The family of Nick Schneider is saddened to announce his passing.  Nick passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on the evening of March 25th.  He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Paula in 2016.  Nick leaves behind son Tony (Alexis); daughter Elisabeth Kloepper (Hans-Dieter); daughter Regina Doherty; son Nick (Sandie); daughter Patricia Almeida; grandchildren Christopher, Michelle (Marijan), Ricky, Karla, Erik, Alexander, Andrew, Jordan, Aidan, Kaitlan, Chloe, Mia and Nick; great grandchildren Josie, Justin, Shayla and Violet; sisters Lina Ruscheinski and Barbara Hawelka and brother George; many sisters and brothers in-law; and many nephews and nieces plus a wide circle of friends.  Nick was also predeceased by his parents, Rochus and Regina Schneider, as well as sister Eugenia Heck and brothers Wendelin, Michael, Tony and Hans.  Nick left us with a wonderful legacy of love, shared stories and devotion to family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 8th – 11:00 a.m. at St. Helen’s Parish, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby.  Burial to follow at Ocean View Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Nick Schneider.