Alfred Herman Auger

Born in Northern Alberta on May 15, 1960 to mother, Marie Adelaide Auger.

Alfie was raised in the home of Kate Brieter from the summer of 1960 until adulthood. He joined the household of six foster siblings where he was welcomed with open arms.

He spent his early school years in Delta until the fall of 1974 when he joined the Vancouver College, a Catholic School for boys where he graduated in 1978. There Alfie enjoyed living on site and being the Manager of the 1974 Varsity Basketball team. He spent summers at Camp Latona on Gambier Island and at home in Surrey with his family.

As a young adult Alfie lived in Williams Lake but settled back in Surrey for the remainder of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and was employed in the construction industry for many years. Later his passion for cars and machinery lead him to own and operate an auto parts store for a short time.

Alfie is survived by his brothers Gerry and Paul; sisters, Inge, Gabe, Rose and Trish, his nephews and his many friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him including his Chihuahua, Gotti.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 E. Hastings St. in Vancouver. A Webcast of Al's memorial service will be available by clicking the link at the bottom of this page, Thursday, August 15 at 2:30 pm.

Reception to follow at a second location.

Donations to a charity of your choice.

The Gypsy

Do not stand

By my grave, and weep.

I am not there,

I do not sleep—

I am the thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints in snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle, autumn rain.

As you awake with morning’s hush,

I am the swift, up-flinging rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight,

I am the day transcending night.

Do not stand

By my grave, and cry—

I am not there,

I did not die.

— Clare Harner, December 1934