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Husband, Father, Grandfather and Captain Karol Anthony Galas

Comox, BC, Canada

April 23, 1954 - April 8, 2023

Apr 23, 1954 - Apr 8, 2023

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Karol Anthony Galas announce his untimely passing on the morning of April 8th, 2023. Karol was born in Montreal, Quebec, on April 23rd 1954; and passed in one of his beloved places, Antigua, at the age of 68.

Karol is survived by his loving wife, Magdalena, and children, Erik (wife; Genevieve and daughters Celia and Sophie) and Stephanie (partner; Carlo and sons Mossimo and Aldario).

He is predeceased by his father Karol (Charlie) Anthony Galas, and survived by his mother Katharine Galas; his brothers, Richard Galas and Edward Galas (wife Linda and niece Kaitlynn).

Karol will also be deeply missed by his German family; sister-in-law, Monika Santo (partner; Gerd Köbschall); his brother-in-law Reinhard (wife; Heidrun), and brother-in-law Hubert (wife; Jenny, and his nieces Stella and Nayla).

Karol was particularly close to his Onkel Helmut, Tante Anni, cousins Regina, Andreas, Birgit and Dirk-Reiner. He also had fond memories with his cousin Grażyna Galas as well as Edmund, Walter, and Stanley Galas.

Professionally, Karol served the Canadian military for 32 years in the Armored Corps across 8CH, RCD, 427, 444, 12RBC and in Ottawa at DND. After the military, he spent 10 years working as a security and logistics consultant in Chad and Mozambique.

After his retirement and relocation to Vancouver Island, Karol was able to live out a lifelong dream of being out on the ocean by volunteering for the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue at Stations 59 (Deep Bay) and 60 (Comox).

His loss will also be deeply felt by his group of dearly loved friends who made up his chosen family in Ottawa, Comox, Germany, Antigua and Africa; as he lived his life, he had family all over the world. Thank you for the comforting words and prayers.

A special thank you to Greg & Mary, Chris & Dawn, Jeff & Carol, Tim & Ute, Catherine & Luke and Michael; who were in Antigua and provided unwavering support, kindness and care.

Karol's wishes were that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to either the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en/) or Dyslexia Canada (https://www.dyslexiacanada.or…)