Garry Keith Kirkpatrick

September 14, 1953 – April 27, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Garry Kirkpatrick on Thursday, April 27

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, 2023. Garry went peacefully with his family by his side.

Garry was born on Sept 14

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1953 in the Town of Shaunavon Saskatchewan. He had a beautiful wife of 35 years Shelly who he married on April 9

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, 1988. They started their family in Estevan, SK and had 3 incredible children James, Morgan and Ryan.

In 2001 they moved to Cochrane, AB to further his career. Garry was well respected in the Oil & Gas Industry and left a huge impact with those around him.

He was exceedingly loved by his family, friends & colleagues. He was always loyal to his friends and family making sure they were his top priority. He always spoke very highly of his wife and family. Garry had a fun competitive nature and always loved a challenge from golf and darts to bowling and cards. It didn’t matter what he was playing, he always seemed to win with a smirk on his face.

Garry will always be one of the most influential, kind and loving individuals. He will forever remain in all of our hearts.

He will be remembered by his loving wife Shelly; children James, Morgan (Justin) and Ryan; grandchildren Ainsley and Aleah; sister Darlene; brother Gordon (Audrey); brother-in-law Mervin (Twila); brother-in-law Donald; sister-in-law Terry (Elwood); sister-in-law Debra; as well as many extended family & friends. He is predeceased by his parents Herbert and Helen; brother-in-law Mike; sister-in-law Shirley; father-in-law Harold; and mother-in-law Mabel.

A Celebration of Garry’s Life will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church (

73 George Fox Trail, Cochrane, AB

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, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Arrangements entrusted to Flo Simpson, Funeral Director

Cochrane Country Funeral Home – cochrane@piersons.ca 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Garry Keith Kirkpatrick, please visit our flower store.