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Hector Schelstraete
July 30, 1944 - September 8, 2019
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On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Mr. Hector Joseph Schelstraete of Oliver passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 75 years.
He was predeceased by his stepson Sean Darron Tattrie in 1995; father Hector C. Schelstraete in 1996 and mother Nellie Schelstraete in 2007.
Hector will be fondly remembered by his wife Gwen; daughter Leah (Randy); son Colin (Christine); stepson Neal (Barb); grandchildren Brad (Samantha), Tianna and Austin and well as great-grandsons Koen and Reid.
Hector enjoyed a long career teaching as a Millwright and Machinist instructor at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). He enjoyed travelling to Thailand, Egypt and Trinidad to teach students in the trades. Hector also enjoyed working with cars.
The family would like to thank Dr. P. Dhillon and the Palliative Care Unit.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday September 16, 2019 at the Oliver Legion Hall.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Neal Tattrie/Barb Willis
Relation: Stepfather
Heaven has another Angel. Not a day will go by that we won’t think about you. Love you lots!
From: Gord Evers Business Representive Local 1460 Alberta
Relation: Colleges
My sincere condolences on the passing of Hector. He was an excellent Millwright instructor at NAIT and he was even a nicer person. I would not be where I am today without Hec getting me through 4th year.
From: Merv and Karin Defoe
Relation: Friend
Our deepest condolences to Gwen and Family. We will always remember the good times at the Legion in Edmonton, AB. Hector always had a smile on his face. So very sorry for your loss.
From: Ron Buffel
Relation: Cousin
Many great childhood memories of Hector. Fun times at the farm. Condolences to the family.
From: Joe Mulder
Relation: Hector and I taught Millwrights at NAIT for many years.
My sincere condolences to Hector’s family. I have many good memories of teaching with Hector.
From: Erich Wohlmuth
Relation: Co-Worker at NAIT
Deepest regrets to the Schelstraete family, I was a fellow instructor with Hector at NAIT. I had the pleasure of working with Hector for many years at NAIT. He was a great instructor, mentor and friend. I will send a letter via this funeral service later.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
September 16, 2019
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Oliver Legion Hall
6417 Main Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A celebration of life reception will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday September 16, 2019 at the Oliver Legion Hall.
6417 Main Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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