Ernest Martin

June 17th, 1940 - February 13th, 2024

Born in Radville, Saskatchewan

Passed in Calgary, Alberta

Ernest Benoit Martin passed away February 13, 2024. Ernie was born June 17, 1940 in Radville, Saskatchewan. After high school Ernie started his apprenticeship for plumbing and met his wife, Gloria. They were married on April 11, 1964 and moved to Calgary, Alberta. Shortly after Ernie and Gloria moved to Airdrie and built their house. Ernie started working for Calgary City Transit in 1971, the same year their son Craig arrived. Two years later their daughter Jocelyn was born. Besides work and family Ernie was very involved with the Knight of Columbus. Ernie retired from the city of Calgary in 1998. Ernie leaves behind his son, Craig; daughter, Jocelyn; son-in-law, Cameron Schmunk; his two amazing grandkids, Brianna and Brandyn Schmunk; sister, Cecil (Peter) Fradette and many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral or memorial at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stroke Recovery Association of Calgary, www.sracalgary.com/donations-1.

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Val Thompson

1 month ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Ernie and Gloria were very good friends with my mom and her husband. Vena and Don Drebit. They too have passed on but vena and Gloria had lots of laughs together and Ernie was always so present to Gloria
Again just found out and sorry for your loss

Greg & Leslie Mathews

5 months ago

Just hearing this today, don’t get much news after moving from Airdrie in 1992, but thinking of you and sorry for your loss. We remember the spring storm where we could not get home and many of the Knights families camped out in your basement.

Christina Lappas

11 months ago

Condolences to the family. May you rest in everlasting peace.
Your friends from Old Town Pizza.

John Stuhlsatz

11 months ago

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you Craig and Jocelyn and your family.

Wendy Timmermans

11 months ago

Dear Cameron and Jocelyn- I am so very sad to hear that Ernie had passed. The last time I saw him, he was having lunch with the Knights at a church lunch- they were having a fine time!!!
I’m so sorry that you’ve lost both your parents - wonderful souls who were so very kind to me and my kids when my husband passed away. Ernie helped me with plumbing and electrical when we moved to our new house, and a Gloria helped me with laundry and being home for my kids and making dinner for us once a week. They were both so kind and generous.
May many beautiful memories sustain you as you mourn their passing!
With deepest sympathy, Wendy Timmermans

Larry and Sandy Stowards

11 months ago

Condolences to all of the family. Recall working with Martin at Calgary Transit for many years also local events around Airdrie.

Sterling and Laurel Clayton

11 months ago

Our Sincere Sympathy Craig and Jocelyn on the passing of your father.

Michael and Sandra Drewniak

11 months ago

May the good Lord take him into his arms and grant eternal rest to our friend and brother Knight Ernie. May he rest in peace.

Shelley Silbernagel

11 months ago

I am so sorry for your family’s loss.

Cindy Seerup

11 months ago

Jocelyn and Craig…….your folks were the first people we met when we moved to Airdrie in 1978. They were such wonderful friends and neighbours. Sending you my sincerest condolences ❤️

Cindy Seerup

Karen Kovatch

11 months ago

My sincere condolences for your loss. Ernie was a very special man. Hold on you all your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🤗❤️

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