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Sherry, please know that I am truly sorry about Barry's passing. I am sending my condolences now because I was just told about Barry. Since my husband's death I have not been too mobile. Barry was a fun, friendly, wise, and very interesting person who we always thought the world of. He didn't deserve to have suffered with his health issues these past few years and Barry was so lucky to have you and his children and grandchildren around him. My prayers are with you and your family as I know how difficult it must be for all of you at this time. Sending my condolences. Hugs!
Sincerely, Linda Harrison
Dear Sherry, My condolences on Barry’s passing. I have so many great memories of practising with him at Code Hunter, including some fun antics! He will be missed. My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
Sherry, Aaron, Kerry and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Barry’s passing and want to extend our condolences.
We remember many humorous chats over the years beginning at The Calgary French School as we admired our daughters participating in Christmas concerts, Science Fairs etc.
Barry will be missed.
Bill and Judy Rice
Dear Sherry and Family. I was so sad to hear of your great loss. I considered Barry both a mentor and a friend. We had so much fun working so hard. He was always funny and witty and intent on providing the highest quality legal work possible. His intelligence and integrity and focus were legendary. I loved the book he wrote. Made me laugh and respect him even more for his hard work and determination throughout his life. He was one of the most hard working people I have ever known. But he always had time to share a laugh and have some fun. He taught me so much. He always spoke so highly of you and his family. It was so clear you all meant everything to him. He was so proud of you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was a very special person and will be missed by many. Wishing you comfort and solace in all the wonderful memories shared by his many friends.
Dear Sherry,
I was very sorry to hear of Barry's death, a day too late to attend the celebration of his life, as I surely would have.Barry and I were partners at Code Hunter for a daade or so before he left us. Over the years we had our differences from time to time, mostly over legal issues. Passionate arguments about the law were a pleasure to both of us. I can't say that either of us ever won but, no doubt, he was always the champion of wit and intellect. We didn't see much of each other afor many years after he left, except in passing at the Bankers Hall gym where we both struggled with the concept of exercise.
In latter years I had the great pleasure of his company at periodic meetings for coffee with a small group of ex Code Hunter partners. Our differences had pretty much disappeared with time but his wit and intellect remained. I am grateful for the gift of knowing him. My life was made better by the times when our paths crossed and converged.
Tony Jorrdan
Barry Emes, may you live forever through the many lives you have touched. I’ll always remember your contagious smile, your bright eyes and that sideways glance that promised more fun on the way. You knew you had a friend from day one. Marjorie Snaith
Janie and Bob Smith
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Our deepest condolences Sherry, Al and families. We were so sad to hear of Barry’s passing. We attended the service online today and Barry’s kindness, wit and humour shone through all the tributes and stories. He was such a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dearest Sherry and family , we love you and so appreciate your loss. What a gift it was to be with you virtually. The stories and tributes reminded us all of who Barry was…. I could hear him singing “Good Night Irene”❤️All our love, Jack and Cheryl Petersen Victoria,BC …..
Barry was kind, funny, witty, but most of all generous with his time and knowledge. I had the privilege to work with him on his Memoirs Zig Zag. He shared with me his adventurous stories of being an irresponsible teenager to his later years where his focus and drive led him to a successful career. I am grateful I was able to attend his memorial online to pay my respects. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences go to Sherry,Aaron&Amreen, Kerry and all the grandchildren, and Allen and the rest of his family.
When I think of my Uncle Barry I think of his love of hamburgers from Peter’s drive -in, Diet Coke ,his love of great music and his quick witted banter with everyone especially Betts. I’m grateful I could watch the service on- line today, it was beautiful. It made me laugh and cry. My thoughts are with you all.
Love Leishan
Sherry, Al and family, I am so saddened by Barry's passing. We had so many great times and laughs at U of C, the Highlander pub, the Tennis Club parties, driving up to the U where Barry would rib me because I didn't know the names of, or the words to every tune on the radio. Barry was truly one of the all time great guys. My sincere sympathy to all of you on your tremendous loss.
To. sherry and family Barry was the complete gentleman with intellect and a sense of humour..which he used to overturn a coffee carafe just to reduce tension in a heated negotiation. ! Paul Kennedy
I worked with Barry at Stikeman Elliott in the 1990s. I remember his kindness, his intellect, and his love of diet cola. But mostly it was his love of family that defined him. My sincere condolences.
To Family and Friends,
What can I say “ he beat me in pool , poker, accomplishments ,married my girlfriend, out B Sed me, saved my life a couple of times, got me out of trouble legally many times , bailed me out of jail, introduced me to terrible people(like his brother Al,Joe Ax etc etc)made more $ than I did and did it honestly, was funnier, could out story me and when he wanted to he could even out talk me, out drink me to /till he got smarter than me again and quit. a better father grandpa husband friend hell he pissed me off . ETC ETC .SO why would I even be sad today .Crap now he’s even beat me to heaven .Obviously you can tell I didn’t like him . I loved you my friend .
A wonderful man, and consummate lawyer. Wise and thorough. Scrupulously honest. Fastidious with details. Funny and charming. Firm but fair. He was all of that (and more) to his partners, colleagues and clients. But his best self was husband to Sherry, father to Aaron and Kerry, and grandfather to Aamir, Amina, Ayla, Makena and Brooklyn, all of whom he loved dearly. I will be forever grateful for his example, mentoring and encouragement over the years. He will be missed.
Kevin Keyes
Sherry, Aaron and Kerry and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know it is a big one, as Barry was big. He was smart and funny and very kind to me, sharing his time, his thoughts and advice and his hilarious stories. I will miss him very much - always quick with a laugh and that sideways look to let you know something good was coming next. My deepest condolences to you all.
We met at U of C in the economics department and later we were colleagues in the law business. We shared many good discussions.
To Sherry and family, our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Allan and Sharon Sattin
Dear Sherry and Aaron and Kerry, I offer you my most sincere condolences for your loss of Barry. I will always remember Barry as a most brilliant, funny, and caring mentor.
Beth Callaghan
Saddened to see the passing of a legend.
While Barry was an accomplished legal mind, and a provider of sage advice- his love of and commitment to Sherry and his family was one attribute that always stood out to me. Also his stories, always told in a humourous way, showed his love of life.
An incredible person who will be missed.
I worked with Barry at Stikeman Elliott. I had the pleasure of filling in for his legal assistant, Wendy on numerous occasions. Barry always had a great sense of humour and his love of Diet Coke. I remember on one occasion Barry called me into his office and asked me to shut the door - and then the music blasted. Barry wanted to show me his new purchase of a Bose sound system. Barry had many stories to tell about his childhood in Pincher Creek. Condolences to Sherry and family.
Brenda Kruppi
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