June 23, 1946 ~ September 3, 2023
Albert “Al” Joseph Ackstein passed away on September 3rd, 2023, at the age of 77 in Calgary Alberta after battling persistent health issues in his final years. Al was born in Cudworth Saskatchewan on June 23, 1946, to Harry and Anne Ackstein.
As a child, he was affectionately nicknamed “Smiley” as he could always be found with an infectious smile on his face. His passion for cars, affinity for woodworking and love for animals carried throughout his life and was shared with his children and wife. If Al wasn’t in the garage working on a project or out for a drive in his Mustang, he could be found enjoying the frequent visits from local wildlife or gazing up at the stars with great curiosity.
Al will be remembered as an incredible husband, brother, father, and grandfather who is survived by his wife Barbara, brother Harry (sister in-law Pat (past) and niece Lois), son Andrew (daughter in-law Jody, grandchildren Arlo and Emma), daughter Mandy (grandchildren James, Dawsen, and Tanner) and daughter Krista (son in-law Mike and grandchildren Meghan, Shay, Ethan, Tyler, and Ava).
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Al’s honor to either the Calgary SPCA or the Calgary Science Center.
Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca
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