Obituaries

WENINGER: Peter Lawrence. It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Weninger on July 18th, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Peter is survived by his loving wife: Viola, three children Ken (Jocelyn), Gene (Kerry), Tracey (Terance) Coderre, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Peter is also survived by brothers Ron (Elfrieda), Dennis (Lucille), sister Irene Knorr, sister-in-law Clarice Weninger . Predeceased by his parents Frank and Barbara, brothers Johnny, Art and sisters Helen Woods and Francis McEachern . A Celebration of Peter

• Jul 30, 2019
  To the Weninger families, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss!
  
  Jim and Deb Schlapbach
• Jul 26, 2019
  Dear Viola, and family, thinking of you at this sad time, from old friend Mary Morey
• Jul 26, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I can still picture him with his heartiest smile. He came across as one happy man. The life so well lived. Dipika
• Jul 25, 2019
  Aunty Viola and cousins, I am very sorry for your loss. I always will remember uncle Pete teasing and that big smile he always had on his face after he made the "funny" joke. What a great uncle! Corinne J Marks
• Jul 25, 2019
  Aunty Viola and cousins, I am very sorry for your loss. I always will remember uncle Pete teasing and that big smile he always had on his face after he made the "funny" joke. What a great uncle! Corinne J Marks
• Jul 25, 2019
  Viola and family I am very sorry for your loss. In 1972 my wife and I bought a show home from you and Peter in Caramillo Road and you treated us like family. My wife Gail and I always remembered Peter and your kindness. Peter was a great guy.
  
  Dan Kilburn
• Jul 25, 2019
  Dear Viola...our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are you and your family. He was a great guy and we have many good memories of the years past.
  
  Warren & Mary
• Jul 25, 2019
  One of the best hockey and baseball coaches I had growing up in Kelowna, always a positive can do attitude. Sorry for your loss.
  
  Brian August
• Jul 24, 2019
  Gene and Ken, I have many great memories of your dad at Kings stadium, take care of each other, regards, Ron Jorde.
• Jul 24, 2019
  Dear Viola,Ken,Gene,Tracey and families. My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Knowing Pete has given me many great memories. He gave me my first job when I came to Kelowna many years ago. I will miss Pete deeply and remember him always.
  
  Richard Herzog
  
  
• Jul 24, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Keep memories close to your heart.
  
  Garry and Kathy Wahoski
• Jul 23, 2019
  Ken, Gene and family. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. So many good memories at Kings Stadium. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
  
  Mike Walls
• Jul 23, 2019
  Dear Auntie Viola and family,
  
  We are sorry we won't make it back home in time for the service.
  
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and hope you find comfort as family and friends gather to celebrate Uncle Pete's journey.
  
  Love, Trent and Tamara
• Jul 23, 2019
  Gene and family,
  
  Praying for God's comfort and grace to be with you as you grieve the loss of your father.
  
  Dave and Joyce Cairns
  
  
• Jul 22, 2019
  Viola and boys.... so sorry.....so many memories in our ball playing days. May Pete rest in peace.
  
  Ed Sehn
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, sorry to hear the loss of Pete, as we grew up we had lots great times, many memories at the ball park. Pete was one of the best long ball hitters in his fastball days, our prayers are with all your family. Gene Stella and family
• Jul 22, 2019
  Uncle Pete's smile could make the moon shine. T&N Schlapbach
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, sorry to learn of Pete's passing. Fond memories of earlier days playing fastball against the gang. Will always remember his quick to smile personality.
  
  Dale Forsythe
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Vi and Family,
  
  So sorry to hear about your loss. We have fond memories of our fastball days and the great parties we had. What a likeable guy Pete was.
  
  Marg and Wayne North
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Viola and family,
  
  So sorry to hear of Pete's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a nice man.
  
  Margaret and Sherri Saukarookoff
• Jul 22, 2019
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  
  Domenic and Lina Rampone
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Vi and family,
  
  I have many fond memories of all the fun times spent at the ballparks. Union parties and all the rest. Special prayers for all the family during this sad time.
  
  Hugs, Gladys Retzlaff
• Jul 22, 2019
  Dear Viola & family,
  
  So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. We will miss seeing the big smile on his face. Always enjoyed being with you both at happy hour.
  
