Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Vogel, Eric
It is with great sadness we announce that Eric Vogel, beloved husband and best friend of Linda Vogel, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on May 5, 2020, at the age of 58.
It is with great sadness we announce that Eric Vogel, beloved husband and best friend of Linda Vogel, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on May 5, 2020, at the age of 58.
He is the proud and loving father of four daughters: Brittany, Caylee, Brooklyn, and Shaylin who cherish him deeply. He was the dearly loved son of Johannes and Elisabeth Vogel, brother of Marianna (Greg) Schmidt, Christine (John) Kobza, and Lawrence (Leslie) Vogel. He was an amazing uncle to several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his older brother Mark VogelI
Eric was born on January 13, 1962 in Lethbridge, Alberta. On this same day, his father bought his first farm in Turin, Alberta & was grateful that God gave him a son to help farm. Eric's love and passion for farming started at a young age, driving at age five to ensure the cow's milk was delivered to feed the pigs. By age eight, he was driving his first tractor and actively involved in farm jobs. Eric's love for trucks, tractors, motorbikes, or anything else with steel and wheels, quickly turned into his passion for farming and personal enjoyment. Eric purchased his first piece of land in 1984 working endless hours farming to perfection to ensure the best crops. He did this with enjoyment, dedication, and commitment to develop and expand his farming operation till the time of his passing. Eric seeded and harvested a variety of crops including sugar beets, hay, barley, flax, wheat, and certified canola seed.
He attended school in Turin until grade six, and Picture Butte High School from grades seven through twelve. He attended post-secondary at Lethbridge College for Agriculture Technology. Throughout the years, Eric made numerous life-long friends which he cherished just like family. He was a positive influence to all he met.
Eric's love for adventure and time with family led to treasured memories. He enjoyed camping to Waterton, Fairmont and Coeur d'Alene, keeping up with his girls on his electric bike, riding his Harley with his daughters beside him on the Hondas, quading in the mountains, road trips, designing and creating with metal, and so much more. Although he could not convince Linda to ride with him on his Harley, he was grateful for her support. He especially loved travelling to Hawaii participating in snorkeling, adventure seeking, hiking, learning the culture, and even renting a Harley to cruise the islands. Another favourite place was time spent in Las Vegas where he frequently visited Welder Up (Vegas Rat Rods), Counts Customs, Pawn Stars, Route 66 road trips, Hoover Dam, and of course many trips to all the Harley shops. He shared all his interests with family and friends and enjoyed teaching his girls many life skills on these adventures.
He had so much pride and joy watching his daughters grow. He seldom missed attending special milestones or their sporting events, always making sure he had his video camera rolling to capture every moment. Eric has a large collection of home videos that he enjoyed watching time and again. Eric was constantly guiding, teaching, mentoring, and empowering his daughters to achieve their very best, to approach life with the highest amount of respect and kindness for others, and to emulate the morals, values, and faith that were important to him. Numerous hours were spent around the table sharing stories, laughter, and celebrating everyone's achievements. In addition to Eric having such immense love, joy, and pride in his family, he also had a big heart for all animals especially his dogs and farm cats. Eric had a strong foundation of Faith in God and shared this through actively living his Faith in everything he did. He was a great man with many amazing qualities. He is humble and always put others before him. He had a strong work ethic and everything he accomplished he put his whole heart and soul into it. He had immense knowledge, skills, strength and courage. He was a great listener and someone you could always count on to give you unconditional love, support, and sound advice.
Although more time with family and friends will always be his greatest wish, Eric's huge impact will forever be cherished in all the hearts and lives he touched. Eric had a life well lived and full of purpose in all he did, a life full of endless love and kindness for his family, a life filled with beautiful special memories that will remain forever in our hearts, and a life that leaves a legacy behind to make this world a better place.
In Eric's last weeks, he informed his wife and daughters that he "lived a great, fulfilled life, enjoyed and experienced all he wanted to do with nothing left undone", and that he is "forever grateful and blessed with such an extraordinary, loving family, and incredible friends", and of course, to "Let the Good Times Roll" - The Cars.
In lieu of flowers, it would have been Eric's wish that he would want all of you to express your love and contribute time to all those that you value.
Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Due to the current pandemic, admittance will be limited to 15 people at any given time.
