John and Carol Garbiar

It is with extreme sadness and dismay that we announce the sudden passing of Carol (age 76) and John Garbiar (age 77) of Coleman, AB. They entered into the heavens after fighting valiant battles of aggressive cancers. Carol passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. John joined the love of his life on Friday, September 8, 2023.

John and Carol joined hearts in matrimony on September 4, 1965, and were inseparable partners in life and love. They spent their entire lives in the Crowsnest Pass, building countless friendships and were a well-known outdoor sporting family. They left their stitch in the fabric of the Crowsnest Pass towns and the wilderness. They will be dearly missed and long remembered by all who enjoyed the pleasure of their company.

Left to mourn their passing, their two sons, Joey (Lisa), and Trevor (Ginger); grandchildren, Amanda (Kuvar), Joey (Jill), Shay (Hayden), Chelsey (Richard), Cortni (Brennan), Alan, Thomas, Jordan, and Josh; and great-grandchildren, Weslee, Huxley, Briley, Lachlan and Ember. They are also survived by Carol’s niece and nephew, Michelle, and Richard (Lisa); John’s brother Kenny (Heather); nephews and niece, Paul (Sheri), Danny, and Laura (Roger); and great-nephews, Chad, Brett, and Billy. They were predeceased by their daughter Joanne Dixon; grandson Clayton Dixon; John’s parents, Joe and Elma; Carol’s parents, Sophie and George; and Carol’s sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Pierre.

The family would like to welcome all family and friends to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Elks Hall (2025 129 St) in Blairmore, AB  at 2:00 p.m.

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