Walter Kuba

December 13, 2024 at 8:36 AM

Dear Gail!

I am very sad that Johann died! I liked him very much, he was a very good friend and had a lovefull character! When Hermann and I where together with him it was allways a very friendly atmosphere and we had a very good speaking! When we had problems in science Hansi cold explain the difficulties very well and clear and in a good quiet manner! He did all things in a good friendly and quiet way, so that we, his friends, could feel peacefull and at home! One could feel his good warm heart! I am shure that even god in heaven now is very happy that such a lovefull persoh came to him!

I wish to You, Peter and his family that GOD together with Hansis love will be allways with You!

I met Johann in Vienna when we both went to high school. On countless evenings we were able to experience the culture in Vienna in theatres, operas and concerts. At that time, Johann was already a convincing personality to orient oneself to.

Johann has always met other people openly and benevolently, always seeking the positive and the common.

Words can only insufficiently reflect how grateful I am for all the beautiful moments we have experienced together and for all the things I have been allowed to learn from him.

Johann was a very special person and I am proud of the privilege of being able to call him 'friend'.

My heartfelt condolences for his family, whom he loved and of whom he was justifiably proud

I am sorry to hear that Johann passed away. My heartfelt sympathy to you, Gail, and your family.

Always enjoyable converations with Johann - a pleasant & sociable neighbour. His enthusiasm for his career,freinds and family will be rememberd. Love in Christ.

From the moment I joined the Computer Department at the UofM Medical Colkedge,in early 1971, Johann became my mentor and consultant as we developed advanced engineering solutions to support Cardiology, Respirology, EEG, and several other medical research areas of the early 1970's. Over the years we would connect, loose touch and reconnect often through mutual friends. Johann's manner was always one of curiosity, study, and projects, which led to stimulating discussions and ideas.

in the early days, Johann always took time to join the Friday evening jaunt to the local pub, pre Gail, with the Computer Department crew.. myself, Bill Winspur, John Dunning, Gary Reimer, and Robert Rollwagen. At that moment, we felt we made it a better world!

I distinclyt remember the New Year's Eve party where Johann discontinued our conversation, and headed over to this gal who was going through the record collection, and introduced himself. That moment led to a rich and full life with his partner Gail.

Johann added a richness to my life, which I will always value.

I enjoyed working with Johann in the seventies at the Computer Department, Faculty of Medicine, U of M.  I remember Johann as a real gentleman and I also remember the evening that he met Gail.  How wonderful to have enjoyed a long and fulfilling marriage.  I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Gail and family for your great loss.

Veronica

What a wonderful dad, grandpa and life partner you have lost! And what a wonderful long marriage and retirement you shared. Much love to you, Gail, and all the best in this time of loss and adjustment.

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Johann. He was a lovely, kind and always thoughtful individual. I remember meeeting Gail first as an early years medical student, and was happy to welcome both Gail and Johann into my practice years later. He was always a pleasure to see and his loss will leave an enormous hole in the lives of those who held him dear.

Ed and I have enjoyed many good times with Gail and Johann. Johann was always keen to help if something needed fixing. He was quite remarkable at repairing my 1973 Pfaff sewing machine after the local sewing machine place told me that it was too old to repair! And thankfully this machine is still going strong!

Johann was a friendly neighbour with always a word to say or a story to share. He was an enthusiastic and kind man. We will miss his smile and beautiful spirit in the building. Our sincere sympathy to Gail and Peter, Phoenix, Elijah and Arcadia.

In 1968 I met Johann when we both started working in the new Computer Dept. For Health Sciences at U. Of M. Johann was such an intellectually curious person with many interests such as gliders, photography, travel and music. After he and Gail married and moved to Ottawa, we lost contact, but when they returned to Winnipeg, we reconnected when I joined the clinic where Gail was working. Subsequently, my husband and I moved to BC, but we kept in touch. We were very sad to hear of Johann's illness in 2023 and now the news of his passing. Our sympathies to Gail, Peter and family on the loss of this remarkable man.

I think Gail and Johann have lived their lives with great enthusiasm and I am happy that they have included so many of us in that journey.

My sincere sympathy to Gail and family. Johann was an interesting, intelligent man. He will be deeply missed

My sincere sympathy, Gail, for the loss of your partner, Johann. I always enjoyed you adventures of travelling together. Sending love and hugs.

I was greeted with a warm welcome and then a detailed tour of architecture, plans, drawings, custom built ins, custom kitchen details, folders and more details, all the things I love when I walk into a home! Our time together was practical and of course Johann questioned my ways with his curious nature but also trusted my ways and was open to the unexpected. It was a pleasure to watch Johann and Gail with their "ah ha" moments like picking the paint color and preparing the plants in the sunlight. Sinceres sympathy to Gail, the family and his best friends.