28 Main street north
Tribute Wall
Loading...
T
3 trees were planted in memory of Garth SCHMALENBERG
Sunday, July 12, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
Garth Lyle SCHMALENBERG
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/premium-tree-bg.jpg
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Aunt Emilie and Ernie, Russell and Wanda, Ken and Monica
Please wait
T
3 trees were planted in memory of Garth SCHMALENBERG
Monday, July 6, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
Garth Lyle SCHMALENBERG
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-store/premium-tree-bg.jpg
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Please wait
A
Aijaz lit a candle
Monday, April 11, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle3.png
Dear Mojgan and Ryan, Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. I worked for Garth at the Origin Technology for a few years. I found him very professional and helpful person. I still remember my initial interview with him and the moments we spent together strengthening the SAP technology and Customer Services practices. Also I remember him buying the Lexus car and showing it to all of us very proudly, a very well deserved gesture. Today, out of the blue I remembered him and Googled and very sadly found this news. For a few minutes I went in shock and then realized that the life isn’t predictable at all. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Aijaz
f
farhang hakimi posted a condolence
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Dear Mojgan and Ryan, we are deeply saddened with the news of Garth's passing. Sorry for the delay, we just found this out now in the Bahai Canada August Newsletter. Will always remember Garth as a kind, loving and fun person and will surely miss him, as much as all of you'll will.
Remembering him and all of you in our family prayers.
with deepest love
Farhang and Samina Hakimi
N
Nitin Ubhayakar posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
To all the family members,
I knew Garth well from the time we worked together at KNPC back in 1994 - he was one of those whom we depended on when Kurtz & Steel went down - and he was always there for us like a rock.
We remained in touch through the years - many times during my personal trials and turbulences, Garth was there for me as well, like a rock, always dependable.
I've known for some time about his illness and used to exchange occasional WhatsApp messages with him on his 1(416)833-1799 number. When i didnt get replies to my messages of 15 and 17 Jul i suspected the worst - and on seeing this obituary the sad truth is confirmed.
All i can say is, for me, though my contact with him was intermittent over the years, i always knew him as a dependable and true friend...his loss makes this world a bleaker place...but i guess he will definitely light up the place wherever he is now, and i hope he can see how much we miss him - and i pray that God helps him always, just as he always helped me
P
Paul Yates posted a condolence
Sunday, July 26, 2020
My condolences to Mojgan, Ryan and Bahiyyih. I am saddened to learn of Garth’’s passing. I have many fond memories of time spent with him and our deep and, often, meandering conversations. Our time spent together in study circles was spiritually delighful.
Allah’u’Abha
P
Paul and Raija Green posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Our sincere condolences to all the Schmalenberg family, particularly to Mojgan and to Ryan, at this time of your great loss. Please be aware that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. The news of Garth's passing came as a great surprise and a shock to both Raija, Jennifer, and myself, and the first we heard of Garth's passing was the announcement from the Assembly, two days ago. We knew that Garth was seriously ill, but had no idea that his passing would be so sudden.
Raija and I remember Garth from when we first entered the Baha'i community in Thunder Bay around 1969. We spent many a joyous moment attending firesides at various homes in Thunder Bay, and have fond memories of those held particularly at the home of Phil and Nona Schmalenberg. Garth would have been around 11, 12, 13 years of age during those years, and he sat quietly as the fireside continued, Nona and Phil went to bed, and the youth, including Garth, continued chatting in the living room. When it was finally time for the youth to pack up and leave, we would leave the house and close the door behind us, but Nona and Phil had long gone to bed and trusted us to lock up the house. Then the Schmalenberg family moved away from Thunder Bay as did we, and we had only occasional contact with some of the family members over the years, that is until we ended up in Brampton and came across Garth at several Brampton/Calendon gatherings, where he would give us regular updates on the welfare of the Schmalenberg family which was a great joy for us.
Our love, best wishes, and prayers to all of the family wherever they may be.
May God Bless you all and console your hearts at this time of your great loss.
From the Green family,
Paul, Raija, Jennifer, Tony, Stephen and Tina.
