Alex (Joseph Alexander George) Stewart was born in Vermilion, Alberta on November 16, 1938 and was the second oldest of 7 children. He and his mother and sisters had many escapades with horses and pioneer farming. With his Uncle Bob’s encouragement, he joined the Alberta Government Department of Public Works. Alex went to Alberta College and then SAIT/NAIT completing his journeyman carpenter certificate, and became a supervisor of building construction, and then advanced to senior management responsible for government properties throughout Alberta.
He met his wife Carol at the Lacombe convention 60 years ago and they were married for 58 years. Alex was always one to lead by example in serving God, working hard building homes, caring for purebred horses, photography, playing the violin and learning to play the bagpipes when he turned 70.
Alex passed on to his eternal reward on August 26, 2023. He leaves behind a loving family with many dear cousins, nephews, nieces and children.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Carol and family, we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We only learned about Alex’ passing, the day after his service.
Our paths first crossed in 1983 when you and Alex and the kids came to Vancouver Island in the summer, and were at my folks place for Sunday morning meeting. Mom invited you folks to stay for lunch and I was telling Alex about wanting to transfer with the Bank to Edmonton, however, they weren’t moving fast enough for me. Alex hired me as his personal assistant at the Atria Building on 50th Street…and although I was only there for 5 months…it was a time of growth and learning new lessons after ‘flying the coop’ for the first time.
It was so special to see you occasionally once you moved to the Island.
Mom and I send our deepest condolences to you and the family.