ESSLINGER, Lawrence

1961 – 2025

It is with sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Lawrence ‘Larry’ Esslinger of Red Deer, Alberta on December 1, 2025 at the age of 64 years. Larry was born on September 26, 1961. He was a resident of Michener Centre where his presence was cherished and where he is dearly missed. Gratitude is extended to the many staff of Michener Centre who have provided a loving home and who shared friendship, sunshine, and laughter with our Larry. He will be missed by his siblings, Diane, Louise (Larry), Paul (Noriyo), and Francis. He is also missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Fredrick and Eleanor. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287-67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta at 1:00 pm. For those unable to attend Larry’s service in person, visit www.parklandfuneralhome.com, just before 1:00 p.m. and click the livestream button at the top right-hand corner. If desired, Memorial Donations in Larry’s honour, may be made directly to Camp L.G. Barnes Society, Box 1032, Bentley, Alberta, T0C 0J0. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium (Red Deer)

ONLY LOCALLY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORIUM

IN THE CITY OF RED DEER

“Caring Community Compassion Since 1999”

6287 – 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

• Date : 2025-12-14
• Location : (Red Deer) LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (Red Deer/Blackfalds/Eckville) www.ParklandFuneralHome.com & (Innisfail/Olds/Didsbury/Sundre) www.HeartlandFuneralServices.com