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WENCEL: Gabriel “Gabe” James of Denfield, formerly Dunnville

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 6, 2024 @ 4:11 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 77 Comments

WENCEL: Gabriel “Gabe” James of Denfield, formerly Dunnville

Suddenly, while living his best life surrounded by some of his closest friends, a great time became a tragic accident. Gabe passed away at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 18.

Adored oldest son of Laura (Dickenson) and Ben Wencel of Denfield. Admired big brother of Elijah, Jude, and Eden. Much-loved longtime boyfriend of McKenna Sangster of Dundas. Gabe will be deeply missed by his large extended family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and his many friends (who he considered family).

Cremation will take place, and a private family gathering will be held to celebrate all of the life Gabe enjoyed in his limited years.

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Condolences for the family of “WENCEL: Gabriel “Gabe” James of Denfield, formerly Dunnville”

Condolence from Emily on August 6th, 2024 4:33 PM

God I love him and miss him so much. He will always be remembered.

Condolence from Pam Dolan on August 6th, 2024 4:47 PM

Deepest sympathies to you and your family Laura. Much love Jim & Pam Dolan

Condolence from Cathy Foster on August 6th, 2024 4:52 PM

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence from Mel and Cindy Bowron on August 6th, 2024 4:54 PM

It feels like only yesterday your mom brought you to meet me, I enjoyed watching you grow into the beautiful young man you were become, your milestones, your humour, kindness and your awesome smile. I will never forget all your help you gave Mel and I, and the willingness to always push forward, you were an amazing young man and will be truly missed. Love Aunt Cin and Uncle Mel

Condolence from Chris Willert on August 6th, 2024 4:56 PM

Dear Laura and family……..we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that your family and friends and your most cherished memories will help you through. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Chris & Rod Willert

Condolence from Leeann Maguire-Socholotiuk on August 6th, 2024 5:00 PM

My deepest sympathies for the loss of an amazing young man. He was loved by lots and will be remembered by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Sending my love to Laura, Ben and all of your extended families.

Condolence from Sandy Passmore on August 6th, 2024 5:19 PM

My heartfelt condolences to tha Family.
Jeremy also sends sympathy.

Condolence from Susan Cook on August 6th, 2024 5:20 PM

Dear Laura, so very sorry to hear this. I can’t imagine the grief that your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Condolence from Judy Wheeler on August 6th, 2024 5:29 PM

Dale and I and our family send you our sincere and loving condolence to you all at this very difficult time.

Condolence from The Benner’s on August 6th, 2024 5:45 PM

Dear Ben, Laura, Elijah, Jude, Eden, McKenna and everyone that loved Gabe. Such a devastating tragic accident…truly no words to ease your pain and sorrow. Keeping you in our hearts and thoughts…Sending Hugs and Love….Don and Heather

Condolence from Dale Cook on August 6th, 2024 5:56 PM

Laura & Ben
So very very sorry read of Gabe’s passing .
My sincere condolences to you and your family

Condolence from Brina Gross on August 6th, 2024 6:09 PM

Dear Ben and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and you all are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Brina Gross and Emma & Wyatt Loya

Condolence from Craig & Ashley Swarthout on August 6th, 2024 6:22 PM

Our deepest sympathies in this time of incredible loss. Hold tight to your wonderful memories.

Condolence from Colleen and Paul Lymburner on August 6th, 2024 6:51 PM

Love to you all! Our most heartfelt condolences to your family

Condolence from Junior & Rose on August 6th, 2024 7:11 PM

Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time Laura, Ben and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Tracy on August 6th, 2024 7:16 PM

Laura & Ben, during this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with Gabe. His spirit lives on in the lives he touched.

Condolence from Heather Goodwin on August 6th, 2024 7:19 PM

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I hope that memories of your love will give you strength, comfort, and peace in this time of need.
Gabe will be greatly missed in this community by his many friendships he had.
I will be praying for your family in this time of need.

Condolence from Ken Charlene Carruthers and family on August 6th, 2024 7:19 PM

Laura and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family with the loss of your son.
Cherish your memories.
Thinking of each of you at this most difficult, very sad time.

Condolence from Mary Shepherd on August 6th, 2024 7:24 PM

Sending are condolences to the family. May god give you strength though this rough time.

