CHRISTIAN GUY KELLEY

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CHRISTIAN GUY KELLEY January 23, 1965 - Kenora, Ontario August 18, 2016 - Calgary, Alberta Christian Kelley, husband of Bronwen Kelley of Calgary, AB, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the age of 51 years. Chris was born in Kenora and moved to Winnipeg at a young age, where he spent most of his life. After graduating from university he moved to Calgary to pursue his career as a Geologist. Chris played football with the East Side Eagles when he was young and was a member of The Fort Garry Horse from around 1982 to 1993 where he attained the rank of MCPL. He made many long-time friends during this time. Chris loved nothing more than searching for rocks and fossils, fishing and camping with his beloved daughter Brynn. He also had a love for trains and travelled across Canada with his family by train in 2010. His hobbies included playing guitar with his friends, building models and restoring his 1969 Javelin. Chris is survived by his wife, Bronwen and their daughter, Brynn; mother, Mary Dalinger of Kelowna; brother, Sean and Rhonda Kelley (Justine and Mason) of Winnipeg, MB; as well as extended family and friends. Chris was predeceased by his father, Guy Kelley. A celebration of Chris's life will be held at Riverwood Church, 325 Talbot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. For those who wish, donations in Chris' memory may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada, Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400 Kitchener, ON, N2H 2M2, http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/donate/ In living memory of Chris Kelley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 40th STREET S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2016