It is with profound sadness that we announce that Ralf Hasenfuss passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
Ralf will be greatly missed by his wife of 36 years Valerie, his son Alexander, his two brothers Eckhart and Hartmut, and sister Edda. His friends and family in Germany, and all his Canadian family and numerous good friends.
Ralf was born and raised in Germany and lived there until he was 25 years old. The Canadian way of life drew him to Victoria, BC in 1980, where he met his wife, and had a successful career as a Residential & Commercial Painter and Decorator. He enjoyed beautifying the homes and buildings in Victoria, the city he loved. His passions were cars, food and art. He never missed a car show. In later years, Ralf could always be found in the summer sitting outside a pub or café downtown on a Saturday, talking with the many tourists that made their way to Victoria. He enjoyed their stories and was known for his gift of the gab.
Unfortunately, Ralf was diagnosed with MS at 47, and when he lost his mobility to walk, he transitioned his passion for colour into his new love of art. His family and friends always admired him for his willingness to adapt to new challenges.
A big thank you to Dr. Paul Kachan, Dr. Kristen Atwell-Pope, Dr. Paul Winston, and Dr. Stephanie Green for their care and compassion over the years and in his final days. To his friends and family, raise a glass of your favorite drink, as Ralf thanks you for the great ride and to the people that enriched his life. He loved you all very much. You know who you are. Prost! Cheers!
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the MS Wellness Centre of Vancouver Island.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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I was so sad to hear that Ralph had passed away. Seeing him throughout the years brought me nothing but joy and laughter. How lucky we were to have known him, even just a little bit….
So sorry and sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. Such a kind and philosophical man, he will be missed by many people whose lives he touched over the years. Sending our condolences to Valerie and Alex with love from Dave, Jenny, Nina and Eli
I was fortunate to have known Ralf for about 40 years. Our interactions were always so enjoyable. Even if we hadn’t seen each other for quite a while, the connection and warmth would always return quickly. Ralf was always so positive and interesting. It’s a big loss for all who knew him. My sincere condolences to Valerie, Alex and all of Ralf’s many friends.
First time i meet Ralf was at my brother’s (David Crone) wedding back in 1995 at Raven hill Farm and we clicked straight away. I live in England and visited Vancouver island many times in the years after. Every time i would always hook up with Ralf and he would look after me and take me to so many great places, mainly great pubs and restaurants! Such an interesting guy and never a dull moment in Ralf’s company. In the latter years from 2018 we kept in touch by phone, more or less every week always having a bit of a laugh. Great man, Great friend RIP X