Condolence from Ashley on August 6th, 2024 7:26 PM

Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Condolence from Ken and Bonnie Parkinson on August 6th, 2024 7:39 PM

So very sorry of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Meagan Green on August 6th, 2024 7:49 PM

My deepest sympathy for a soul lost too soon. He will be remembered. So sorry for your loss. Laura we will be thinking about you.
Meagan & Liam

Condolence from Marilyn Mifflin on August 6th, 2024 7:51 PM

My deepest sympathy to all Friends and Family. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort. ♥️

Condolence from Malachi on August 6th, 2024 7:58 PM

Such a soft spoken, humble and kind hearted person. He always put the people that mattered to him before himself. We’re all greatly missing you already youngin but don’t think we’re ever gonna forget the impact you made on all of us. Forever in our hearts buddy rest easy❤️🕊️ My most sincere condolences to the entire family.

Condolence from Cheryl McLellan on August 6th, 2024 8:35 PM

Ben & Laura…I was shocked to hear this, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and the family Cheryl & Dave

Condolence from Bowron Family. on August 6th, 2024 9:11 PM

We are so sorry for this loss Laura and Ben. Gabe was an amazing young man who will be so missed by so many.
We are sending all our love and strength for you and your family.

Condolence from Wayne & Brenda Alguire on August 6th, 2024 9:33 PM

Dear Laura, Ben, Elijah, Jude, and Eden,

We are so sorry to hear of this sudden and tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Jim and Jan Steele on August 6th, 2024 9:47 PM

We were so sorry to hear of Gabe’s accident! So sorry for your sudden loss!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Jim and Jan Steele

Condolence from Skylarlynn McLellan on August 6th, 2024 9:57 PM

To the boy I grew up with from running around on the farm to doing flips on the trampoline. You were such a good soul, you had so much coming towards you. My grandma absolutely loved you and your family. You, Gabe, were my best friend when I came up to Dunnville. I always looked forward to coming up on the weekend and spending all day and night outside. You were such a good friend but not only that you were such good brother. You were an amazing brother. You protected your siblings like they were the last thing you had. Your little sister looked up to you. Your brothers wanted to be just like you, a strong loving person that never let anything get in your way. Gabe I will forever miss you, my childhood best friend. I wish I was able to say goodbye to you one last night. My whole soul goes out to your family. Your wonderful beautiful mother, your strong powerful father, your 2 loving sweetheart brothers and your little angel faced sister. I will forever love you Gabe. Thank you for the best childhood I could ask for and thank you for being the person I could always come to at my nana’s. May your soul rest in peace now🤍🕊️

Condolence from Jay and Tara Funston on August 6th, 2024 10:13 PM

Our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of Gabe. He seemed like such a fun loving guy who clearly touched the hearts of those around him. Sending you all the love, courage, and strength as you navigate the loss of your amazing son 💙

Condolence from Shelley Foster Madill on August 6th, 2024 10:54 PM

Laura, Ben, and family,
I’m so sorry to hear the tragic news of Gabe’s passing. May you hold your memories dear to your heart and lean on your loved ones for strength during this difficult time.

Condolence from Jim and Shelley McKeen on August 6th, 2024 11:20 PM

Sympathy to the Dickenson and Wencel Family:

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss of “Gabe”. May God bless you and give you strength as you mourn the loss of your beloved family member. Laura, Ben, and family you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Sincere Sympathy
Jim and Shelley McKeen

Condolence from Fran Dow on August 7th, 2024 7:22 AM

Laura and Ben. I am so sorry to hear this news! Please accept my condolences on the loss of your sweet Gabe..

Condolence from Kirsten Richardson on August 7th, 2024 7:41 AM

Oh Laura, I am so sad to hear this! Praying for you all in this achingly difficult time!

Condolence from Sharon Neal on August 7th, 2024 7:52 AM

Upholding you all in prayer, Laura and Ben. So sorry you had to say goodbye for now to Gabe.

Condolence from Dennis and Cindy White ❤️ on August 7th, 2024 8:14 AM

Ben, Laura and family,
Sending our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your son. No words can take away the pain of losing a child but remember the good times and keep him safe in your hearts forever.

Condolence from Melissa Garcia on August 7th, 2024 8:16 AM

Ben & Laura;
I was absolutely gutted to hear of this tragedy that fell upon your family. I will be praying for you all in the upcoming days and weeks ahead. So sorry!

Condolence from Donna (Pautler) Jantzi on August 7th, 2024 8:31 AM

Dear Laura and family so sorry to hear this sad loss! May the memories you have bring you through this very difficult time!
Carl and Donna Jantzi

Condolence from Deborah and Rich Hunter on August 7th, 2024 10:05 AM

Our deepest condolences on the sudden and tragic loss of your incredible son Gabe. He was an incredible young man.

