Obituary - Alexander Graf
Alexander Graf
1993 - 2014
With sadness, the family of Alexander Jacob Graf announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, February, 11, 2014, at the age of 20 years. Alexander was born December 30, 1993, in Lethbridge, a son to proud parents, Roy and Annette Graf. Alex was at the young age of 2 when the family moved to Cadotte Lake, AB., to live on the Cree Reservation where his mom got her first teaching position. In 1997, they moved to Medicine Hat and later in 2009, the family settled into their dream home in Seven Persons. Alex received all of his schooling in Medicine Hat and graduated from McCoy High School in 2011. He also attended Medicine Hat College, having taken his first year of Welding in 2013, and currently enrolled for his second year. At the time of his passing, Alex was employed as a Welder’s helper, apprenticing with Last Chance Welding. There are so many things we can say about Alex... he was a great friend to many and always worked hard. His future was in the palm of his hands. Alex had many plans and he was sure to be successful. His personality was one of a kind. He could light up a room with his smile and laughter and with his “tell it like it is” attitude and distinctive “swagger”, Alex was loved by everyone who met him. He enjoyed the company of his family and friends and like many, he loved to crack open a nice cold beer and socialize. His big, booming voice could be heard from anywhere and often you would hear him saying, “Yes boy” or “Sure bud”. Alex was athletic and enjoyed sports of all kinds. He played Lacrosse for the local SunDevils for 6 years and achieved his black belt in Tae Kwon Do, doing so by training with his dad and brother. He also liked to go golfing - especially with his grandpa, his buddy and cousin, Mitchell and of course, his brother. Alex also enjoyed the outdoors and spent time fishing with Randy. He beamed with pride when he bought a brand new truck - a 2012 Dodge 3500 Cummins. Not only did he love his truck but so did his dog, Rosco and they loved going for rides together. Rides on the way home from work meant a phone call to Mom and Dad and they would always chat. Alex wasn’t short of conversation and according to his yearbook, his dad served him a 3 day in-school suspension for cell phone violation. Alex was larger than life and his impact on our lives will never be forgotten. He will live on in the many wonderful memories we all have of him. Alex will be deeply missed by his parents, Roy and Annette Graf; 15 year old brother, Daniel (they were best buds and worst siblings! Always there for each other - you mess with one, you deal with the other) grandparents, Carol and Alan Ogilvie and Ken and Eva Graf; great-grandma, Jeanie Ogilvie; Auntie Trisha (Mike) Rolls and their family, Jeremy and Logan; Auntie Renee (Kevin) Hirsch and their family Mitchell and Easton; Auntie Bonnie and Uncle Rod Graf and their family, Nathan, Rebecca and Rachel; Auntie Karen (Lorne) Dewart and their family, Amanda and Cole; Auntie Kim (Al) Wilbee and their family, Christina and Kameran; Uncle Robert (Carman) and their family, Chandler and Carley. He is also survived by special friends, Curtis Jenkins, Jimmy Martinez, Taylor “Taco” Phillips, Derrian Nau, Brandon Sloan, Xavier Gloin, Randy MacDonald, Andrea Morales and many, many more. Alex was predeceased by his great-grandpa, Jacob Lanz (1992), great-grandma “The Old Grandma”, Eva Lanz in 2005 and great-grandpa “By The Water”, Harry Ogilvie in 2005. A time of visitation will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Friday, February 14, 2014, starting one hour prior to the Vigil Prayers at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Fred Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Mission Mexico, c/o St. Michael’s Parish, P.O. Box 56, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0.
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Angela Bedford:
Feb 15, 2014 at 01:02 AM
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your son Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family as you grieve. Take comfort in and cherish your memories. Angela and family
Willy and Tania Thompson:
Feb 13, 2014 at 05:02 PM
Annette, Roy and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May the memories of Alex help find you peace.You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family.
