Obituary of Elmer Sylvio Stalmach

September 18, 1940 - Melville, Saskatchewan

June 23, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Stalmach of Calgary, AB, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Elmer was predeceased by his beloved spouse Anne, son Jeff, grandson Ryan, his parents, Rudolph and Eva; and brothers, Eddie and George.

Elmer attended farm school for eight years before boarding in town and graduating from Central High School in Melville, SK. He lived a vibrant life in Hamilton, ON for twelve years before moving to Calgary, where he embarked on a 30-year career in Materials Management with Alberta Health Services. It was at the Holy Cross Hospital where he met Anne, his soul mate of 36 years. Elmer retired from Rockyview General Hospital in 2008.

He is survived by an extensive family through his marriage to Anne, including three daughters, nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.  He also leaves behind a host of dear friends and cousins.

He will be remembered, always in our hearts.

Memorial Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Elmer’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The War Amps Alberta, PO Box 11000, Station Main Edmonton, AB, or The Mustard Seed Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Elmer’s family here.

In living memory of  Elmer Stalmach, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3A6, Telephone: 403-299-0111.

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