Sept. 23, 1954 – Feb. 8, 2019
Merv Friesen passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the age of 64 years.
Merv was born in Macleod and enjoyed 40 years in the community before relocating to Lethbridge.
Merv spent 28 years with Triple M Housing most recently as sales manager. While in Macleod he was a realtor for McNab Realty and had a cap and silk screen business. He was on the recreation board for a term and served numerous years as president of Fort Macleod Minor Hockey and president of various leagues in Alberta.
Merv leaves to mourn his mother Thelma; wife Fran; children Corey (Ophelia), Kyle (Sam) and Alisha (Desi); stepchildren J.D. (Anne) Russell, Jeremy (Kiley) Hanson, and Tiffany (Rodney) Hanson. Also grandchildren Jasper, Taya, Zayden, Havana, Jimmy, Hunter, Mackenzie, Hadley, Devin and Ryker. Merv is also survived by his children’s mother, Cheryl Friesen.
Merv’s memorial service will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Location to be determined. Please contact corey.friesen@nanaimo.ca or www.mbfunerals.com/listings.