Oh Wendy I’m so sorry to hear this. Your dad was always so kind when he lived in Birchwoods and we would interact. Sending you big hugs, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Wendy, Mike, and Family,
Thinking of you all and praying for peace as you mourn.

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather.
We are remembering fun times with Josef

Wendy
Thinking of you and your family. Sending hugs

So sorry to see this Wendy .Our sincere condolences to the whole family!Big hugs

I’m so sorry for the loss of such a kind man. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

To all of Joe*s family …we are so saddened to hear fo his passing…

Our condolences to all of the Risi family. We send our deepest sympathies to you all.

Deepest sympathies Mike and Wendy family and friends

Thinking of you and your family. Sending hugs.

Dear Wendy Mike Slyvie Mike &Families
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time
Sincere Sympathy RIP Dear Joe
Alice&Don Masse

My condolences to all of Josef Risi’s family. He will be missed in
the Zurich community.
Donna Ducharme Watson.

My sincere condolences. I got to reconnect with Joe at Huronview. He was always willing to talk-mostly about his children and grandchildren. It was evident he was very proud of you all. Keeping you all in my thoughts during this difficult time

Mike, Wendy and families:
I’m saddened yo hear of your fathers passing.
Please accept our most sincere sympathies.

Patti & Jamie Hunt

Wendy & family,

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Dad played such an instrumental role in building a successful foundation for WHCC/BWRH. We were fortunate to have had him call WHCC/BWRH home for so many years – first in his role as Administrator, to then as a tenant.

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Chelsey Passmore

Mike Wendy and Family..you have our deepest condolences on the loss of your father,thinking of you at this difficult time!

Mike, Wendy and families. I have so many memories of my 30+ years there too. Your dad was a true friend and confidant ,especially when we lost our wives so close together. Rest assured he was loved and respected. Ervin

To Joe’s family,,,,,,,Glen and I wish to express our sincere condolences to all of you. May you all experience peace and strength in the days ahead. Glen and Donna Greb

Sending our deepest sympathy.HUGS.

Dear Risi Family
Our thoughts and prayers are
with all of you at this very sad time

Wendy, Mike and families

I remember your dad coming back to the rest home at night to play bingo with the residents, such a caring, kind soul! I know you have fond memories to sustain you in days ahead !
Sincerely, Donna

To Joe’s Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our condolences to all the family.
You are in our thoughts.
Rest in Peace Joe

Risi family – my deepest sympathy. Joe was very community minded. Cherish the memories.

Mike and Wendy and entire family please accept our condolences on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to all of Joe’s family!
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you!
Sincerely Pauline Miller

Mike & Sylvie, Wendy & Mike and families – So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and hold them close. Sending hugs. ♥

To the Risi family. Our prayers and sympathy on your loss. Joe was a champion for the seniors of Zurich and area

Wendy Mike & Families S orry to hear of Joseph passing.I worked many years at BWRH under his leadership. May he rest in peace. Hugs Bonnie & Wayne

Wendy ,Mike and Families
Sending you my sympathy on the passing of your dad. He devoted his work life at Bluewater Resthome and the community to provide a wonderful home for our seniors to enjoy and call home. I was very glad to be part of that team. Dawne Erb

A Journey Remembered
As some people journey through life,
They leave footprints wherever they go.
Footprints of kindness and love,
Courage and compassion,
Humour, and inspiration,
Joy and faith.
Even when they are gone,
We can still look back and clearly see the trail they left behind.
A trail bright with hope that invites us to follow.

Martha, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time and sending you big hugs.