Due to the pandemic, a Private Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Picture Butte on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. The Mass will be livestreamed, and it can be viewed on our website under Eric's obituary.
Interment will follow at Royal View Memorial Cemetery in Lethbridge. Words of Remembrance will be presented at the Cemetery.
We are very saddened that we cannot fully share the day with all of you, Eric's Family and Friends
A Celebration of Life with ALL our family & friends will be announced when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Sending our most sincere sympathies to you, Linda, and your entire family. May the wonderful and loving memories you have of Eric provide you with some comfort in the days to come.
Our condolences on the passing of Eric. He was known and loved by many. Helen Keller said, "All that we love deeply becomes a part of us" I hope the memory of your treasured relationship with Eric helps sustain you at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Linda and family, Our Sincere Sympathy, Roger Mueller (Marilynn's brother-in-law) Amber Mueller and Mark Boltezar Joel Mueller and Moriah Scott
Our condolences to your family. We have been praying for all of you recently and we wish you the Lord's peace and strength! From your neighbours the Leffers'
Our Condolences to the Vogel family with the loss of Eric, may the Good Lord be with you in this very difficult time.
Sorry your your loss, wishing you and your family all the best in this hard time. Let us know if you need anything.
My thoughts were with you all as I watched Eric's service online. Sincere condolences to the Vogels and their families.
My heart is breaking for all of you !!! That I can't be there makes it even worse. Our deepest sympathy!!! Sending love and hugs !!!?????
Wishing your family the best, from our family to yours.
From open field to open road, to open heaven keep letting those big wheels roll! You will be missed!
All my love to the Vogel family
Sending much love and hugs to you and family for your profound loss. Sincere condolences
Sending love and sympathies to all the Vogel families.
Our deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss. Eric created the most beautiful close family. A friend shared with me a quote that goes: "I know that the grieving process may never quite end, but in due time, the thought of them will bring a smile to our lips sooner than a tear to our eye. Our memories of them will guide us as we attempt to live fully as they would have wanted."
Rest In Peace
Our deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss. I am always so amazed and impressed with the beautiful close family Eric created. A friend shared with me a quote that goes: "I know that the grieving process may never quite end, but in due time, the thought of them will bring a smile to our lips sooner than a tear to our eye. Our memories of them will guide us as we attempt to live fully as they would have wanted."
Dear Linda and girls. Our sympathies on the passing of Eric. He was an amazing young man. Hugs and prayers for for all of you
Linda we are just heartbroken for you and the girls. Eric was the nicest person you could ever meet. We only met 2 or 3 times and Shane said he could talk to him for hours. You are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Eric
We are so sorry for your loss... we pray you are able to find comfort through this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have of Eric bring you comfort and the promise of his new life give you peace.
Ruhe in Frieden Eric. Es hat mich tief ersch?ttert, von deinem fr?hen Tod zu h?ren. Deiner Familie w?nsche ich viel Mut und Kraft.
Linda, Brittany, Caylee, Brooklyn, and Shaylin... My heartfelt condolences to each of you and the entire Vogel family. Cherish the many hugs, warm thoughts, memories, and prayers as you journey through this difficult time. With faith, friendship, and love.. Ms. Cindy
Sincerest condolence. Love Mason and Brandy
Dear Linda and family, sending You much love and hugs during this heartbreaking time. Eric left his mark on everyone he crossed paths with. His kind heart, strength and undeniable love he had for "his girls" will always be a lasting memory.
In behalf of the family of the late Adam & late Irmgard Kallen we wish to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. It is our hope that your faith in the hope of the promised resurrection will sustain and comfort you as you look to the time when you will see Eric again.
Eric was a Great Friend and always will be . When I would stop in and see the Vogel Family we would reminisce about the years of driving beet truck and having a few laughs. The patience Eric had particularly in the 1987 beet harvest was amazing with all the trials of the weather conditions and the length of the harvest. My codolenses to All the Vogel Family. Eric will be GREATLY MISSED but NEVER FORGOTTEN.
We are so sorry for your loss of Eric, know we are thinking of you and your family and you have our heartfelt condolences.
