In Memory Of

Bradley "Brad" Dennis Klotz

Dec 4, 1967 - Feb 16, 2025

Service

Sunday, March 2, 2025
3:00 pm
Eckville Community Centre
Eckville, AB

Notice

Obituary

Our husband, father, son and friend passed away unexpectedly on the property he loved, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Brad was born in Hinton, Alberta to Dennis and Joyce Klotz and lived for the last 18 years on his special piece of paradise near Withrow, after moving there from Sundre.

The best word to describe Brad is “strong” - in so many ways. His quiet strength, firm conviction, strong faith, and genuine compassion were apparent to everyone who knew him, whether with family and friends, in business, or as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Brad and Catrina were married in 1994 and had five - or as Brad would often say, “just five” - children together. Beautiful memories were made, and lasting friendships were forged during travels to Mexico through the years. Brad’s family meant so much to him, and he raised his children with values and qualities that show through in each one of them today.

Brad is survived by his wife Catrina, his children Keiran (Michelle), Brody, Torin, Saige and Ember, his granddaughter Gia and a grandson soon to arrive; his father Dennis (Verna) and his sister Shelly (Tim) Oleksyn and their children Jake and Emma (Adin), nieces and nephews, special cousins, extended family, and innumerable friends. He was predeceased by his mother Joyce, whom he has cherished the hope of seeing again when Revelation 21:3-5 is fulfilled.

The family is grateful for the professional and efficient response of Police and EMS services, and for the overwhelming love and support from family and friends.

A Memorial Service for Brad will be held at the Eckville Community Centre on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm, and will be broadcast on Zoom. Zoom ID: 422 034 1962 Password: 504401

“God is a refuge for us.” - Psalm 62:8

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Gord and Yolanda Maes:

Dear Klotz family,

We are so sorry for your tragic loss. It’s difficult to think of the right words, there probably are none. Death is such an enemy.

“May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in him, so that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit.” Romans 15:13

May Jehovah strengthen you to endure till the desert blossoms as the rose…

Lots of love,
Gord and Yolanda

Mike and Wendy Evanyshyn :

Catrina, so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family

Gary & Lizzie H:

Catrina, We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Everytime you both would visit, we cherished it, especially when He got to meet my late Dad and discuss the Bible and the God we all love. He lit fright up and you could see his heart for God. Brad was an amazing soul and wonderful person and will be deeply missed. We send our hearts, peace and light to you all during these moments and the times you'll need the strength as you move forward in this world. We know that Brad now is in the presence of God and that gods plans and timing are perfect, even though we may feel it is not. Rest in that knowledge and that you will see him again. He will forever be waiting for you and with you until then. Xo

James & Elsie Pahl:

To the Klotz & Oleksyn Families,

In these most difficult times of life our source of true comfort only comes from Jehovah. I recall a spiritual brother saying this; “just as a literal pillow supports and comforts us while we rest or sleep, the resurrection promise is a pillow for our hearts when we grieve the loss of a dear loved one.”

The psalmist’s words have always been of comfort to us; “When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me.” (94:19
Elsie and I look forward to that beautiful day in the new world, when together we will welcome back your Brad and all of our loved ones, to be reunited for eternity.

Years ago I came across this anonymous poem, it sums up our hope from Jehovah.

Hope is not pretending that troubles don't
exist.

Rather it is the trust that they will not last
forever, that hurts will be healed and
difficulties overcome.

It is faith that a source of strength and
renewal lies within to lead us through the
dark into the sunshine.

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey
towards it, casts the shadow of our burden
behind us.

Love your friends,
James & Elsie

Gary & Judy Deans:

We would like to give our condolences to you and the family. One of my memories was when my brother James and Brad shared accommodations when they where younger and James always spoke of that time as a good time with friends. Now both of them will be in our thoughts and prayers waiting for a time when we will see them again.

Marie Rae and Family:

Catrina and family,
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy is extended to all of you. May you find solace and comfort in friends, family and faith. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alfred & Lavonne Heringer:

To Catrina and family :
Our hearts and prayers go out to you as you deal with your grief . As part of a huge Christian family we support you with love and hope in better days ahead .

Ryan Billings:

I never knew Brad really well as we probably only had a dozen or so conversations over the years when we crossed paths. But those few conversations always turned to his family and Jehovah, that’s where his heart was. He was always kind and so easy to converse with when we did chat. I saw him a couple months ago at Edmonton for KMS school, he was across the room and I wanted to get over to say hello but got tied up by another conversation, regardless it was nice to see him at school up here with a smile on his face. I look forward to our next conversation whenever that is, but it will be awesome because it will be in the new world. Looking very forward to that day and seeing him with his family again. I’m very sorry for your loss Klotz family.

Nelson and Joan Oleksyn:

Death truly is mankind's greatest enemy and our hearts are broken over the loss of Brad. His strength of character, his love devotion and commitment to his God Jehovah and his family made him uniquely authentic in every way. May memories of special family moments that he held dear in his heart help sustain you in the days ahead. We know that Jehovah, the God of all comfort will give you the strength and courage to endure as he safely guards Brad in his memory until the day, that amazing day, when you'll be able to embrace him and never ever let him go again. We send you all our love and support. Nelson and Joan Oleksyn

Steve Lee :

I haven't seen Brad in years, but often thought about our younger days together in Calgary.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his entire family.

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