Manouchehr Fanaeian posted a condolence
Friday, July 24, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to the Schmalenberg family. We were always happy to see Garth join us in Brampton for celebrations. We somehow always talked about the history of the Faith in Canada. Once in our home, someone suggested Garth to play guitar, if there was one and that is when I remembered, I had purchased one months earlier and was still in the box. That's how my guitar was tuned and played by Garth for the first time. Our prayers for the progress of his beloved soul.
Much love to the Schmalenberg family - Mahtub, Gita and Manouchehr
Valerie J. Davis posted a condolence
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Dear Schmalenberg Family, we send our sincerest condolences at the loss of your loved one. Garth was a good friend and we travelled many similar paths together, often sharing our experiences. My Mother will always remember him fondly because he played his guitar and sang at our study circle. We will say prayers for the safe passage of his soul. With love, Valerie and Ursula
P
Pat McCann-Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Peter and I extend our condolences on the passing of dear sweet, gentle and kind Garth. May you be consoled, strengthened and inspired by your memories of him.
J
Julie Budd posted a condolence
Monday, July 13, 2020
To the Schmalenberg family. I had the pleasure of meeting Garth when he was here in Duncan with his beloved parents. From just one too brief opportunity to really have a one-on-one conversation with him, my regard for him bloomed. Someone described him as a gentle giant. Certainly kind, and I would say noble. This world has lost a lovely soul, but certainly the next world is rejoicing.
C
Celia Tikka posted a condolence
Thursday, July 9, 2020
My beloved younger brother Garth was a light in my life. I was blessed to be with him the very moment he passed away and the week before. Even in his pain and increasing weakness, he never complained and was sweet and gentle. My heart is aching that I won't have him by my side ever again in this life to hear his beautiful singing voice but I am very grateful that I was able to have a few days while he was strong enough to sing with him and my niece Thea enjoying his harmonies. Such a blessing for us. One vivid memory of our youth was having competitions of who could walk the furthest on our hands, sometimes going in circles around the living room and kitchen. We'd ignore our poor mom who was forever scolding us because our feet were up in the air in the kitchen while she was cooking. Garth was a gymnast and an amazing biker, peddling for miles. Today, a week after his passing, I find myself wanting to pick up the phone and call him for one of his very intelligent explanations of concepts I have trouble grasping such as in economics or politics. He was always so eager to explain and so patient with the repetition that I needed. I miss him terribly but am grateful that he no longer has to suffer.
B
Blair Schmalenberg posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
So many memories of my beloved brother. He watched over me my whole life and patiently helped me through everything, from building Lego creations to taking apart bicycles and giving them a new coat of paint to coaching me up so I could get on the chess team and of course teaching me how to do everything I had trouble with in physics and math. But my most recent memories of the way he accepted his cancer and put up with the pain and discomfort without a complaint raised him to a new station in my eyes. A gentle, virtuos giant of a man who helped so many people and brought happiness to everyone.
L
Lolita uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
/public-file/829/Ultra/970e2560-275b-4814-87bc-f253d1cfd51c.png
/public-file/830/Ultra/ef24d8c0-2258-40df-a7c5-d6e95642cdff.png
I have always known Garth to be a kind, patient and gentle soul. This was so clearly demonstrated to me when he tried (and failed) to teach me grade 13 physics. I was a senior, he was this smart university guy. He would faithfully come to our home to tutor me....honestly I think it was my mom's cooking that brought him to our home in Beamsville but still, he would come and give a good hour of effort.
Over the years I have shared so many laughs, songs, ideas, debates and hopes with Garth. He was my brother in law, my family and I am so sorry he has left us too soon.
Forever in my heart, Lolita
R
Riley Slinn posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2020
One of my favorite memories was when Garth came to visit on the island and I actually got to go on a nice long walk with him in Thetis lake. We had a great long chat and walk. It was the first time I can remember actually getting to do something with just the two of us and I enjoyed it very much!! I reflect back on that time and realize how important it is to make time to be together so we have these fond memories for the future. I always enjoyed being around Garth and hearing him sing, he was always a positive influence for me and I only wish I could have had more opportunities to be with him. I love you now and forever Uncle Garth. I look forward to the day we meet again, I will have so much more to tell you!
G
The family of Garth Lyle SCHMALENBERG uploaded a photo
Sunday, July 5, 2020
/tribute-images/36718/Ultra/Garth-SCHMALENBERG.jpg
Please wait