Obituary
It is with great sorrow and very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Befus on March 27, 2022, at the age of seventy-four.
Larry leaves behind to mourn his passing his dearest wife and best friend of thirty-eight years Robin; his mom Nellie Befus; sister Judy (Reg) McNish; brother Michael (Charlene) Befus and brother David Befus. He is also survived by niece Corry Devos; daughter Liana (Nevin) Eddy and daughter Koralee (John) Loria; five grandchildren; mother-in-law Vikki Melnyk; sister-in-law Angelia (John) Strilec; nephew Patrick (Rosalyn, Chase, Harper) Ferguson. He was predeceased by his father Albert Befus and father-in-law Michael Strilec.
Larry was born in Vernon BC and moved to Calgary as an infant. He made Calgary his home for many years until Robin and Larry retired to Cochrane Alberta where all they needed was love and a sunset! Larry was a professionally trained chef earning his certification from SAIT. He enjoyed cooking for family & friends and was especially known for his amazing cheesecakes. He held many different professions throughout his life always learning and reinventing himself many times over. He retired from corporate life at Bell Canada as a Supply Chain Manager.
Larry had a passion for his friends. He easily made connections with people no matter where he was. He will be dearly missed by all of those who knew him and his infectious laugh. Always together Robin and Larry’s laugh would rev up a room! Larry enjoyed expressing his views with much enthusiasm and zeal.
His other passions were travel, clothes, shoes, food, and wine. Robin and Larry had an amazing life exploring many countries and always seeking out a Hard Rock t-shirt, piece of jewelry, and a meal to savour the many flavours of the world. He was a rock and roller with AC/DC and Lady Gaga being his most favorite of artists. Larry also enjoyed a world filled with color. From his shoes and socks to his shirts and the tips of his hair. The more color the better! However, Larry had a serious rule that Robin and he could not wear the same color at the same time!
We would like to send a special thank you to The Foothills Medical Centre staff, nurses, and doctors of the many units that cared for him over the last five months.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If you wish to share any stories of Larry, please do so on the tribute page.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Larry’s name to a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Larry Albert Befus September 17 1947 March 27 2022 (age 74)..
Death notice for the town of: Calgary, Province: Alberta