Mervin Albert Smuda passed away at Southwood Hospice on June 17, 2023 at the age of 79. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Joan and their two children, Chris and Heather (Murray), grandsons Finnian and Benjamin, and daughter Beverly and grandsons Brian and Brayden from a previous marriage. He is also survived by his siblings Grace, Wayne, and Dale, and their spouses, children and grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Thelma (nee Zuk) Smuda.
Mervin was born just after midnight on August 5, 1943 in Hornepayne, Ontario, along with his twin sister, Grace, who managed to be born before midnight, giving them different birthdays. Growing up on the farm in Grandora, Saskatchewan, Merv could remember a time before the farm house had electricity and running water. Merv graduated from high school in 1962, and went on to DeVry Technical Institute, where he received his diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology in 1965. He worked as an HVAC and building automation specialist throughout his career, for Transalta Energy Systems, the City of Calgary, and Siemens Building Technologies, among others. Notable projects include the Saddledome, the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, the Canyon Meadows Aquatic and Fitness Centre, and the Life Sciences building at the University of British Columbia. Merv enjoyed his work, and retired at the age of 71.
Merv made the most of his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and pool through the FLC Seniors Club. He was a fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and enjoyed discussing the games with his sister Grace. Merv took up woodworking and made many wonderful projects for his family.
Special thanks go to the staff of the Rockyview General Hospital and the Southwood Hospice for their efforts to keep Merv comfortable during his final weeks of life. A reception in celebration of Merv’s life will be held on June 24 from 1-3pm at the South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium. In keeping with Merv’s preferred attire, please wear blue jeans. If desired, donations may be made in Merv’s memory to an organization of the donor’s choice. Some suggestions include Southwood Hospice, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Lung Association, and the Pet Access League Society (PALS).
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