Heinz Dieter Niemetscheck

Heinz Dieter Niemetscheck, né Augustin, born February 18, 1944 in Düsseldorf, Germany, died at the age of 82 on October 20, 2026 in Richmond, BC. Survived by Hanna Niemetscheck, son Olaf (Geneviève Carrière), daughters Manuela (Dilwyn Llwyd) and Lisa (Marvin Tan) and grandchildren Angharad, Elin, Arianne, Aurélie, and Miles. A longtime resident of Richmond and entrepreneur - known by many in the ‘70s & ‘80s as Heinz the Mobile Mechanic - he lived always as his own person, at his own pace. Travel and discovery were important to him; driving from Vancouver to Tierra del Fuego and back, and in recent years, driving across Canada with his giant Alaskan malamute, exploring Israel and Armenia, and driving to Texas in 2024 to witness the solar eclipse. He had a soft spot for dogs, and took in many an unwanted canine; the more unwanted the dog, the more he wanted them. An avid reader, photographer and student of history, physics, mathematics and astronomy, he was a loyal customer at many used book stores. His sense of humour and readiness to laugh will be missed. A private funeral and interment will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home.