Murray Glen Froese

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   It is with immense sadness that the family of Murray Glen Froese announces his sudden passing on June 16, 2024, just shy of his 71st birthday.

   Murray was born in Boissevain, Manitoba on June 26, 1953.  He grew up on a farm with his parents, Peter and Mary, and his three siblings, Darlene, Ernie and Aggie.  He slowly made his way West after college and settled in Bow Island, Alberta where he started his career at Napa Auto Parts and also became a volunteer with the local Ambulance, Fire and Rescue Departments.  Although Murray was passionate about his career and volunteer roles, his greatest accomplishment was raising his children, Marianne and Steven.

   In 1999, Murray moved to Blairmore, Alberta where he purchased the Napa Auto Parts business.  Within a year of moving to the beautiful Crowsnest Pass, he met the love of his life, Lori, and her two children, Jodie and Jason.  Murray and Lori were married on June 23, 2001, blending their two families together.  They resided in Blairmore for 23 wonderful years.  Murray could always be found working on a vehicle of some kind, and he never saw a Ford that he didn’t like; much to his son-in-law Jordan’s dismay.

   The highlight of Murray’s life was the arrival of his grandchildren: Dylan, Mackenzie, Jase, Brynn, Sully and Sawyer.  They were the apples of his eye and he was always so proud to be their Papa.  In the words of our sweet Sully (age 7), “I’m never eating cereal again if I can’t have it with Papa.”

   The legacy Murray leaves behind is one of hard work (a farmer’s son to the core), determination (he never gave up easily), unconditional love and a lifetime of memories that his family will cherish.

   Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Lori Froese of Blairmore, AB; his children, Steven Froese of Blairmore, AB; Jason (Airen) Milne and Marianne (Rob) Forsyth all of Lethbridge, AB; Jodie (Jordan) Painter of Okotoks, AB; his grandchildren, Dylan, Mackenzie, Jase, Brynn, Sully and Sawyer; his siblings, Darlene Dryborough, Ernie (Audrey) Froese and Aggie (Terry Appleyard) Cisotto all of Winnipeg, MB; his nephew, Mario (Juanita) Cisotto; his niece, Katrina (Keaton) Spitzke; and his cousin Bernard Froese; as well as his and Lori’s extended family and friends.

   A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Crowsnest Community Christian Centre (8534 - 24 Ave., Coleman, AB) with Pastor Al Robinson presiding.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by STARS Air Ambulance (www.stars.ca).  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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