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Guenther Karl Otto Golchert
1927 - 2013
Guenther Karl Otto Golchert
1927 - 2013
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BORN
1927
DIED
2013
Guenther Golchert Obituary
November 3, 1927 - October 25, 2013
After a long and healthy life, Guenther passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, at the age of 85.
Guenther was born in Dortmund, Germany. He immigrated to Canada in 1956, where he began working at Giant Mines in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. He worked there until 1983, when he retired to Courtenay on Vancouver Island where he fully enjoyed his last 30 years.
Left to mourn are his wife, Rosi, their children, with their grandchildren, Ursula (Ron) with Paulina Ross, Guenther (Viola), Irene (Robert) with Eli, Joyce (Brian) with Tyson and Travis Cole, Jimmy with Nicolas, Emmery and Sadie, and Diane (Angus); his nieces, Moni, Liesel, Gretel, and other relatives in Germany; and his many friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on October 28th, and another will follow in the summer.
Donations may be made to the Red Cross. Condolences may be sent to: www.dignitymemorial.com
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Audrey Enge
November 14, 2013
Dear Irene and Golchert Family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences. I am sure he will be with you in spirit and in your hearts forever. Sincerely, Audrey Enge
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Pat and John Jenkins and Bloomstrand
November 13, 2013
Dear Rosi:- We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy and condolences at the passing of Guenther. He was a good, honest and truthful man, trusted by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. When reminiscing about the "good 'ol days of Yellowknife" you and Guenther are always mentioned. May your memories sustain you and God Bless you all.
Pat Jenkins (nee Waugh/Bloomstrand) and John Bloomstrand
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