Dear Christine, Brianne, Maren and Reid, Stuart just called us this morning to give us the sad news of Rod’s death in May. Fred, Clare, Stuart amd myself all send our healing thoughts as am sure you are still struggling to come to grips with life without Rod. We will always remember him as such a vibrant man who put his heart amd soul into anything he was involved in and will be missed by so many. Our hearts go out to you all, with our love. Fred, Doreen, Clare and Stuart Brazier.

Hi Christine,

I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Rod was a wonderful man and had such a big heart! We miss you both. It just saddens me to the core knowing that you were both enjoying your grandkids and starting your retirement life! I will truly miss him but he will never be forgotten. I hope you can find comfort at some level knowing he was very respected and loved by all those that knew him, worked with him, volunteered with him, played sports with him or were 'chaperoned' by him.

Warmest hugs and condolences,

Mary Ellen, Sierra, and Ethan

Christine, Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Rod's sudden passing. How will be missed by many. He always had a great big smile and enthusiastic treating for everyone. A real special guy. Condolences to you and all the family. Audrey and Ron Ferber

Christine and Family; Thanks you for the service Yesterday, I will miss Rod. He was a great friend, business associate, hunting pal and fine human. Very sorry for your loss.

Ted New

Dear Christine and family,

My sincere condolences to you and your family of your loss of Rod, a loving husband , father and grandfather.

Dear Christine and family,

We are saddened to hear of Rod’s passing, we have many special memories in our Millarville days especially around rodeo time! Please accept our sincere condolences, sending prayers to you, the kids and the grandkids.

Dear Christine & family…..

I was truly saddened to learn of Rod’s passing.

What a wonderful man he was. After I left Stampede, a sad time for me, he would call often & take me for lunches. He will truly be missed by so many…always a kind word, a cheery hello to one & all.. I know what a proud loving family man he was & can only imagine the joy he brought to his grandbabies. God bless you all in the difficult time ahead. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.

Nancy and I pass our sincerest condolences to you and the family. Rod will be missed by so many. RIP

So sorry to hear about this, Rod was one of my favourite people and always greeted me with a big smile and a huge handshake. Sorry for your loss Christine and family. Love to all.

Christine and family. We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Rod was a special man and had a heart of gold. The deep friendship he had with my Dad was a treasure. It meant a lot to him to get his phone calls. Cherish the memories as they are precious. Thinking of you all. Hugs. Love Blake & Heather

Dear Christine and Family

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you find comfort with one another and know that Rod was loved and respected by many people. I will always remember him during branding at the ranch and how he was in his glory being a cowboy. He touched many lives and was always interested in what was happening in their lives. I always thought it was wonderful how he asked about my sisters and how they were doing, he always mentioned how he enjoyed his visit with my mom and dad when he was in Fernie. Rod was a very caring and loving man; he will be missed as he was the life of the party.,

Christine and family:

Rene and I are searching for words to express our shock and sorrow upon learning of Rod's sudden passing. I met Rod over 45 years ago through our mutual interest in horses and riding. Rod was a true and much valued friend and a long term member of the "Elbow Valley Board". This group of friends met on a regular basis over the years for lunch and we always had great conversations and a lot of laughs. Rod achieved so much in his lifetime and he left us far too soon. We mourn his loss and send heartfelt condolences to you and the family.

Steve and Rene Edwards

Christine and family. I am so very sad to hear of Rod's sudden passing. I can only imagine how hard that is, but reading the obituary, you have quite the lifetime of memories to help you through the difficult days ahead. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Lesley Ewing (Nelson)

Christine, our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the sudden passing of Rod. Leo & I will miss Rod dearly, he was a genuine neighbour and friend.

Leo & Rosalyn Rosenthal

Sincere condolences to Christine & Family. Rod was the kindest and caring guy. He was always a gentleman. I will miss his teasing and jokes towards me. He was a guy that when he set out to do something it was accomplished with style and dignity. He loved his family and his friends. I will miss him dearly but will remember him always.

So sorry to hear of Rod's sudden passing Christine and family. Gustafson family have so many memories of ours McBride families through the years.

Linda was the one who had so much fun with Rod especially during their high score years bantering back a forth. I know Rod will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many people he met through the years. Condolences from Agnes Gustafson and family.

