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Alfred (Al) Brandt
December 8, 1934 - April 18, 2022
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Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Al’s favourite punchline was checking the local newspapers’ obituaries to confirm he was still with us. Now that Al has passed on, unfortunately, the time has come for Al to read how great he was as a father, grampa, companion, and a friend to all of us. Al grew up in a big family with six brothers and one sister. Al, being the youngest of the family, was determined to prove he could make it without any additional help at a young age. Determined to prove himself, Al worked as an underage driver for a local trucking company. Little did the company know he was only 14 when he began driving the Hope Princeton Hwy. Determined, he quickly went from being a relied upon truck driver to later running the company and then starting his own company Ocean Highway Heavy Haul. Al, throughout his life, had many opportunities to give up entirely when faced with challenging situations, but knowing his character, quitting was never an option. Many people would believe that playing hockey until the age of 87 is impossible, and they’re right; It certainly should be, but not for Al Brandt. Nothing gave him greater pleasure than the company of family and friends whether it was on the ice, outside in the sun or on a road trip. If you had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Al Brandt, he was a man that defied the odds day in and day out. Al was a role model to all of us, setting the bar high for his family and friends, so quitting would never be an option.
Al is predeceased by son Gordon Brandt. He is survived by his children, Wendy (Rui) and Douglas (Dee); grandchildren, Savana, Lee (Kristin), Elise (Alex), Sara (Jordon), Jessica; great-grandchildren, Joey, Hunter, Charlie, Maxwell, Elizabeth, Noa and his companion Phyllis.
A celebration of Al’s life is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Osoyoos Legion, upstairs.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Osoyoos Legion in Al’s name.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: John Burns
Relation: Friend
Along the road life we meet many people and some we have the privilege of calling friends.
Al was one of those people for me and in turn I was proud that he called me his friend.
You will be missed down here my friend. So raise a glass of your “Special Shine” with all your Family and Friends that I’m sure you’re already catching up with.
PS. We’re going to miss your “Sensitivity Training Classes” in the Dressing Room.
Oh Yea; it’s now OK to buy green bananas.
From: Tom Adams
Relation: Friend
My condolences to the family and to all who called him friend!
I will miss the dressing room banter Al, RIP my friend.
From: Bryan and Sandra Holgate
Relation: Friends
Al was a good friend and it was always a pleasure to be in his company, he was usually the life of the party. Rest in peace. You will be sorely missed.
From: Diane Mombourquette
Relation: Friend
Had the privilege of meeting Al a few times and was always amazed by his energy and no bullshit approach to life. Not to mention he is the father of one of my favourite people, Wendy. My sincere condolences to the entire family, Al was a one of a kind. Rest In Peace Al, we’ll see you for a cocktail on the other side.
From: METRO GORDY
Relation: HOCKEY
BEING OVER 65 AND STILL PLAYING HOCKEY I HAVE ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO AL WONDERING IF I WOULD EVER BE ABLE PLAY AS LONG AS HIM
From: Wayne and Valerie Martin
Relation: Friend
Our sincere condolences to Gord, Wendy, Phyllis and the family. Al was such a character and we spent many years enjoying his company. We didn’t know he had passed until today, when Wayne was trying to call him and his number was out of service . We raise a glass of your special Shine in your honour our dear friend,. You certainly made such an impact on us. We will miss you!
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