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Obituary of John (Greg) Gregory SCHMALTZ
June 11, 1934 – Beiseker, Alberta
November 28, 2019 – Edmonton, Alberta
It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg Schmaltz of Edmonton, AB, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 85 years.
Greg was born in Beiseker, AB. He graduated from Beiseker High in 1953 and graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary in 1956 in Radio and Electronics. His career began with CFCN Radio in Calgary. From 1957 to 1960 Greg was one of four technicians who installed the equipment from ground up at CHCA Television Limited in Red Deer (CHCA later named CKRD-TV). Greg moved to Winnipeg in 1960 as Studio Transmitter Technician with CJAY Television where he assisted with the installation from ground up in the birth of CJAY. Greg met and married Dolores and they eventually moved to Edmonton in 1974. Greg was employed by CITV-TV in 1974 in the Engineering Dept., and was one of the group who helped with the installation of Studio and Transmitter for CITV-TV’s birth and sign-on. Greg retired in 1997. He was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Half Century Club in 2007. He was also a member of the Edmonton Broadcasters Club.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Lima and Irene; and brothers, Clarence, Leonard, Norman and Stanley. Greg is survived by his wife Dolores as well as many close family members who meant so much to him.
Due to Covid-119 restrictions, a Celebration of Greg’s Life was delayed. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (2 Ave, Beiseker, AB T0M 0G0) on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (Beiseker, AB). Reception to follow at the Beisker Community Hall. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.
Special thanks to the staff at South Terrace Continuing Care Centre in Edmonton where Greg received kind and compassionate care.
In living memory of Greg Schmaltz, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