Christine & Family,

I have many fond memories of Rod at the Calgary Stampede. He would sail into the Brand Room for lunch and visit every table to chat before picking his own. A big laugh, a big smile, that was Rod. And Christine, I know the shock of losing your husband suddenly. You have my sincere sympathy and will be in my thoughts in the days to come.

Muriel (Keith) McKinnon

Christine & family,

Sad to read of Rod's sudden passing.

Christine: Neil and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Rod’s passing. He was one of a kind, a gifted individual who enriched the lives of many with his passion for life and his ever-present sense of humor.

For myself, I will always be grateful for his kind, unwavering support for me during a difficult time in my life.

We wish to express our sincere condolences to you and the McBride family.

Evonne Selk and Neil Munro

Christine and Family,

Such a shock to read of Rod’s passing. My condolences to everyone. Rod will be remembered as a truly remarkable man and friend. I will always be deeply appreciative of Rod’s support and friendship. I am unable to the attend the celebration of life on Wednesday but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care.

Bryan Clark

Christine, I and many others in the oilfield were shocked at Rod’s passing. He and I worked successfully together on many drilling projects for 20 plus years. Rod loved being a salesman and it suited him well being the outgoing person he was. As mentioned his pride and joy was “family” and we extend our condolences to all of them. Sadly missed and many memories together. Sam and Norma.

Christine, Reesa and I are so sorry about Rod’s passing. He was a fantastic guy. I worked closely with him on the Priddis Greens Board and have very fond memories of some challenging times he and I went through together. He always brought a smile to my face whenever I saw him. Gone way too soon. Focus on all the fantastic memories you must have of him. Best to you and your family. Reesa and Marty Kluner

Christine, I am so sorry to read of Rod's passing. He was taken too soon. My deepest condolences to you and your family

My deepest condolences to you Christine, & all of your family. Rod will truly be remembered for all of the above mentioned attributes, & many more, he was alway bigger than life, in his conversations, & his actions, & was a great friend to all who knew him. All the very best to everyone, Bert Montgomery

Christine and family. Sending our sympathies to all of Rod’s family.

We have many great memories of him at McDonald Ranch events.

Wishing you strength and warm memories to hold in your heart.

Andy McDonald’s family

Christine and family, We are so saddened to have learned that Rod suddenly passed away this week. Passionate, engaged and vibrant, Rod was a force in the community in so many ways and facets, leaving a huge gap in our hearts. His involvement with STARS was extraordinary and not to be forgotten. We send our hugs and sympathies to all of you. Greg and Linda Powell

My wife Jan and I have known Rod and Christine for many years through family acquaintances and Rod and I were fierce (yet friendly) competitors in the oil and gas sector many years ago, but we always found time to set aside business and work together on common causes such as STARS, Canadian Oilmens Association, PSAC, and hanging out at a charitable golf tournament or two. Always ready with big smile and a “How the hell are ya” hug, always a toothpick near by and readymade passion for good jaw over a cocktail, Rod was as big as life, lived life in a big way and cherished his family and friends dearly. He will leave an emptiness for many. Our condolences Christine and family. He will be missed.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at Meota Gas Co-op,

We are very saddened in the loss of one of our amazing Directors, Rod McBride.

Rod joined the Meota Board in 2021, and brought a keen business sense to the organization. Rod always had a genuine caring approach to Meota’s business and provided leadership, mentorship and thoughtful business ideas to his governance role. No meeting was left without some smiles and laughter given by Rod during the course of business! He would always give a jab and a wink at every meeting! Rod gave his time so thoughtfully and willingly, even joining us in our community events, and always provided a happy presence at any event.

Rod will be sadly missed on the business front of Meota Gas and also for the personable experiences with every interaction.

To Christine, Brianne, Maren, Reid and the entire McBride family, Meota sends their deepest condolences to you all.

Meota will donate to STARS Air Ambulance in recognition of his valuable contributions to Meota and to the community.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rod I met Rod at Andy’s branding and we had many laughs and he was so kind to the ol fellas One of them being my Dad, Grenny. I hope they they are having a good visit ! Hugs to all and cherish the memories.

So sorry for your loss. Remember Rod being at the boys high school football games. Always full of enthusiasm for the Black Diamond team. A pleasure to have met him.

Condolences

The Martineau’s

Had known Rod back when I was living in Calgary. He worked with my dad during the 1988 Olympics. Always a great guy to everybody. Christine, Brianne, Maren and Reid, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you during this time and always.

