Obituary of Ulrik Lindgreen

Ulrik Lindgreen

1954 - 2023

Ulrik “Rick” Lindgreen of Morrin, Alberta beloved husband of Judy Fazekas passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, Alberta on December 13, 2023, at the age of 69 years.

Rick was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on February 4, 1954, and had a wonderful childhood excelling in English class, equestrian riding, ballroom dancing and modeling.  Rick immigrated to Canada in 1975 initially to Rockglen, Saskatchewan to pursue farming before heading to Alberta where he met his loving wife Judy in Edmonton.  They married in 1980 and had two children where they settled in Morrin, Alberta.

Over the years Rick worked as a farm hand, oilfield dispatcher and in road construction.  Rick retired from Starland County in 2015 and was able to enjoy his retirement on several trips and on his deck in his backyard with friends and family.  Rick adored his seven grandchildren and grand doggy whom will dearly miss him.  Anybody who knew Rick will remember him as a very proud Danish man with lots of stories.  May he rest in peace.

Rick is survived by his loving wife Judy; children Erika Lindgreen and Christian Lindgreen; grandchildren:  Matais, Lyric, Ember, Kalla, Everlly, Lilly and Amellia; brother Lars (Lillian) Lindgreen; parents-in-law Louis and Sigi Fazekas; sister-in-law Monica Fazekas.

Rick is predeceased by his parents Ellen and Ib Lindgreen and brother Torsten Lindgreen.

As per Rick’s wishes no Funeral Service will be held. 

Memorial Donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or to the Alberta Lung Association.