Hackel, Lloyd William
Lloyd William Hackel
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lloyd William Hackel on Friday, October 16th, 2020 at the age of 73 years. He was predeceased by his parents, William (Bill) and Cecelia Hackel. Lloyd will be dearly missed by his loving partner, Viola; daughter, Kathleen; son, Darrin; grandson, Duncan; his blended family, Todd (Nadine) Schoenroth and their children Emery and Everly; brothers, Larry (Robin) and Donald; sister, Elaine; niece, Carrie (Chad); nephews: Aaron, Jordan (Destiney), and Alex (Danielle); as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Lloyd was born and raised in Moose Jaw, SK and attended St. Margaret School and St. Louis College. Growing up, Lloyd participated in many sports and developed into a talented hockey and baseball player. He played hockey for the Moose Jaw Pla-Mors as well as the Canadian Armed Forces Regals. He also played baseball with the Moose Jaw Regal and was a member of the Regal team inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in August 2018.
As a son of Bill Hackel, veteran of World War II, Lloyd spent 32 years with the Canadian Forces. He served in United Nations missions and rose to ranks as an intelligence officer, retiring with the rank of Major in 1999. A few years later, he took a job at NATO International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabal, working with their residents in the “Hearts and Minds” program. Throughout the years on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month, Lloyd joined many celebrations in Canada and around the world honouring the commitment and sacrifice of fallen countrymen and women for us to live in peace, security and freedom. Upon retiring, Lloyd and Vi returned to Moose Jaw to be closer to their family. Continuing to look for opportunities to work with people and utilize his skills, Lloyd completed various contracts and held volunteer positions in the community. He took as keen interest in economic development and health care in Moose Jaw, along with politics, running for council in 2009 and 2012. Lloyd was known for his kindness, sense of humour, and willingness to help others. He was a friend to all and always would have your back. He took a special interest in the needs of seniors and as a dedication to his mother and father, and with the help of good friends, he organized and built a new gazebo with four gliding rocking chairs for the residents at Chez Nous Senior Citizen Home. He believed it was important for the elderly, when abilities diminish, still be able to be outside to enjoy nature and the best days of summer.
Lloyd treasured his relationships with all of his family, whether at gathering close to home, phone calls or texting with his children, or video chats with his grandson. He was especially proud and very supportive of Duncan’s growing development of his hockey skills as a goalie. Lloyd also had a special bond with Vi’s son Todd and his family, sharing various family events, milestones and life’s challenges. Lloyd has left his family and friends with many loving memories, especially his ability for storytelling of his adventures and experiences in his life.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Lloyd’s “Friday Lunch Buddies”, Pat Murphy, Jim Thorn, Brian Walls and Roger Martynook, for being such a huge part of his life. We also thank the medical staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and the Regina General Hospital for their care and support in Lloyd’s final weeks.
Due to restrictions from the current health situation, a Private Celebration of Lloyd’s Life will be held at a later date. In keeping with Lloyd’s wishes, he will be interred at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, ON as part of the Veterans Affairs Canada “Last Post” program. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Lloyd’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
You are in my thoughts, Vi, and your family. Sincere sympathy
I met Lloyd in 1970 when we attended infantry officer training at the Combat Arms School at Camp Borden. He was a natural leader and was respected by everyone else in the platoon. An all round good fellow.
A while back I heard that he was interested in politics. He would have been successful in the political arena because he listened to people and he cared for them. He was a man of integrity. We need more like him.
My sincere condolences to Viola and the family on the loss of a great fellow and a great soldier who served Canada well.
Vi, our deepest condolences to you and your family on Lloyd’s passing. Hugs to you.
Joyce (Phylis) and Art Schick
Vi my deepest condolences to you and you’re family on the loss of Lloyd.
Vi, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending sympathy, love, hugs and prayers to you and all the family.
My sincere condolences to you, Vi, and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Dear Viola, Kathleen, Darrin and Family. My thoughts are with you on this sad event. Lloyd was a loyal friend and confidant whom I have known for almost 40 years. I shall miss his periodic phone calls and E-Mails. We can but honour a life well lived. E
Tenebris Lux.
Condolences to the family. Lloyd was a giant of a man, physically, mentally and emotionally. I will miss him so very much. RIP, Lloyd! Hoping to see you soon.
CJ Wallace
The Hackel Family –
I write to express to Viola and all the family the sincere condolences of the Patricias on the passing of Major (Retired) Lloyd Hackel. Lloyd and I were subalterns in 3 PPCLI at the same time and then the Hackels were our sponsors when we followed them to Germany in 1972. While we acted as Godparents to Kathleen at her christening in Baden, we lost touch with the family after they left Germany and Lloyd reclassified to Intelligence.
The Regiment remembers Lloyd’s service. His name will be read aloud in the list of the lost in the Sacred Space in Beechwood, the National Military Cemetery, Ottawa (or perhaps this year at our memorial at Lansdowne). His name will also be listed in the 2020 edition of the Patrician’s Last Post section.
Thank you all for obviously supporting Lloyd throughout his service and later. We are glad that he had a vibrant family and a good life after the army. He certainly had many interests, and a wealth of stories.
We hope you and your family can remember Lloyd fondly as a soldier as well as a partner, father, grandfather, friend. Thank you all.
Brigadier-General Vince Kennedy (Retired)
Colonel of the Regiment
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
Our sympathies go out to the entire Hackel family.
I will miss doing hail adjusting with Lloyd as well as the discussions of various issues. Lloyd could always be counted on for a thoughtful and well presented point of view. Lloyd always spoke highly of his spouse and family – I never met you Vi but it feels like I know you -may you find comfort at this time and in the years to come. Safe travels Lloyd – may God be with you.
Dear Vi, my deepest condolences to you on the passing of Lloyd. I will try and connect with you this week.
Dear Elaine,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace
I met Lloyd when we worked hail adjusting . We trained together and worked a few storms together. I very much enjoyed his stories and his observations of life. Many sympathies to his family.
Rosalie MacKenzie
Vi And family ; was so very sorry to learn of Lloyd’s passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time .
Dear Vi,
My sincere condolences to you and your family, what a loss to you all. You are in my thoughts at such a difficult time.
Vi and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Big hugs to you in this time of sorrow
Love Ron and Susan Macknak
To Viola and the entire Hackel Family. Although I have not met you, I want to offer my sincere condolences on the death of Lloyd. We served together in the First Battalion PPCLI and went to Cyprus in the same company in 1978. Lloyd’s sense of humour and love of life was infectious and I have many fond memories of him. In the years following that tour our paths seldom crossed, but when they did it was a great reunion. Like you, I will miss my friend.
Brigadier-General Glenn Nordick, PPCLI and Former Colonel Commandant of the Intelligence Branch
We served together in Canada and Kabul. A very fine colleague, always full of interesting surprizes. E Tenebris Lux.
Thank you, for the beautiful kind words Vince about Dad it truly means so very much during this unexpected loss.
Mom and Dad always spoke very highly of you and your wife.❤
I served with Lloyd during my time in 3PPCLI, a good friend and soldier. When he is laid to rest in Ottawa I would like to attend the service .
Maj (retd) Patrick Dillon
My deepest Condolences to the Hackel Family,
Lloyd was an excellent father to our children Kathleen, Darrin and a great Papa to our Grandson Duncan.
I would like to take this time to thank you Lloyd for the good times, for the hard times, for the laughter and the tears.
Thank you, to you and Liz helping to raise and shape our children’s lives into the beautiful adults they are today.
Rest in peace.