Hi Clare, Margaret and family,

The passing of a loved one is always tragic and sad, but the passing of one so full of life, ready to enjoy his 'golden years' with his family and many friends is especially sad. You have our condolences and deepest sympathy during this difficult time; you are a strong family. For the younger generation, our hope is that they celebrate the life of their uncle as he would have wanted them too.

Alex and Sandra Pinto

Have learned of the passing of Sandy these are sad times for your family.

I knew Sandy as a neighbour and a fellow member of our condo team.

I would like to forward my condolences as I am missing Sandy as well

Sincerely

Kelly Tucker

Margaret, Claire and family

I’m saddened to learn of your dear Sandy’s sudden and unexpected death.

I feel like Sandy has been part of my life forever- as a friend of my brother Colin; through Westworth Church, “car pool” driver to U of M ( I think he was the only driver); late night x- country skiing at La Barriere after studying; camping/ hiking buddy on numerous trips in MB,BC and AB; host to my family when we visited Calgary and in 2020 we camped in the snow,side by side, on Tunnel Mountain to attend the Banff Film Festival. Sandy, undeterred by the conditions was tootling about on his e bike.!

He was a connector and always made a point of checking in with folks when he was in Winnipeg, not just with his contemporaries, but their parents! My mom always looked forward to his visits! He didn’t like her instant coffee and wanted the real thing,so he’d take her out to a local restaurant for the good stuff.

He will be missed.May his memory be a blessing.

My fondest memory of Sandy was his openness and honesty. He always said to live life with grace and ease. Thank you, it was a pleasure to know you, and I shall continue to live with grace and ease. Blessings to your family.

Margaret, Dave and family and Clare - just a short note to express our condolences on the passing of Sandy. We were very saddened to learn of his untimely death. We had spoken to him a few weeks ago following his knee surgery and he sounded very upbeat and was hoping to repeat the success of the other knee replacement and resume driving well before he was supposed to. We were planning to get together on an upcoming trip to Winnipeg later this summer - a trip that had been delayed by the knew operation. Our friendship, which began when we all had summer jobs at Falcon Lake in the early 70’s had continued until the present day. Despite ending up in different provinces we made a point remaining connected and over the years were fortunate to be able to meet up in Calgary, Banff, Palm Springs, Winnipeg and West Hawk Lake. We have many great memories of our times together whether it be skiing, sailing, golfing, camping or just hanging out. We often referred to him as Captain - homage to his naval heritage and captain of the sailboat we called “The White Streak” - the boat he brought to Falcon Lake. While we had some adventures with really strong winds, more often than not it seemed the winds would drop to nothing as soon as the White Streak left shore. We enjoyed his sense of humour and as you might imagine, the odd debate as Sandy could be pretty fixed in his views. We valued his friendship and will miss him dearly as I know you will.

John Maguire and Susan Collison

My experience with Sandy was that he was a good Man…a man committed to best understanding himself and acccepting others…and himself.. Sandy had a huge heart and a passion for truth. God Bless Your soul Sandy.

Morris

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sandy. I had the honor of knowing him for the past two years, during which he consistently demonstrated thoughtfulness in both his work and personal life.

Sandy was incredibly kind to me, especially in providing invaluable immigration assistance. I cherished our conversations, often captivated by his stories about the places he visited and his camping adventures. His sense of humor and ability to bring joy to everyone at Z-One was remarkable.

I feel privileged to have known Sandy and will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.

With heartfelt condolences,

Neda Khaledi

There aren't words to express the loss of my oldest and best friend. His passing leaves an emptiness, for me, Leesa, and from all these wonderful tributes all of these folks as well. I know my whole family, from my Mom to my sisters all the way to my kids, are deeply moved and feel this loss. And like so often happens, it goes on for all of us because you just think "Oh I have to tell Sandy when I see him or I'm next on the phone with him" and now that isn't going to happen. A good caring thoughtful wonderful friend. He was like a brother and I loved him. Miss you bud...

Well, hello Sandy from this half of the sky …..to your half of the sky, now that you have made your transition.

God, we are all going to miss you here …..and for more than just a little while.

I can remember our first lunch at the Chophouse in Chinook, like it was yesterday.

I am sure your transition was a blessed experience of total amazement as we reviewed the life and death process so many times together.

