Obituaries

HOFFMAN, Wilfred

The family of Wilfred Jacob Hoffman wish to celebrate his peaceful passing on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years Odile, (his Rosie-O), six children Marty (Robin), Michele Hayes (David), Trevor (Jana), Michael, Jason (Stephanie), and Megan, and his grandchildren Andrew, Daniel, Natasha, Charlene, Jacob, Anna, Ava, and Everly. Wilf was born June 15, 1934 in Melville, SK, the fifth son of John and Mary Hoffman. Wilf was predeceased by both his parents, brothers Martin (Vicky), Art (Lydia), Ray, Ernie, and Dave, and is survived by his siblings Ed (Rose), Lionel (Verna), and Leona (Brian), sisters-in-law Dorothy, Barbara, and Elaine Walker (Alex), and many nieces and nephews. The Hoffman family moved to Kelowna in 1948 and established themselves in the Rutland area, forming deep friendships through work and their church community at St Theresa

Condolence Messages

Nov 26, 2017
Dear Trevor and Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.

The Whiteheads......Bob, Rachel, Heather,Susie
Oct 24, 2017
Dear Odile~~Sorry to read of Wilf's passing. Eldon would have attended as an "Honour Guard" for Wilf ~~but we were away. Our thoughts & prayers. Eternal Memory. Eldon & Liz Hnylycia.
Oct 23, 2017
My condolences to the Hoffman Family. I met Wilfred in 1986 when I took on the completion of our family home following my husbands severe stroke the summer before. It was a daunting task and Wilfred went above and beyond to stop by when in the neighbourhood to inspect, offer advice and encouragement and to ensure all was going well, with countless trades involved. I could not have done it without his help and I have sung his praises to many over the years. He will be missed by many more than you know.

Patricia Graham
Oct 20, 2017
My condolences, Odile and family. I truly admired Wilf's tremendous faith as I got to know him more in Cottonwoods. God bless you all with comfort and peace.

Colleen
Oct 15, 2017
Odile and family, Sorry to hear of Wilf's passing and to miss his service yesterday.

I have known the Hoffman family for years and met Wilf at judo in Rutland years

ago what a wonderful man he was always had time to talk to you when you saw

him. My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends are with you in the days

ahead. I'am so blessed to have had the time over the years with great memories

of him and the Hofman family dinners we had over the years. Doug Pratt
Oct 14, 2017
Aunt Odile, cousins and family. I was saddened to hear about my dear Uncle Wilf's passing during an out of town trip. I will always remember him as the gentle and kind man he was. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Regretfully I am unable to attend his service but know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Ken Hoffman
Oct 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Wilf. May the memories of Happy Days comfort you at this difficult time.

Doreen Boser
Oct 14, 2017
In our prayers as are all of you. Sorry for your loss. Keith Germaine
Oct 13, 2017
Odile and family,

So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rudi & Trudy Lindner
Oct 13, 2017
My heart is with you all during this time. Wilf was cherished and cared for with such love by his beautiful family, and I'm certain he'll continue to watch over all of you with great love and gratitude. I'm blessed to have known this gentle soul. I pray that God will Bless you all with the comfort of family, friends and your Faith community.

Much love,

Marie Clarke
Oct 13, 2017
Odile and family,

Our deepest sympathy. Always loved Wilf's smile. Our thoughts are with you.

Bob and Carol (Douillard) Ashton
Oct 13, 2017
Odile and family,

So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing. He was such a good friend to John and myself. May you find peace in your fond memories of your life together.

Marlene Zvonarich
Oct 13, 2017
"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has it entered the heart of man to conceive what God has prepared for those who love him."

And so Wilf has left us to finish our toil in preparation for our own day of resurrection. May our Father enclose your hearts with His comfort and peace at this leave taking, and leave the door slightly ajar so that the light of heaven may shine upon you. I much regret that because of a stroke that has left me half paralyzed that I will not be able to attend the funeral and see all of you, and exchange one of those warm and memorable Hoffman hugs, but I (we) will be with you in spirit. May Wilf rest--and rejoice-- in peace!

Affectionately, Jan and Wally Schredl
Oct 13, 2017
Trevor, Odile and family,

Our sympathy and condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may the wonderful memories give you strength.

Hugs,

Denis and Pat Schermann

Karen Falt
Oct 13, 2017
Wilf is special and will always have a place in our heart. I have known Wilf all my life and he defiantly had an impact on me . He had passion for his work, understood people and had respect for everyone. Over the years we solved many agriculture issues . He had a tremendous outlook on life and was always up for challenge. We had a lot laughs during our early morning discussions at the Regional District.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone
Oct 12, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all the Hoffman family. It was always a gift to see how cherished Wilf was during his health trials these past few years. He will be lovingly remembered as a gentle kind man, who loved his family and his God. Our hearts are with you at this sad time. I am sure Wilf is smiling down on all of you now.

Dave & Ethna Tutt
Oct 12, 2017
Odile, Marty, Trevor, Michael, Jason, Michele, & Megan:

We keep you in our prayers as we remember wonderful Wilf - he did much to welcome a couple of disoriented Aussies in 1969, and help acculturate us to real Canadian traditions. We hunted, fished, and enjoyed much mirth - and feel great comfort in knowing that Wilf lived a remarkable life, made his family prosper, and did much to make this world a better place. . . and has moved peacefully on to greener pastures. Love and best wishes, always.

