Obituary of Sebatian Heemskerk

Sebastian Heemskerk of Calgary passed away peacefully at home on his birthday, September 30, 2008 at the age of 66 years surrounded by his loving wife Avemaria of forty-five years and his son Rob and daughter Deanna. Sebastian immigrated to Canada from Holland with his family in 1952. His entrepreneurial spirits lead him to start Key Concrete Ltd in 1973. His greatest joys were playing cards, golfing, and curling. Sebastian was an amazing man, a mentor to many, and was loved by all who knew him. His infectious personality will be greatly missed by those he touched. Sebastian is survived by his loving wife Avemaria; son, Rob and his wife Christine; daughter, Deanna and her husband Chris Stuart; four grandchildren, Jordan, Kyle, William and Thomas, who were his pride and joy; four brothers and three sisters; and a large extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (1600 Acadia Drive S.E.) on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. In living memory of Sebastian Heemskerk, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.