Thanks for being in my life as long as you were, and sharing part of life’s journey with me, for as long as you did.

I really enjoyed you.

As your Meditation coach, at The Centre for Transformation, for the last 10 years, I believe I speak for all of us here in that we could not possibly list and thank you for the now moments we all shared with you.

You were so, so much more than a student……you were a solid friend, a good sounding board that I could always count on as a conscious business partner. You were definitely not a pushover to always agree with me. I respected you for that, immensely.

Thank you for all your loving support and kindness and being one of my best friends. Actually, you were a true “war buddy.” Being a part of the fact that we are all walking each other back home.

I believe you were ready for the next stage of life’s evolutionary journey, as you had a pretty full life here.

My experience with you was that the only thing that exceeded your firmness was your soft loving heart.

You and I shared so many many blessed now moments in life that were life altering…..as we discussed.

I immensely loved our weekly get togethers over the years. They were not too many days, that I did not talk with you. I’m gonna really miss seeing you down by the river, most mornings, where we would both meditate together, yet a couple of hundred yards apart and then we would go to breakfast so many times, over the years.

I can’t thank you enough for sharing your life experiences of your many break - through Divine moments with me, at our retreats.

You were a real true “War Buddy”…one I could count on to be solid. Not too many like you in life. Not too many.

You truly stood for truth …and did NOT run and hide.

I’m sure you’re now looking down and shaking your head and saying, as we discussed… life is a great thing, if it doesn’t kill you.

And as we also discussed many, many times, if the human race only knew the evolutionary opportunity of a life, they would be stunned. So many people really don’t know what they have in another spiritual being….. until they are gone. That does not apply to you, because you knew and you were sacred about that.

God Bless you Sandy. I am really gonna miss you.

God Bless.

LOL…. (Which in my parlance means lots of love.)

Zale Zeviar

We met Sandy, or the “Big Guy” as we often called him, back in the late 70’s. A group of us rented houses for cheap because the area was slated for eventual demolition to make room for a shopping centre. Those rental properties are long gone and a province separated us from Sandy when he moved to Alberta but our friendship endured to this day.

Over the years, we shared good times fishing, motorcycling, a bit of sailing and lots of camping. He loved books, music, movies, documentaries, traveling, photography, all things electronic and meals around the campsite or in our homes. He loved rhubarb pie - but please NO strawberries! Sandy was an intelligent, caring, generous and loyal friend. He was politically astute and cared for his fellow man/woman, even opening his home to a couple seeking asylum in Canada. He loved to play board games and would ham it up with the kids letting them beat him royally. Above all else, Sandy was a family man. He had a deep love and respect for his parents, his sisters, his brother-in-law, his niece and nephews but his devotion also extended to his aunts and uncles and cousins. Whenever he traveled to Winnipeg, he would invariably include a visit to the cemetery to pay his respects to his family members. Sandy was proud of his Scottish heritage and wore the coat of arms on his baseball cap and displayed it in his home. He had many close and longstanding friends because he worked hard at keeping those bonds alive. We will remain forever grateful that he did so. We will miss our weekly FaceTime meetings with you, Sandy. Keep the rubber side down!

Denyse and Jacques

Sandy was a colleague and a friend. He was a caring and generous who never took things, especially himself, too seriously. As an “old banker” he had lots of wisdom to impart and kindness to offer. He cherished his relationships and will be missed.

I had only known Sandy about eight years and really enjoyed speaking with him. He was a straight shooter; he told you what was on his mind. He was very honest that way I loved it. He had a great heart and always listened well. Not always agreeing with me and that was Sandy. I will miss him.

Barry Lee

I knew Sandy when I was 15 and Colin, Sandy and I attended the Westworth United Church and then later University. Sandy was the first boy I knew who became my friend. We shared many adventures, and he was always ready to go camping or try a new place. We were all so impressed when he got his first car - a red Volkswagen! He would go out of his way to pick me up ... He in fact taught me how to drive a standard shift. We often found an excuse to leave the University and go to the A&W on Peminba Hwy. (or if I remember correctly there was a pub as well -where he liked to go as the draft beer was only 50cents!! ) I remember one very cold winter day... he decided after an A & W stop that I should learn how to drive a standard under icy conditions not just on bare roads. So off we went .... within minutes I was doing one 360 after another with Sandy calming saying " turn the wheel in the OTHER direction!!" Finally the car stalled and we were facing the wrong direction. Sandy's comment was " "Well that's not quite how what you want to have happen - BUT GOOD JOB!!" always the optimist always a guy with something positive to say. We should all try to incorporate that spirit of support in these difficult times. Brenda Fowler, BC

