Edmund ABOUSSAFY

Obituary of Edmund Paul ABOUSSAFY


March 14, 1929 – Wetaskiwin, Alberta
February 17, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Edmund Aboussafy of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Edmund was born in Wetaskiwin and moved with his family to Coleman in 1935. He lived there until he moved to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta where he graduated in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He started his career for Revenue Canada as a tax auditor. He continued to work in his field for Aquitaine and developed his entrepreneurial pursuits managing private and commercial properties until approximately 2011. Throughout his life he was an avid golfer, photographer and traveller. He was a founding member of Pinebrook and an active participant there throughout his life. Photography was a great hobby of his and his specialty was wildlife and many of his photos were displayed at Pinebrook as well as the Dulcina Hospice. In 1986 he joined Calgary West Rotary and was a faithful member and served in many capacities including Homes for Hope in Mexico for families that were in dire need.

Edmund was predeceased by his beautiful wife Theresa in 2006 after 48 years of marriage. Edmund is survived by sister, Louise Aboussafy, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1307 – 14th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the church. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Edmund’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends or family so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

In living memory of Edmund Aboussafy, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

Thursday
20
February

Prayers

7:30 pm
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1307 – 14th Street S.W
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
Friday
21
February

Funeral Mass

10:00 am
Friday, February 21, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
1307 – 14th Street S.W
Calgary , Alberta, Canada

Donation Details

If friends or family so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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