Obituary of Linda Bratrud (nee Szabo)

February 13, 1969 – Calgary, Alberta

March 24, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Linda Ann Bratrud, beloved wife of Thomas “Tom” Bratrud, of Calgary, AB, passed away at home on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the age of 53 years. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed.

Linda is survived by her husband Tom and her sons, Tomas (Zak) and Zane, along with her mother Joanne Szabo and sister Angeline Jeffs. She was predeceased by her father, Andy (Karci) Szabo.

Linda was born and raised in Calgary, where she met the love of her life. Together, Linda and Tom raised their sons surrounded by family and friends. Linda had a successful career working for various oil companies in Surface Land.

Linda will be greatly missed. Her kind and caring nature touched those she met, and her presence brightened every room. She deeply loved her family and friends, and they meant the world to her. Linda enjoyed creating special memories through her love of travel and living life to the fullest. She always took the time to celebrate life’s milestones and made sure people knew they were special. The cherished memories she created will help ease the pain of a life that ended too soon.

We invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life for Linda Bratrud (nee Szabo) at the Capitol Hill Community Center (1531 21 Avenue Northwest, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Please bring your best stories of Linda; nothing is off the table. You can offend no one and we all want to share, laugh, and have a few bittersweet moments together. Do not be shy; if you don’t know someone, introduce yourself. This can be a moment to relate to others via the common thread of gracious remembrance. This is a celebration of Linda’s best life! Let’s make it the best one to date! No one deserves this more than her! Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Linda Bratrud, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Heritage, 1708 – 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L7, Telephone: 403-243-8200.