Derek’s Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Derek Steven Hofteig wishes to advise of his sudden passing at his home in Victoria, BC on July 23, 2022 at the age of 38 years.
Left to mourn, he is survived by his mother, Karin Hofteig of Quesnel, BC, his Opa Joe Liedtke of Dryden, Ontario, Aunts and Uncles: Dorely Kirch, Karen (Darryl) Clement, Rob (Marina) Hofteig, Manfred (Deb) Liedtke, Maureen Frank, Caroline (Michel Morin) Liedtke and numerous cousins and extended family in Germany and across Canada from BC, Manitoba and Ontario.
Derek was predeceased by his father, Donald Steven Hofteig in 2016, Grandparents Ferdinand and Erica Hofteig, Oma Gisela Beckmann, Oma Ruth Liedtke, Oncle Karlheinz Kirch, and Uncle Frank Liedtke.
The only child of Karin and Don Hofteig was a leap year baby born on February 29th, 1984. A technophile at a young age, he enjoyed building computers and the IT field that became his career. Derek grew up in Northwestern Ontario and moved between there and Manitoba. On a vacation west, Derek found a true love for the beauty of the west coast and made it his home. He spent his spare time hiking the wilderness trails of the paradise that is Vancouver Island. Derek was a loving Son that was always supportive of his mother, especially loyal after his father passed away when he returned to Ontario to help out. Tragically he is gone too soon.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Cindy and Danny Alcock of Quesnel; Stephanie Weber and Daniel Rhine of Victoria for their compassion and assistance in this devastating time.
A celebration of life and private family interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations in Derek’s honour can be made to the Heart and stroke foundation
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Derek Steven Hofteig 2022..
Red Lake Funeral Chapel Limited
Death notice for the town of: Red Lake, Province: Ontario