George Hubert

On November 2, 1955, George was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Lived in Lisieux, Saskatchewan until 1967 when the family moved to Coquitlam B.C. At 15, George dropped out of school, left home, and moved back to Lisieux, SK, where he worked as a farm hand. During this time, he first met the love of his life, Freda Morhart, in late 1971. In 1973 an opportunity arose at a nickel mine in Thompson, MB.  He stayed for 6 months, decided it was too much and moved to Moose Jaw to be with Freda and her family. There he attended school to upgrade and start a mechanics apprenticeship. He moved to Tofino for the first time in 1974. George found work at the Tofino Fish Plant and stayed until it went bankrupt in late 1975. George returned to Freda in Moose Jaw until early 1976, when the Canadian Fishing Company opened in Tofino and offered George, a job. So, he returned to Tofino, this time with Freda and a ½ ton Ford pickup truck filled with everything they owned. George and Freda were married in January of 1977. They moved into their Neill Street home in March of 1979, where they raised their three boys and lived for the next 44 years. 

George was a passionate volunteer, his most memorable position being with the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department, where he dedicated 35 years and received the Firefighter of the Year award three times. He was a friend and mentor to many young firefighters, including his son, Gordon, who spent ten years in the department with his father. George also dedicated many years to the local Co-op board of directors and supporting the Pacific Rim Fish and Game Club. 

George will be remembered fondly for his wealth of knowledge, big heart, and stories. He loved to laugh and to make people laugh - he was full of fun with an infectious sense of humour. He was always happy to help anyone in need, and many people needed his help, but it never mattered to George whether you were a friend or a stranger. He was a jack of all trades, could operate machinery like a pro, and designed and built trailers as a hobby. He seemed to do it all, and you just knew if it was broken, George could fix it and would be glad to help. 

On May 27, 2023, George passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was predeceased by his parents, Telesphore and Rose, brother John and two infant brothers. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Freda; sons Gordon (Amanda), Justin (Ashley), and Dennis (Jaime) and grandchildren Charlie, Casey, Jackson, Lacey, and Daphne; brother Paul, sisters Rita and May and many other family, friends, and community members.