OBITUARY
Carl Joseph Andre Tourigny
February 12, 1949 – July 9, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
First Memorial Funeral Services & Garden of Memories
Carl passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2019. He leaves his wife Jeannine, his son
Daniel, stepsons Julian and Peter (Corinne), granddaughters Emma and Ivy, brother Robert,
sisters Andree, Anne, Carmen (Rene) and Marie-France. Predeceased by his father Claude
Tourigny, mother Helene Manseau and his cousin Denise Goudreau.
Born February 12, 1949 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Carl joined the CAF (Airforce) in 1967 and
proudly served for 25 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He was posted many places in Canada, as
well as Baden Baden, Germany and the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. He had
many tales to tell of his duty in Montreal during the FLQ crisis.
Carl was an avid outdoorsman and spent his early years skiing, hunting and skeet shooting.
After retiring he worked for CFHA Esquimalt for 15 years, where he made many good friends
and had a lot of great laughs.
Carl shared his passion for golf by introducing many friends to the sport. He loved to play his
guitar and could often be spotted fishing at his favourite place, St Mary’s Lake on Saltspring
where he made many lasting friendships while casting for bass or trout.
He fell in love with Maui, watching whales, walking the beach, golfing, eating fish tacos at
Coconuts and enjoying the company of good friends. Kapulanikai was his heaven on earth.
The family would like to thank Dr Francis, Dr Atwell, and staff at Victoria Hospice and Island
Health for their loving care.
Please join us for a celebration of Carl’s life Saturday, August 17 from 2-4 at Bill Mattick’s,
Cordova Bay Golf Course. Donations in his memory can be made to Victoria Hospice or the
Pacific Whale Foundation.
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