Obituary of Mickey Fijal

June 7, 1931 - Westbend, Saskatchewan

December 19, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

On Monday, December 19, 2022, Mickey Fijal, loving husband and father, passed away at age 91. Mickey was born on June 7, 1931 in Westbend, Saskatchewan to Anna and Joseph Fijal. He received a degree in Geology from the University of Manitoba in 1953 and an Education degree from the University of Calgary in 1961. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a geophysicist and was dearly loved by his students during his brief career as a schoolteacher. On September 15, 1953 he married Beverley Gayner. Together they raised five children: Michael (Lila), Gerry (Janet), Karen (Norm), Janine (David) and Tim (Insook).

Mickey’s greatest joys came from his connection to his beloved wife Beverley and family. He treasured each of his five children and twelve grandchildren - Erin (Devon), Ryan (Jenn), Michael, Hannah (Brett), Harlan, Dominique (Dan), Paul (Charu), Mathieu, Ian (Rosa), Philip (Georgia), JJ and Ben, and four great-grandchildren - Olivia, Luke, Benjamin and Patrick.

He revelled in sharing memories with them and making each feel uniquely valued and loved. Mickey radiated kindness, gratitude and respect to his last breath; even extending the love in his heart to the birds and squirrels in his backyard.

Mickey was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Joseph Fijal, and by his brother, Roy. He is survived by his wife Beverley, his five children, and by all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A gathering to Celebrate Mickey’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mr. Fijal’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

Those that wish to honour Mickey and reflect on his kindness are invited to make a contribution to the Calgary Food Bank where he was an active volunteer: https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/donatefunds/.

In living memory of Edward (Mickey) Fijal, 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.

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