Gary Alan McIlhargey a wonderful loving husband, dad and grandpa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 14, 2024 at the age of 65.

Gary is predeceased by his parents Keith and Margaret and daughter Kelsey. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Cindy, daughter Katrina, son Keith, grandsons Emerson and Alexander, brother Patrick (Patricia) sister MaryLynne, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Gary was born in Regina Saskatchewan on April 24, 1958. Soon later Gary moved to Red Deer Alberta in 1964 with his parents. His Father Keith was in the army and Red Deer became their home. Gary graduated from Camille J. Lerouge Collegiate in 1976. Gary worked alongside his father at the Willow Street Esso and soon there after met the love of his life Cindy. They were married on July 18, 1987.

Gary was a selfless man who always worked tirelessly for his family. He worked for his in-laws running the office for their construction company. Afterwards he ventured on to opening his own business Cintrin Cleaning Services. For the past 19 years he worked at the Red Deer Advocate and on March 15, 2024 it was time to retire. Gary never took time off from work and when it came to retiring he always joked with everyone he was on holidays and then he would retire. Gary will forever be on holidays enjoying the sun.

Gary was all about his family. Spending time together is what he enjoyed most. Sundays were meant for time with his kids and grandkids and family supper. Playing with his grandsons always made him laugh and smile. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Lunch dates with his wife or going for coffee and Tim-bits with his son or daughter and grandsons.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gary’s life at a viewing on Monday April 29, 2024 from 6pm – 8pm and Tuesday April 30, 2024 from 11am -1pm at Eventide Funeral home 4820 45 Street, Red Deer Alberta. On Tuesday April 30th please be at the funeral home (Eventide) by 1pm to join the procession to Sylvan Lake Alberta. The procession will leave Eventide at 1:30 pm to West Meadows Cemetery, 4001 – 60 Street Sylvan Lake Alberta. A graveside service will be held at 2pm at West Meadows Cemetery. Please dress casual, Blue Jeans and blue T-shirt or shirt (Gary’s favorite color).

• Date : 2024-04-14
• Location : Eventide Funeral Home