GORDON WILFRED ENGEL

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GORDON WILFRED ENGEL May 19, 1937 - November 12, 2002 After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Gord died at his home surrounded by the ones he loved. Gord was born in Rhein, SK, moving to Winnipeg and then to Victoria, where he resided for the past 31 years. Predeceased by his son Bruce in May 1982; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Engel; a sister Agnes in infancy; his mother-in-law Mrs. Hilda Seifreit; and two brothers, Adam of Steinbach, MB and Alphonse of Victoria, BC. He leaves to mourn his wife of 43 years, Joyce (nee Seifreit). His daughter Bren (Maris) Raiska; his son Greg (Fawn) and his grandchildren, Aleksandr, Breanna, Gabriel (Raiska) and Bryden Engel. Three brothers, Edward (Vera) of Camrose, AB, Roland (Doris) and George (Betty) of Winnipeg, MB. Four sisters, Emma and Lillian Herman of Rhein and Yorkton, SK, Violet (Larry) Lakey of Winnipeg, and Irene of Victoria, BC; and many relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St., Victoria, BC, on Saturday, November 16, 2002. Donations can be made in Gords name to a charity of your choice. Do not be angry because I have gone, and left you all alone. Do not be angry about the things that we have left undone. The future plans, the dreams we had, do not be too sad Think instead of things we did and the joys we shared. Do not grieve because I have gone and left you all alone. God wanted me, I answered the call, He felt my work was done. Lift up your hearts, let your voices ring about love and understanding. Through you my life goes on forever and never ending.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2002