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Obituary of Rob Rubben
September 8, 1986 – Vancouver, British Columbia
September 19, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta
Rob Rubben, beloved husband of Christa Rubben (nee King), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 38 years. Besides his loving wife, Rob is survived by his parents Peter and Donna, brother Alex, and sister Jennifer (Sebastian Markwick), as well as his nephew George, grandmother Delia O’Neill, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his wife’s family. Rob is predeceased by his grandparents, Henri Rubben, Rita Rubben, and John O’Neill, as well as his uncles, George Rubben, Paul Rubben, John Stevens, Graeme Bayley, and Don Sutherland.
Rob was born in Vancouver, BC, on September 8, 1986. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Chemical Engineering and moved to Calgary, AB, in 2010. Rob and Christa met in Calgary through friends and married in 2017, surrounded by their many friends and family.
Rob was well-known for his quick wit and love of Alberta, especially its Rocky Mountains, and oil and gas. He was an avid NFL football fan, and a lifelong Seattle Seahawks supporter. In the summer months, he could be found on the golf course with friends, or in the mountains with Christa, hiking, biking, and back-country camping. Rob loved the snow and spent many winter days snowshoeing in Kananaskis.
Before he passed, Rob had the opportunity to share parts of his life’s story and his deep faith in Christ. It is a beautiful testament to an incredible life. This story has been published and is available at https://www.catholicyyc.ca/blog/rooted_in_christ.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (5340 – 4th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Cabin Brewing Company (505 36 Ave SE, Calgary, AB).
Rob had a long history with cancer and told anyone who asked that the best way to support him was by donating blood. Please consider donating blood in memory of Rob through Canadian Blood Services to support other people battling cancer. Donations can be made directly to Canadian Blood Services, 207 9 Ave SW #100, Calgary, AB T2P 1K3, Telephone: 1-888-236-6283, www.blood.ca/en.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rob’s family here.
In living memory of Rob Rubben, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
