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Diane Hildebrand
April 24, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Rohac family . I was saddened to hear of Wally' s passing. He was always cheerful and pleasant to be around. He will be missed.
Diane Hildebrand
Rick Schonfelder
April 24, 2018
Uncle Walter. You are the last of the Rohac family that emigrated from the Czech Republic and that is a sad finalization for those of us who came from that line. I am sorry to see you go but am consoled by the fact that you led such an influential life with others. Even in Calgary, I met people my age who came from your home town of Regina and they all recalled "Sgt. Rohac" from their younger days. I still have jokes in my mind which I recall came from you - you always seemed to have some good ones. I want to express my condolences to my cousins, your children Ronnie, Colleen, Linda and Wally (junior).
Don Schonfelder
April 23, 2018
For a boy growing up w/o a bio-dad, and a step-father that seemed aloof, a positive male mentor is not just important, it is paramount. My Uncle Walter, being just 15 years older, was sometimes my big brother and sometimes my uncle, but most of all he was my guiding light. He counselled me to join the R.C.M.P., helped me to laugh and feel worthy during those tough teen-age years, and showed me the definition on manhood. I watched him host his own TV show for kids on Regina television, saw him lead parades on his shiny motorcycle, and effectively control crowds with his very own brand of personal-touch-sense-of-humour. How could this man not be a super-hero, not just to me and his family, but to countless other lives as well! In life, I'm glad I was able to say thank you to him, for my life.
Rick Bourassa
April 23, 2018
My condolences to Wally's family. I have many memories of this kind and generous man: being a chaperone to all of us in the Regina Police Boys Band; teaching me traffic control and playing the spoons at my police college graduation; mentoring and coaching me at the Regina Police Service; and spending time reminiscing with me at his last mess dinner. Our lives are richer for having had you in them. Godspeed my friend.
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Lauri Groulx
April 22, 2018
I think I was around 5years old when I met this big presence of a guy. His personality was warm and reminded me of my Dad, very jovial and easy going. He insisted that I call him Sarge and not Grandpa. And while that all made sense way back when (sitting in his Police uniform) I look back and think, Grandpa would have been more acceptable. He welcomed me into the family from that first day and never looked back. From holidays to summer camping or just hanging out playing in the backyard, my memories of him will last a lifetime...So raise your glass, tell a joke and celebrate the life we all remember!
RIP SARGE
Karen Schonfelder
April 21, 2018
Cousins Ron, Colleen, Linda and Wally. My thoughts are with you all on the passing of your Dad. As the youngest sibling of my Mom, I will always remember him as her little brother who she walked miles together (through ice and snow) to attend the one-room school in Loon Lake. A lifetime ago but still part of the family's heritage. Your Dad always enjoyed a good story and a great laugh, something I know you all inherited from him. I will think of him in that light, as someone who smiled a lot and brought happiness and service to others. My thoughts are with you all. Love cousin Karen
April 21, 2018
My friend Linda and the Rohac family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have so many great memories growing up with your mom and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Cindy and Rod Mucha
anna ash (nee trettwer)
April 20, 2018
sorry to hear about Walters passing my prayers to his family
Mike&Darlene Hildebrand
April 20, 2018
Rohac Family;
We offer our sincere condolences to you all.We have known Wally for a long time and was always nice to be around.
April 20, 2018
Ron,
Thinking of you and sending Peace and Blessings.
sincerely, Wendy Paquin
Balcarres SK
Dave & Jeanniene Kanciruk
April 19, 2018
Colleen & Brian, we are so very sorry for your loss. May all your beautiful memories of your Dad help you through this difficult time. You're in our thoughts.
Bill Graham
April 19, 2018
My deepest feelings go out to all of Wally and Pats family. I worked with Wally for many years and had the utmost respect for him.
David Mayer
April 19, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the family and all of Wally's loved ones . Wally was a great asset to the community and will long be remembered .
I first met Wally through the School Safety Patrol back when I was a elementary school student and I had a great admiration for him ever since .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones Wally ! God Bless all of you !
April 18, 2018
Linda & family....sending you our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad.
....Nadine & Dave (your neighbors)
Brenda (Lillejord) Korman
April 18, 2018
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing, he was a super guy and I enjoyed working with him at the old police station and enjoyed going to his house when I hung around with Colleen. Your dad had a great personality, he will be greatly missed. It is never easy losing a loved one, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Wanda & Glenn Binfet
April 18, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with all the Rohac family.Glenn has told me many funny stories with the Rohac and Binfet families from Edgar St. May he rest in peace.
April 18, 2018
To the Rohac family,
my deepest sympathies on Wally's passing. I have fond memories of him coming to Arcola School with the safety patrol program and I had the utmost respect for Wally, he was a great police officer and a great man. And even as an adult when we would see each other he always remembered me and we would have the best visits to catch up on what we'd been doing. He will be sorely missed and take comfort in the many memories you all shared.
Carole(Stanicky)Zumstein
Bill Klein
April 18, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Rohac family. I have fond memories of knowing and working with Wally. Many many years of friendship.
God Bless.
Bill Klein.
John Chisholm
April 17, 2018
Please accept our deepest condolences to the Rohac family from the Chisholms. Wally was a great asset to the police service as well as the City Police Boy's band in which he donated countless hours of his time to the band's endeavours. Wally was truly one of the finest traffic officers in the traffic division under my father. It can be said that"Elmer" the Safety Elephant and Wally Rohac are synonymous as one.
W. J. "Robbie" Robertson
April 17, 2018
The Rohac Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your Father. He was a gentleman and a first class police officer. I could not have asked for a better Motorcycle Partner than he while we escorted funerals, the Traveller's Day Parades,The Police Boy's Band at the Moose Jaw Band Festival as well as Governor General J.P. Vanier on his visit to Regina. Wally was a "Class Act" and I am proud to call him my friend. He will be missed.
Bill "Robbie" Robertson, High River Alberta
David Jackson
April 17, 2018
To the Rohac family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Wally Sr. Our family remembers him well as part of the Regina Police Boys Band & his care for the members on band trips.
Denise Stevens
April 17, 2018
Fond memories of Cst. Rohac coming out to Herchmer School kindergarten class in the late 1960's to teach students about traffic safety and Elmer the Safety Elephant! Very nice and patient man to deal with that many youngsters! Sorry to learn of his passing.
Bryon & Shirley Evans (Zaharik)
April 17, 2018
To the Rohac family, Our sincere condolences in the passing of Wally. I (Shirley) first encountered Wally as a constable coming to our school and talking to us kids regarding safety patrol. Then in adult life I worked, for a period of time, in the Magistrate's Office in the old police station on Hamilton St. Wally was a gem. He was always fun to be around and always had nice things to say. He will definitely me missed by those who knew him. May Wally R.I.P Our Thoughts and prays are with the Rohac family during this sorrowful time.
Don Young
April 17, 2018
Dear Rohac family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Wally's passing.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
David Sweeney
April 17, 2018
Wally. Thanks for your years of service to the city of Regina. Also thankyou for teaching the young Constables, like me that followed you. To Walter's family condolences and peace.
Curtis Kemp, President Regina Police Vets Assoc
April 17, 2018
Please accept the very sincere condolences of the Regina Police Service Vets Association at the passing of Walter (Wally); Wally was extremely well liked and respected by his many colleagues at the Service, as well as the citizens that he served. Please know that he is in the thoughts of many of our members.
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