Garry Bolig
1951 - 2025
With heavy hearts, his family announce the passing of Garry George Bolig, who passed away peacefully in Calgary, on Tuesday, April 29 2025, with his loving family by his side at the age of 73 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view Prayers online may do so by clicking on the livestream link that will be available on this page at 6:45 P.M. on Friday, June 6, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking on the livestream link that will be available on this page at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Garry was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by his wife Bonnie; children Dustin Bolig (Tiffany Gamble ) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Ashley Bolig of Taber and Corinna Bolig (Shane Wyllie) of Medicine Hat; as well as his treasured grandchildren Hudson, Hailey, Paige, Shyloe, Chloee, Theoren, Karter and Mattea. He is also survived by his brother Val (Debbie) Bolig; sisters Audrey (Gill) Fayant, Doris (Joe) Kubik, Bobbie (George) Geering, Mildred Dyck (Paul) and Isma (Ron) McIntyre as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Leo and Bertha Bolig; brothers Milton, Lionel and Bernard Bolig; sisters Artist Bolig and Annette Flamand.
Born on July 30, 1951, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Garry lived a full and joyful life, marked by love, family, and adventure. He spent his early years in Battleford before moving to Bow Island, where he met the love of his life Bonnie. The two shared a beautiful fifty year marriage, during which they raised their three children, Dustin, Ashley and Corinna.
Their journey together took them to Taber, where Garry continued to build a life centered on family, hard work and the great outdoors. He had a deep love for nature and spent many cherished days fishing, camping, traveling with Bonnie and putting together puzzles while watching his Calgary Flames. In his later years, nothing brought him more joy than being with his grandchildren. A devoted papa, Garry found great joy in teaching his grandchildren to fish, work on vehicles and how to drive. He also loved cheering them on at countless sporting events. His legacy lives on in the memories he created and the values he passed down.
Garry’s presence will be missed every day, but his love and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Garry’s name may be made directly to the Calgary Health Foundation (Foothills Hospital Neurosciences Unit 112), Suite 800, 11012 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 6E5.