Henry Joseph Gillich

Sadly we announce the passing of Henry Joseph Gillich in Surrey, B.C., after a brief illness. Henry is survived by son Greg (Laurie), son Gary and daughter Karen, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. 

Predeceased by Mary and Balthazar Gillich, Jim MacDonald, Brother Walter Gillich, Grandson Blaise Aron and Granddaughter Heather Loreen. Henry was born in Norwich, Ontario. The family briefly spent time in the Spiritwood, Saskatchewan area before settling in Plumas, Manitoba. Henry married Lillian Wutke in 1960 and they had 3 children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

Henry and Lillian moved to B.C. in late 1966 and lived in Surrey. Henry worked at a variety of occupations over the years...salesman at Sears in Burnaby, a 4x4 shop, Attica Equipment and fabricating concentrators. Henry loved Fords; owning a beautiful Fairlane, Mustang GT and a Bronco. He greatly appreciated hot rods and 4x4s. He was an avid hunter and gun collector. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the BC Wildlife Federation in honor of Henry's love of the outdoors. Henry's final rest will be in Plumas, Manitoba to bring the family back together once again. Many thanks to the amazing and sensitive staff at the Elim Harrison for helping Henry gently leave. 

We will be celebrating Henry at Milner Chapel 6716 - 216th. Street, Langley on Friday, May 30th at 12 pm and we will be honored to have those who knew Henry to attend and reflect.