  Hugs, Ken & Chris
• Jul 22, 2019
  Gene and family,
  
  So sorry for your loss.
  
  Sending prayers from Evelyn Nyuli (Mcleans Cafe)
• Jul 22, 2019
  Our condolences go out to Viola and family.
  
  Lots of great memories of fastball at Kings stadium.
  
  Dale & Lynn Armeneau
• Jul 21, 2019
  Viola, Ken, Gene, Tracy and your Families,
  
  Pete was Best Man at our wedding in 1951, our memories go back a long way, he will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Mary Welder
• Jul 21, 2019
  Ken, Gene A\and the extended Weninger family,
  
  Pete was a fixture of softball in Kelowna and will be missed but fondly remembered by all of us who played the game.
  
  Doug Pettman
• Jul 21, 2019
  Ken, Gene and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. I have very fond memories regarding the whole Weninger family during my many years at King Stadium.
  
  Wilbur Wostradowski - Trail BC
• Jul 21, 2019
  Condolences to the Weninger family.
  
  John & Joyce Gerk
• Jul 21, 2019
  Dear Viola, Ken, Gene, Tracey and all your families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss. I'm sorry we can't be there on Friday. We are hoping to make our annual visit in September. I'm sad to know that Pete won't be there anymore. I'm thankful for all the wonderful visits we did have and will treasure the memories always.
  
  Love and hugs,
  
  Sharon (and Laverne)
• Jul 21, 2019
  Dear Weninger family,
  
  So sorry to hear of the loss of Pete. Good memories from the bowling alley. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
  
  Scott and Kathleen Osborn
• Jul 21, 2019
  Sorry for your loss of Pete, my deepest condolences to Viola, Ken { Jocelyn }, Gene { Kerry }, Tracey { Terance }, and all the grandchildren and great. I have known Pete and Viola, since the 50th's, and there Love and Commitment for each other shone through, to each other, there family and friends. Pete will be remembered for his contagious smile, and thoughtfulness. He is now in the arms of the lord, and at peace. And his bright star will shine down on all.My thoughts ,prayers and love, to you all, that you may Cherish all the Beautiful, fun loving memories. See you on Friday.
  
  Marlene Kish
• Jul 21, 2019
  Auntie Viola, Tracey, Ken, Gene and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. Uncle Pete will be dearly missed.
  
  Love Bruce and Cheryl Gerlach
• Jul 21, 2019
  Viola and Family: Sorry to hear of the loss of Pete. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
  
  Al and Donna Horning
• Jul 20, 2019
  Dear Viola and family.Sorry to hear of Peter's Passing.May you find comfort that you are in our thoughts and prayers.May he rest in Peace.
  
  Nick and Arlene Papov.
• Jul 20, 2019
  So sorry for your loss. I helped Peter many times during bingo at Cottonwoods and got to know him well. He was a nice man.
  
  Wendy Waller
• Jul 20, 2019
  Viola and family. So sorry to hear of Pete's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you,
  
  R.I.P.
  
  Wally & Evelyn Buhman.
• Jul 20, 2019
  Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you, hold all your great memories tight, we will see everyone Friday.
  
  Love Clarice Wayne Doreen Jason Curtis
• Jul 20, 2019
  Kenny, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, I'll be thinking of you and your family. Signed Tim Ansell
• Jul 20, 2019
  I got to know Pete at King Stadium while playing Fastball with his sons. He was a fine gentleman and will be missed by his family and those that had the pleasure to know him. Rest In Peace.
  
  Lorne Buna
• Jul 20, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, sorry for your loss, thinking of you.
  
  Bernice and Hugh Westen
• Jul 20, 2019
  Ken and Gene and family, sorry to hear of Pete's passing, he was a true sports fan and a gentleman. I always enjoyed bowling with your dad, he was the only one who didn't need an ally to bowl on, he just lofted it all the way to the pins. Don and Joyce Favell
• Jul 20, 2019
  Condolences to the Weninger families. I am sorry for your loss.
  
  I remember him from bowling.
  
  Karen Copp
• Jul 20, 2019
  Dear Viola and family, sorry to hear this news. He is at peace now. You have been a very devoted wife over the years. My prayers are with you. Love Janet Slyter

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