Obituary of Jason Joseph Rapp

October 23, 1971 - Lethbridge, Alberta

October 27, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Jason “Jay” Rapp of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 52 years.

Jay was born in Lethbridge, AB, on October 23, 1971.  Jay spent the majority of his years in Calgary and British Columbia, he always had a love for the lakes and mountains. He also had a passion for music, even at a young age, and was a creative genius.  He loved songwriting, performing and expressing his unique view of life musically.  His guitar was an extension of himself.

He will be most remembered for his kind soul, witty sense of humour and his legendary guitar playing.

Jay is survived by his son, Sebastian Rapp, Calgary, AB; daughter Trista Rapp, Calgary, AB; mother of his children, Claire, Calgary, AB; father Otto Rapp, Vienna, Austria; sisters Tasha Cattleman and Nicole Cattleman of Calgary, AB; brother Otto Rapp of Lethbridge, AB; Jay’s partner, Annette of Calgary, AB, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Jay was predeceased by his mom, Mary-Jane Rapp and grandparents Joseph and Jenny Cattleman of Maskwacis (Hobbema), AB.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Friday November 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Jason’s family here.

In living memory of Jason Rapp, 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.