Obituary of Albert Brigl

Albert Brigl 1942 - 2017 Albert Brigl passed away at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on May 18, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Albert is predeceased by Renate, his wife of 45 years, as well as parents Jakob and Ida and brother Oskar. Albert is lovingly remembered and missed by his three daughters Gundula Brigl of Nelson, Ursula Brigl of Cranbrook and Sonja Vogel along with his son in-law Paul Vogel and grand-daughters Isabel and Lina of Calgary. Albert was born in Munich, Germany on June 27, 1942. His youth was spent outdoors and in the study of fine art. He was apprenticed into the printing business at 14. He also became an accomplished photographer and cameraman, documenting his many adventures. After meeting his wife Renate while ski instructing, the couple married and had two daughters. They explored much of Europe together but had a dream of mountains and wilder places. In 1979, the family moved to Cranbrook. In 1981, a Canadian daughter was born and Albert built the family home in Gold Creek. He worked for and eventually became the owner of Welo Windows in Sparwood. On weekends, he could be found hiking or at the cabin on Kootenay Lake - kayaking, sailing, and creating a place of beauty and peace. In his retirement, his greatest joys were the births of his two grand-daughters. He cared for his ailing wife and became content with the smaller joys in life, always reveling in the beauty of the world around him. His paintings, film and videos are a legacy of a life lived to the fullest. At Albert's request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southstar Recreation Society. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com