Obituary of Francis Albert Voz

Al passed away peacefully in his 94th year in Stettler, Alberta. Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Al spent his younger years as an aviation mechanic for the RCAF, settling in Calgary, in 1944 he married Dolly. They arrived in Stettler in 1951 where Al worked for the gas company, BA and Gulf Oil. Al and Dolly spent many happy years raising their family of five, square dancing and “camping” in their motor home. Predeceased by his first wife Mae and unborn child; his mother Catherine; sister Florence and half siblings Fordie, Hector, Pat, Etta, Alfred, and Regina. After 66 years of marriage, Al leaves his devoted wife Dolly, children Patti Nicoll (Lorne) and grandson Adam of Sherwood Park; Gail Anastasi (Art) of Red Deer and granddaughters Amy Buckman (Chris) and Jennifer Ogilvie; Faye Chinn (Frank) of Calgary and grandchildren Matt Chinn, Claire Selebay (Mark) and Chrissy Cruickshank (Dave); Gilbert Voz of Sparwood, BC; and Carol Short (John) of Surrey, BC and grandchildren Michael Short (Laura) and Suzanne Cyr (Ryan). Also left to cherish Great Grandpa’s memory are Logan Cyr, Garrett Selebay, Drew Cruickshank and Ruby and Evan Buckman. Carrying on Great Grandpa’s name are Drew, and Michael and Laura’s son expected in June. The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Stettler Hospital for their compassionate care during Al’s last days.