It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Aaron David Zimmerman, who we lost unexpectedly and tragically on a family vacation in Cancun, Mexico on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the young age of 41 years. Aaron was born on December 2, 1981 in Calgary, Alberta to Garry and Diane Zimmerman. His laugh, smile, jokes, calming spirit, and love of family will be so deeply missed. He was an amazing father, son, brother, stepbrother, uncle, friend and a stand up RCMP Officer. He served for six years in the Central Alberta area and loved his RCMP family. Aaron watched his dad work in Corrections, and from a young age wanted to become an RCMP Officer. After years of working in Corrections, his hard work, commitment, patience, and dedication to his dream was realized on June 19, 2017, when he officially became a member of the RCMP. Growing up, Aaron loved being outside, spending time on the Kocyba farm, camping trips with the family, and riding his bike and being around his older brother, Garrett. He was a cadet and played football, hockey, and baseball as a boy. From a young age, he had an ability to make people laugh. His charismatic presence and ability to make people feel comfortable led him to being Class President in High School. He attended Lethbridge Community College and received his Criminal Justice Diploma. He realized his dream of fatherhood in 2005, when his first son, Carter was born. Tyler was born three years later, and Aaron was beaming with joy. He loved having experiences with his boys and making fun memories. Aaron valued time spent with friends and family and hosted great BBQ’s and parties. He and his girlfriend, Elizabeth Chan opened their doors and hearts to everyone they met and were such a strong team. Aaron lit up every room he walked into, and he knew how to make people smile no matter what. In recent years, he had taken up skiing and riding his Harley. These activities made him feel alive and brought him so much joy. He told the best jokes, loved the people closest to him deeply, and only ever wanted the best for people. His life was way too short, but he lived his forty-one years to the fullest. Aaron will be lovingly remembered by his girlfriend, Elizabeth Chan of Red Deer; and his sons, Carter and Tyler Zimmerman of Red Deer. He will also be sadly missed by his mother, Diane Zimmerman and step father, Jim Kocyba of Red Deer; his brother, Garrett (Chelsea) Zimmerman; his step-brother, Stephen (Ashley) Kocyba of Red Deer; his special niece and nephews, Lucas Zimmerman, Kaden Beriault, TJ Bourassa, and Arayva Kocyba; his step grandfather, Bill Rowland; his uncle Ralphe Stanfield, and numerous other family members and dear friends. Aaron was predeceased by his father, Garry Zimmerman; and his grandfathers, Wilbert Zimmerman and Ross Stanfield; and his grandmothers, Alice (Zimmerman) Rowland and Jean Stanfield. A Celebration of Aaron’s Life will be at CrossRoads Church, 38105 Range Road 275, Red Deer County, Alberta on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jachin Mullen Officiating. A Public Visitation one hour prior to the service. If unable to attend Aaron’s Celebration of Life in person, you may watch his service via Livestream at www.crossroadschurch.ca/livefunerals. If desired, Memorial Donations in Aaron’s honor may be made directly to www.foundation.npf-fpn.com/donate/. Click YES on the “Dedicate this Donation” and then complete “In Memory Of” Aaron Zimmerman, so that the funds go directly to his family. 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 : 2023-02-05
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