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WERNER WIRZ Passed away suddenly on Thursday January 20, 2000 at the age of 45. Werner will be mourned by his family: Daniel, Monica, Francoise Sirois, Melanie and Rolf Bischofberger, extended family and many friends. Werner was born in Switzerland. He immigrated to Canada and fell in love with the wide open spaces. He lived all over Canada: the Yukon, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick and he settled in Winnipeg. He will be remembered for his love of nature, children, good food and his helping hand at the German School, Manitoba Parents for German Education, the Swiss Club of Manitoba, the NDP, Amnesty International and the Reflexology Association of Canada. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, a donation can be made to the Fort Whyte Centre, 1961 McCreary Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9, or a charity of their choice. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service on Tuesday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook St. 774-7474.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2000
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Werner and I had been friends since the late sixties. I fondly recall the days when Werni, Vince and I used to play Canasta at his home back in Zurich. Werni and I traveled together to Cairo, and years later met up in Ottawa - took a bus across the country to Vancouver, BC. where we both lived for three months before parting ways. The last time I saw him was in Minneapolis in 1981. Werner had been an amazing friend, and was beloved by my family. He was quick to help others and embrace life with gusto. It came as a shock to learn of his passing. I can only assume that his life had been cut short due to illness. To his children, his Sister Melanie, and all that loved him; I am sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace my Friend. We shall meet again, somewhere in the afterlife. - Posted by: Andreas Boesch (Friend) on: Aug 11, 2016