Obituaries

ROTH, Alexander

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Alexander Roth on February 14, 2021. Alex will be dearly and deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 57 years, Nancy; his son Tim (Jette) Roth, his daughter Susan (Donald) Heinzelmann, and his grandchildren: Bryan (Kayla), Cameron (Serena), Danielle, Kevin (Paige), and Alex as well as his great granddaughter, Sofia. He is predeceased by his parents, Adam and Barbara and his sister, Trudy Lindner. Alex is survived by his brother Joe (Janet) Roth and family as well as his brother-in-law, Rudi Lindner.

Alex was born in 1943 in Mocheln, Poland. Alex had so many wonderful memories growing up and always talked about how spoiled, cared for, and loved he was as the youngest in the family. In 1953, the family immigrated to Kelowna, B.C. where Alex created and lived a very wonderful and full life. Alex raised his family with Nancy, played and coached soccer, operated Roth Stucco, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Alex was an incredibly generous man who had a way of making everyone he met feel special, heard, and seen. He strongly believed that it was best to help those in your own community first and he did this time and time again through his volunteering and random acts of kindness. We will always remember his stories and be forever impressed with his wealth of knowledge. He was an excellent Papa to all of his grandkids and we will all miss him dearly.

The family would like to thank everyone for the exceptional care they provided to Alex in his last few years and final days. A special thank you to his cousin, Lambert Schmalz and his son Al, and to Dr. McCauley.

There will be no service by request, but instead, a small family gathering to remember and honour Alex’s life.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Roth family.

Link: www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

May 30, 2021
Condolences to Nancy and family. My prayers and thoughts go out to you. Jenine Trudeau (Ainley)
May 28, 2021
Will miss our conversations at tim hortons , you always made me laugh, rest my friend, and we will meet again, your friend, john oxley
Mar 31, 2021
Tim sorry to hear about your dad's passing, he was a great guy and I am thinking about you at this time,

Will Kruiper
Mar 06, 2021
My condolences to you Nancy, Tim, Susan and Family, I have found memories as a child, teenager of family get togethers, back yard parties and barbecues, lots of laughs, it was the best of times, a sense of community and family, I treasure those days. Thinking of you all, blessings and hugs Sue and Darran Boser.
Feb 26, 2021
Nancy,Tim and family. so sorry to hear of Alexs passing, knew him for over 40yrs, always enjoyed his conversations, great person! sincere condolences. RIP Alex.

Mike and Audrey Kelly.
Feb 26, 2021
Sorry for your loss , had many great conversations with Alex when he used to stop in the office on Saturdays to vist. Kelly Heltman
Feb 25, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to Nancy and family.

Dale & Lynn Armeneau
Feb 24, 2021
Nancy and family, we were so sorry to hear about Alex. He was such a good family man and had a wonderful sense of humour. We loved being your neighbours! He will be sorely missed. Take care and please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Barb and Roy
Feb 23, 2021
Our deepest sympathy Nancy to you and your family. Alex will be missed at Tim Hortons; his love of BC history shared with my husband Doug who he exchanged books with. While he was driving around Rutland, he never failed to stop for a visit on the side of the road. No matter what- he always had a smile and positive attitude. He was such a kind, gentle man with a big smile that warmed the heart.

Doug & Barbara Webb
Feb 20, 2021
Our condolences to Nancy, Tim and the rest of the family. Alex was truly one of a kind. It was a pleasure working for him. He always had a lot of interesting and funny stories. He was also a great competitor in the stucco business. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. Ken and Brenda Wolfe.
Feb 19, 2021
First time I met Alex around 10 years ago at Father Delestre Housing. Ever since then we become friends, he was always with high spirit. Alex, where ever you go let the light be in front of you. My condolences Nancy.............. Igor
Feb 19, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Alex`s passing . We had many good laughs Alex at Tim Hortons. Sincere condolences to the Roth Family . Lloyd & Wendy Auch .
Feb 19, 2021
Dear Nancy and Family. I am so sorry you lost Alec. Now I know how old I was when I met my Uncle Adam, my Aunt Barbara, Cousin Joe, Trudy and cousin Alec at the old train station downtown. I was 3. I remember visiting them at their old house on Hwy 33. Then they built their. new house on Montgomery Rd in Rutland. Alec was such a warm fun human being. My sister Monica Roth passed on Jan 2nd now Alec. The family is getting smaller. Goodbye first cuz you will be missed. Betty Lou Beeson (Roth)
Feb 19, 2021
My deepest condolences to Nancy,Tim and Susan. I remember Alex from coaching Lambert and Paul Imperials soccer team. A very fine coach and always warm and friendly. He will definitely be missed. Marlene Good
Feb 18, 2021
Dear Nancy, Tim, Susan and Alex's extended family, Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. What a tremendous gift he was to so many of us. "Uncle Alex" was a treasure to us in our younger years. We are so very grateful for the fond memories. Never to be forgotten. With much love, Julie and Janine
Feb 18, 2021
Sue

Sorry to hear about your Dad. We are thinking of you and your family.

