“We ride, never worry bout the fall. I guess that’s just the cowboy in us all.”
Passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Hans spent many years in the automotive industry in both Collingwood and Waterloo Region as well as being a dealer principle in the Mazda Canada family. He was an avid & enthusiastic boater in various locations on Georgian Bay. He also had a passion for horses, dogs, rum and the ladies.
Hans will be greatly missed by both family and friends. He is survived by his loving son Joshua Schinker (Sarah) and unborn grandson, his mother Ilse Kovacs, sisters Rita Rolley, Veronica Schinker, Sylvia Schinker and Sylvia Kovacs, nieces & nephews Natasha Schinker, Shannon Rolley, Melanie Skrypec (Steven), Tyler Rolley (Lisa), Ashley Barnard (Daniel) and Hailey Authier and great nieces & nephews– Cyris and Tiana Rolley-Fex, Taylor & Samuel Skrypec, Ava & Ella Barnard and Hunter Rolley. Hans was pre deceased by his father John Schinker and stepfather Gustav Kovacs.
Cremation has taken place. The celebration of Hans’ life will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Moose Lodge (rear hall) located at 655 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C 2G3 (519-893-7112) from 2pm to 5pm. Please bring your favourite photos, memorabilia and stories to share with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
To sign Hans’ Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com