Eric Karls
Vendredi 1 Août à 14:00
Schara Tzedeck Cemetery in Vancouver, British-Columbia
Mercredi 6 Août à Dimanche 10 Août
Shiva at Johnny's home in Hampstead, Montreal
Rhona and Johnny will be sitting shiva in Montreal Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Neil and Lee will be joining them Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The “Eric Karls Memorial Fund” c/o the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723 or click here
Please follow this link to view the live-stream of the service 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time:
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Eric Karls announces his passing on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age seventy-one. Devoted husband of Lani Karls for forty-two years. Loving and proud father of Jacqui and Mackenzie, and father-in-law of Alain Rivere. Joyful grandfather to his cherished granddaughter Sloane Rivere. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Neil Karls and Helen Fenster, Lee Karls and Vickie Bitsakis, Johnny Karls and Felicia Wexler. Beloved son of Rona and the late Ben Karls. Eric will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends.
He was a successful entrepreneur who approached his career with integrity and determination. Beyond his career, Eric was deeply committed to his family and to living a life grounded in love, humour and generosity.
Funeral service on Friday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schara Tzedeck Cemetery in Vancouver, British-Columbia. Shiva at Johnny’s home in Hampstead, Montreal. Donations in Eric’s memory may be made to the “Eric Karls Memorial Fund” c/o the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723 or click here.