Book of Memories for Rigo Von Appen

Story shared: Kerstin aus Deutschland - deutscher Text zum Verständnis

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:00:45 EDT

Da mein Englisch nicht so perfekt ist, schreibe ich auf Deutsch. Bitte meine Formulierungen zu verbessern. Danke fr Euer Verstndnis ! Als ich zufllig im Internet surfte, erkannte ich meinen Onkel Rigo auf einem Photo auf Google. Dank Google, wei ich jetzt, da mein lieber Onkel Rigo jetzt auch bei meiner Tante Bridget im Himmel ist. Ich habe zu danken fr wundervolle Urlaube in Toronto und Hamilton mit meinen Brdern,die dies besttigen knnen und unseren Eltern, die auch schon verstorben sind. Danke fr die unbeschreiblich grozgige Gastfreundschaft in Kanada, die wir in den Zimmern der Cousins, die sie fr uns fr die Ferien abgegeben haben, geniessen durften. Wir lernten Kentucky Fried Chicken, lange bevor es nach Deutschland kam, kennen und die super kanadischen Donuts. Mein Papa und mein Onkel Rigo gingen angeln, whrend wir Siebenschlfer im Garten bewundern durften und staunten, welch riesige Krbisse und Melonen unser Onkel zchtete; was mich persnlich faszinierte. Auch hat er uns Kindern erklrt, worauf es bei der Zchtung von Melonen und beim Kompostieren ankommt. Er hat es sogar geschafft, meinen Papa zum Gottesdienst zu bewegen ! Dieser kanadische Gottesdienst war fr uns Kinder ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis, da fr uns sichtbar wurde, da es Sprachbarrieren eigentlich nicht gibt. Hier habe ich Englisch gelernt, nicht in der Schule. Tante Bridget kmmerte sich selbstlos um unsere Verpflegung und die kanadische Kche war fr uns Kinder einmalig spannend, da sie ganz andere Nuancen hat als eine deutsche regulre Kche. Damals lernte ich Salat in besonderen Sorten kennen, den ich bis heute sehr liebe. Hiermit spreche ich meinen Cousins Kevin and David und deren Familien in Kanada unsere Aufrichtige Herzliche Teilnahme aus, habe ich doch noch davon getrumt, den Onkel noch einmal wiedertreffen zu knnen. Leider war es uns nicht mehr vergnnt. Wir sehen uns im Himmel ... ! Der HErr gebe Ihnen die Ewige Ruhe und das ewige Licht leuchte Ihnen. HErr la sie ruhen in Frieden ! Amen.

Story shared: Kerstin aus Deutschland - deutscher Text zum Verständnis

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:59:51 EDT

Story shared: Kerstin from Germany

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:38:21 EDT

When I surfed the internet by chance, I recognized my uncle Rigo on a photo on Google. Thanks to Google, I now know that my dear uncle Rigo is finally with my Aunt Bridget in heaven. I have to thank for wonderful holidays in Toronto and Hamilton with my brothers and parents who have already passed away. Thanks to the indescribably generous hospitality in Canada, which we were allowed to enjoy in the rooms of the cousins, who gave them for us. We learned Kentucky Fried Chicken long before it came to Germany, and the great Canadian donuts. My dad and my uncle Rigo went fishing, while we were allowed to admire dormice in the garden and marvel at the huge pumpkins and melons our uncle bred, which fascinated me personally. He also explained to us children what pollination is all about. He even managed to get my dad to worship! This Canadian service was a very special experience for me, as it became clear to me as a child that language barriers do not really exist. Aunt Bridget selflessly took care of our food and the Canadian cuisine was exciting for us children, because it has very different nuances than a German regular kitchen. At that time I got to know salad in special varieties, which I love to this day. I extend my sincere heartfelt sympathy to my cousins Kevin and David and their families in Canada for having dreamed of meeting my uncle again. Unfortunately, it was not granted to me anymore. See you in heaven ...! The Lord give you both the eternal rest and the eternal light shines on you. Lord, let them rest in peace ! Amen. Feedback geben Verlauf Gespeichert Community

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Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:56:42 EDT

Condolence From Debbie Tydd

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:56:08 EDT

von Appen Family - I was so sad to hear tonight about Rigo‘s passing. He is with his dear Bridget in heaven now. Mr. and Mrs. von Appen were always so good to me, and I enjoyed many, many dinners at their home. Their love for each other and their family was a wonderful example to me. I admired Rigo’s work ethic and self-discipline and, even more so, what I saw as his love of culture, music, reading and nature. He commanded respect and admiration. He lived a long, full life - and I will always remember him very fondly and with gratitude. Rest In Peace.

Memorial Candle lit by Sonya, Aaron, & Milo Barnett

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:16:58 EDT

Sonya, Aaron, & Milo Barnett

Condolence From Sonya Barnett

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:14:08 EDT

We're very sad at the loss of such a grand person. Both Rigo and Bridget were so very kind and welcoming to me, as I stayed with Kevin and Diana for 3 years. I remember very fondly the family dinners on the mountain, as Bridget made my favourite meal and Rigo made me laugh in that super-retro basement with fake fire and barcaloungers. He and his superb energy is sorely missed, though we're glad he will be back with Bridget.

Condolence From Wayne MacPhail

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:30:10 EDT

I have warm memories of helping Rigo with his Bondi blue iMac. He would ply me with strong German beer and sandwiches with a much butter as meat. He was in such awe of the computer and the world it opened up to him that he renewed my own sense of magic in the technology. He was endlessly curious, immensely proud of his sons and had a deep sense of chivalry and honour. It was a joy to know him.

Condolence From Patrick Tevlin

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:50:04 EDT

I was privileged to know Rigo a little, and to know about Rigo a lot. After hearing of his exploits for over thirty years I can only conclude: what a good man he was; what a strong love he had for life and family; and what a lasting gift he has left us all. Thank you Mr. Rigo. You made the world a better place.

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Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:46:55 EDT