My heart breaks to advise you that my husband, Patrick Anton Herberholz has passed. He joins his parents, Muriel and Anton (Tony), in heaven. Pat was a quiet person who was genuinely kind, caring and sensitive. He had a quiet sense of humour and a cheeky sparkle in his eyes.
He had the ability to keep friends throughout his life, from his childhood on Agnes Street, high school at Mount View, SISLRA DragRace Club, coworkers at Capital Iron, and other employers including 10 years at UVic. He had many good memories of drag racing and of the friends he met talking about cars, specifically his 1970 Dodge Challenger. He also had an ‘I can fix that’ attitude that was admirable and it showed in his work ethic.
After a 38-year friendship, leading separate lives, Pat and I joined our hearts and homes and married in 2017. He accepted my loud crazy family and they accepted him with open arms. We spent many weekends camping, playing cards and enjoyed the simpler things of life. Sadly, after retirement Pat was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and then with Lewy Body Dementia. These diseases took away the Pat that we all knew and loved.
Pat passed away on February 16, 2025. To keep his memories alive, Pat leaves behind his wife, Ruth and her children Pamela (Dan), Rick (Nykita), Sara (Kyle), Rebecca (Alex) and five amazing grandchildren, also cousins and many very good loyal friends.
I want to give special mention to the staff on the first floor at Sidney All Care. Your attention, compassion and companionship towards Pat didn’t go unnoticed. You are special people with big hearts.
Pat’s family and friends will come together to celebrate the man they knew in late April.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Rod Legrand
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The Zaceks Ruth and family, my mom, Lori, Wendy, and I give you our deepest condolences for your loss. Your are in our thoughts during this difficult time and we send you our love and hugs.
Dear Ruth and family,
We are sorry to hear Pat has passed. Pat was my loving cousin and friend. We shared an admiration and love for cars, which began as teens when I took Pat for a ride in my 1970 Road Runner. In later years we both enjoyed the ‘drag car scene’ in Port Alberni. I will miss him, please accept our sincere condolences.
With Love and prayers,
Rod Legrand and Maureen