Obituary for Helmut Zankl

Helmut  Zankl
Zankl, Helmut

Passed away on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital at the age of 80. Son of the late George and Anna Zankl (née Merz). Predeceased by his wife Lucienne Tremblay and his son John Zankl, and by his brother Gunter Zankl. Loving father of Janet (Leo Rooyakkers), Gina (Ian Mitchell) and Peter (Anne Marie Hébert). Dear grandfather of Jon-Paul Rooyakkers (Dannielle Holwell) and Alexis Kennedy, and great-grandfather of Hayden and Violet Rooyakkers. Dear brother of Peter Zankl (Elke). Survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Helmut arrived in Canada in 1958 and started a career as a tool and die maker; he subsequently joined the federal government where he had a successful career as a commerce officer with Industry Canada. Family and Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 150 Woodroffe Ave. (at Richmond Rd.) Ottawa on Saturday, March 7th from 11:00 am until a remembrance celebration will be held at 12:30, a reception will follow. Donations in lieu of flowers may be directed to The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County or the Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation. A special Thank You to Dr Weatherhead, Dr Vakani, Dr Chawla and the excellent nursing staff at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for the compassionate care they provided to Helmut.