Dear Carolin, Sam, Greg, Jon, Cait, Val, Robyn, Sarah-Jane, Brandon and
Isabelle
Brian and I were so sad to get this dreaded news but realise that for Kenny it is the best news. He was clearly suffering and it was his time to leave you all. He had so much love from all of his family and that was with him to the end.
You are all in our thoughts even more over the next few days and weeks. It will be hard but there will be many lighter moments when you remember happy, precious moments that you have shared with Kenny. Those will sustain you through the rest.
With love to all of you.
Brian and Felicity
Steve Harris
March 23, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. Ken was a very special person and a great friend to me. I’ll miss his E-mails and telephone calls, punctuated with his infectious laughter. It has been a privilege to know him and I’ll treasure the memories I have of the times we spent together.
Steve and Pam Harris (U.K)
steve harris
March 15, 2008
Dear Carolin and family,
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. Ken was a very special person and a great friend to me. I’ll miss his E-mails and telephone calls, punctuated with his infectious laughter. It has been a privilege to know him and I’ll treasure the memories I have of the times we spent together.
Steve and Pam Harris (U.K)
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