Obituary of Jac Friedenberg

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Jac Friedenberg who is remembered as a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend on Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the age of 95 years. Jac was born on September 10, 1910 in Dresden, Germany. He was a life member of the Calgary Musicians’ Association and past president of the Calgary Downtown Lions Club. He came to Canada as a teenager and made Alberta his home. He had a long, wonderful career as a musician and artist. Jac is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Riddell) and her sons, Rick, Spencer and Mark; as well as his children, Audrey (Thomas), Eric (Lillian), Brent (Andrea), Neil, Tina (Karl); eleven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, brother and his first wife Wilma (Scott). Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Musicians’ Association, #804, 825 – 8 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 2T3 Telephone: (403) 264-6610, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Telephone: (403) 261-7219, or the Lions Club. Special thanks to Dr. Settle and the Rockyview General Hospital Unit #72. In living memory of Jac Friedenberg, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.