OTTO RUF

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

• I will always remember the twinkle in his eyes, and his great smile, laugh. Otto was one of the good ones and will be missed, especially by his family. My sincerest, deepest, and heartfelt condolences to Alison, Perdita, Kelly, and family. Sending hugs xox - Posted by: Susan Chura (Friend ) on: Jul 13, 2024

• We have been neighbours with Otto for 47 years. He is was a very hard worker, always out cutting his grass and you could hear him working in his workshop. When we built our cottage at the lake he made the long staircase for us to go downstairs, plus he and his brother Helmet put windows in our kitchen many, many, many years ago. His craftsmanship was of expertise. We would enjoy speaking over the fence with him, he was always positive and cheerful and a complete joy what a nice man. We will miss him very very much but he’s up in heaven now with Bernice. Our deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Paul and Nancy Saltel (Neigbors) on: Jun 17, 2024

• Dear Kelly, Alison, Perdita & families Our most sincere condolences to you all! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all thru out this very difficult time! Sincerely the daughters of the late Yvonne Herman ( Debbie & Darlene ). - Posted by: Debbie & Darlene ( Herman ) (friends of the family) on: Jun 09, 2024

• I live in Hollywood, California, so would go home a few times a year to visit Dad. One day late last year, he wanted to see a few things. One was he asked me to take him to the CPR train station on Main Street and Broadway. He was excited to see the inside since he hadn’t been in there for 50 or so years. Unfortunately the doors were locked. But he was happy to look through the windows, and happily reminisced. Once we got on the car, I said “where next?” It didn’t take him long to say he’d like to see THE LEAF at Assiniboine Park. We went and he was thrilled. Awed at the building itself, the tall waterfall, and the plants and butterflies. Then we ate in the lobby restaurant and shared my cocktail. He was like a kid, all amazed at the place. His other fun thing when I was there was going for coffees once a day to Mountain Bean on Henderson highway. He loved to sit at “our” table by the front door and just laugh and shoot the breeze. One day we took a drive and he said let’s go see my old house in Transcona where I lived in the 1950’s after arriving in Canada from Germany. It was still there. He explained the rooms behind the windows, etc. He explained to me the layout inside. Then another day, after Mountain Bean, and after visiting his beloved Canadian Tire store, he said “let’s go to KFC - I have a craving for that as it’s been a long time since I had that”. So we took a nice drive and went to the one on Leila. He was so happy to have KFC. I love these memories I have of our last two visits together last year. - Posted by: Kelly Maguire (Daughter) on: Jun 08, 2024

• Our Sympathy goes out to the family. We will always remember Otto as he built our house. He gave us great advise during construction. Regards, Darlene and Gordon. - Posted by: Darlene and Gordon Marsch (acquaintance) on: Jun 08, 2024