Sandy was a good friend and mentor to me from the moment we met at the City of Calgary. A generous man always with a strong wit and a blunt, short and sweet attitude about things. He taught and helped me a lot and I will remember him and his turn of phrase always. “What’s the dealio, persnickety, hey kids, bye for now” and many more! Thank you my friend, you will be missed. My condolences to Claire and Margaret and family.

Dear Margaret & David, Claire, Judy, nephews, Cameron, James, niece Christyne and close friends, my heart goes out to you all, at this difficult time. It is never easy to express oneself on the passing of our loved one. Sandy's passing has left a profound void in our lives, one that words struggle to fill. He wasn't just a dear friend; he was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.

I feel privileged to have shared in Sandy's warmth and friendship. I feel like I lost a brother. Our camping adventures by some of the most beautiful, serene lakes of western Canada will forever hold a special place in my heart, filled with cherished memories of laughter and joy. Sandy's love for the outdoors and his infectious smile brightened every moment we spent together.

His hospitality was truly unmatched. Sandy's generosity as a host was a testament to his kind and caring nature. He welcomed us into his home with warmth and sincerity, making us feel like part of his family. The evenings spent in his company were filled with laughter, stories, and a sense of camaraderie that lifted our spirits. And those shared breakfasts, where we started our days with his infectious humor and good cheer, are moments I will deeply cherish.

Sandy had a unique gift for bringing people together and creating meaningful connections. His ability to make everyone feel at ease and valued was a reflection of his genuine and loving character.

As we grieve the loss of Sandy, may we hold onto these precious memories of his warmth, hospitality and the joy he brought into our lives. His presence will be greatly missed, but his spirit will continue to live on in our hearts and in the cherished moments we shared together.

Sandy, may be gone but will never be forgotten. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, and held so dear!” May we hold tight to these wonderful loving memories forever in our hearts.”

Some day we will meet again and have a wee toast “Slàinte Mhath”

Let us raise a toast in Sandy's honor, saying "Slàinte Mhath" – wishing him peace and celebrating the love he shared with us all.

With heartfelt sympathy and love, Layden & Harley

Sending much love and prayers to Sandy's family at this time. Sandy was a beautiful soul inside and out. I so looked forward to hearing Sandy's summation after a teaching or a lesson. His dry wit and sense of humor always brought a smile to my face. He was a straight shooter and his one liners were bang on. When I think of Sandy, "grace & ease" comes to mind, and again I smile.

Sandy will forever remain in the hearts of those that knew and loved him. Rest in Peace my friend. xo

Rhonda

I am so grateful I was able to have Sandy as a friend. I love how he dove into the last chapter of his life, enjoying nature, meditation, questioning the big questions in life. He had a stubborn streak and owned it. He loved to share the newest tech and show how he was integrating it into his life. He was a great cook - I’ll always treasure the veggie pot pie receipt he gave me.

We had some great chats about life and philosophy.

Every time I see a camper like his or an electric bike I’ll think of Sandy, off on his adventures in another time and space!

Cheers to Sandy!

Sandy was an absolute gentle man with a truly gentle soul. I loved our conversations, his dry wit and expansive world view. He had an amazing ability to use humour when reviewing his long held beliefs and the humility to redefine what he believed after deep contemplation.

I feel honoured for the 5 years I was lucky enough to spend with Sandy diving deeper into the depths of our own souls, contemplating the meaning of life and meditating under the stars!

Cheers to you Sandy!

Its hard to imagine that Sandy is no longer with us. I understand the journey we all agree undertake in life but it is still tough to go through losing a key member of the school. It was clear that Sandy was at a point in his maturity where he was simplifying his life and ensuring that his studies at the school were top priority. He was firm in his opinion and he knew that time was short. If it didn’t resonate with him he wasn’t going waste any time on it. I had some good conversations with Sandy when we were partners and I know we’ll all miss him. Condolences to his friends and family, he will be missed.