October 13, 1970 - January 14, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Charles Eichholz from pneumonia.  Beloved son of June and the late Carl Eichholz (2012).

Dear brother of Kim Nielson and Carrie Powers (Chad). Loved and missed by nieces & nephews; Jake, Jessie, Josh, Jadyn, Taylor, Brooklyn, Mya and Deanna.

Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo Dan attended Northdale & MacGregor Public Schools, Waterloo Collegiate and George Brown College in Toronto where he achieved honors diplomas.

In celebration of Dan’s life, there will be a service at Elmira Pentecostal Assembly, 290 Arthur Street South, on Thursday, January 23.   Memorial Visitation at 1:00 p.m. and Service at 2:00 p.m.    A reception will follow at the church.

Dan has been cremated and a private interment will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a local food bank or charity of your choice. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Dan's obituary on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Saturday January 11, 2020 in his 80th year, with family by his side.   He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. 
 
He will be sadly missed by Shirley, his wife of 53 years, his children Bonnie (Leigh), Jamie, and Julie (Gavin) and grandchildren Lindsay, Emma, and John.  He will be fondly remembered by many close life- long friends and extended family.
 
As per Jerry’s wishes there will be no funeral service and cremation has taken place.  A private family celebration of life will be held.  Special thanks to Dr. Tan and the many nurses and PSW’s from Care Partners Palliative Care Team for their care and support during this difficult time.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Care Partners Kitchener. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Jerry's obituary notice on Facebook.

 August 1, 1947 - January 7, 2020 

Passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday January 7th, 2020 at the age of 72 years.

Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Friend, Co-worker and long-time employee at St Mary's Hospital and the most courageous woman who always put others before herself. Loved and missed by all who knew her.

Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 18th, 2020 from 1-4 pm at Williamsburg Dedication Centre, 1541 Fischer -Hallman Rd. Kitchener. 

Donations may be made directly to St. Mary’s Hospital as expressions of sympathy.  Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Mary's obituary notice on Facebook.

Cam passed away on January 3, 2020 at home in Kitchener, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was 69 years old.
 
Loving husband of Marianne. Cam is survived by his son William Pfanner Scott, his brother Wilfred Pfanner (Marg), sister Pat Cole (Dan), sister Judy Anderson (Wayne), brother Rick Pfanner (Trudy) and his many nieces and nephews. His brother Ron Pfanner passed on before him.
 
Owner of C & M Logistics, Cam spent his life driving long haul transport truck.
 
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1:30 – 4:30pm at the Dedication Centre in Williamsburg Cemetery, 1541 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener, ON N2R 1P6.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Cam's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully, following a brief illness at Grand River Hospital on Thursday January 2, 2020 at the age of 81 years.

Beloved husband of Valerie H. Bock (nee Hughes) whom he married 57 years ago on June 2, 1962. Loving Father of Traci Bock, Donna Bock and Steven Bock (Swan). Predeceased by his parents, Truman and Jennie Bock.

Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held with interment in Woodland Cemetery.  Donations may be made to a charity of choice as expressions of sympathy. 

The family would like to thank Paula and her wonderful staff and volunteers at The Sunnyside Senior’s Day Program. Doug always enjoyed the times he spent there.  We would also like to thank the staff at Nithview Long Term Care Home, for the care he received during his short stay there.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.  Please visit Doug's obituary notice on Facebook.

 July 24, 1953 – January 1, 2020
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Oma, (Dicky) Yvonne deVoest on January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Toronto, Ontario on July 24, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Joop and Elba DeVoest. She will be forever missed by her children, Yolanda and Pieter Gjaltema, Joshua and Raquel Lunshof, Jessica Lunshof, Monica and Jonathan DeVries, Tamar and Michael Kuipers. Best Oma ever to Justin, Jarrod and Emma Gjaltema; David and Nathan Lunshof; Jordan Lunshof and Brayden Kollaard; Judah, Isaiah and Levi DeVries; Sophia and Oliver Kuipers. Special “adopted” aunt to Boughdan, and Oma to Layla and Rhoen. Loved sister of Katie, Dorothy, Joop and Audrey.

Yvonne will also be missed by her extended family and many friends she met while travelling the continent in her beloved RV. Her passion for music, travel and researching betterment of life was evident to all that crossed her path. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who impacted Yvonne spiritually, medically and emotionally on her journey.
 
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Highview Community Church (295 Highview Dr, Kitchener Ontario) on Thursday January 9, 2020 for visitation from 2-4pm. A memorial service will be immediately following at 4pm. 

​Yvonne faithfully sponsored three Compassion Canada children since 1992. If you wish, donations can be made in her honour by calling 1.800.563.5437. Online condolences may be made through www.tricitycremations.com who are entrusted with her care. Please visit Yvonne's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 75.

Son of the late Sandor and Maria Pinter. Lovingly remembered by his Son Matthew (Samantha), stepchildren Tracy (Tony) and Trevor (Meri) and 7 grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by many friends and relatives.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and for service information, please contact the family for details.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Sandor's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away at Freeport Hospital on Friday Dec 27, 2019 at the age of 68 years after a brief battle with Cancer.

He was born on April 4, 1946 to Olga and the late Merle Shmyr.  He was a Welder and worked in Cambridge for many years.

Loving husband of the late Linda Shmyr as of  Oct 13, 2019.  Dear Father of Dalyce, Kalend and Step-father of Patricia Coutts. He is survived by his siblings, Dennis, Joan and Aliza and he will be sadly missed by his grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. At his request, there will be no service.  Donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre as expressions of sympathy. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.  Please visit Larry's obituary notice on Facebook.

At St. Mary’s Hospital on Friday, December 27, 2019 in his 90th year.

Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Gwenfrydd Joyce (nee Pearce), loving father of Sandra (husband Andrew Kneisel) and William, and grandfather of Michael Odhiambo.

Bill was born in Kitchener to parents, William and Almira (nee Johnston) Stewart. His career included Canada Trust Bank Manager, Chicopee Ski Club General Manager and finished with K-W Oktoberfest General Manager. He volunteered with Kinsman, Canadian Automobile Association, Waterloo County Hall of Fame, CAFE, K-W Oktoberfest and the Oliphant Campers’ Association. Bill and Gwen retired to Oliphant and Bill spent summer days as a vendor at local farmers’ markets. They also spent winters in Port Charlotte, Florida and Parksville, B.C. Both he and Gwen were long-time bridge players.

Cremation has taken place. As per his wishes, there will be no memorial service. Interment at the Chesley Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy would be appreciated to the Oliphant Campers’ Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Bill's obituary notice on Facebook.

1950 - 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the Passing of our dear Brother, Peter, on Friday December 20th, 2019 at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener.  At the age of 69 years, due to a long and courageous fight with Diabetes, Heart and Cancer. 

Peter was born in Hespeler (old Galt Hospital), to the late Tony and Betty Peori. Loved and missed by Christina Peori (ex-wife), Sons; Peter Jr., Shane, and Becky and Grandchildren, Adam, Christopher, Melanie and Brandon.  Siblings; John, Tony, Paul (Pete's Twin), Becky and Rose (deceased) and by many nieces and nephews.

Peter worked for many years with his Father and 13 years at Norris Bakery in Kitchener until 3 years ago due to illness.  He had a love for the Country, Horses, Fishing and Family. 

 A special thank you to the Staff at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener, for your loving Care of Our Brother. 

Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnyside Home Kitchener, and Peter asks that you be as kind to others as he was. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit  Peter's obituary notice on Facebook.