Manfred Willi Schmold

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Manfred Schmold of Irricana Alberta, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident that took place on Saturday July 22, 2023 at the tender age of 65.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Nichole Flynn (Corey) and son Braedon Schmold (Shannon). As well as Nichole and Corey’s sons. Manfred’s grandsons, Clark and Parker.

He will also be deeply missed by his step daughters Paula Stiles and grandson Jevyn, Joanne Hunter and grandson Jalen, Rachel Evans and grandson Chase.

In 2016, Manfred met the love of his life, his person, and the one he was meant to grow old with. He will be adoringly remembered by his wife Brenda Schmold, as well as her 5 children Reese Girardin (Rachel) grandchildren Rosie and Richie, Oliver Girardin and grandson Michael, as well as Carleigh Jackson, Emily Dunham, and Sara Dunham.

Manfred will be profoundly missed by his five brothers and their families:  Lots of fun and shenanigans were had when the entire Schmold clan was together out at Calling Lake and the Cowley Boat Club. Fishing, fires, quadding, music, guitars, corn hole, beer frisbee, communal cooking & dining, playing cards, catching up and just enjoying each other’s company.

• Sig Schmold (Linda); their children and grandchildren, Naomi Schmold (Craig), Anya, and Paul Schmold (Claire).
• Ben Schmold (Linda); their children and grandchildren, Derek Schmold (Tracy), Hudson. Kim Schmold. Ashley DeBoer (Dan) Brady, Addison, Logan. Brittany Braun (Chandler) Sawyer, Lincoln. Tyler Maerz, and his daughter Charlie.
• Richard Schmold (Lydia); their children and grandchildren, Jeff Schmold (Kim) Wyatt and Rhys. Brandy Schmold. Tiffany Axford (Kevin) Alessandra, Adriana, Austin. Tiara Stigliech.
•  Andy Schmold (Theresa); their daughter, Danielle Malec (Justin).
•  Chris Schmold (Susan); their children, Melissa “Missy” and Cameron.

Manny worked hard, but played harder. He will be fondly remembered by his best friends (the people who he adored, admired, and played well with):

• Brian Harrison (Dawn Gray) and their children Maddy and Nathan.
• Brian McLean “McLean” (Leanne Thiessen).
• Roger Lowen (Tammy).
• Randy Martens (Kathy) and their daughter Megan.
• Tom Casey (Helene) and their son Brian.
• Cohen Wynter “Manny” (Joan) grandson Eliah and Eliah’s best friend Finn.
• Karl Harrington “Champion Cornhole Loser 2023” (Erin) and their sons Kyle and Nathan.
• Ypres Formation3 CAV (Canadian Army Veterans) Motorcycle Riding Group.

Pre-deceased and waiting for him in heaven with open arms, cold beers and rum are his mother and father, Lydia & Benjamin Schmold; his second mother, Mary Schmold; and his best friend, James Moore.

In the little spare time that Manfred had, he thoroughly enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, fishing, hunting, playing guitar, listening and sharing his unique taste and trending music, playing cards, and drinking beer. He was the reigning Corn Hole Champion, and recently became passionate about creating custom decals, t-shirts, hats, hoodies and koozies using his Cricut and heat presses.

Upon completing Gr. 12, Manfred worked for Coaldale Lumber in 1976, starting out as a yard hand thus beginning his career in the lumber industry. His determination, ambition, drive, skill and unique way of looking at things made him a fierce leader and true treasure in the industry. In 1980, he started his journey with Challenger Building Supplies as a General Manager for approximately 20 years. He then moved on to LeAlta Building Supplies and grew close friendships with many of the Hutterite Colonies in Southern Alberta. It was in 2002 that he joined forces with Tom Casey with/Casey Forest Products as a Lumber Broker, and not long after that he worked for Builders First then Nelson Homes. At Nelson Homes he was the General Manager at the Lloydminster Division, then Regional Manager and quickly climbed the corporate ladder to become Vice President. In 2018, Manfred joined the Zytech Building Systems Team – First as a Sales Manager and then quickly promoted into General Manager for the Balzac, Airdrie, Red Deer, and Lloydminster branches. The man was known as a LEGEND in the industry and will never be forgotten. He was admired and served as a mentor, collaborator and role model for all staff that he worked with.

We would like to thank the EMT’s, STARS, first responders and his riding group that were 1st on scene. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and showed up, including the town of Irricana and surrounding communities. Your love, kindness, and support have helped more than you could ever understand.  

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Zytech Building System’s Mike Powell, Amy Sikina-Johns, Laura Best, and the entire team for their amazing generosity, hugs and guidance regarding arrangements.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Manfred’s Life will be held at the Irricana Community Hall, 300 - 1 Street, Irricana, AB, on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM. A time for sharing memories and refreshments will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a cash donation made in memory of Manfred to; OBB One Broken Biker https://www.onebrokenbiker.org/donate-here and, or, Ypres Formation 3 CAV (Canadian Army Veterans). As these were organizations that Manfred was passionate about.