SIFERT, Gordon
1956 – 2015

Mr. Gordon Wesley Sifert of Red Deer, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Gordon was born on December 17, 1956 at Regina, Saskatchewan. Gordon received his education in Red Deer; beginning in 1963, attending Central Elementary and Middle Schools and Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. He left Lindsay Thurber in Grade Eleven, later graduating with his GED Equivalent from Red Deer College, in 1980. Sadly during the summer of 1988, Gordon sustained a traumatic brain injury as the result of a work related accident. Although he faced certain challenges, his spirit remained true; Gordon was a gentle soul, with a heart of gold. He had a wonderful sense of humor and truly loved people. He was especially fond of supporting those who were mentally challenged and disadvantaged; helping others was important to him. Gordon was a man of great integrity, with a sincere and caring heart. Honesty and respect was of the utmost importance to him, and being a man of his word. Gordon loved playing crib, squash and racquetball; he loved animals and always kept informed of current world events. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Norene Sifert of Red Deer, his sisters, Lori Anne Tucker and Jane Sifert, also of Red Deer, his aunt, Donna McKee of Red Deer, his niece, Shawna Kokotailo of Calgary, Alberta and his nephew, David Kokotailo of Red Deer, as well as numerous cousins, his half sister, Shelley and two half brothers, Ken and James, and many dear friends. Gordon was predeceased by his grandparents, Frank and Gladys McKee, an uncle, Gordon McKee and a brother-in-law, Bill Tucker. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Jeffrey Rock officiating. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Gordon will be lovingly laid to rest with his grandparents at the Red Deer Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Gordon’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer and District S.P.C.A. at reddeerspca.com or to the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society, 202, 4805 – 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1S6. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Quinn Edwards, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.