Pauline (Baechler) Horn

Wendy &Mike and Mike & Sylvie, and families,
Joe was such a kind and compassionate man. When after our home was destroyed by fire, we were offered his place in Bayview to live until we were able to get through our situation. That kind of generosity is rare.
He was a real treasure.
Sending you much love and big hugs. xo

Mike, Wendy and families,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. I have great memories of spending over thirty years as a member of his staff at Bluewater Rest Home. I remember how he could be called on any hour of the day or night if help was needed. His dedication to the care of seniors was outstanding. I still wear the watch he chose for me in recognition of my twenty five years of service over thirty years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy Dietrich

Dear Mike & Wendy & families,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad. It was an honour to have worked when he was Administrator of the Bluewater Rest home. He was fair & approachable ; & very involved in the lives of the residents : doing Fri nite bingos, & visiting Christmas mornings . He definitely went above & beyond for the residents there. Christmas staff gathering were memorable.
With caring thoughts,
Jill & Ralph Geiger

Ich möchte lieber Miki und Wendy tiest brürtes Beileid aussprechen ich denke fest an euch.
Auch ich werde ihn sehr vermissen als meinen lieben Bruder.Ich umarme euch von der Ferne
Pia Christen Risi 😂😂

To JOe’s family
sorry to read of your loss. Joe will be remembered for his many contributions to the Bluewater Rest Home. May good memories help bring peace.

Our sympathies to Mike, Wendy and Risi family & friends. Rest In Peace Joe.

Sending my condolences to the Risi family ,such a nice man he was

Mike, Wendy & families;

My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear father. I got to know your Dad mostly by serving him gas when I was a teenager in Zurich and then around the Zurich-Exeter community. Although usually brief, I always enjoyed my chats and interactions with him.
My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, also wishes to send her condolences to you all.

Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich

Our deepest condolences to the entire Risi family!
Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Carmen (Mathonia) and Brendan Fernandes.

Wendy Mike and Families. Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have many memories of the years I worked At BWRH. He certainly cared about his residents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family, Wayne & Bonnie

Dear Risi Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. A few days ago, I came by to visit him, but he was resting, and I didn’t have the chance to speak with him one last time. I’m sorry I missed that opportunity, as Joe and I shared a connection through our Swiss heritage, which made our conversations even more special to me.

Please know my thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. I wish you strength, comfort, and all the best as you honor Joe’s memory. He will be greatly missed.

With deepest sympathy,
Vreni & Thomas Beeler with Family

Wendy & Family, so sorry for your loss! Thinking and keeping you in our prayers 🙏🙏
Jackie & Ed

Mike, Sylvie, Wendy, Mike and families

Our condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Keep his memories close at heart and share them between you. 💝💝💝

Dear Wendy, Mike and family, our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dad. Sending you lots of love and prayers at this difficult time.

Lieber Mike und Wendy
Ich bin sehr traurig dass Onkel Sepp gestorben ist und bin in Gedanken bei euch. Nun hoffe ich dass er unsere Mutter, seine Schwester Jda antrifft im jenseits. Wir durften Onkel sepp besuchen in Zurich, dass bleibt für uns , meinem Mann Dani und mir unvergessen, wie er uns seine Heimat zeigte.
Er kam auch paarmal in der Schweiz zu Besuch. Was Sepp freute war sicher die Einladung zu unserer Hochzeit 2001, bei der auch Martha dabei war.
Wir wünschen dir Mike, Wendy und martha viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit.
In stiller Anteilnahme
Claudia Bienz- Gander Nichte von der Schweiz

It was a pleasure to know Joe. He was such a pillar in the Zurich community and he will always be remembered for his contributions to Blue Water Rest Home. His legacy will live on in the ‘Risi Room’. Thinking about Wendy and Michael and his entire family during this sad time.

It was a pleasure to know Joe. He was such a pillar in the Zurich community and he will always be remembered for his contributions to Blue Water Rest Home. His legacy will live on in the ‘Risi Room’. Thinking about Wendy and Michael and his entire family during this sad time.

I had many good years working at the rest home when he was man at the top in the office around the corner from the hobby shop.good memories.mary

Martha – My condolences to you on your loss. You cared for Joe for many years and was a presence in his life by offering assistance to him by feeding him his meals and helping him get dressed. By being a friend to him.

