GARY TOCHOLKE

Condolences & Memories (30 entries)

• Hi Lynn. A little on the late side but. My condolences on the passing of Toch. I knew him him a little bit. Saw your comment about Brent. Thanks for saying something. I tried getting in touch with many times over the last number of years, but was unsuccessful. Hope you get to read this. If you do, send me a text. Take care. - Posted by: Gerry Hewitt (Friend) on: May 09, 2023

• Lynn, you are one of the nicest people I have ever met, and I never met Gary, but you loved him and that makes me grieve. Very late, I know, but our mortality makes us wonder...still love you, Lynn (rag)...Derek - Posted by: Derek (acquaintance) on: Mar 29, 2019

• Will never forget the times we had tomato soup & crackers at your place. - Posted by: Harold Alksne (Classmate from grade 1 on in St Andrews) on: Jun 16, 2013

• Please call me, I miss you. - Posted by: Richard () on: May 14, 2013

• Lynn, so sorry to hear about Toch. My heart and feelings go out to you and family. He was a dear friend from the time we met and I will cherish all the memories we all had together. He brought many tears to our eyes when together. He will always be around! - Posted by: Jim Parson (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2013

• Please forward to heaven! Gary you have no idea what an impact you made on so many people. You are truly missed.I shall miss the BBQs on the deck with Flossie and Lucy waiting for their treats. Then retiring afterwards to watch a movie with you and lynne tucked under your blankie and me with my knitting needles waiting to see who would win the contest of falling asleep first! I will miss sharing French beach with you but will remember the one we did share. Most of all I will miss your arm around my shoulder with a little squeeze telling me Linda everything will be OK. You may be gone BUT you will never be forgotten! Till we meet again. Big Hugs, Linda - Posted by: Linda Massey (Close friend) on: Apr 25, 2013

• Lynne, So sorry for your loss. I didn't know Gary well, but I do know that he was a very lucky man to have you in his life. Your friends in the 'Peg miss you and we all hope to see you soon. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Frances Kulba (Friend) on: Apr 22, 2013

• We are so sorry Lynne, to hear of your loss. It is at times like these that it is hard to live so far away from you. Please consider coming East, this Summer and staying with us. Take care and we love you, The Bolger cousins - Posted by: jo-anne Richard (cousin) on: Apr 15, 2013

• Lynne we can barely contain our sadness for the loss of our little buddy. We can only hope his love for you will bring some comfort. He was so full of wonderlust and it took us to many places with you guys. Tosh could go anywhere and in short time he would have new freinds for us to meet. He was the one who always went first and as usual he has gone ahead to wait for us. We loved you and will always miss you little general. - Posted by: Beverley and Charlie (best buddies) on: Apr 15, 2013

• One of the great things I've done in my life was introduce my two best friends, Gary and Lynnie. After 36 years of their life together, bringing love and acceptance to everyone who touched them. I'd say that it was God’s greatest accomplishment and I am so grateful to have been of service. Gary's big heart brought life, love and joy to everyone around him. He trod where most of us didn't have the balls to go and always came out with a smile, a laugh and a good story. Gary was the best Storyteller I've heard; he mesmerized everyone within hearing distance. He was a thoughtful and reckless man, and we loved him for it - he dared to live his dreams. This world will be a less interesting place without him, and I will love him and cherish our memories until the day I die. Lynnie, I’ve been an absentee friend, but know that I will always love you deeply until the expiration date and beyond; and may God and the Angels bless you dearly forever (and the doggies too). - Posted by: Alice McDougall ((Friend)) on: Apr 12, 2013

• I am so sorry Lynne, words cannot express. My fondest memories are the times I spent in Tosh's (and Lynne's) company. You both treated me like family. I raise my glass to you Tosh. RIP little buddy. - Posted by: Shirley Peloski (Dear Friend) on: Apr 12, 2013

• Sorry to hear of your loss Lynne. Lived across the highway from Toch in St. Andrews. Many rides in the Super Bee to and from school, baseball games, & parties. Always happy and had a contagious laugh. He had so many stories, kept many of us in stitches.....RIP...... - Posted by: Lynn Chwartacki (friend) on: Apr 10, 2013

• will always remember the fun times we had all my condolences to lynn barb and sib - Posted by: barry riley (friend) on: Apr 09, 2013

• Gary was a fun loving and adventurous spirit. I have many fond memories of time shared and growing up in Selkirk. Gary and Lynn were so gracious to my family when we visited Victoria in 1993 (probably the last time we met.) Imagine stepping onto a shore and finding it heaven Imagine taking hold of a hand and finding it God's hand Imagine breathing new air and finding it celestial air Imagine feeling invigorated and finding it immortality Imagine passing from storm & tempest to an unknown calm Imagine waking and finding it home Deepest sympathy to Lynne and Barbara and family. - Posted by: Christina Wyman (Old Friend) on: Apr 09, 2013

• I remember good times playing music in Doug Bale's basement in our teen years, with Toch on his electronic organ. We even had a big gig playing at the Selkirk Mental Hospital. You always made things fun Toch. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Dave Montgomery (friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• So sorry Lynne and family, we have many wonderful memories throughout the years, many in JA. and at home. We will sure miss Gary, and will hold his memory in our hearts forever. Till we meet again, RIP Toch. - Posted by: Tom and Joanie Parson (friends for 40 yrs.plus.) on: Apr 08, 2013

