Conrad was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He spent his early years in Calmar, Alberta before relocating to Edmonton. After grade 12, he attended Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and completed Survey Technology graduating with honours. He worked as a field surveyor for several years in many remote areas and loved working in nature. He soon moved into management and served as Vice President of McElhanney Surveying and Engineering for 18 years. Subsequently, he was Vice President and co-owner of Universal Surveys Inc. for 18 years. Conrad was known as a dedicated hard worker and always strived to improve and be successful. He retired in 2009 and relocated to Victoria, B.C. wintering in Arizona.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Verna Mae Zarowny, Daughter Cindy Lee Buday, Grandchildren William Buday (Colleen) and Kayla Anne Buday, five great-grandchildren, two nephews Glenn Fagnan (Karen) and Robin Fagnan (Adele) and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Edna Zarowny, his beloved sister Lenore Fagnan and 2 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life and Tea will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm. If possible, please respond by email to vernaz@shaw.ca, if you plan to attend.
If so desired, tributes in Memory of Conrad may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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26 Responses
I knew Con during his time with Universal and enjoyed visiting with him over lunch @ La Paella and elsewhere. It was a pleasure to have known him. Sorry to hear of his having passed away.
I was saddened to hear of Con’s passing. Although I had lost track of him as of late, I do remember the great times I had working with him. My condolences to all his family
Bill Dabbs
We will surely miss Conrad. God took home an angel. Verna we are holding you in our hearts and prayers.
Even though I knew Conrad for only a short while I found that he was a kind gentleman and I always enjoyed his company and beautiful smile. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Steve and Aurora Bolger
Verna, I wish you strength and peace in these hard times. My thoughts are with you and your family. Many hugs, always.
Jude
Dear Verna So sorry to hear sad news. We were very fond of Con. With our deepest, heartfelt condolences. Tony & Maryon
I was saddened to hear of Conrad’s death. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time, Verna.
I will miss his kindness and his smile.
Lorene & Reg Abbott
November 6, 2017.
Conrad was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. The two of you made a wonderful couple in our little community at Sayward. Our kindest & loving thoughts are with you Verna.
On behalf of the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association, we want to express our sincere condolences.
We will make a donation to our scholarship foundation in Con’s memory to provide scholarships to future land surveyors.
Dear Verna
I was sadden and surprised to hear of Conrads’ passing. I am so glad that Norm, David, Darlene and myself were able to get to see him before it happened. He shall be missed dearly and our childhoods together held many memories. All our love to you all.
Linda, Darlene, David and Norman