In seiner Verg?nglichkeit gleicht der Mensch dem Gras und einer Blume auf dem Felde. Wo bleibt seine Bl?te, wenn der Wind dar?ber weht? Aber wer zu Gott aufschaut bleibt unersch?tterlich von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit in seiner Liebe. (Psalm 103, 14-17) Although I didn't know Eric very much because we only met last summer when I spent some time with the Kobza family, the message of his illness and then of his passing hit me hard. I remember the photographs that were shown to me from the time he visited my grandparents in Germany. When I was back home and talked to my grandparents about everyone I met , they showed me the exact same picture as in Canada. Our families were once very close and despite the distance and not having seen each other for years we still managed to keep in contact. Having a family you can rely on is the most important thing in days like these. We hope we can be part of this support and help each other through hard times.
So sorry to hear about Eric. Our condolences to all the family
With sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
We are so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Linda, we are so broken hearted for you and your girls. Please know we are thinking of you and sending you our love and thoughts now and always. Donna, Rudy, Brett and Summer
My deepest and sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Eric's memory will live on in all of us who knew him or heard stories about him. My heart goes out to you as you struggle to cope with your loss.
Linda and girls, please know we are thinking of each of you and are praying that you feel God holding you tight and know He is loving you through this difficult time. Sending you all a big hug and much love
My condolences to all of you. The message from your dad/husband in his final weeks speaks volumes to the type of family I've always known you to be. Stand strong together and know that many are sending their love to each of you.
So very saddened by Eric's passing. Thinking of you all at this time. Lori
Sie zum Nachthimmel hinauf. Ich falle leise herab, als glitzernder Sternenstaub und lege mich sanft auf dein schweres Herz. Wir sind unendlich traurig und schicken der ganzen Familie viel Kraft. Es ist nicht viel was wir tun k?nnen aber wir z?nden eine Kerze an und denken an Eric.
Our condolences to you and your family. You have our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let us know.
Eric you were and always be my BIG Brother, my helper, my right hand man and friend, words cannot even begin to describe how much both Leslie and I are going to MISS YOU, hopefully you are in a better place and at peace, please remember us, and myself, along with many others, we will always have room, in our seats in all of the Farm epuipment and or any and ALL vehicles as well as In our hearts at anytime, I will always try my BEST at everything to make you proud always and we will always LOVE you and remember you FOREVER. Love always, your little brother, Lawrence Johannes Vogel (aka) BIG (L)!!! ????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
My condolences to all the family members. I knew Eric over the years living in the Iron Springs area. Eric was always easy to talk to and such a friendly person every time we would chat. He will be missed by many, but is in a better place now. All my best to you all.
I was so sad to hear about your husband's passing Linda. I have retired so I was not aware. My heart aches for you and your family. It sounds like you had a great husband and will have great memories to cherish. My Daughter Bree thst coached your Caylee was sad to hear about this too. Sending our hugs and prayers to you all at this most difficult time.
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Eric will be greatly missed.
We are so sorry to learn of Eric's passing, Linda & girls. Sending our sincere sympathies
It was with a heavy heart to hear of Eric's passing. God rest his soul. Every time I came up to Canada from Portland Oregon, it gave me such pleasure to see him and his family. We had short conversations as he always had to get back to work. With the virus I can't cross the border but will when this is all over. My prayers are with his family.
Know that during this profound time of loss and grief you are held by many through thoughts and prayer. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Eric will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Eric will be sadly missed by so many people, especially family, friends and neighbours. Please accept our sincerest sympathies.
We were so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Linda and girls we are so sorry to hear about Eric may God comfort you at this most difficult time and please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers are with you
Oh behalf of the entire Dieser family. We express our deepest condolences on the loss of Eric. We all have many fond memories of him and his influence on us all. Toni Dieser Mark Dieser Karen Dieser Debi Dieser And our families.
Very sorry to hear about Eric. Good neighbors will always be missed.
Eric was a good man and it is with great sorrow we mourn his passing.
With sincerest condolences to you and your family
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eric. I was blessed to have met him while working at the accounting firm he used. I will never forget his positive attitude, hardworking personality and warm smile. He was by far one of my favorites. I'm sending strength to his loved ones during this time. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories of Eric.
We are so very saddened to hear of Eric's passing. We know that there are no words to help ease the loss that you bear, but please accept our heartfelt sympathies and prayers at this difficult time.
We are saddened to hear of Eric's passing. We will be praying for him, and your family's.
I was so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Definitely will be fondly remembered by everyone as a kind and generous person.