Obituary of Victor Ronald Nielsen

August 24, 1950 - February 12, 2023

Calgary, Alberta

Victor “Vic” Ronald Nielsen, passed away at 72 years old on Sunday, February 12, 2023, after a nine-year battle with cancer. The courage, heart, and resilience that Vic showed while under siege was an illustration of the way he lived his life. He will be remembered as a devoted husband to Pat, proud father to Erin and David, known as grandpa “uh-oh” to three young grandchildren, that he spoiled greatly, and by countless friends and acquaintances that were lucky enough to cross his path.

Vic was a native Calgarian - born at the old General Hospital on August 24, 1950. He grew up under humble means as a proud Alberta-boy, he ultimately self-fund a Masters Degree in mathematics at the University of Calgary. Along with a career in information technology, Vic had a passion for running, walking, steak-dinners (with a fine Amarone), the NFL (just not the Cowboys), spaghetti Western movies, sudoku puzzles, New Zealand and mountain journeys.  

There are no appropriate words that can describe the sadness in his passing or reflect the positive impact he made on the community. The Nielsen family will direct its energy and efforts to helping the cause of curing Cancer. With the outpouring of support, the family has asked that any donations be directed to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222.  www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. Vic’s family will miss him greatly but our memories of him will live on. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Victor Nielsen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.