Keith
Feb 18, 2021
My deepest condolences to you Tim and the entire Roth family

I remember him from both on the soccer field and seeing us at Rutland Tire

RIP Mr Roth

Darren McClelland
Feb 18, 2021
Even though I only knew Alex for a few years it was like I knew him all my life.Loved when he would come and visit me at work. Always lots of laughs and serious talks to.They don't make them like that anymore. A true gentleman that would give you the shirt off his back. I am going to miss Alex alot but Iam glad I had the honour of calling him a friend. Stacey Foster
Feb 18, 2021
My sincere condolences, Nancy and family. The history of the Roth and Schell families go back many decades from the old country to settling in Kelowna. RIP Alex.

Ben Schell
Feb 18, 2021
Dear Nancy, Susan, Tim and family,

Sending my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your beloved Alex.

Knowing how much he was loved is a testament to what an amazing HUMAN he was.

Take comfort from all the love and support surrounding you during this difficult days, weeks, months ahead of you.

Sincerely, Carol (Hoffman) Romanchuk
Feb 18, 2021
Mrs. Roth, Tim, Susan and family. You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve this loss. He had the best smile and spoiled his family so much. Hugs to you all.

Marcy and Keith Grange
Feb 18, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. Alex, Nancy, Rick and I started our married life as neighbours in The Cozy Apartments. Alex and I went to school together. Alex was such a nice guy. God Bless you Nancy and your family.

Rick and Shirley Mundy
Feb 18, 2021
We offer our condolences to Nancy and her family. I remember when Alex and his family came to Canada and lived in a small house off highway 33. We used to pick his family up on Sundays when going to church. Alex and his brother, Joe, started working for a Stucco contractor and it didn't take long when they branched out and started their own company. Alex was very involved with the Knights of Columbus and other charities. He will be remembered for his smile and passion for helping others.

With sympathy,

Tony and Sharon Ackerman
Feb 18, 2021
Nancy and family

We are saddened to hear of Alex's passing. We've known Alex since elementary school days. He has always been a friendly, cheerful person, greeting everyone with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes.

Ray and Diane Loseth
Feb 18, 2021
so sorry to hear of Alex passing we knew him shortly after comming to canada he was so much fun Stuccoing our houses and at the gold course I am sure he is now with his parents and loving sister Mike and Bernice Boutin
Feb 18, 2021
Lin and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the family. Both Lin and I new Alex through the construction years. He was and will remain a man of integrity and knowledge in the stucco trades. Always a kind word and an infectious laugh only he had. See you on the other side, with a hall and trowel in hand. Sincerely yours Ron and Lin newton.
Feb 18, 2021
So sad to hear of Alex .he was a good man, and full of stories when we met at Tim Hortons for our regular coffee break! He will be missed sincere condolences to the family

Phil Bachmann
Feb 17, 2021
So sad to hear this news. Sending our sincere condolences Mrs. Roth, Tim, Suzie and Roth family. He was such a happy go lucky man, and always smiling. He will surely be missed.

Patsy and Robert Rein
Feb 17, 2021
Dear Nancy Tim Sue and Family

Please except our condolences ,with the passing of Your Husband and Dad .

He will be missed but always be in our mind.

Vera and Borge
Feb 17, 2021
Dear Nancy, Tim, Susie and your families. Sorry to hear of Alex passing. Sharon and I send our special condolences to you with wonderful memories of our “Perth Road Gang” when our kids were little. Always enjoyed Alex’s humour and all four of you were such great neighbours. And one good memory is Alex’s fondness for little “Muffy” until she took over his favourite chair and he had to send her home with her tail between her legs. Those were such good days.

In times like this there isn’t much that friends can say or do

But our prayers go to Him whose love is ever near to you,

To ask that His sustaining power

Will carry you from hour to hour.

Our love, John and Sharon Stutters
Feb 17, 2021
Sorry to read about your loss, Danielle, Kevin and Paige and the rest of your family. Alex was one of the best people I never met but have heard about a great deal.

My condolences...Mr.Fischer RSS
Feb 17, 2021
Dear Nancy and family: Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of our dear friend, Alex. He was a great competitor during our golf games until he felt he could no longer participate. Even then he would greet us at the turn when he could .He was good conversationalist when he met us at A&W sharing stories and laughter . He will be sadly missed by all his friends, leaving a large hole in our group.

Jo & John Broughton
Feb 17, 2021
I met Alex when he came to school his fist days in Canada.The class helped him in English he was a great person loving and caring, and a great soccer player. I have met him a many a time and the same person in school. Very sorry to see him gone will be missed by many . Very good at his tradeSo Sade for the family. Doug Pekrul
Feb 17, 2021
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you Nancy and your family, Alex was a wonderful man and a cherished friend, he will be dearly missed.

Cindy, Shane and Jacob
Feb 17, 2021
To Alex a dear friend, we spent many hours conversing over soccer, fishing history and the political misfortunes of Canada. You are sadly missed my dear friend. To Nancy and the family my deepest sympathies.

