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ALFRED TOBER
Born: Aug 08, 1931
Date of Passing: Mar 04, 2020
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALFRED TOBER
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, our beloved father and Opa, who peacefully passed away in his home at the age of 88.
He is dearly mourned by his wife Maria; sons, Robert (Wendy), Alfred; daughter Dianne (Graham); and grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Hannah, Jackson, Simon and Toby.
Born August 8, 1931 in Poland, Alfred was the youngest of six children. He survived the toils of war and came to Canada in 1954 to start a new life. A skilled tradesman, his first job was bellhop at Chateau Lake Louise before heading to Winnipeg. Here he met the love of his life and finally settled in St. James to raise his family.
Dad was a master bricklayer, trained in Germany. He was constantly in demand and ran his own successful business. We are comforted that we can take in his craftsmanship when in our homes and in the architecture around the city.
As a founding member of the St. Hubertus Club, he was an avid duck hunter and top-ranked skeet shooter. He enjoyed many fishing trips to Seven Sisters, cottage life at Brereton Lake and mushroom picking in Stead, Manitoba. He was also an active member of the Winnipeg German Society. Alfred had a gift of making friends easily and a wonderful sense of humour. He had a relaxing personality, a calm laid back manner and joyfully did work with a whistle and hum. Dad was also no stranger to a good long nap.
Opa was very active in his children's lives and loved to spend quality time with his grandchildren. He joked, played cards and built play structures for them all. Later, as his illness took hold he still joked and was so happy with a simple life and little things.
"It's a good life" he always said.
We will miss him dearly.
The memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut St., with interment at Brookside Cemetery to follow.
Flowers graciously declined.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2020
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Rob - sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your dad. Your dad was a very nice man and I am sure he was an amazing "Opa". May you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories you may have of him. Shannon - Posted by: Shannon (Old friend of Rob's) on: Mar 13, 2020
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I remember Alfred well from my time as secretary of the German Society and also from St. Peter's Church. It is great to remember friends. - Posted by: Traute Klein, nee Wollenberg (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2020
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Al: condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you. Jim and Jan - Posted by: Jim and Janet Stenhouse (Friends of Al) on: Mar 11, 2020
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Alfred was a dedicated, kind man. He never said "no" to our children......he will be the Opa..the kids will never forget......I'll always remember that whistle and hum while you worked on a project. "Rest now Opa" - Posted by: Debbie Lynn Balan (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2020
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Dear Mrs. Tober, Di, Al, Rob, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tober was a kindhearted soul. My brothers have fond memories working as his helper. On behalf of the MacDonald family our deepest condolences. Mr. Tober was a constant thread in my life, as a neighbour and a friend. Love from Maureen - Posted by: Maureen (Friend) on: Mar 10, 2020
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We were fortunate to be neighbours with Al and your family for about 40 years. He was always friendly, helpful and humble, and liked to tell a good story. We have very fond memories of him. - Posted by: John and Sigrid Sawchuk (Neighbours) on: Mar 10, 2020
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My condolences to the Tober family. Mr. Tober was always smiling. The love he had for his family was evident. He was always kind to me....and I will always remember that. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Donna Chonstkewich (Family friend) on: Mar 10, 2020
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Al I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope your memories can help you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Heidi S (WGS German School classmate) on: Mar 10, 2020
