KARY, Roy

1933 – 2026

Mr. Roy Kary of Mannville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Bethany CollegeSide in Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 93 years. Roy was born on January 15, 1933, in Carbon, Alberta to Mathias and Bertha (nee Ferguson) Kary. Roy was raised in Carbon with his three siblings. Roy spent most of his life in Mannville. He was Mayor of Mannville, became a grain buyer for the Alberta Wheat Pool and was in the Royal Order of Elks for many years. Roy married Justina Nashchuk and they had two daughters, Anna Marie and Shelley. Roy enjoyed socializing and was always happy to engage in a good conversation. He liked playing Sudoku and working on puzzles, and he especially enjoyed a good game of cribbage. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching baseball, curling, and hockey—particularly when the Oilers or the Blue Jays were playing. In the past, his favorite hobbies included gunsmithing (gun repair), hunting, fishing, wood and leather working. Roy will be remembered for his quiet strength, loyalty, kindness and deep love for his family. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shelley Kary (Philip Ripley); his four grandchildren and his six great grandchildren. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Justina and his daughter, Anna Marie Barr. A Celebration of Roy’s Life will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Roy’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Lung Association at www.lung.ca. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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• Date : 2026-03-15
• Location : Parkland Funeral Home (Red Deer) www.parklandfuneralhome.com 403.340.4040