Obituary of Holly Anne McCartney

April 10, 1959 – Ponoka, Alberta

January 15, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

 

Holly McCartney (nee Kisinger) beloved wife of Orville John Edward McCartney, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the age of 63 years

 

Holly was born on April 10, 1959, in Ponoka, AB. Holly married her husband Orville McCartney in 2015. She was a production accountant in the oil industry for forty years. She accomplished much throughout her life and was particularly proud of her family and many close friends.

 

Holly had a passion for football and particularly the Broncos & Stamps. She also enjoyed fishing and loved Karaoke but will be the first to tell you she was a better dancer than singer.

 

Holly’s most memorable vacations were being able to take some of our children to Mexico. We will all have those memories forever.

 

The lake was her happy place and she loved watching the stars at night. "We don’t get many nights like this", was my cue to light up the firepit where everyone was welcome. She was always ready to welcome and help newcomers.

 

Holly’s favourite sayings were many. "Just Sayin", "That’s right", and “Who has more fun than us?”, and many more “Hollyisms”. She will be most remembered for her smile, laugh and personality, as well as her sense of humor. She was the most beautiful, big-hearted, kind, fiery, and fun woman I have ever met. You were most definitely one-of-a-kind babe. I miss you so much!

 

Besides her loving husband Orville, Holly is survived by her three daughters, Cally (Tanner) Berry, Leah (Braden) Finstad, Tanya (Jason) Matthie, her grandchildren, Luca Rain Berry, Shaye Matthie, and Amber Kowalyk, and her great grandchildren, Lucas and Sawyer Edwards.

 

Holly is also survived by her mother Ruby Kisinger, sister Dixie (Bruce) Cameron, and brothers Miles (Lolly) Kisinger, and Ger (Debbie) Kisinger and many friends.

 

Holly was predeceased by her father, Art Kisinger, brother, Darcy Kisinger, sister-in-law, Ellie Kisinger, and brother-in-law, Harley McCartney.

 

A celebration of Life for Holly will be announced at a later date. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

 

Holly

Time goes by so very fast

How did we know it wouldn’t last?

We were young & didn’t care

Then got older& began to scare

 

Could we live all our dreams?

Or are we too late it seems

When you find the one meant for you

You pray that she knows it too

 

Sooner would have been better

But life gets in the way

I am so glad I met her

And she is here to stay

 

We both have beautiful girls

They are the love of our life

We both got three

When I made her my wife

 

This is about my love

The most beautiful wife

Who fits me like a glove

And brings joy to my life

 

She has left us too soon

Life will never be the same

I will always smile

When you mention her name

 

Love you forever babe!

Orv

 

In living memory of Holly Anne McCartney, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.