Obituary of Heinz Schwellnus

Heinz Schwellnus

(Past President – Rideau Kiwanis Club)

(Founding President – Eastern Ontario Rabbit Fanciers)

(Founder and Owner – Heinz Furs, Rideau Street, Ottawa)

With heavy hearts yet grateful to be able to care for their Dad until the end and in his own home, the family announces

that Heinz passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved husband of the late Maria Theresa (nee Vanbenberg).

Dearly loved Dad of Trevor (Marianne Kingsley), Kim Schwellnus (Adam Bradley) and Tanya Schwellnus-Rego.

Dear brother of Arno Schwellnus. Predeceased by his 2 sisters: Helga Kreiter (late Helmut) and Ursula Geisselhart (Dietmar).  

Son of the late Hans and Wilma Schwellnus.

Final arrangements for Heinz has been entrusted to the care of the

Pilon Family Funeral Home in Arnprior where visitation will take place on

Sunday afternoon, October 5^th from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

A service to honour and remember Heinz will be held in the

Pilon Family Chapel at 2 o’clock.

The Service will be webcast live for those unable to attend.  Click Here

Reception to follow.

Private family interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior.

In his memory, kindly consider a donation to the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program.