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WITTUR, Richard Karl

January 25, 1947 — April 7, 2017

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Wittur, on April 7, 2017 at Victoria General Hospital.

 

Richard was born on January 25,1947 in Penticton, BC to the late Alfons and Kathleen Wittur.

Richard was an amazing and humble man, full of enthusiasm, kindness, encouragement and most of all love. Richard always saw the best in everyone he met. When Richard was not travelling the world, he was outside hiking in the great outdoors. The “Central Okanagan Hiking Club” was founded 1997 by Richard and later evolved into the “Central Okanagan Outdoor Club”, now with close to 500 members. Richard moved to Victoria to be closer to his daughter in the fall of 2015. Richard regularly attended the “meet-up coffee group” gatherings, and that is where he met a wonderful group of friends. In January, Richard celebrated his 70th birthday with many of these friends.

 

Richard is survived by his son, Brad (Cyndi) of Beaverlodge, daughter, Pamela (Mark), of Victoria, grandchildren, Danica, Emma, Lauren of Kelowna, Cole, Emma, Riley of Beaverlodge and Aiden and Aspen of Victoria; siblings, Laurie (Gordie), Glen (Pat), Rosalie (Jim), Trudy, Gordon (Loretta), sister-in-law Linda and numerous nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his brother Ray Wittur.

 

We would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Victoria General Hospital for their compassionate care during Richards numerous visits and the end of life care.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to www.cancer.ca/donate. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

Service
4:00 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2017

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for WITTUR, Richard Karl is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2017 . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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  • Maryjo Ycasas & Chris Duncan says:
    April 10, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Sending our heartfelt condolences to Pam, Mark, Aiden, Aspen and the entire Wittur family. We will miss Richard’s big smile at our family gatherings in Victoria. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time. xoxo

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  • Carol Murphy says:
    April 11, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Pam,Mark,Aiden and Aspen-my sincerest sympathy to you all in this loss. A life taken too soon. May the memories comfort you.

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  • Cathy Philpott says:
    April 11, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Thinking about all the Witturs at this time of loss, but especially to Pam & Brad and your families. Love from Cathy and family.

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  • Wally and Evelyn Spencer says:
    April 13, 2017 at 8:27 am

    To the Wittur Family.
    We are sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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  • Jean Philpott says:
    April 15, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    Sending my sincere sympathies to the Wittur family on the loss of their brother Richard . Also sending love and sympathies to Brad and Pam and their families . Uncle Richard will be sadly missed by us all .

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