Jared Harty:
Feb 13, 2014 at 10:02 PM
To the Graf family: I never knew Alex on a personal level. However I am still saddened by your loss. I wish you the best and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Margaret Devine:
Feb 13, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Annette I was so sorry to hear of your son Alexander's tragic death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God and the knowledge that many friends are thinking and praying for you, bring you some comfort at this very difficult time.
Dan and Joanne Friedt:
Feb 14, 2014 at 01:02 AM
Annette and family, we cannot imagine the struggle and sorrow you must be experiencing at the loss of your son Alex. Be assured of our prayers and support. God has given you your own personal angel. We pray for peace.
Earl and Quessie Bohmer:
Feb 14, 2014 at 04:02 AM
We are so saddened to hear this news. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all of you!
Ryan & Jennifer Matt:
Feb 14, 2014 at 04:02 PM
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Alex! He was a great kid!
Marjorie--and Gillian, Brandon and Christian Heath:
Feb 14, 2014 at 05:02 PM
My heart and thoughts go to all of the family at their heartbreaking loss. Keep each other safe and close and cherish all of the memories that you all have of Alex. Love to you all from us. Gillian Brandon and Christian and also from my Mom Madge McNaughton
Thinking of You:
Feb 15, 2014 at 12:02 AM
My deepest thoughts are with you. No words can say the sorrow I feel in my heart for the loss of Alex. Please know you are in my heart, prayers and tears. Much love Angelique,Robert, Justin, Austin Doyle
Corinne Miller-Feasey:
Feb 13, 2014 at 04:02 PM
Dear Roy and Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Corinne Miller-Feasey Custodian - Monsignour McCoy High School
The Gervais Family:
Feb 15, 2014 at 04:02 AM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Graf Family at this very difficult time. May Perpetual light shine upon Alex, and may he rest in God's Eternal Peace and Love, Amen. Sincerely, Jeff, Leann, Daniel and David Gervais
Braydel Kohls:
Feb 15, 2014 at 05:02 PM
To Annette, Roy, Daniel and family: My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. I hope that in time, the pain will lessen and you will be comforted by good memories and the legacies Alex leaves behind. I didn't know Alex in his later years, but the memories I have of him from when we were very young are good memories (and funny!). I know that Alex was a very friendly guy and his absence will be felt by so many. My thoughts and prayers are towards your family!
Michael Marko:
Feb 15, 2014 at 06:02 PM
I had the privilege of working with Alex for the last 3 years on and off at Well-Tech when he was working with Randy. Your son/cousin/grandson/friend was a good, hard working man and will be missed at work all the time. I feel your loss and his memory won't be lost... my condolences
Thinking of You:
Feb 15, 2014 at 09:02 PM
To Carol and families--I'm soo sorry for your loss. Please know that I hold you in my heart at this time and pray for you and your family. I hope the Lord takes your grief away and gives you peace. Mavis Schorr
Kush family:
Feb 17, 2014 at 01:02 AM
We are so sorry to hear about Alex's sudden passing. We haven't seen Alex since volleyball days at St. Mary's, but he was just such a great kid. Funny, kind and passionate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most devastating time.
Doreen Judge:
Feb 17, 2014 at 06:02 AM
Dear Annette, I am filled with great sadness as I come to hear of Alex's passing. I well recall his love for life and contagious smile in the halls of St.Mary's School. My most sincere sympathies and condolences to you, Roy and Danny. May God's loving care and precious memories of Alex bring you continued comfort and peace. Thinking of you - Doreen Judge
Bow Island/Foremost Victims Services:
Feb 17, 2014 at 04:02 PM
We send our heartfelt concern and caring to you and your family on the sudden loss of Alexander. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in helping you cope with your grief. The envelope we left with you - from Victim's Services, has some 'helps' but please call the office number for any other assistance that we may be able to give you. Sincerely Coreen
Thinking of You:
Feb 17, 2014 at 10:02 PM
So sorry for your loss!
