It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected death of Timothy James Trofimuk on March 14^th 2024, in Red Deer, Alberta, at the age of 72.  He leaves to mourn his wife of 34 years,  Wendy Trofimuk.

He was born to Nicholas and Carol Trofimuk, on November 28^th, 1951, in Canmore, Alberta.

Tim is predeceased in death by his father, Nick Trofimuk and his sister Wendy Day.

Tim fought a courageous battle with failing health for nearly 2 years, before he succumbing to illness in the ICU at the Red Deer Hospital.  Thankfully his wife Wendy, daughters RaNae and Randi were at his side when he passed.

Tim will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his beautiful wife Wendy, his mother Carol Trofimuk and sister Leanne McArthur (Cal). Tims daughters; Vanessa McCroy, Amy Trofimuk, RaNae Elkin and Randi Baker.  His nephews; Andrew and Sean McArthur, his beloved grandchildren to which he was an exceptional “Poppie”; Gavin and Cohen McCroy, Dominic Elkin and Hudson Potts, Nixon and Carter Baker.

Tim will always be remembered dearly by his many closest friends, extended family and everyone whose life he touched.

Tim, (Timmy) grew up in the small mining town of Canmore, Alberta in a loving family with dozens of close friends, playing the sports he loved and finding mischief at every turn.  He was voracious with his studies and went to the University of Alberta with honours at the age of 16.  However, the life of a student wasn’t suited for Tim.

He soon realized he was born to be a businessman and he spent the rest of his life pouring his heart and soul into many businesses over the years in both the United States and Canada.  The Bow Valley Motel, Lost Sock Laundromats and Run’n On Empty were his largest business ventures and a source of great pride.

His passions varied widely from spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends, to boating, playing hockey, golfing, tackling crossword puzzles, and staying up to date on current events, sporting the latest fashions and drinking good wine.

Most importantly, Tim loved spending as much time as he could, sharing his days and nights with his soul mate and best friend Wendy.  She was the love of his life and together they enjoyed both travelling and an interest in real estate.

He will be lovingly remembered for his unwavering work ethic, his kind and gentle heart and his larger-than-life personality.  Tim’s lighthearted personality and desire for fun and loving relationships played out in his businesses, as well as his vast social circle.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the team of Doctors and Nurses at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their wonderful care of Tim.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Red Deer at the Deer Park Alliance Church at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 5^th, 2024.  Everyone who would like to share in farewell to Tim is invited to join.

In lieu of flowers, donations at the Red Deer and Area SPCA or the Red Deer Ronald McDonald House can be made in Tim’s honour.

“Work hard, play hard” … until we meet again.

• Date : 2024-03-14
• Location : Red Deer Funeral Home