• What a shock and what a loss. We haven't been in touch for quite a while but were always friends. Of all the old friends I would have liked to look up it was Gary and Lynne. We were just saying a couple of months ago how great it would be to go for a trip down south when we retire and reunite; what a celebration we would have had! Our sincerest condolences Lynne I can't imagine what your going through. And condolences to the family. Gary was a great guy, I think adventure was his middle name. He lived a life the rest of us only dream about. Now we are left with the memories; but what great memories, parties, socials, the trip to Califonia and the trips to the Caribbean. I will never forget these times. It is a honor to call Gary my friend and always will be. Gone way too soon and will be missed always. Love Grant We had many good times with Gary and Lynne. Dinner, travelling, jet skiing at our lake, boat rides and great conversation. We will always treasure our times together. We miss you Gary...you'll never leave our hearts. We're there for you Lynne. Feel free to contact us. Love Sandy - Posted by: Grant & Sandy Beally (Friends) on: Apr 07, 2013

• Condolences to Lynne and family. The greatest story-teller to come out of St Andrews - Posted by: Mike Chubey (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2013

• I'm so sorry to hear about Tosh's passing. He put a lot of living into his time here, brought a lot of life to others and has left us all way too soon. So many wonderful memories. My thoughts are with you Lynne, and your family. - Posted by: Tamara Semenko (friend since 1980) on: Apr 07, 2013

• Gar and I were as close as cousins could be growing up. He was like a brother to me. I have so many memories of the fun times over the years. Watching Chiller Thriller on Saturday nights, him trying to scare the daylights out of me. Or perhaps when I took a puck to the nose during one of our hockey nights in the basement. Or the one Christmas when I was about 5 that he convinced me I was getting a Baby Grand piano from Santa. Always teasing me... he was still so darn cool and someone I looked up to. Heck, I even ate ketchup sandwiches to be like him. Even though I was 4 years younger and a girl, he always allowed me to tag along to take part in his shenanigans. A kind man, entertainer and a storyteller...there was never a dull moment when he was around, and and that's why everyone loved him. Though we never got to say goodbye, I will always appreciate the special bond we shared. The best thing to happen to Gary was Lynne. Her strength and love for him was obvious to all. Love you both. May your star shine bright... - Posted by: Deb King (cousin) on: Apr 05, 2013

• Gar and I were as close as cousins could be growing up. He was like a brother to me. I have so many memories of the fun times over the years. Watching Chiller Thriller on Saturday nights, him trying to scare the daylights out of me. Or perhaps when I took a puck to the nose during one of our hockey nights in the basement. Or the one Christmas when I was about 5 that he convinced me I was getting a Baby Grand piano from Santa. Always teasing me... he was still so darn cool and someone I looked up to. Heck, I even ate ketchup sandwiches to be like him. Even though I was 4 years younger and a girl, he always allowed me to tag along to take part in his shenanigans. A kind man, entertainer and a storyteller...there was never a dull moment when he was around, and that's why everyone loved him. Though we never got to say goodbye, I will always appreciate the special bond we shared. The best thing to happen to Gary was Lynne. Her strength and love for him was obvious to all. Love you both. May your star shine bright... - Posted by: Deb King (cousin) on: Apr 05, 2013

• always fond memories (and that great laugh) toch, miss u already - Posted by: gil walker (friend) on: Apr 05, 2013

• My sincere condolences to the Tocholke family. Growing up in St. Andrews I do remember Gary, sister Barb and of course their dad. So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. May he suffer no more. RIP Gary. - Posted by: Ronda (Yuzark) Pfeiffer (Friends of the family) on: Apr 05, 2013

• Lynne - So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this sad time. We'll raise a glass tonight in Gary's honour. - Posted by: Carol & Ernie Vogt () on: Apr 05, 2013

• Lynne, we were so sorry to learn of Gary's passing. We have fond memories of fun times with the two of you, in Winnipeg and Victoria. We remember especially our visit with you in Victoria, so many years ago! You wined and dined us, and Gary wouldn't let us pay a penny. He always had a generous spirit. I remember runnung into you at St B in Winnipeg when Gary was in hospital for an op, and I went up to visit him. Even when not feeling his best, he was a laugh! You will miss him. Thinking of you, love from Bob and Frances. - Posted by: Bob and Frances Harris (Friends) on: Apr 05, 2013

• So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Your friends in Winnipeg are thinking of you Lynne. - Posted by: Brian & May Hayes (acquaintances) on: Apr 05, 2013

• I didn't know Toch that well, he was a couple of years older as we were growing up but he left an impression. I remember us younger guys all looked up to him. He never once turned one of us down when we asked for a ride in his "Super Bee" RIP Gary. - Posted by: Neil Bradley (aquiantance) on: Apr 05, 2013

• In Loving Memory: When I am gone from this Earth, I will know that I lived a Fulfilling Life IF: I did what I believed was right and fair, Valued Love Above All Else, Helped those in need, Did something to make this world a better place, Touched at least One Life & Listened to My Heart and Followed My Dreams. This is who Gary was...He blessed us with his strength in Life and Inspires us to go on. We will miss him. - Posted by: Ron and Dona Charney (Cousin) on: Apr 05, 2013

• friends since Grade 5- Cheers- RIP bro! Condolences to Lynne and family. - Posted by: Don Chubey (friend) on: Apr 05, 2013

• Sincere condolences to Lynn, Barb and Sid. I have many fond memories of our adventures to Wisconsin, Chicago and California. Everyone always had a good time when Gary was around. RIP buddy. - Posted by: gord paradoski (Friend) on: Apr 05, 2013