Obituary of Kyle Daniel Blais

Kyle Daniel Blais of Calgary, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 28, 2005 at the age of 21 years. Kyle was born in St. Albert, AB and raised in Calgary. He graduated from Bishop Grandin High School in 2000 and from the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in 2003. Kyle loved life, the outdoors and family. He was an avid bow hunter and fly fisherman and was passionate about hockey and lacrosse, both as a coach and a player. He was a budding entrepreneur with the start of his own horseshoeing business. Kyle’s warm personality and genuine fondness for those around him is his legacy. “Blaiser” will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved him. Kyle is survived by his mother Carol Connolly of Calgary; his father Daniel Blais of BC; his grandmother Marguerite Connolly of Calgary; his Aunts and Uncles, Kathleen Connolly, Daniel Connolly of Hong Kong, Paul and Laura Connolly of Calgary, Wilf Blais, Dennis and Christine Blais, Claudette and Dave Sinclair, Leona Ford and Roseanne and Wayne Hansen, all of Edmonton, AB; his cousin Logan Connolly of Calgary; as well as numerous relatives and close friends. Kyle was predeceased by his grandparents Thomas Connolly of Calgary, and Leo and Loretta Blais of Edmonton, AB. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with the Very Rev. Gregory Coupal, V.F., Presider. Graveside Service to follow at Okotoks Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Conservation Association (P.O. Box 40027, Baker Center Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4M9, www.ab-conservation.com) In living memory of Kyle Blais, 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.