Carmel & David Worrall
Oct 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to all the Hoffman family. I had him as an inspector on lots of my construction projects and he certainly knew what was the right and wrong in building construction. I have lots of great memories of the entire Hoffman family in Rutland.

My thoughts and prayers with you.

Owen Tagseth
Oct 12, 2017
Odile & Family:

So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing! He was a very gentle, kind and thoughtful friend. We have very cherished memories of the hours we spent working with you both on Cor and the special times together since then. Blessings to all the family and yourself and may the memories of your beloved bring you comfort!

Jo & Bud
Oct 12, 2017
Dear Odile and Family,

So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry that we will be unable to attend the prayers and funeral as we will be out of town on a previous commitment.

With our deepest sympathy and condolences,

Rolli and Mary Cacchioni
Oct 12, 2017
Dear Michele, Odile, Marty, Trevor, Michael, Jason, Megan and families,

My heart goes out to you folks for your loss. Wilf was an amazing person with such a great sense of humour and love of family. I have so many great memories of my younger years with your family. I hope that you find comfort in your cherished memories of fun times together and each other. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all on Saturday and wishing you comfort and peace.

Hugs,

Shannon Campo (Ottenbreit)
Oct 12, 2017
Dear Odile and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Wilf was such a great and nonjudgmental person. There was always such a calmness about him. Prayers are with you.

~ Peg Day
Oct 11, 2017
So sad to hear and my thoughts are with Wilf's family at this time. Wilf was great to work with at the Regional District, always thoughtful and caring.

Dorothy Weavers
Oct 11, 2017
Odile and family, I am so sorry for your loss. When I came to pick blueberries you were both so friendly. You always took time to visit and show me around the gardens.

Audrey Leier
Oct 11, 2017
To Odile & family..my thoughts & prayers are with you all as you grieve for your husband, father & grandfather. He was a wonderful man of a wonderful family. Hugs & angels all around, Norma Southward.
Oct 11, 2017
Odile I am so sorry for your loss - I will never forget the time I met Wilf when Stephanie and Jason before they were married - I always got so many hugs from him and especially when we were picking his blueberries. He was always so happy to see us and the when his grandchildren came Anna the first born who loved to pick the blueberries and gave PaPa Hoffman so many hugs.

I loved Wilf when I first met him as he was so loving and greeted me as a family member with hugs.

I will always remember him when I first met him and even later on but life has a way of saying its time. I know my time will come and I am prepared as Wilf would be. I had only wished that he could have known the last gran child Everley Nellie Hoffman as she would make him smile. Wilf I always talk in the evening with my friends to the sky and will talk to you - as you are an angel looking over your family. We will never forget you and you will always be in my prayers. I will also lite a candle for you each year as I do for others in my family on this day.

Odile and family I want you to remember who he was and smile with the memories you have. These memories will always be with you and later keep smiling.

Love & Hugs from Nellie Senyk
Oct 11, 2017
Auntie Odile, Marty, Robin, Michelle, Trevor, Michael, Megan, Jason and families, I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Wilbur. I will always remember him as a strong, loving, gentle giant. He was always larger than life in my eyes. Your family is a great legacy to him. I hope you can take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain and will be joining so many family and friends in Heaven. Even when it is expected losing your loved one is a great loss that takes time. You will always miss him but one day it will be less raw. Please know you are in my heart and in my thoughts during this difficult time. Sending all my love.

Denise, Darrin and boys.
Oct 11, 2017
We will miss Wilf and his blueberries...oh and his happy smile to be surrounded by his family. I had the honour to sit at the family table once to be part of the wonderful family that he proudly sat as the gentle head of!
Oct 11, 2017
We will miss Wilf and his blueberries...oh and his happy smile to be surrounded by his family. I had the honour to sit at the family table once to be part of the wonderful family that he proudly sat as the gentle head of!
Oct 11, 2017
So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ken,Rita,Nancy Schermann
Oct 11, 2017
Odile and Megan and family. So sorry to hear of Wilf's passing. He was one of my favourites while Ron and I were in Rehab at KGH and then at Cottonwoods, Ethel Glen. When someone you love dies you never get over it. You just slowly get through each day and always keep them close to your heart. Take care.

Sincerely Kacy Renneberg.
Oct 11, 2017
Odile and family,

So sorry to learn of Wilf's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Marilyn Calvin (May Bennett Adult Day Services)
Oct 11, 2017
To my Auntie Odile and cousins Marty, Trevor, Michael, Jason, Michele and Megan and families. Know that your extended family is with you during this time of grief. We have all been so blessed to have these Hoffman men as our husbands, fathers, father in laws and grandpas. He is not gone, he has just gone ahead. He created such a lovely family that will continue to thrive and make him proud. Hugs and love from Cuz Carol and Family
Oct 11, 2017
Our most sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire family for the loss of a truly wonderful man.

I am left with many wonderful, fun memories.

Thoughts and prayers.

Maurice and Elaine (Yaciansky) Poitras
Oct 11, 2017
Odile and family,

So sorry to learn of Wilf's passing . Our thoughts are with you.

Ken & Chris Hehn
Oct 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Wilf was a wonderful man who we both remember him as 'Dad' from COR.

Joel and Wendy (Dyer) Sajna