May 27, 1933 – January 17, 2020
Gunther Willi Aichele died peacefully in his home with his wife Gisele by his side. He had suffered with severe back pain and various ailments the last couple of weeks, and is now at peace. Gunther is survived by his wife Gisele (Gisela) of over 58 years, his daughters Michelle (Miekel) and Sandra (Nicola) Aichele, four lovely granddaughters, Alex and Wilson Ewasiuk and Madison and Kennedy Aichele-Jones (all in Vancouver) and Zenn Aichele in Victoria. Gunther was the first paymaster at Lornex Mine, now Highland Valley Copper, until retirement in September of 1990. Gunther enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid skier, spent years at the tennis club, weekends away camping and then in retirement took up golf. He and his wife travelled all over North America with the motorhome which included; all of Canada, most of US and all of Mexico and the Baja. Gunther and his wife had enjoyed over a dozen cruises and visited 86 countries during his life time… so a full and fun filled life was lived. Gunther also volunteered for many sporting events and the Rib Fest for four years in a row. Thank you to our girls, grandchildren and dear friends for their support, friendship and strength during this difficult time. Many thanks to Dr. Stephanie Bourdeau and her wonderful staff for their compassion and understanding, also to the great staff and volunteers at our wonderful Hospice. Donations in Gunther’s name may be made to Hospice. No funeral service by request.
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Dear Gisele and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Many years have passed since were neighbors and since I left Kamloops but fondly remember the Arrowstone gang and the fun we all had there.
Best regards,
George White
To Gisele and family:
Sincere condolences from your former neighbours at McKinley Court. We miss you there.
DEAR GISELE & FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GUNTHER’S PASSING! MY CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHIES GISELE!
SOUND LIKE HIS SEVERE BACK PAIN CAME ON QUITE QUICKELY. HE DIDN’T SUFFER FOR TOO LONG, I HOPE! SOUNDS LIKE HE HAD GREAT CARE AT THE HOSPICE AND WITH HIS DOCTOR. GIVE ME A CALL WHEN YOU HAVE TIME.
Alf and I are so very sorry to hear that Gunther passed away. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Christa and Alf
Hello Gisele, Shirley here, I am up here in Whitehorse with the grandkids. Gêne just sent me the news of Gunther’s passing. He read it in the paper yesterday. So sorry Gisele, to hear this sad news. Our hearts go out to you as you adjust to such a loss.
Your Friends, Gene and Shirley
Sorry to hear of Gunther’passing. We worked very closely and very well together for three years at Lornex from 1978 – 1980, he as Paymaster and me as Data Processing Supervisor. That developed into a friendship that lasted over the years.
After I left Lornex we continued to see one another on the ski hill fairly often and skied together now and then along with Gisele.
Condolences to Gisele and family. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Gisele and family:
We are saddened to read of Gunther’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this time. We are thankful for the good memories of our time shared at Lornex and spent in Logan Lake. We give thanks for a life well lived. You will continue to be in our thoughts as you move forward.
I am so sorry to hear of Gunther’s passing. He was a lovely man and will be missed.
Caroline
Our Deepest Sympathy Gisele & Family—-we are sorry to hear that Gunther has passed away—-Please know that John & I are thinking of you at this time—-We first met in 1971 when we all moved to Logan Lake so many years ago! Rest In Peace Gunther—-
Sympathy and hugs Gisele to you and your family. We are so sorry to hear of Gunther’s passing. We remember all the fun times we had with you and Gunther. Ski trips, golf trips, barbecues,and various get togethers. He will be missed.
Sincere sympathy.
Hazel and Willie Baerg
Dear Gisele, Miekel, Nicola and kids,
We were very sorry to hear of Gunther’s passing. We have many fond memories of Gunther out at the lake. We always admired how active and adventurous you both were in your retirement. Our sympathies are with you all.
Shannon, Kevin, Mathew and Emily
Gisele, we were so saddened to learn of Gunther’s passing and know that you and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Gisele. You had such an adventurous life together. May those memories lighten your sadness.