Obituary of Gael Andre BONERTZ

February 22, 1942 - Pincher Creek, Alberta
August 24, 2020 – Aldersyde, Alberta

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gael Bonertz, of Aldersyde, AB, on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the age of 78 years.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His family was a great source of pride and joy to him.

Besides his loving wife, Maureen, of fifty-five years, Gael is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Brian of Edmonton, AB, Carrie and Rod Bust of Cardston, AB; son Shane Bonertz of Lloydminster, AB, grandchildren, Ashley Bust, Tyler (Jamie) Bust, and Shinaya Gamache; great-grandchildren, Bryce Bust, Jaylynn Bust, and Oakley Marshall. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Dennis Hawthorne of McLellan, AB; sister-in-law Vernelle Bonertz of Valleyview, AB, brother-in-law Ryan Peterson of Fairview, AB, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gael was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Islay; brother Larry Bonertz, and sister Nola Peterson 

A Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church (958 Christie Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB) on Friday, September 4, 2020. A Public Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery (Township Rd 44, Pincher Creek No. 9, AB). Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Gael’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.   If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Historical Society of St. Henry’s Church, PO Box 171, Hillspring, AB T0E 1E0.

In living memory of Gael Bonertz, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.