Condolence from Kylar s on August 7th, 2024 10:24 AM

My deepest condolences to everyone who knew him, he was such a wonderful person to be around and lit up every room he walked into

Condolence from Laurie Hamilton on August 7th, 2024 11:02 AM

Laura and family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved son.
Words cannot express the deep sadness I feel for you and all of his family and friends.
My sincere condolences Laura

Condolence from Sandy and Clint on August 7th, 2024 11:25 AM

We are all so very sorry for the loss of your son Gabe, we have heard nothing but wonderful things about him and his passions and future things he was excited for.
Sending our deepest condolences to your entire family for the days and years ahead, may you find some sense of peace and space to cherish the memories you hold in your hearts!

Sandy, Clint, Adam, Colton, Sofia

Condolence from Donnelly on August 7th, 2024 12:36 PM

Condolences to you and your families at this difficult time. May your memories help comfort you.

Janet and Alicia

Condolence from Mackenzie on August 7th, 2024 12:47 PM

I met gabe at Sunday school he made everyone feel included and always had a smile on his face, I’ve seen gabe make all his friends in highschool like it was easy because he’s such a good kind person many of us are asking why but gabe will always know how much he was loved here love and care 😭❤️

Condolence from Jennifer Latta on August 7th, 2024 1:12 PM

Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Brian & Cathy Kernohan on August 7th, 2024 1:31 PM

So sorry to hear of Gabriel passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Brian & Cathy Kernohan

Condolence from Junior Sorzano on August 7th, 2024 2:07 PM

Rose and I were shocked to hear of Gabe’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to Laura, Ben and family. We have fond memories of Gabe attending VBS day camp at our church and other gatherings. We know he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our love and prayers are with the family

Condolence from Chris Gysemans on August 7th, 2024 3:16 PM

My sincere condolences to everyone for your loss.

Condolence from Jennifer Walden on August 7th, 2024 3:52 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family

Condolence from Bruce, Sara and Jacob Mills on August 7th, 2024 5:35 PM

Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your son, grandson, brother and nephew. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Cherish all of your memories and keep them close to your hearts.

Condolence from Ferne Mardlin-Smith on August 7th, 2024 6:55 PM

Nancy Riddell- Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your grandson. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Kathy winter on August 7th, 2024 8:03 PM

Am so sorry for your loss Laura. I remember those boys coming into church they were always so nice. I’m sending your family daily prayers to get through this difficult time

Condolence from Laurie Arthur on August 7th, 2024 8:05 PM

Dear Laura and family, So very sorry to hear about the sad loss of your son. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Condolence from Robyn Hickson on August 7th, 2024 8:16 PM

Laura, I am so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to you and your family.

Dave and Robyn (Parkinson) Hickson

Condolence from Nancy Mills on August 7th, 2024 8:51 PM

Laura, Ben and your family
We are sending our heartfelt condolences to you The memories of each day you had with Gabe will keep him always in your heart
Nancy, Steph and Chris/Carla

Condolence from Evan and Courtney Luke on August 7th, 2024 11:03 PM

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Gabe!

Condolence from Joyce Garrett on August 7th, 2024 11:27 PM

We are very sorry to hear about Gabe’s tragic accident.
There are no words to ease the pain at this difficult time
Thinking of you all
Sending hugs. RIP

Bill and Joyce
Erica, Ethan

Condolence from Ainsley and Eth on August 8th, 2024 9:24 AM

Ben, Laura and family,

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending our sympathies. Big hugs Ben. ❤️

Condolence from Kirby Alguire and Lora Yoshida-Alguire on August 8th, 2024 10:07 AM

Laura, Ben and extended family,

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Gabe. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. The photos you posted indicate wonderful memories….may they comfort you and bring you some peace.

Condolence from Caden Booker on August 8th, 2024 11:00 AM

im so sorry for your loss, he was a amazing friend to have. he will be missed.

Condolence from Debbie Benoit on August 8th, 2024 2:37 PM

Ben and family,
My deepest condolences to you, on the loss of your beloved Gabriel.
May you find peace in the memories of your boy, and comfort in the caring and prayers of your friends and colleagues.

Condolence from Penelope on August 8th, 2024 3:25 PM

To Gabe’s family

Sincerest wishes in dealing with this tragedy, he was part of such a strong family.

You all have my deepest sympathy.

