Gary Joseph Mack

Obituary

Passed on

October 3, 1961 – August 17, 2024

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Gary in Canmore, Alberta while on his annual father-daughter road trip to the mountains.

Gary leaves to mourn his wife Kelly, daughter Sarah Mack (his little pookie and best little buddy), mother Georgina Mack, sister JoDeen  (Ron), niece Madison Braun.  In-laws, Robin (Kirk) Henley, Cindy (Grant) Hammond and Kim Nose.  Nieces and nephews, Khristin (Ryan), Joanna and Amy Lawrence, Megan (Kenny) Cardoso, Lyndsy (Ryan), Chloe and Kole Beresford, Michael (Kylie), Lily and Grayson Hammond, Adam Nose, Amanda (Marcie) Sommers.

Gary was predeceased by his Father Joseph Mack in 1993.  Father and Mother in law, Robert and Jo Anne Polson and brother in law, Richard Nose.

Gary was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he attended Bannatyne Elementary, Bruce Junior High, Sturgeon Creek High School and University of Winnipeg.

Growing up in St James, he loved hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding, snowmobiling, working on cars with his buddies and spending time at the family cottage at Clear Lake.  Through Gary’s passion of snowmobiling he developed many very special friendships that he valued and held dear.

Gary was employed with The Pritchard Group as a partner/Vice President since 1997.  He began his career with Pritchard as a salesman for the Dieseltech Division and worked hard and moved up the corporate ladder becoming a partner in 2006.  During this time, he developed strong relationships and friendships.  He was well admired and respected throughout the industry.

Gary was well known for his incredible whit and unique personality.  He had a way to make you laugh even when you were upset.

What Gary loved the most, was his family! He adored his daughter Sarah.  He never took “No” or “not possible” for an answer.  Because of that, he made my dreams come true.  He loved teaching his little buddy all the things he enjoyed doing. Fishing, snowmobiling (buying her first snowmobile at 3 years old), quading and most recently the love of the mountains where they went to on their annual road trips in his Corvette which he also loved. 

Gary was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

A special thanks to Canmore Fire Rescue Service for their heroic effort to save Gary and especially Joanna (Paramedic) for the compassion shown to the family and especially to Sarah.  To Coast Canmore Hotel and their staff who went above and beyond to help the family during the difficult period in Canmore. To Pam of Bow Valley Victim Services who stood by Sarah and helped her until her family could get to her.  Also to Gary’s good buddies, Brad Gradidge and Derrick Andries who insisted on going out to Canmore to bring Gary’s treasured corvette home safely.

A celebration of life was held on August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Breezy Bend Country Club 7620 Roblin Blvd, Headingley, Mb.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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