Long time Chilliwack resident and masonry contractor, Sigi Rinas, passed away on August 17th at the Bradley Centre, with family members at his side. His craftsmanship was well known and appreciated throughout the Fraser Valley. Sigi is survived by his wife and soulmate Maureen; sons, David (Rose), Paul, Gary; daughter, Wendy (Wayne) and sisters, Elsa in Germany and Erica in Poland. He was predeceased by his siblings Reinhold, Oscar, and Ingrid.
Sigi was born in Czubyawisna, Poland prior to the Second World War and moved with his family to Germany where his father worked as a teacher and part-time pastor. Sigi experienced life with his family in a Polish concentration camp throughout the duration of the war. He later emigrated to Canada and settled in Edmonton where he began his working life. He received his Masonry Apprenticeship Certificate in 1957. After some years as a mason, Sigi felt the draw to explore and experience the world of health care and went to Chicago and worked towards and received his Massage and Physical Therapy Diploma in 1964. Following this achievement, he moved to Chilliwack to pursue his true calling as a master mason.
Sigi loved to play ping pong and was an excellent player. He also loved RV’ing and travelled many times with Maureen to enjoy the Arizona climate. He could often be found touring the Chilliwack countryside on his bicycle. Sigi loved the simple things in life, he loved the Lord, and all that He created. Maureen and family would like to thank Dr. Gordon Enns for his compassionate care, and Kim and her wonderful staff at the Bradley Centre.
Viewing will take place on Sunday evening, August 23rd, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, in the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 24th, at Little Mountain Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 1:30 PM at Broadway Church, 46611 Maple Ave in Chilliwack. Pastor Wilf Richert officiating.
If so desired, memorial donations in lieu of flowers, may be directed to Broadway Church, Mexico Team – “Bricks and Mortar”
“In my heart, forever”
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