With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a loving husband, father and grandfather, a true family man. Otto was born in Budapest (Ujpest) Hungary, and passed away unexpectedly in Klinikum Erding, Germany, with his wife and two children by his side.
Otto was predeceased by his mother, Erna Herbacs in 2003. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Georgina Waitzner; son, Ernest Waitzner (Melinda); daughter, Tricia Vassiliadis (Marcel) and his beloved grandsons, Evan and Alex Vassiliadis, Ethan and Quinton Waitzner. He also leaves behind his cousin, Gyuri (Ici) and family in Hungary; his aunty, Audrey (Alec); cousin, Wendy (Patrick), Susan Majoros and numerous family and close friends in Victoria, Vancouver, Canada and Hungary.
Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Friday, November 25th at 1:00 PM.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall Gardens
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Bea and Don Miller
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Jeff and Amy Palmer I had the pleasure of meeting Otto over 20 years ago. When Ernie asked me to help him move his parents, from their residence on Emily Carr Dr. to the beautiful home they built on Valewood Trail, this started a great friendship. Both Otto and Georgina immediately took me under their wings and made me feel like one of the family. Otto was always like a dad to me, providing me with sound fatherly advice on issues I was dealing with at the time and up to present. Over the years, every time I visited Victoria we would get together to enjoy Georgina’s awesome Hungarian dinners, Birthdays and holidays. We even travelled together to the Dominican Republic for a fun filled tropical family vacation. We also spent time together in Chicago cheering on Quinton’s hockey team. I will always have fond memories of Otto, his enduring friendship and his wise words of wisdom. He will be dearly missed by all who have been fortunate to know him.
Love Jeff and Amy Palmer
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Réti Andrea Kedves Otto! 2014 -ben ismertelek meg. Rövid barátságunk alatt mindig barátságos , kedves voltál. A nyugalom és pozitív életszemlélet sugárzott belőled. Mindig szeretettel gondolunk rád. Andrea, Attila, Kitty, Frici, Gyula
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Pam(Daniel) Wilkinson Pam (Daniel) Wilkinson
November 9, 2016
To all the family
I remember Otto so well when my family, the Daniel’s, first met and welcomed Otto, on his arrival to Victoria from Hungary as a young man. He was a person of many talents and worked so hard to bring his family to Canada and to build a wonderful life in his new country. I cherish the stories and memories of a life lived with courage and love.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you celebrate Otto’s life.
Sincerely
Pam Wilkinson
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Gordon Porritt I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Your neighbor, Gordon
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Éva Spielmann Kedves Ottó!
Immáron megint együtt vagytok, ahogyan gyerekkorotokban is. Apukám, anyukám, Levente és a magam nevében is kívánok örök nyugodalmat.
ÉvikeDear Otto!
You are now together again, as well gyerekkorotokban. My dad, my mom, Levente and also myself, I wish you eternal rest.
Évike
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Kevin Sonia Luciano Marino Nico Tatiana Somerville Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy Georgina Ernie and Trisha. Words cannot express our sorrow in your loss of such a remarkable man, Otto. He will be remembered with such great memories. We are all so honored to have known him and feel truly blessed to carry with us such wonderful memories. We send you strength courage and hope as you move forward and we pray for his souls eternal rest.
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Sharron & Gary Somerville We will fondly remember all the wonderful meals & happy occasions we shared with Otto. He will be sadly missed.
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Sharron & Gary Somerville We will fondly remember all the wonderful family meals & celebrations we shared together. He will be sadly missed.
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Hay András Kedves Ottó!
Amikor utoljára találkoztunk vidám voltál és kiegyensúlyozott. Nyoma se volt a tavalyi rosszemlékű betegségednek, s ahogy korábban is mindíg, újból és újból fölidéztük az egykor volt újpesti helyeket, arcokat, eseményeket, a társaságból mindenki hozzátette a maga emlékét s bár nem együtt éltük át a történeteket, lassan minden olybá tűnt, mintha egy kölyökcsapat lettünk volna a Te vezetéseddel.
Amikor Kanadáról meséltél, Edittel irígykedve hallgattuk hol vidám, hol embertpróbáló történeteidet munkádról, leánykérésedről, gyermekeidről, unokáidról, jó és kevésbé jó barátaidról, hogy miként is lettél az; aki. Nekünk is hiányozni fogsz.
Őszinte együttérzésünk az egész családnak!Hay – Ölvedi Edit Hay András
Dear Otto!
The last time we met you were cheerful and balanced. Trace one was last year’s notorious diseases are, and as previously always, recalled again and again to the once had Ujpest places, faces and events from the company all added their own memories and although we lived not together through the stories slowly all it appeared as if we would have been a team for the kid you vezetéseddel.
When you told me about Canada, where we listened to Edith irígykedve fun, challenging stories where your work, leánykérésedről, gyermekeidről, unokáidról, good and less good of your friends that is how you got in; who. We’ll miss you too.
Sincere sympathy to the whole family!Edit Ölvedi Andrew Hay – Hay
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Christina Nyers A lifetime of lovely memories of a kind and witty man. Sending our love and condolences from England.
Szeretettel, Christina, Jason, Lucas & Christian
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Orsolya Kedves Ottó!
Magyon szeretlek és Tisztellek Nyugodj Békében.Orsi és Julika!
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Gary & Monica Schenk We were shocked and saddened to learn about the sudden loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for your family. We wish you comfort and strength and fond lasting memories.
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Wendy barbon Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss and may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
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julia marshall Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Dale and I have you in our hearts.
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Avalon and Lyle Beckman He does and will alway hold a special place in my heart, so many found and fun memories, we are sorry we will be away for his celebration of life, we will have a toast to him in cuba.
Szeretunk, nyugodjek bekeben
xoxo
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Evan Vassiliadis He was an amazing grandfather. I couldn’t have been luckier than to have him in my life. Loving, caring, and patient were his best qualities. He was always there for me whenever I needed him. I loved him so much, and will miss him. May he rest in peace.
To Györgyi and family, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the sad and untimely passing of Otto.
We feel enriched to have known him. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Bea and Don.