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David Kimbell posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Karl was a great classmate at U of T. Super engineer. Powerful sorry he's gone. I didn't even know he was ill.
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Lara Alves Beese and Family donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to your family.
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Joseph and Eva Di Biase donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Charna, Kyra, Cierra, and Miriam,
People like Karl are truly rare. Please accept our heartfelt condolences
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Khaled Family donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Khaled family sends their deepest condolences to the Kozole's after the passing of Karl.
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Williamson Family donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Karl was a loving husband and father and will live on in all the cherished memories you and the girls have of time spent together. We are here for you if you need anything.
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Rider Family donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Monday, September 6, 2021
In Loving Memory of Karl - Heinz,
Jack Rider has made a donation, to the Princess Margaret Cancer centre.
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Jack lit a candle
Monday, September 6, 2021
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Jack Rider(Friend of Karl-Heinz's
Father-Karl Senior) wanted to send his deepest condolences to Charna and the Family. A donation will be made to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
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Alan Welch lit a candle
Sunday, September 5, 2021
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I was deeply saddened to hear that Karl passed away this past week. He was taken far too soon.
I had the pleasure to first meet Karl and become friends around 1984, when our paths crossed at the University of Toronto and continued at ORTECH in Mississauga. As a young engineer, Karl had a passion and eye for the different aspects of any new technology he was developing while being humble, pragmatic, and humorous. Over his career, Karl’s name was on an impressive list of patents in the field of engine and vehicle systems with a focus on clean energy. He was highly collaborative person and a great team member / leader.
Karl’s eagerness for canoeing, hiking and fishing allowed him to get out of the city and enjoy nature with friends – where he could reflect and renew himself. Several canoe trips were orchestrated during those “early” years in the 80s and 90s.
I still vividly remember a canoe trip that the two of us went on in the mid-1980s to Quetico Provincial Park (west of Thunder Bay). We did the long drive in Karl’s faithful but under-powered VW Rabbit Diesel, fully loaded with his canoe on the roof, lots of camping gear and his beloved canine buddy known as “Nappy”. Karl usually would chuckle each time he saw the traffic approaching in the mirror, especially when climbing the steep hills of Northern Ontario and he would skillfully make way for the quicker traffic. We pretty much had to laugh all the way to the park because we were in one of the slowest vehicles on the Trans Canada highway. Once arriving at the park, Karl and Nappy were both at ease with the beauty of the pristine lakes and forests which were nestled in the Canadian Shield. We had one minor encounter with a young black bear that came into camp during a dinner, as we sat on the shoreline, but Karl skillfully scared it away. Karl was very pleased when he realized that Nappy had wisely stayed well away from the bear, without barking once, during the episode.
Over the years after I moved out west to BC, our interactions grew less frequent. But when I was occasionally in Ontario, I could see saw Karl and family. He was always accommodating, and we could laugh and talk like we hadn’t seen each other for just a short while. He will be truly missed, but not forgotten.
Charna, Kyra, Cierra, and Miriam my deepest condolences are sent today.
With love,
Al Welch
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Gerhard Buchner and Ma Minda Padios pledged to donate to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Sunday, September 5, 2021
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Vince Russiello donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Charna, Kyra, Cierra and Miriam - Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will cherish the fond memories and times I spent with Karl. May he rest in peace.
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Amanda Krauss lit a candle
Sunday, September 5, 2021
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Karl, you were such an important friend and family member to my father, Roland. You two were best buddies and we’re sure you’ve reunited with him and already causing trouble. Thank you for being a confidant and support system to Roland and Debbie. Your friendship has meant the world to them and we’ll love and miss you forever. Our deepest condolences to the Kozole family. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time and know that we are always available to lend a helping hand, listening ear, or a shoulder to cry on.
Love Amanda & Debbie Krauss
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Frank Krauss posted a condolence
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With much love for you all, Frank & Ingrid Krauss.
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Kirsten Hewson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 5, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I send my most sincere condolences on this day. My dear Charna. Please know we are thinking of you and your whole family during this incredibly difficult time. May the years of wonderful memories bring you comfort. With much love,
Kirsten and Olivia Hewson
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Assunta Russiello donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Karl will be missed. My deepest condolence.
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Tony Russiello posted a condolence
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Karl and I have known each other since our teens. Karl has always had an affinity of the great outdoors and simpler things such as fishing, canoeing and hiking through the woods. In the early days, before the business of life took hold, a group of us would head up north as often as we could to hunt and fish, and drink beer, and generally enjoy each other's company…and dream. As the song goes “Those were the Days my Friend”…. Then life caught up to us and the excursions became less frequent until everybody went their separate way and far afield. When I returned to the Toronto area in the late 80s Karl and I made contact again. And I think that best describes our friendship. We could easily renew it after a long absence. There were no expectations and no obligations. I am forever grateful to Karl for securing a position for me at ORTECH Corp where I met my future wife. We raised our family in Ottawa but still kept in touch over the years and our two young families would get together at times for a camping trip either at Algonquin or at Bon Echo parks. Karl’s love of the outdoors was infectious and our girls have fond memories of catching their first fish. Thanks to our supportive wives, Karl and I, joined by a colleague from the ORTECH years, managed to get away for 2 very memorable fly-in fishing trips and one boat in fishing trip in northern Ontario. The first trip was a true test of their support since communications were very limited. Karl rarely complained and was always appreciative of our adventures. For the past 3 years, Karl and I have met up in the fall at his cottage on Whitestone Lake for some fishing and mostly to enjoy the fall colours and just chill and ironically rehash the good old days.
Nicole and I were fortunate to see Karl one last time at his home in Oshawa, shortly before he passed. We reminisced, we shared some old photos, and managed a few laughs. I remember one of the last thing he said to us as we were leaving was “all I have left is memories”. The memories will have to do for all of us who knew him. He was taken much too soon.
Our deepest condolences to Charna, Kyra, Cierra, and Miriam.
Love
Tony, Nicole, Maria, Sylvie
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Antonio Russiello donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
In memory of Karl-Heinz Kozole
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John and Andrea Krauss donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
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Cristina and Michael Greco donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love, hugs, and prayers to you and the girls during this difficult time ❤️.
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Lori and Robert Ruerink donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
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Horst and Helen Kozole donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
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Lisa Wallner-Bartram donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Saturday, September 4, 2021
My condolences on the loss of Heinz to Charna and children, Onkle Karl and Christopher and his children. I’m very sorry for your loss.
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Susan Boot posted a condolence
Friday, September 3, 2021
Sending love and prayers to Charna and family. Karl was a beloved husband and father and will be forever missed. All our love in this very difficult time. Love Susan, Frank Martins and family
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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Sending love and prayers from our family to yours.
Angie Angeles (VanEgmond)
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Kevin Kim donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Friday, September 3, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will be praying for you, your daughters, and Karl's extended family.
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Judy Corras posted a condolence
Friday, September 3, 2021
Dear Charna & family, our thoughts & sincere condolences are with you at this heartbreaking time. RIP Karl. Steve & Judy Corras
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Our deepest condolences to the Kozole family. Karl will forever be in our hearts. The best buddies are reunited again.
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Andrea posted a condolence
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Charna and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. John and Andrea Krauss
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Maryanne posted a condolence
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Charna, my family and I are sending much love and prayers to you and your girls. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love Maryanne Ashleigh, Dylan, Taylor, and Noah.
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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