PENTZ, Mathias; Passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, in his 89th year after a brief illness. Born in Homolitz, Yugoslavia on August 5, 1926. Survived by his beloved wife Cecilia of 63 years. Wonderful dad to Fred Pentz (Patti) of Sarnia, Katie Holle (John) of Waterloo and Cecilia Cassie (Doug) of Elora. Best ever Ota to his cherished grandchildren Kevin Pentz of Toronto, Sarah Pentz of Sarnia, Nicole Holle (Rob) of Waterloo, Zack Holle (Robbi) of Waterloo, David Cassie (Erika)of Guelph and Matt Cassie (Sarah) of Fergus. Survived by his brother Paul Pentz (Sharon) of Listowel and sister Barbara Reichardt of Germany. Predeceased by his parents Paul Pentz Sr. (1984) and Katharina Pentz (1983). Dad was a kind and gentle man who loved his family unconditionally. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, and although he was a man of few words, he always listened, watched and pondered whatever the situation. He never complained, and when asked how he was, or how things were going, or if he enjoyed his meal, he would say with a smile, “it could be better”, just his way of letting you know he was happy and content. Nothing gave dad more pleasure and meant more to him, than being surrounded by his family, listening to whatever was going on in his children’s lives, playing a game of rummy, sharing a good meal, a glass of red wine, and topping it off with something sweet! His heritage to his children wasn’t words or possessions, but an unspoken treasure, the treasure of his example as a man and a father. The love he had for us all, and we have for him, will live in our hearts forever. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
