EMBACHER, Uwe Hans
February 4, 1940 – May 20, 2021
With great sadness we announce the passing of Uwe Hans Embacher on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 81.
Uwe was born in Gotha, Germany and, at the age of 10, immigrated to Canada with his family. He lived in Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario and Cochrane, Alberta.
Uwe was an avid outdoorsman who loved climbing, skiing, ice boating and any activities involving the untouched wilderness. His unique work as an ice engineer brought him to Ellesmere and Baffin Islands where his love for adventure blossomed. It was here he made the first ascent of Barbeau Peak, the highest mountain east of the Rockies. He later began a teaching career, and for last 15 years, tutored math and science to a host of Cochrane students.
Uwe is survived by his wife, Janet Embacher; children, Monica Embacher (Ed), Louise Wenzlick (Steve), Kevin Embacher (Sarah), and Alina Couch (Andrew); grandchildren, Taylor, Kiaora, Russell, Melissa, Peter, Erik, Carl, Keanna, Cayley and Owen; his sisters, Elke (Klaus) and Uta (Heiko); and his brother, Dirk (Danielle).
Uwe was predeceased by his parents Kurt and Charlotte Embacher and his first wife, Janet Hopps.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Horizon (www.easterseals.ab.ca/camp-horizon) or The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (www.braintumour.ca).
You are invited to view a Live Stream of Uwe’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm. A link to the service is available at https://cochranecountryfuneral.com/embacher-uwe-hans/ Condolences may be left there as well.