Thinking of You:
Feb 13, 2014 at 01:02 AM
So sorry to hear this tragic news ... Our thoughts and our prayers are with you ... Dan and Paulette MacDonald
Gail, Wes Hall & Tanner Kobly:
Feb 12, 2014 at 06:02 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Alex was becoming such a fine young man and to have his time here be so short is very saddening. May God be with all of you in your time of need. The Sun Devil's Captain is going to miss his Assistant this year!!
Derrick Risling:
Feb 12, 2014 at 08:02 PM
My prayers go out to you in this time of grieving. Alex was a strong boy and although I had not had a personal relationship with him, I know that he will be missed. May God be with you in this time to comfort you and hold you.
Sincerley, Derrick J Risling
Patricia, Alexandrea and Marc Dalton:
Feb 12, 2014 at 09:02 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Graf family, may God bless you all.
Ria Welbourne:
Feb 12, 2014 at 09:02 PM
To the Graf family, So sorry to hear of your son Alex's passing. May our Lord comfort you all in your grief and grant eternal rest unto Alex until you all meet again in heaven. God bless you and be assured of my prayers for you all at this time.
Scott Kunz:
Feb 12, 2014 at 11:02 PM
To the Graf family:
I didn't really know Alex, but either way I was shocked when the news was relayed to me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Heather Irvine:
Feb 13, 2014 at 12:02 AM
I was lucky enough to teach Alex at St. Mary's. When I remember Alex I think of his smile and his fantastic sense of humor. I also remember fondly the McCoy trip to Quebec that I chaperoned that Alex went on . . . lots of laughs. My prayers go out to Annette, Roy and Daniel at this time.
Shylo Gjerlaug:
Feb 13, 2014 at 12:02 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Alex. May you all find peace, feel his love surround you, and always remember the good times you had together as well as the impact he had on your life, especially during this delicate time of mourning. He had a purpose during his time with us, and that was the impact he had and love he shared in all of you. Mr. and Mrs. Graf, be so proud of the boy you raised. Provide peace, strength, love and support within each other, because we all know that Alex would not want you to ever feel any less than that. I am so sorry for your loss. Only the good pass young.
Ed Skryp:
Feb 13, 2014 at 01:02 AM
Please accept our condolences. Ed Skryp & Family - coach Tier II Lacrosse Team
Neil, Val, Nathan & Ian Ogden:
Feb 12, 2014 at 05:02 PM
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Grafs.
Valora and Clint Ismond and Family:
Feb 13, 2014 at 01:02 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. God Bless!
Clinton Stojke:
Feb 13, 2014 at 02:02 AM
To Roy and family; I am very sorry to hear of your son’s passing. My condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Clint Stojke (former custodian at McCoy High School)
Larry, LeeAnne, Brooke and Alexis Schmidt:
Feb 13, 2014 at 04:02 AM
Dear Roy, Annette and Daniel, words cannot even begin to express how very very sorry we are for the sudden loss of your son. You are all in our constant thoughts and prayers, God Bless you all!
Cindy Thompson:
Feb 13, 2014 at 04:02 AM
Annette, Roy, Daniel and Family, Words can not express how saddened I feel for the loss of your precious son. Find the comfort in all the wonderful memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you always! Alexander, may you rest in peace.
Michelle & Justen Menzies:
Feb 13, 2014 at 05:02 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, may God bless you all.
Kayla Gendron-Guest:
Feb 13, 2014 at 08:02 AM
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Graf family. Although I did not know Alex on a personal level, he was apart of my spring/summer family, he was a Sun-Devil. Alex was a brother to all of us, and he would do anything to stand up for me as well as any other team mate. Alex was so full of life and happiness you rarely ever caught him without a smile on his face. You will be missed very much by all those whom you had touched throughout your life Alex, as well as by your team goalie. God bless.
Marty Gartry:
Feb 13, 2014 at 03:02 PM
To the Graf Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Alex was a fine young man and I feel privilaged that I had the opertunity to meet and get to know him.