Obituary of Alex Thomas Mackay

On the sunny afternoon of Sunday August 25, 2024, our beloved Grandpa Alex passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at the age of 81.

Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Granny Carol, son Dale, daughter-in-law Sheri, daughter Cindy, son-in-law Richard, grandsons Christopher and Travis, granddaughter Nadja, great-granddaughter Cora (the light of his life) and many family/friends.

Predeceased by daughter Marlene (Sissy), father Art, stepfather Don, mother Mary, in-laws Lawrence & Vi Sholinder, sisters Laura & Avril, brother Danny, brother-in-law David, sister-in-law Georgina and many beloved friends.

Alex worked most of his life in the Columbia Valley where he started Sholinder MacKay Sand & Gravel in 1970, which is still run today by his son Dale (Sheri) and grandsons Christopher and Travis. Alex loved hauling in his dump truck and more so enjoyed working with the local truckers.

Alex loved the outdoors, particularly ice fishing for bass on Lake Windermere with his friends. He loved golfing, hunting, quading and camping with his family at White Swan. Annual family trips to Vancouver Island fishing for salmon and heading south to Quartzsite, Arizona to the family property were the highlight of his years.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Alex’s life on Saturday September 7th at 2PM at the Invermere crossroads CV Chamber Community Hall / Lions Hall.

Grandpa Alex will remain in our hearts forever.