Condolences
I am so sorry to learn of Greg's passing. He was, indeed, very kind and supportive of young people, and hired me to deliver the famous lobsters to Merlin's clients, which was a job I loved doing. Greg also wrote a letter of reference for me which helped me get into the U of C's education program after my first degree. I taught for 31 years, and now teach university, so that simple, important gift to me had huge impact on my life. But, the greater impact was being around Greg's kindness and can-do attitude. I loved to see him and Merle together at some of the events our family also attended. They were always so graceful and welcoming. Thank you, Greg for your presence in my life, and in the life of my sister Holly, and mom Hazel Crawford. Mary-Lynn Wardle (nee Crawford)
Calgary lost a great citizen! MR. Ewonus to me - always will be. I always enjoyed spending time at the Ewonus home and one particular memory in the first Lakeview home of his concern about having sufficient enough peanut butter on my toast...he insisted on making sure it went to the edges...he was generous with peanut butter and generous with everything else. He was terrific and memorable for sure...he will be missed and so glad I knew him. Sorry for your loss...
Greg was so much a part of our family' happiness. When he walked into a room the room lit up. The smile lifted our spirits, made all the world a joyful place. The jokes would always follow. His genuine love for all of us, his delightful greetings for our children made them feel so treasured. Greg never had an unkind word to say about anyone, never an unkind thought seemed to exist. There is little wonder he enjoyed a successful business because his heart went out to every client with all the enthusiasm and love of life his soul possessed. He treasured our sister, his children, our parents and all our family. We are forever thankful. There are no words to express the goodness he brought to our world. How we will miss him. How many memories we have to cherish because of the truly honourable, caring man he was. May God bless him through all Eternity with love and peace. All our love, Roy, Margaret and Dixie
Dear Mrs Ewonus, Dawn Leslae, and JP
We were so saddened to read about Mr. Ewonus in the paper today. He was the kindest and nicest “ dance dad” that there ever was! An unforgettable human. Please know that we are thinking about you and we know that you must have a million wonderful memories of his humour and wonderful personality to cherish.
Love, Carol and Dru Kolodinsky
Dear Merle, Dawn, Leslea and Jake:
My condolences on the loss of Greg, your husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather. He was a very special person who showed great compassion and generosity to others. Greg had a way of making everyone feel special. My fondest memories are the lunches Greg would organize for the other women geologists. This was my opportunity to meet other women geoprofessionals over a fun meal. There were always lots of stories and laughter over the food and drink. Greg took great interest in our families and our careers. And of course, regaled us with stories of his family too. I had the honour of meeting Dawn and Merle over lunch and Rob during a tour in the Hummers one lunch time. What a treat that was. My children still fondly remember the occasional hockey tickets, chocolate and of course the lobsters.
Greg will be greatly missed by the many lives that he touched throughout his long career in the oil industry.
My family’s thoughts and heartfelt wishes are with you at this time.
Pat Cowan, Garth Nicholas and family
Dear Aunt Merle and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Greg's loss. I hope you know what a great blessing both of you have been to me. I will never forget the kindness you showed to me when my Gran (Vadys) passed. You took me in like I was your own granddaughter. I will also never forget the most amazing Toys R Us shopping spree at that time where you let me get anything I wanted (I choose a giant medicine ball, of course!). Thank you for coming all the way to New York for my wedding and being the extended grandparents from the Ewonus side that I missed so dearly. Love you so much, I'll miss Greg dearly and have wonderful memories of him for all time.
Dear Merle, Leslae, Dawn, Jake and families,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss - Greg was such a stand up gentleman - welcoming, inclusive, generous and downright classy. We hold such affection for this family; the many times we were part of social gatherings and family functions will be treasured! Such fun!
Rejoice in the many happy memories, memories that included so many others. The numerous coffee dates and 'field trips' will be cherished forever. Rest easy, my friend.
"Death ends a life, not a relationship." -Jack Lemmon
Love, prayers and hugs too,
Tom and Lyla Sharnowski
Merle & Family: I had lost track of Greg the many past years since I had retired from the oil industry. But gratefully still retain memories of our professional and friendship while both plying our geological "prowess" in the oil industry. I can recall sharing an evening with you all in Kelowna many years ago.. Many condolences and Greg, rest in peace.
Bill Kaufmann
Merle, Leslae, Dawn and Jake,
On behalf of all the Dolph's we send our condolences on the loss of Greg. He was a great friend to all of us and his kindness and sense of humour is fondly remembered. I recall graduating as a young geologist in the mid-80's with low oil prices and the chances of finding any kind of employment unlikely. Greg had the time to meet with me and managed to point me to some potential opportunities which panned out and led to a successful lifelong career for me in the oil and gas business. For that I am ever thankful to Greg.
As young geologists, my colleagues and I looked forward to getting a call from Greg asking us to "grab a couple of other guys and let's have lunch". Always an entertaining lunch break with lots of laughs.
Greg would have lobsters brought in from the East Coast and on a couple of occasions stopped by my home to drop some off for us. Such a thoughtful, caring gesture.
Are thoughts are with all of you.
David, Laurie and Jim Dolph
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