Love to you,
Your sister Darlene

Mike, Sylvie, Wendy, Mike and families,

Sending our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of a wonderful man. His contribution to our community shall never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cam & Kathy Steckle

Dear Wendy, Mike and family,
Our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your father. Good bless all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wendy, Mike, Mike , Sylvie, Martha and families
Please accept our condolences for the passing of Josef, he was a man who had much respect in the Zurich Community.

Wendy and Mike, Mike and Sylvie, and Martha
Sending deepest condolences in your deep loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead. I have fond memories of your Dad when I worked my very first job at the rest home. RIP Josef. 🙏🏻

Dear Mike, Wendy & the Risi family,
Words cannot express the wonderful boss I had for over 25 years of service to Bluewater Resthome. The large family dinners we served over the Christmas season every year, the great staff to work with, and the thankful residents we served, were all results of Joe’s leadership. Joe will always be remembered as a kind and caring man. Paul and I send our sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your families at this time.

Paul and Kathy Steckle

Wendy, Mike & families – I am so sorry to read of the passing of your father. I will miss the visits with him at HV. He was always so kind and endearing. Sincerest condolences to you all.

Dear Wendy, dear Mike, I heard the sad news that your father has died. Sepp was a great uncle and I have fond memories of him every time he was in Switzerland or I went to visit him in Canada. My thoughts are with you and I wish you a lot of strength during this difficult time.
Warm hug from Switzerland, Daniel

Sincere sympathy to Mike,Wendy and families as you cope with your loss of a beloved father and grandfather.
I was so honoured to have worked with him for years at BWRH. He was always devoted to his staff and residents.
I was also fortunate to have him as a reference support for further education in the long term care field and for future employment in other long term care facilities. He always encouraged me to keep learning and growing.I will always appreciate his support and treasure our employment together.
God has him in His care and you will always have him in your hearts.
Sincerely Lois Thiel

Mike, Wendy and the Risi family;

Our sincere condolences at the loss of Joe. Joe’s guidance, concern and administrative skill helped BWRH achieve the excellent care and support it gave to and continues to give to its’ residents and community. Thank you Joe.

Robert and Alma Westlake

To the Risi Family..
Our sincere sympathy to you all in the passing of Joe.
We have many memories from the B.W.R.H.
Sincerely, Barbara and Douglas Shephard.

I am very sad about to hear of the death of your dear father and my godfather. I’m so glad that we had the chance years ago to visit Josef in his homeland and to see my godfather and his loved ones again. It was a wonderful time and I often look back on these holidays with photos and a lot of indescribable memories. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a lot of strength and consolation during this difficult time.
All the best from Switzerland, warmest regards
Margrith Wyss-Achermann

Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Mike ,Sylvie, Wendy , Mike and Family .
Sincere condolences to all on your loss.
Joe was such a kind and caring gentleman.
Rest peacefully 💔

Dennis and Lorraine

Sincerest sympathy for the loss of your father, grandfather
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Sharon Brokenshire

Fond memories of your father when Allanna worked at the rest home..
My deepest sympathies to all of his family..

Deepest sympathy to the whole family

Liebe Wendy, lieber Mike

Ich sende Euch mein tiefstes Mitgefühl zum Verlust Eures Vaters und wünsche Euch in dieser schwierigen Zeit viel Kraft.

Mit freundlichen Grüssen
Marie-Theres Stocker-Achermann

I remember Mr. Risi as the administer of the Bluewater Rest Home when my grandmother went there to live. She didn’t want to go but after awhile it became her home and Mr. Risi was wonderfully welcoming to all family members. They used to host family dinners and my grandmother took great pride in having many family member attend.
Years after my grandmother died Mr. Risi attended the wake for one of my uncles in London. He remembered my uncle from those visits and took the time to pay his respects to our family.
A wonderfully courteous and considerate man.