Obituaries

MUENZ, Steven

Mar. 22, 1949 - July 14, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Muenz. He passed away peacefully surrounded by love.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Sandi and daughters, Caitlin (Chad) & Devon, his precious grandson Ben, sister Ellen (Stan), sister-in-law Linda (Don), nephews David (Marni) and Philip. We want to thank our "friend family" for the unwavering love and support they gave Steve and us through his courageous battle. Steve's greatest joy was spending time with his family and hearing Ben giggle like only Ben can.
He had a lifetime of volunteer work with the Jaycees and then the Lions Club where he dedicated much of his time fulfilling the needs of others.
He was an Engineer with the City of Kelowna for 25 years.
Steve will be sorely missed by many.
The family wants to thank the BC Cancer Agency for the excellent care that they provided him, specifically, Dr. Dueck and his staff. We also want to thank the wonderful nursing staff of KGH 6 West and Hospice House for the kind and attentive care that Steve received.
Memorial service and reception will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, Steve would appreciate donations to the Lions Dog Guides Program at www.dogguides.com
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Aug 04, 2017
So so sorry to hear of your loss Sandi and family. Always enjoyed working together with Steve at the City. I last saw Steve volunteering for the "Global Village" earlier this year. We had a nice visit and was happy to see how good he felt then.

Sincerely Elaine and David Shipclark
Jul 31, 2017
Sandi and family,

I am so sorry about your loss. Steve was an inspiration to so many. As a member of the Lion family I will miss his dedication and commitment. I regret being out of the country and unable to attend his funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you cope with Steve's death.

Lenore Rush, Lioness
Jul 24, 2017
Sandi and Family,

My sincere condolences on Steve's passing. He was a gentle, kind man. We met through Lions and his diligence and dedication to humanity shone through his actions. I'm so sorry.

Sue Kuipers
Jul 23, 2017
Sandi, my deepest condolences on your loss. I just heard that Steve had passed away and am deeply saddened. Steve was an inspiration to all his neighbors and will be dearly missed.

Sincerely, Pete Dennert
Jul 22, 2017
Sandi:

Steve was a very close friend and engineering help to me in all the years I worked with him. We have great memories all these years. He loved his golf game and he was an inspiration to all who meet him. To you Sandi and the girls and the grandson, our best wishes to you.

Sincerely, Pauline, Dawn, Tara, Darryl Carate
Jul 22, 2017
Sandi: Lynn and I were very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. What always comes to mind is that he was such a nice, gentle guy. He was great to work with and we recall fondly our slo-pitch days. Our deepest and sincere condolences.

Lynn and Paul Macklem
Jul 22, 2017
Dear Sandi, Caitlin and Devon ~ our hearts are saddened as we read of your loss! Our memories of Steve are still vivid as he worked the paper routes back in the day with the girls and we often saw him riding his bike around the Mission. Such a sweet kind gentle spirit he possessed and that we saw too in Devon when she was growing up and still saw when we saw her in the last few years at A1! Sending you our deepest sympathy and big hugs!

The Turton Family
Jul 21, 2017
So very sorry to read of Steve's passing, he's had a long struggle. I knew Steve both though work and as a neighbour, I'm sure he will be sadly missed.

Our sincere condolences, Tim Ansell & Fran Jackson
Jul 20, 2017
So sorry for the loss of Steve. Please accept my condolences to the whole family on his passing. I got to know Steve by working for the City, as well. I will miss his smile.

Rest in Peace Steve.
Jul 20, 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Steve since I started in the planning business in 1992. I was young and green and he was always patient and kind. That amount of time naturally evolves into a relationship of mutual trust and respect and I am honoured to have called Steve a friend. My heart hurts for you and your family Sandi. Thinking of you with a heavy heart.

My sincere sympathy,

Kim McKechnie
Jul 20, 2017
Sandi, my prayers and hugs are with you. I am sending you love and healing thoughts.

Holly Olson
Jul 20, 2017
My condolences on Steve's passing. I worked with Steve at the City of Kelowna and enjoyed his company and sense of humor. All my best to his family, he will be missed by all.

Gord Murrell
Jul 20, 2017
My condolences. I knew Steve through ICM security for several years and enjoyed working with him.

Teresa Cove
Jul 19, 2017
Sandi and family, I am sorry to hear this news, I have only known Steve, Sandi for a couple of years, met you both at Lions and I was pleased to meet such nice people.

Please accept my condolences.

Rick Hilts
Jul 19, 2017
Dear Sandi & family, so sorry to hear the sad news of Steve's passing. Our condolences to you and your family. I had the pleasure of working with Steve at the City for many years. He was always so positive and always had a smile. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Take care,

Arla and Lindsay Bissell
Jul 19, 2017
Sandi and families, our deepest condolences on the passing of Steve. Having spent 23 years working with him, I will always remember Steve as a great Engineer and manager with a sense of humor.

