OPA - Heinz Ilaender
First Came to Canada from Germany in 1955 (Back)
Born July 28th, 1928 in Essen Borbeck, Germany.
Brother: Karl Ilaaender - Sister Christel Ilaender
Father: Johann Ilaender (Born July 16th, 1896 in Essen, Germany. Died in 1944)
Mother: Wilhelmine Bornemann (Born June 1901 in Essen, Died in 1966) Sister- Wilheln Bornemann. Brother - Paul Bornemann
Jobs in Germany before moving to Canada: Office boy, construction, Steel Mill (galvanizing)
Came to Canada in May 1955 to help build Steel Mill in Port Moody. Worked for over thirty years at the mill as Foreman and Chief Inspector.
First Wife: Helga Ilaender (Mother of Jurgen & Mike) Born June 2nd 1931 in Essen. Died on May 24th, 1969 in Coquitlam, BC. Brother - Heinz Jaeger, Sister - Inga Jaeger
Second Wife: Kathy Germann (Mother of Andrew) Born April 14th, 1935 in Friesach, Austria. Died on July 26th, 1996 in Maple Ridge, BC.
Now lives with Evelyn in Maple Ridge. Evelyn's was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on January 21st, 1931. Her children are Thomas Lowka, Yvonne and Judith.