Scotty
Feb 17, 2021
Mrs. Roth, Tim, Susie and families, so sorry to here of Mr. Roth's passing. He never failed to bring about a smile and laughter whenever he was around. He will be missed by many. Condolences to you all. Julie & Russell Hamer
Feb 17, 2021
Dear Nancy and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Alex. He was such a kind and caring man. We just spoke to him with his usual check up call about Adam, our father. He has always been such a good friend to our family. Please cherish the memories, as we will.

With deepest sympathy. Kurt and Darra Bullach
Feb 17, 2021
My condolences to the Roth family on the passing of Alex.He was a good man and I enjoyed having coffee with him at Timhortons.

Terry and Colette Lesko
Feb 17, 2021
We feel so blessed to have known such a great man!. Our love goes out to all of the family . He will be missed by so many!

Sending our love...Carolyn,Russell & Andrew Amor
Feb 17, 2021
Tim, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your entire family. Len Kruiper
Feb 17, 2021
Tim, Jette, and the rest of Roth Family, so sorry for your loss.

Neil & Karen Lalach
Feb 17, 2021
Mrs Roth, Tim, Susan and family please accept my condolences for your loss. I will always remember Mr Roth’s smile. Such a nice man whom I enjoyed speaking with whenever I ran into him over the years. Such a great family man indeed!!

Joyce Bryson XOXOXO
Feb 17, 2021
I met Alex more than 20 years ago, when he was a regular customer at the local packinghouse fruit store where I worked as a clerk. We would also run into each other occasionally at the rink, when he would be watching his grandson play hockey. He was such a kind hearted, soft spoken man, who always talked so highly of his family. I haven't seen him in several years, however, I have never forgotten him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Tammy R.
Feb 17, 2021
Mr Roth,you were my soccer coach for three years and I remember you as a great guy and I looked up to you. I’m glad you had a wonderful life and I know that you worked hard for everything you achieved. Good on you. Hard work pays off. You were a mentor and didn’t know it. Fred van den Eerenbeemt pei Canada
Feb 17, 2021
Sad to hear of your loss Nancy and family. It has been a few years, but we remember him as a true gentleman. There is nothing we can say to ease you pain, but sending our thoughts today.

Roy and Jeannette Cowan
Feb 17, 2021
Nancy and Family.

Our thoughts are with all of you during this time of grieving.

Know that you are not alone in remembering this truly great Husband, Father and Friend! Feeling grateful that our paths had crossed! Rest In Peace, sweet Alex!

Eric and Linda Schlichting
Feb 17, 2021
We're truly sorry to hear about Alex, he was a well-liked person. We met him through the Knights of Columbus, he was a good friend of our past parents. Our deepest condolenes to Nancy and her family. Our prayers are with you, may he rest in peace. Joe, Karen, and Shawn Batuik
Feb 17, 2021
So sorry to hear about Alex passing away he was an amazing man and a good friend and I will miss him dearly. He was a friend of our family and a good friend of my fathers. The Rennie Family
Feb 17, 2021
So sorry to hear of this news. I met Alex when i was a young man working for a supplier he dealt with. I got to know him over 40 years. He was always kind and loved to chat and tell stories and share his knowledge of the industry.

He will so be missed in the construction community with his knowledge and experience.

Mitch Raby
Feb 17, 2021
Aunty Nancy, Tim, Susan and families. What can we say but goodbye. Uncle Alex always had something to say, many words of wisdom and he truly loved to tease. Although we weren't in Kelowna much, we will truly miss the times that we got to share our lives and stories with him. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Sandra Fortier.
Feb 17, 2021
We want to express our condolences to Nancy and her family who we were privileged to meet when we were invited to Susan and Donald's home for family celebrations. We know how much you will all miss this man, who was a keeper ! We know that he is up in heaven and will continue to love his family from up there . You will never forget him, and he will , we are sure ask his angel friends to keep an eye on his family. with love, and respect , Fred and Frances Schuler
Feb 17, 2021
Dear Nancy and family, Alex was a favorite patient and a friend too. I know he will be missed by so many. My sincerest condolences. Mona
Feb 17, 2021
Mrs. Roth, Tim and Susan, My deepest condolences to you all. Mr. Roth was a wonderful and kind man. Debbie Barton Li
Feb 17, 2021
Nancy, Tim, Susan & Family, my sincere condolences on your Dad's passing! He was a very kind and gentle person that always was friendly and welcoming when he would run into me in town! He will be missed.

Dave C.
Feb 17, 2021
My deepest condolences to Nancy and family. We will always have fond memories in regards to Alex .Please keep in touch with love Carol and Vic Haas.
Feb 17, 2021
This well-written obituary says it all and leaves nothing to add. Alex was a great family man who led by example. My condolences to the family. He has gone to his reward and I am sure he is smiling down on all of you. He will be missed and never forgotten. Jeannette Heinzelmann