Obituary of Ron Coupal

Ron lost his short, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 9, 2007, at the age of 58. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandi, and children Stephanie and Chris. He is also survived by his mother Antonia Coupal of Calgary; brother Dave Coupal of Calgary; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Lucien Coupal and his sister Maxine Barton. Ron was born on September 11, 1948 in Regina, SK, and attended school there until Grade 8 when his family moved to Calgary. He graduated from St. Francis High School and then attended SAIT and received his diploma in Auto Motive Mechanics. Ron and Sandi (Bennett) married in 1983 and they raised their family in Calgary. Ron loved mountain climbing, hang gliding, skiing, camping, gardening and pigeon racing. He worked for Kal Tire for the last eighteen years Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday April 13, 2007, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday April 14, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #900, 833 – 4 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T5 Telephone: (403) 263 – 4525. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Ron Coupal, 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.