Horst Saffarek passed away peacefully in Nanaimo hospital on Dec 3, 2016 in the loving presence of family. Horst was born on Nov 11, 1928 and was pre-deceased by his wife Jean in 2002 and his son Ken in 2014. He is survived by his son Kurt (Jeanette), daughters Wendy (Glen), Linda (Steve) and Lisa (Carlo) – along with 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. No formal service by request.