It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Günter Kaiser of Calgary, Alberta announce his passing on May 7 th , 2025, at the age of 90 years.
Günter was born in Düsseldorf, Germany on October 3 rd , 1934. He immigrated to Toronto, Canada with his loving wife Marlene and their two sons, Helmut and Uwe in
September of 1977.
Günter worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Mannesmann Demag for 34 years, a job that he loved and that enabled him and his family to travel the world.
Günter was a kind, caring and gentle husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather who brought joy and happiness to all he met. He was proud of his whole family, especially his two sons Helmut and Uwe and his daughter Erika.
When his children were still living at home, on Sunday mornings, Günter would wake up his sons, Helmut and Uwe, to watch Formula 1 Racing with him, a tradition that continues to this day in his sons’ lives.
Günter and his wife Marlene loved travelling, especially back to his home country, Germany, where they visited and enjoyed their time with family and life-long friends. Being German, Günter loved sharing a glass of Pilsner or Kölsch with family and friends while singing his favourite beer drinking song “Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit”. He had the gift of lighting up a whole room with his mere presence.
Günter is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marlene (née Rozario), his sons Helmut (Kelly), Uwe (Virginia) and his daughter Erika Kaiser-Gentile (Rosario) and his 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Günter was predeceased by his sister Hildagard Paschen and his brother Helmut Kaiser, both in Germany.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Newport Harbour Seniors Community for their care and attention to Günter over the past two and half years.
In lieu of flowers, for those who would like, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Calgary: https://www.alzheimercalgary.ca/get-involved/ways-to-give/monthly-giving
Thank you.
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Gunter you were my brother-in-law, but more like my brother- it was a privilege to have known you my whole life – your kindness, your zest for life and your love for all of us will be remembered always. We will miss you. May your soul rest in eternal peace and say hello to the gang on the other side. Love your family in Australia ❤️🙏
Gunter, you came into the lives of the D’Mellows around 1959 and drove a car that everyone was in awe of. You had a zest for life which was infectious. You were awesome and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
Our Deepest condolences to the whole family!
He was such a sweet, and caring Man!
Blessed to have known him.
He will always live in all your hearts.
Love Marco, Maria Bellotto
And Family. ❤️
My beloved Uncle Günter – my second German father.
Memories of seeing you in Barlt with my dear Mom along with the many DimSums we shared make me recall beautiful times.
Telling me to pull up behind you at the Sunoco so you could fill my tank will always remind me of the generous man you are!
You will be missed
My heart breaks for the Kaisers as they navigate losing a parent and grandparent.
Much love – Schtefanie
Liebe Marlene, liebe Erika und liebe Familie,
Zum Verlust eures lieben Mannes, Vaters und Großvaters möchten wir euch unser tiefes Beileid und aufrichtige Anteilnahme aussprechen. Er wird uns immer in guter Erinnerung bleiben.
Mit stillem Gruß
Edeltraud und Familie
With great sympathy for Günther I am sharing few pictures from 2012 when he and his family visited Germany for Ruth‘s 90th birthday.
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Dear Marlene, Helmut, Uwe, and Erika
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Günter.
Although he was a distant relative (his sister Hilde was my godmother), it is always a moment of reflection and sorrow when a life comes to an end — especially one that spanned so many years and touched so different parts of the world.
Günter had close and relatively frequent contacts to my mother, his 12 years elder cousin, Ruth (Kremer nee Friedrichs). Last time we had all met at her 90th birthday 2012 in Köln.
It is never easy to say goodbye, even when age and illness have taken their toll. I understand that Günter had been living with Alzheimer’s in recent years, which must have been a difficult journey for both him and those close to him. May it be of some comfort to know that his long life — from Germany to all over the world and finally to Canada – was surely filled with moments of meaning and connection.
May he now rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the memories and the quiet presence of those who share your loss.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Hans-Joachim Kremer and family: Christine, Jan Urs, and Till
Erika, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. We pray that the Lord wraps his arms around you and your family during this time of grievance. Only in the few times I met your father our interaction was so impactful. I only felt warmth and kindness from him. He was a wonderful human being. God Bless from Rita Pietrovito and Family.
Günter was the best. One of the nicest people with a great sense of humor and always lit up the room
Rest in Peace Uncle ❤️❤️