Obituary of Allan Lacroix

Allan Lacroix of Calgary passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 12, 2007 after a short struggle with multiple myeloma at the age of 52 years. Allan maintained his joie de vive throughout his illness. Allan is survived by his partner, Alan Facey; his dog and best friend El Toro; his mother Rita Lacroix; his sisters Claire, Raymonde, Huguette and Pierrette as well as many nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by his father Aurèle; his brothers Jean-Guy, Denis and Robert and by his sisters Lise and Pauline. Allan’s many friends throughout Canada, USA and Mexico will miss his laugh, his spontaneity and his love of life. Special thanks are also extended to Dr’s U. Lauf, M. Labrie, J. Simon and W. Blahey and to all the staff of the Palliative Care Unit 47 of the Foothills Hospital and the CHR Palliative Homecare team. On every sunrise, every mountain Every rainbow, every star I’m loving you, I know you’re there. Yet I’m not sure where you are. Are you sitting here beside me Or were you that bird that flew. I feel the wind blow in my ear. And I’m wondering if it’s you. Are you reading over my shoulder? Are you holding my hand right now? I want to tell you I love you But I’m not sure if I know just how. I can feel you wiping my teardrops And asking me please not to cry. I’m missing you and loving you so much, It’s always hard to say good-bye. A Celebration of Allan’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. In keeping with Allan’s spirit of life and joy of travel to Mexico, friends are asked to wear their favourite bright colors. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Allan Lacroix, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.