Bernard & Lynn Burgat
Jul 19, 2017
Sandi & Family,

My deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Steve. I had the pleasure of working at the City of Kelowna. I admired Steve's dedication, honesty and professionalism he brought to his job. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.

Tun Wong
Jul 19, 2017
Dear Sandi,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know this has been a hard journey over the past while. I also know you and Steve always tried to look on the bright side and enjoy each day as much as you could. A true inspiration to me.

Sincerely, Nancy Darby and Bill Kass
Jul 19, 2017
My condolences to all the family. I dealt with Steve many times through my Consulting business - he was always extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. Such sad news. My prayers to all.

Lynn Welder
Jul 18, 2017
One of the nicest customers at the bank where I worked. Very kind and thoughtful man. My deepest sympathy for all his family and friends. Linda Cichon
Jul 18, 2017
Dear Sandi & Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years at the City. Every Valentines Day he would buy special treats from Tripkes Bakery for the ladies. A great man gone to soon. RIP Steve.

Gayle MacDonald
Jul 18, 2017
Steve was so kind and went out of his way to make others feel appreciated. My deepest sympathies goes out to the family.

Steve will surely be missed!

Sincerely,

Deb Champion
Jul 18, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with him at the City for many years. He always had a smile and a kind word. My condolences to all of his loved ones.

Carol Gavin
Jul 18, 2017
Steve was awesome to work with. He was practical, listened and was amazing at solving problems. He did make Kelowna a better place to live.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Domenic and Lina Rampone
Jul 18, 2017
Sandi, my condolences to you and your family on Steve's passing. I worked along side Steve at the City of Kelowna as a building inspector for 35 years and got to know Steve real well. He was a real professional and very personable. I have a lot of fond memories of working along side him.

Take care, Ron Ready
Jul 17, 2017
Our condolensces to you and your family, I knew Steve thru the city and the Lions club, our thoughts and prayers are with you all,

Joe and Bianca Iafrancesco
Jul 17, 2017
Steve was one of those guys that always saw the positive side of an issue. He enjoyed his work, and accomplished so much at City Hall during his tenure with the Development Services group ... and I will be forever grateful for his mentorship in my career. My sincere condolences Sandy ....Steve was a really great guy and I won't forget him. RIP Steve.
Jul 17, 2017
Sandi and family,

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Steve will be greatly missed! We worked together at the City for many years and he was always helpful, professional, caring and hard working. He had a tough job to do but did it far better than most would have been able to.

Our thoughts and prayers are for comfort for you and the family.

Ron and Leona Born
Jul 17, 2017
Sandy & kids,

Worked with Steve for 25 years. Certainly one of the best guys I ever met professionally & personally. I was very lucky to know him! My deepest condolences.

Sincerely,

Wayne
Jul 17, 2017
I really enjoyed and appreciated Steve's great sense of humour especially during his roboboot incident, that's a memory I'll keep close. He gave and gave - words can't express just how much he'll be missed.

My deepest sympathy - Irene Wangler
Jul 17, 2017
Dear Sandi and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. So many thoughts pop into my head when I think about Steve. Every night when I walked out the back door of City Hall and he would be in his office and we would say good night. All those times he would buy "the girls" special treats on special days. They would be the fanciest pastry the bakery made. Working the municipal elections with both of you. Steve was always so calm and unflappable. I am truly going to miss him. I will be out of town on Friday but know you will be in my thoughts.

Denise
Jul 17, 2017
Sandi, Caitlin, and Devon:

Please accept our deepest condolences on Steve's passing. Steve was a wonderful neighbour and great friend and he will be dearly missed. We hope in the future the sorrow you feel now will be replaced by happy memories of Steve and the wonderful life you had together.

Please remember that if you need anything we are right next door.

Irena and John
Jul 17, 2017
Sandy, Caitlin and Devon,

I am so sorry to hear about this. My mom passed away the same day as Steve. He was an absolutely wonderful, funny and kind person. My prayers are with you and your family. I know how much he will be missed.

Val and Ted Jones
Jul 17, 2017
May the love of your family and strength from your friends and all your beautiful memories of Steve, comfort you. My deepest condolences go out to you, Sandi and your family.

Sincerely, Corinne Kennedy
Jul 17, 2017
Sandi,

Our best wishes to you and your family and sorry to lose such good friend in Steve.

The first thing that comes to my mind every time I think of Steve or we would talk is about the day he accepted the job in Development services and leaving Engineering. I told him that he would never last six months in that job. Boy was I wrong but this was Steve and I's on going joke between us all through these years and always had a good laugh about we when talked. We still celebrated each others birthdays with a call to each other that donuts were available even though we were in different departments. Steve was a really great friend and was always a happy and go lucky guy.

All the best Sandy,

Rod & Ivy Allin
Jul 17, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss, Sandi. I know it has been quite a battle. Please accept my condolences to you and everyone else in your family.

Sincerely, Brian Harms