Winston Karel was an incredibly gifted man who worked as a senior staff geologist, a petrophysical specialist, a senior log analyst, and a well site supervisor in the oil and gas industry. He also served as an instructor of all of these professions. This biography chronicles not only Winston's remarkable life and career but also his lifelong commitment to his soulmate, Lois Decker, depicting their profound love for each other and their passion for work, travel, and helping others. Their relationship came to a tragic end, however, when Winston's obligatory work-related injections caused him to contract Hepatitis C, a terrible disease that ultimately led to his untimely death.