RENZ-Eckhard, 73, of Westfield, Queens County and Baddeck, Cape Breton, passed away peacefully at home in Westfield on Thursday, May 19, 2016, surrounded by his loving partner and family.
Born in Posen, Poland, he was a son of the late Josef and Helene Rosa (Abele) Renz.
As a child, Eckhard lived a carefree life and spent hours in nature playing with his brothers. As he grew into a young man he never lost that zest for adventure. Eckhard set out to explore the world. He began his career as an apprentice in Germany and grew into a world-renowned executive chef. Working in top restaurants in Germany, Switzerland and England. Eckhard then followed his heart to Montreal and Halifax continuing his work as an executive chef. After that Eckhard owned and operated McCready’s restaurant in Prince Edward Island. He finished his career at Auberge Gisele’s Country Inn in Baddeck, where he worked for twenty-two years. In his spare time, Eckhard enjoyed woodworking and created may beautiful pieces of furniture. He also loved being outside working in the woodpile with his partner Helena. As a younger man he was an avid fisherman.
Eckhard is survived by his partner Helena Mampe and his brothers Reinwalt (Elfi) of Waldenbuch, Germany; Hubert (Maxi) of Stuttgart, Germany and Arnulf (Margarethe) of Duisburg, Germany.
Eckhard was able to overcome many life challenges; one of the hardest, being the loss of his wife Judy and later his daughter Tira.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 2:00pm in Westfield Untied Baptist Church with Reverend Vic Adams officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest cemetery, Westfield with reception to follow at the Westfield Community Hall. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the North Queens Fire Association. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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sheila delong
Helena sorry to hear of Eckhard’s passing. I knew him from working at the credit union. He was a gentleman & had a quick dry wit. Polite and friendly he always made us laugh. God bless you & keep u. Your in our thoughts & prayers.
Helen Sievers
Remembering you Eckhard, or better know as “Chef Renz” and wishing you final a resting place.. You will be always remembered as a friend, rather than an employee, since you were so close to our family. I did say to guests, that, we adopted you 22 years ago. Never had I worked with anyone more organized, as you!! “worked hard and played hard”, nothing phased you about this business! You had fire and passion for the dishes that you created all those years. We will always remember you and softly speak your name. Rest in Peace our dear Chef!
Helena, may it comfort you to know, that you will be in our thoughts and prayers as we all feel your loss. Hans and I were blessed to have had the opportunity to spend with you and your family before Eckhard’s passing. Helen and Hans Sievers and our families.
Myrna Crouse
Helena & family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings!
Myrna
Pat Jennifer Joel & Amber Frail
Helena and family
We had the pleasure of having Eckhard in our lives for the last 17 years we had many laughs and fond memories in which we will all cherish ,Helena and family your on our minds and in our hearts .
Cecile Mansfield
Helena: So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cecile
Jeannette Lewis
My thoughts and prayers are with you Helena .So sorry hope to see you soon.
God Bless Jeannette Lewis
Marcella
We will all miss you forever chef the girls from gileles
Laverne,Neal and Darren Mansfield
Helena,you are very much in our thoughts and prayers through this sad and difficult time.We extend our deep and sincere sympathy in the loss of your partner in life.To Eckhard’s brothers and their families we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.You too are in our thoughts and prayers.Thankful that you were able to be here at this time.To Andreen,Delerise, Yvonne and families we send our deepest sympathy … yvonne and Genna you’ve been with Helena and Eckhard through these last weeks and have been a tremendous support to them.God bless each and everyone of you as you deal with this great loss.All are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
Sterling Belliveau
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in the kind words of caring from friends and acquaintances.
With sincerest condolences
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Pat and Lillian Brewer
our thoughts and our heart is with you today may he rest in peace
cedric@susan smith
Helena and family so sorry to here of your loss thoughts and prayers to you all cedric and susan smith
susie young (Musgrave
So sorry for your loss..Echkard was a very kind hearted brother in law when we had him..so glad he had a happy life with you and your family…God Bless
John Mac Donald
.So sorry to here this Helene ; I remember the smile and laughter of both of you . One of the guys at Baddeck Building Supplies . RIP Echkard .