Brett Upton

We have known Rob but a short time but oh my goodness a good one. I have never felt so welcomed into a family. Rod thank you for being a friend.

Saddened to hear of Rod's loss. I first met Rod many years ago when he and my neighbor Pat McCune did some oil and gas business with our company. Rod was involved with The Ducks Unlimited Alabama guys that he and Bob Dinning Hosted for many years near Enchant Alberta hunting geese and ducks in the fall for many years. I participated in some of those events and Rod was always an active participant. Also saw Rod more recently at the Priddis golf course and he will always be missed.

Dave Erickson

Sincere Condolences to Christine and the entire McBride family. Rod’s wonderful sense of humour, huge heart and a smile that brightened the room when he entered are all things that will help us remember him. He was an amazing man who made a difference to so many others.

Tim Main

The kindness and warmth of Rod and Christine when arriving at their home was just wonderful. At some point in the evening the whisky would be cracked open by Rod, a wee dram was poured along with discussions about the finer points of the choice we had made in our whisky. My heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with you Christine and your family at this difficult time.

Gillian

I met Rod McBride when I was 7 years old, Brianne became my first “best friend” in grade two and had been longest friend to date. Rod and Christine McBride were parents of many firsts with me as Brianne and I grew up. Our first sleep overs my first family vacation with another family not my own. And they always helped bring me and Brianne together over the years after they moved from Calgary. Rod always made me feel welcomed and significant. I hope that makes sense, he had a way of making you feel important, and it was awesome to be in his presence. His energy drew you in and made you warm inside like the sun:) he had big voice but an even bigger heart. I will miss his energy and enthusiasm for life. I am truly sorry for your loss Christine, Brianne , Maren and Reid. He is an individual that encompassed a lot of hearts , and I cherish the memories I have of him during the time I spent with your family. Tova schaefer(Wickson)

I will always remember Rod's kind smile and giving nature. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Without question Rod and Christian have been the best neighbors we have ever had. We have been blessed. We cannot believe that Rod is no longer our ‘’Johnny on the spot’”. Yes, he and Christine have gone overboard to serve our community. We can only send our condolences to Rod’s family - they were blessed by a man who lived life to the fullest and gave of himself totally. He will truly be missed.

Christine and family, my sincere condolences to you all. Rodney and yourself were always a breath of fresh air and many laughs at the dealership. Rod would often come to my reception desk and ask me for a pencil sharpener when buying a vehicle ! I loved connecting with you both last year when I was able to purchase your SUV. You were kind enough to have us in your home and we still discuss the view. I will remember Rodney fondly and often. He was a great man !

Wendy and I are so sorry to hear of Rods passing Christine. We will always remember him as the best MC at our wedding. I can’t forget all the great times when he worked with us at the Okotoks RCMP Detachment

What sad news to hear of Rod’s sudden passing. Our daughter was a classmate of Maren’s and Rod was a faithful member of the cheering section in the bleachers of all the sports throughout the school years; from Millarville Commumity School and on to Oilfields High School.

Since the family move to the Priddis area, the occasions to meet up with Rod and/or Christine at the Millarville General Store have been few. When those happenstance meetups did occur, Rod was always ready to engage in those “what has been happening in your life” sessions. He always had stories to tell and questions to ask. His volunteerism seemed endless and it is amazing that Christine managed time with him and the family.

Just knowing that he isn’t there represents a significant loss to this and the Priddis community.

Love to the family,

Ted and Patti Thorne

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. He was larger than life and will be missed.

The world was a better place with Rods witty comebacks and sense of humour.. i'm so very proud and lucky to have known this fine man.. He always had a smile. He always made me feel he cared. He was truly one of the good guys.. I'm so sorry for the loss for the family he left behind..His memory will live in the hearts and minds of his family and friends forever... Rod was the kind of guy when he walked in a room you knew he was there... his laugh, smile and wit were ever present.. I can't imagine the deep sorrow Christine ,his children and grandchildren and family are experiencing. my thoughts are with you.. Rod left a little of himself to all of us.. He will never be forgotten.

vicki (hendrickson) Peterson

Our sincerest condolences to Christine, Brianne, Maren, Reid, and the entire McBride family on behalf of everyone at Priddis Greens Golf & CC. We will miss Rod's quick, warm smile and his genuine care for others. His contributions to the Club as a Member, Director, and President will be fondly remembered.