Condolence from Jennifer Specht on August 8th, 2024 4:51 PM

Dear Benjamin Laura and family

My heart breaks for your family
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time

Much love
Jen Specht

Condolence from Dominic on August 8th, 2024 5:51 PM

I am so disheartened to hear this, my condolences to Ben, Laura, Elijah, Jude and Eden. Rest in peace.

Condolence from Rebecca and Mario LaRocca on August 8th, 2024 6:46 PM

Ben and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Our hearts ache for you as parents and for his siblings. Your family and Gabe will continue to be in our prayers.

Condolence from Shawna MacDonald on August 8th, 2024 7:13 PM

Ben and family,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your beloved Gabe. May you find comfort in the many beautiful memories you have and with those that are now shared.
Hugs,
Shawna & family

Condolence from Kate Gibson on August 8th, 2024 7:26 PM

Ben and Family,

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Jonathan Wong on August 8th, 2024 9:29 PM

So deeply sorry to learn of your family’s devastating loss, Ben. Sending my heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers during this time.

Condolence from Carrick Lapere on August 9th, 2024 9:38 AM

Very sad news to hear. You will be missed Gabe. I’ll remember the times you visited us during family gatherings, spending time together playing Nintendo games.

Condolence from J & S Wagner on August 9th, 2024 12:21 PM

Dear Ben, Laura, Eli, Jude & Eden and Family & Friends:
Although words will not take away the grief you all feel at this difficult time, may the love & support of family and friends help bring some comfort in the days and months ahead. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
With Heartfelt Sympathy, Jeff & Susan Wagner ❤

Condolence from Shelley otterman on August 9th, 2024 6:01 PM

From the Otterman family on Anderson Ave., we send our deepest condolences to Ben, Laura, Eli, Jude and Eden. Gabe had a big heart and a gentle spirit. These attributes are seldom found in such a young man. We grieve with you and lift you up in prayer. ❤️

Condolence from Scott Carmichael on August 9th, 2024 7:16 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you

Condolence from Shari Craig on August 11th, 2024 4:19 PM

On behalf of all the North Middlesex District High School staff, I would like to send our condolences to the entire Wencel family. Our thoughts go out to you.

Condolence from Betty Ann Quartel on August 11th, 2024 9:22 PM

So sad to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Betty Ann

Condolence from Joanne Hodgins on August 12th, 2024 3:49 PM

Nancy, Tom, and family,
Sending you light and love at this difficult time.
May you find peace in wonderful memories of your grandson

Condolence from Kristina Kolodziej & Matt Mihaljev on August 20th, 2024 10:50 PM

Ben, Laura and family. Matt and I want to send our deepest sympathy. There are no words to ease the pain of a loss as tragic as this. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Eden. The only good sister on October 13th, 2024 5:18 PM

The day I found out was honestly one of the worst days ever. It almost feels like yesterday I was packing a small bag because my parents got a call that you got hurt or something. I honestly wasn’t worried one bit because you where the type of person to jump off a cliff and still be fine. The morning I found out was probably the worst I was sitting on the my cousin’s house upstairs with my aunt when my father told me the news over phone. I’m so happy my and Emily was there to comfort me. I honestly dont even know if I’ve accepted that your gone it feels like your still at that old Denifeld house. I’m so glad I’ve made so many great memories with you. I’m happy that you’ve been my favorite brother for about 7 years and your still in first. You’ve been a amazing kind of hand working person I remember the times you would grab my coat when the bus came so I didnt get ran over I remember the times you would tell people your my brother so they wouldn’t mess with me I remember that one time you ran out from the bus and onto a iced over lake thing beside are old church so you can pull a dog out of the ice cold water and fell in. I was always so happy when you let me stay on the top bunk of your bed so the other brothers couldn’t kick me out I remember the time I scared you when we were coming back from closing the chicken coop and I’ve still been trying to scare you to this day sometimes when I walk past the box your in a scream boo to try to scare you. I remember all the times you’ve been probably the best brother only for a bit. All the things you would buy me all the times you would save me. I’m so glad to have you as a brother gabe. I honestly wish I didn’t tell you I hated you so much. Although i have some bad memories with you. You just know how to make some good ones and I’m still jealous that you got to see the afterlife before me. Guess your the lucky one. I honestly love you so much and you’ve been the best brother ever i dont know how to thank you more I know that your never coming back but if I ever see you again you better not be ugly.

Your a loser ❤
Your amazing sister eden

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