Obituary of Christopher Michael Balazs

April 6, 1986 – Calgary, Alberta

November 22, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Michael Balazs on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the age of 35 years.

Christopher was born in Calgary, AB, on April 6, 1986 to parents Bill and Sylvia Balazs.

Christopher is survived by his parents Bill and Sylvia Balazs; brother, Matthew Balazs; grandmothers, Anne Ponto and Martha Balazs; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Christopher was predeceased by his grandfathers, Alfred Ponto in 2017 and William Balazs in 2019.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mark's Catholic Church, (5552 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary, AB) on Monday, December 06, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Cemetery (1605 100 St. SE, Calgary, AB. Those attending will be asked to provide valid government identification (with name and date of birth) AND confirm one of the following: (A) Provincial vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital); OR (B) negative COVID test (within 72 hours); or (C) valid medical exemption (signed letter); OR (D) under 12 years of age. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region, Suite #400, 105 – 12th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A1 Telephone: (403) 297–1700, www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca or directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB  T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca. 

In living memory of Christopher Balazs, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.