Thursday, October 19, 2006
10/19/2006 09:38:00 AM
10/19/2006 09:38:00 AM
Werner Francesco Gratz
posted by FH2o
I first met Werner about 3 years ago when he and Silvia decided to retire and had lived in Kuching for over 7 years already under the “Malaysia, My Second Home Programme” after looking around the region for a suitable home. And I got to know him better when he started to give German lessons to students (including my son and daughter) who intend to study in Germany Universities in the future.An alert, amicable, intelligent and thoughtful person, his company is always a delight with his ever ready smile and wit. Over coffee or beer, we discussed a wide range of topics from meditation (he attended buddhist retreats in Thailand) to Mahathir and he always has that slight twinkle in the corner of his eyes that guise some of his most innermost thoughts. An introspective person he shuns crowds and is happiest when he is swimming alone in the sea off damai at sunrise. Immersing himself into Malaysia life he can converse in colloquial bahasa malay and he lives a humble life preferring the solitude and peace of a country house amongst the trees and surrounding jungles and home cooked Italian or German meals to dining out.
Active and reasonably healthy, his sudden and untimely demise came as a shock to all of us and he would be greatly missed by all who know him, his friends and love ones. Our condolences to Silvia and Patrick. May your soul rest in peace, Werner Francesco Gratz.
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