Obituary of Brianna Allison Dorothy Lockwood

October 9, 1987 - April 22, 2023

Brianna Lockwood of Calgary, AB, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 35 years.

Born 5 weeks premature on October 9, 1987, in Calgary, AB, Brianna entered the world early and left us far too soon.

Raised in Priddis and daughter of Garth and Elisabeth Lockwood, she attended Red Deer Lake School, graduated from FCHS, and spent time at Camosun College, UofA and then finished with carpentry from SAIT.  She was a proud and dedicated member of the Millarville 4H Sheep Club for over ten years, both competing at the provincial level in public speaking and as a member of the Alberta Provincial Multi-judging Team at Agribition.  Recently, Brianna was also welcomed and baptised into the LDS family.

Brianna was eclectic and unconventional in her approach to life, equally comfortable in coveralls, her favorite Ramones t-shirt or a princess dress for a dance party with the kids.  Brianna was so youthful, with a love of forts, fairies, singing and dancing, crafting and dress-up theme parties.

Brianna had been in an extended abusive relationship where, ultimately, it was her absolute dedication to her children that gave her resilience and strength.   

As a single mom, Brianna leaves behind her five children, Jake (15), Jack (13), Lars (7), Lily (5) and Leif (3).  She is survived by her parents, her older sisters, Caitlyn Pettigrew and Gillian (Luke) Colborne and her extended family.  

Elisabeth and Garth would also like to acknowledge and thank Sheri (Garth's sister) and Pam (Lis's sister) for their additional support to the family.

A Celebration of Brianna’s Life will be held at the Red Deer Lake Community Hall (178136 112 Street West, Foothills County, AB) on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here. In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe page has been established for the benefit of Brianna's kids.

In living memory of Brianna Lockwood, 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.