Arthur John Stackard

December 31st, 2011

Arthur John Stackard passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. 

He is survived by his wife Rosa; his children  Rolando, Alex, Chris, Tony, Chantal and James;  2 grandchildren and numerous family members. 

A private family service will be held.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation,  Suite 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta  T2N 1Z6. 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family.

 

Messages:

Look after Tony will ya. Take the bikes out for a rip or two with him and have some fun.

Hi. It seems like yesterday that all this happen:( you are still so present on my mind. I hope you u are doing well and that you are at peace. Please know that the boys and I are doing ok..... You will be very proud of them. I think of u everyday words can't explain how I feel. Dear Art.... Oh my god:(. I will forever love you. Also know that I forgive you. Rest in peace. Thx. Your wife Rosa always.

Hey man how you doing? Here we are 3 years later and I still remember pouring you a coffee like it was yesterday. You should still be here. I miss ya, I miss your humour, your laugh, your ability to restore confidence in me and everyone around you. Most of all I miss your presence. Thank you. Thank you my friend for your guidance and understanding. I'm trying my best to be my best. I hope you are proud of me as I am in you. now and forever . Thank you for all your teachings and blessings you provided me and my brothers. We grew up too fast. I will never forget what we did together until the end of my life you will always be part of me. I am a better person because I had you in my life. I wish I had a chance to say goodbye and maybe I love you. May you rest in paradise Until we meet again..

A little late in saying good-bye but the words still mean just as much. Art, growing up you were a mentor, boss and a friend. It could have turned out a whole lot differently for me if I didn't have someone like you to show me the rewards of working hard while still taking time out to enjoy the important things in life...yes there are other things than smokes and coffee from Tim's. I can ramble on but the words are not enough to share the impact you left on my life. We lost touch in later years as life sometimes gets in the way. I can't help but be a little remorseful there won't be one last coffee run or "special delivery" ...thank you Art. To the Stackard family, I hope you all are doing well and continuing to be the best you can be. Thoughts go out to all of you. Chad

Dear Rosa Tony James Chantal Rolando Alex and Chris , My mother just informed me of the sad news my deepest deepest condolences . I don't know if you All remember me but I was a pretty good friend of Tony's growing up living a block down the street and I knew Art quit well. Art gave me my first job delivering flyers , helped me move to my first place , gave me advice numerous times and admitly adjusted me and Tony's attitude when need be growing up . Art was a fine human being a excellent role model in our community a gentleman and had a hart of pure gold . I am deeply saddened for you loss and hope you all are doing well . R.I.P old friend lost but not forgotten Jonny K

Dear Art. It's Alex. Hey man how are you? I hope all is well where ever you are. I miss you . Everyday that goes by I see you . I tbink of you . I tbink of how cruel this world is . You should still be here. The greed of other people was overwhelming I pray that you are happy and I pray that you are at peace . You can still take my heart to live you know ? The offer will be there until you welcome me home dad. You saw something in me I'm still tryna find. Please guide me . I will never forget you . I will always remember what we did together . It kills me to know that only exist thru my memory . It seems like just yesterday we joked we laughed we lived. I will see you soon my good friend. Remember me .

Dear Rosa, After reading the obit regarding Art's death I cannot even spell words correctly while I compose this note to you. Many times I consulted with Art on life 's issues, and his experience and intuition had a profound impression on me. Someday, maybe, if you have the opportunity, and feel inclined, please give me a call and later when I get up "THERE" .....I'M going to talk to that young man. Friend and /admirer..... Tom Waye

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