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Allan Merkel
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Message from Scott Ritchie
December 8, 2017 7:20 PM
My profound condolences to Barb, Terry, Phil, Eric and all your loved ones and extended family. What a rich and generous life Allan had made. He was always kind with his words, stern when necessary...and loved with all his heart. He was an amazing role model for me and a terrific mentor in the early years. He defined for me the idea of service to country and devotion to family. How lucky I was to have known this man. Blessings to all
Scott Ritchie
Kingston Ontario
Scott Ritchie
Kingston Ontario
Message from BARBARA MERKEL
December 9, 2017 1:10 PM
Thank you Scott.. You were always like his son. He always looked forward to your visits, so both of you could laugh and tell stories all day. When you left the province, he missed you and often talked about you. We all are still in a very bad place. He will be missed by many..
Thank you again for your warm condolences.
All of us miss you and would love to see you if you are ever back this way.
Barb
Thank you again for your warm condolences.
All of us miss you and would love to see you if you are ever back this way.
Barb
Message from Carolyn and Lawrie Porhownik
December 7, 2017 8:25 AM
Barb, So sorry to hear about Al's passing. Sincerest sympathy!!
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 10:28 AM
Thank you so much. It will be a very hard road ahead. I will have to deal with it. Thank you for your kindness.
Barb
Barb
Message from Gord Kruger - Comox BC
December 6, 2017 1:41 AM
So very saddened to hear of Allan's passing. I have not seen Allan since high school days at SCI but did re-establish contact with him through the wonders of Email a few years ago.. We had some wonderful conversations via the Net and Allan and I exchanged many memories of our earlier lives. I enjoyed these exchanges very much and will miss his great stories. I wish to pass my sincerest condolences to Barbara and the family at this most difficult time. RIP Allan.....Sincerely Gord Kruger
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:44 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words. Al showed me your picture in his year book. I just had to know who was sending him emails that made him laugh out loud. He so enjoyed hearing from you. Thank you for that. I will have a hard road ahead of me.
I will miss him terribly. He always knew how to make me laugh.
Thank you for your kindness.
I will miss him terribly. He always knew how to make me laugh.
Thank you for your kindness.
Message from Rudy & Myrle Novakoski
December 5, 2017 9:46 AM
Our sympathy Barbara and family...Al will be missed by all the community
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:40 AM
Thank you for your kind words. Al loved Tyndall. He said that he would never
move out. This was his "sanctuary". I will miss him dearly.
Barb
move out. This was his "sanctuary". I will miss him dearly.
Barb
A candle was lit by Rudy & Myrtle Novakoski
on December 5, 2017 9:44 AM
Message from Jim&Linda Schichl
December 4, 2017 6:48 PM
We were very saddened to hear of Al's passing. We knew him well from our years in the Tyndall Legion. He was always a good and dedicated person. We will miss him. Condolences to Barb and the Merkel family.
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:39 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Linda. Al always enjoyed your company and
respected both of you. I will have to learn how to cope., and it won't be easy.
Barb
respected both of you. I will have to learn how to cope., and it won't be easy.
Barb
Message from T Hebert
December 2, 2017 7:09 PM
I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to Allan's family. Allan and my husband became friends through their connections with the Eagles. He will be missed by many in this community. Barb, may God bless you and help you get through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Teresa Hebert
Sincerely,
Teresa Hebert
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:36 AM
Thank you so much for your kindness. I will always miss him
and will have to learn how to cope.
Thank you Theresa,
Barb
and will have to learn how to cope.
Thank you Theresa,
Barb
Message from Virginia Kubish
December 2, 2017 3:53 PM
I was very saddened to hear of Als’ passing. I will remember him from Club 50, as he was always such a gentleman. And he will be missed and very lovingly remembered, Barb.
Take care.
Take care.
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:34 AM
Thank you so much Virginia. He always spoke highly of you.
He loved being on the executive, and loved what Club 50 represented.
He was always concerned that all the good music and great dances will
eventually die with us. I will have a hard road ahead of me but will have
to cope somehow.
Barb
He loved being on the executive, and loved what Club 50 represented.
He was always concerned that all the good music and great dances will
eventually die with us. I will have a hard road ahead of me but will have
to cope somehow.
Barb
Message from Bob Crawley
December 2, 2017 10:31 AM
I worked with Al at Manitoba Hydro. I remember him as being very dedicated to his work, a gentleman and very easy to get along with.
Rest in Peace Al.
Rest in Peace Al.
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:30 AM
Thank you for your kind words. Al loved his job, and felt very close to his co-workers.
He will be missed by many.
Thank you, again for being so kind,
Barbara
He will be missed by many.
Thank you, again for being so kind,
Barbara
A candle was lit by Kathy and Bill Fecio
on December 2, 2017 9:52 AM
Message from Bill & Kathy Fecio
December 2, 2017 9:48 AM
Our sincere condolences to Barb and her family. Truly sorry to hear that Al has passed away. Enjoyed speaking with Barb and Al at numerous dances we attended together.. Barb, may your good memories of your life with Al help you through this very sad time in your life.
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:28 AM
Candle is beautiful.
Thank you so much,
Barb
Thank you so much,
Barb
Message from Bill & Kathy Fecio
December 2, 2017 9:48 AM
Our sincere condolences to Barb and her family. Truly sorry to hear that Al has passed away. Enjoyed speaking with Barb and Al at numerous dances we attended together.. Barb, may your good memories of your life with Al help you through this very sad time in your life.
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:27 AM
Thank you for your kind words. I will always miss him.
Barb
Barb
Message from Mary & Tony Shumilak
December 1, 2017 5:14 PM
Barbara and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on Allan’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Take care. Love,
Mary & Tony
Please accept our deepest condolences on Allan’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Take care. Love,
Mary & Tony
Message from Barbara Merkel
December 7, 2017 11:26 AM
Thank you Mary and Tony.. My heart breaks, and I know that it will be hard trying to get use to being alone. I know that he will be with me in spirit..
Love,
Barb
Love,
Barb
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