Obituary of Dietmar Peter Sobieroy

"Little Kraut"

Born: January 10, 1948 in Augsburg, Germany

Passed Away: February 16, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta

Dietmar Peter Sobieroy passed away peacefully at Tom Baker Cancer Centre on Thursday, February 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with Cancer at 64 years of age.

Dietmar immigrated to Canada on August 15, 1972 and relocated to Cranbrook, B.C., in 1974. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent his spare moments camping with friends and family and taking wildlife photos. He had a passion for cooking which became his life long vocation. His greatest passions, however, were his five granddaughters Brittney, Dijana, Taya, Macyn and Kailyn. Special thanks to Dr. Haou and to all of the doctors and nurses of Unit 47 for their kindness and support for Dietmar during his time of need.

Dietmar leaves to mourn his daughter Peggy (Barry) McNamar and their children Brittney and Dijana all of Calgary, Alberta; his son Dieter (Deanna) Sobieroy and their three children Taya, Macyn and Kailyn all of Victoria British Columbia; his brother Ulrich (Brenda) Sobieroy of Edgewater, British Columbia and his sister Edeltraud Sobieroy of Germany, EU. Dietmar was predeceased by his father Franz Sobieroy; his mother Edeltraud (Wilczek) Sobieroy; his sister Ilona and brother Jürgen.

A celebration of Dietmar's life will be held at the Heritage Inn (803 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S2) on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Gordon Murphy officiating. Memorial donations in Dietmar's name may be made to Tom Baker Cancer Centre c/o Foothills Hospital (1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9) or the Canadian Cancer Society's Financial Support Program (19-9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2L9)

 

A private graveside service open to immediate family will be held on Friday March 9, 2012 at Westlawn Cemetery.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com