Obituaries

CORNILS, Hellmuth

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Hellmuth (Hal) Cornils on September 11, 2018 in Kelowna, BC, at the age of 78.
Hellmuth is survived by his wife Audrey Cornils of Calgary; daughter Corrina (Barry) Sullivan of Calgary; grandchildren Ryan and Katelyn of Calgary; brother Uwe (Freda) Cornils of Langley; sister Cornelia (Michael) Miller of Germany; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by brothers Peter Cornils and Jens Cornils.
Hellmuth was born in Hamburg, Germany on October 19, 1939 and immigrated to Canada in 1963. He worked for many years in Calgary and surrounding areas as a stone mason, and then as a goldsmith at Cornils Jewellers in High River, AB. Upon moving to Vernon, he worked as a tile setter, but he had been retired in Kelowna for many years.
Hellmuth loved his yard, growing plants, his cat Jasmin, get-togethers with friends and family and his poker and dart nights. He will be missed greatly by all his family and his close friends, many who were like family.
A special thank you to everyone at the Kelowna General Hospital for their care and extraordinary efforts at the time of his passing. At his request, Hellmuth

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Oct 08, 2018
Hellmuth was a good neighbor of our son Rick, and daughter Karin, he would come over when we were there to say hello, and we shared holiday meals with Hellmuth, we thought he would always be there and realize now that we really liked him and miss him! We offer our sympathy to his beautiful daughter who we never got to meet, we are very sad for ourselves and his family. Fred and Frances.
Sep 29, 2018
Condolences to Hal's family. I too played poker with Hal and enjoyed many battles (most which I lost) against him. I will miss having a beer with him on Monday nights.

RIP, Brian B.
Sep 28, 2018
I really enjoyed playing poker with Hal for many years. I just heard the news today. So sorry for your sudden loss. Joy Batten
Sep 27, 2018
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Hal's sudden passing. We knew him for many years from our poker club. Always friendly, cheerful and a force to be reckoned with . We will miss him dearly

Ralf & Vicki
Sep 15, 2018
Sorry for the loss....with sympathy. Bev & Bill