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Albert "Bert" William Holmes

March 23, 1960 - November 09, 2025

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Obituary For Albert "Bert" William Holmes

Albert “Bert” William Holmes, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 65 years.

Bert was born in Grande Prairie on March 23, 1960. He loved music, dancing, telling jokes, and talking about anything related to plumbing. He enjoyed spending time playing pool, poker, and card games. Bert was known for his favourite sayings: “It takes a big dog to weigh a ton,” “Weird and wonderful,” “There’s no trying—only doing,” and “Be good… but not too good.”

Bert will be sadly missed by his wife of 23 years, Mirella Lema; children Melissa (Gerald) Holmes, Robyn (Alex) Holmes, Ryan Holmes, Daniel Holmes, Camille (Adam) Lema, Joseph (Zeph) Lema, and Maurice Lema; grandchildren Daniel Holmes, Maddie Holmes, Kenzie Holmes, and Olivia Holmes; brothers Sid Holmes, Danny (Kelly) Holmes, and Calvin Holmes; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

In honour of Bert, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society (https://www.redcross.ca/).

Forever loved, always remembered.

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  • November 18, 2025

    Lyle Green

    Bert was always a freind in school and when we got older, we moved away, but anytime we ran into each other over the years, it was always that big Bert smile. I will miss my freind.... Much too early for his soul to depart. My condolences to his family.... Think of the things with Bert that made you smile. With sadness Lyle Green

  • November 18, 2025

    Clinton Tranter

    My sincerest condolences to Albert's family and freinds. I worked with Albert running the energy area at Ainsworth Lumber and then worked for Footprint about 11 years later which he was partners in with Lyle Molyneaux. Bert will be missed and I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

  • November 18, 2025

    Marg

    Mirella and family... I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your loved one.... Gib and I always had a soft spot for Bert back in the day!!! Remember the good times as they will help you get thru the hard days ahead!!! Marg Popkey

  • November 18, 2025

    Flo Blais

    A life cut too short!!! We used to love having a coffee or drink discussing business, and family. Bert had a Huge Heart when it came to people and was a gentleman! Best memories were of Ukrainian Christmas at Baba and Guido's house. There was 38 of us in a 2 bedroom little house with kids everywhere and the men playing cards with all the mom's in the kitchen making supper. Life was great! Miss You!

  • November 18, 2025

    Maxine Bozarth

    Mirella and family. So sad to hear of Berts passing. Remembering the chuckles that were shared over the years. Thinking of you and take care. Sincere Sympathy from Ed and Maxine

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