In Memory Of

Ethan Geoffrey Allaby

Mar 8, 2002 - Dec 4, 2025

Service

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1:00 pm
Celebration of Life at Condor Hall. Open to family and close friends.

Notice

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:The Canadian Mental Health Association and or Mothers Aligned Against Addictions

Obituary

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Ethan Allaby. He passed away at the young age of 23 on Thursday December 4, 2025, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, in Red Deer, Alberta.
Ethan was born in Red Deer, Alberta on March 8, 2002.
Ethan was the eldest son of Geoffrey and Colleen (Kavanagh) Allaby and brother to Matthew of Alhambra Alberta.
From a young age, Ethan’s smile and boundless energy brought joy to everyone around him. Ethan was a very kind and compassionate person. He had a great love of cats and dogs.
Ethan attended David Thompson High School. Ethan was a very talented and smart young man.
In his younger years he played volleyball, basketball, kick boxing and wrestling. He could do anything he set his mind to.
He could retain just about anything he was told and then go do it.
Ethan loved to fish and learned great skills from his late Grandfather, Joe Kavanagh and his uncle Darrin DeWitt.
Ethan went to visit his grandfather when he lived in Newfoundland and went fishing there.
Ethan had great pride and respect for his Papa Allaby and asked for his advice on many issues.
Ethan got his love of making amazing homemade bread from his Nanny. Ethan had a love of cooking and could make anything.
Ethan worked several jobs before he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and started working as a welder’s helper and worked towards becoming a welder. He was a first-year welding apprentice and was working on his second.
Ethan enjoyed working away and staying at the camps because he said it was routine for him.
Ethan recently got his own apartment in Sylvan Lake and was so proud that he was able to finally be out on his own. He was working locally as a welder’s helper at the time of his passing.
Ethan always set goals for himself, some of which he attained. He enjoyed helping others and was always looking out for those around him.
Even though Ethan was born and raised in Alberta, his heart belonged in the small community of Upham, New Brunswick. He said he was happiest when there.
He also had a great love of the water and always went to the ocean when he got home.
As he got older, he struggled with his mental health. His parents and brother were relentless with their efforts to help him over the course of several years and went above and beyond and supported him in every possible way they knew.
Ethan was a very giving young man and was an organ donor. In his family ‘s heartbreak and sorrow he is helping people and bringing other families a gift of joy and hope and a second chance at life.
In addition to his parents, Geoff and Colleen, he is survived by his younger brother Matthew.
Grandparents Glen and Wanda Allaby of NB, Nana Rita (Kavanagh), Uncle Darrin DeWitt and Aunt Shauna of NS, Uncle Jason Allaby and Aunt Colleen of NB and Aunt Andrea DeWitt of NS. Uncle Jim Kavanagh and Aunt Charlene of Lakeville NB and Uncle David Kavanagh and Aunt Lise of NS. Along with many great aunts and uncles and cousins.
Ethan was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather, Joe Kavanagh and his Maternal Grandmother, Margaret Kavanagh.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
The Canadian Mental Health Association and or
Mothers Aligned Against Addictions

Condolences

Pamela Braye:

Condolences to you all, i cant imagine what you're going through. my son is the same age dealing with mental illness as well - i will hold him a little tighter

Ann and Daryl Caines:

Sending heartfelt sympathy to this young man's family and friends .Very sad to learn of his passing. Ethan, may you rest in peace.

Heather McCoy :

So sorry for the loss of Ethan, sending deepest condolences to the families.

Peter and Dawn Allaby:

Deepest sympathies to all who loved and treasured Ethan. We too lost an Ethan Allaby at 8 days old. I pray, that although they never knew each other that they are united in heaven. So many prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Our hearts are broken for another life cut to short.

James and Gerry Hoeksema:

So sorry for your loss from your next door neighbours. Will always remember Ethan riding my school bus he was such a pleasure to have as a rider. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Shelley (Ferris) Knott:

Thinking of you, Geoff and your family. So very sorry about losing Ethan. I hope to cross paths with you and your family in New Brunswick at some point.

Tim & Cara Seeley :

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sherry and Brian Garnett:

We are so incredibly sorry to hear of Ethan’s passing. Even though I never had the pleasure to meet Ethan, I know he was a special and kind young man from the stories his grandmother would share about him. I pray for comfort and strength for Geoff, Colleen and Matt. Sending sincerest and deepest condolences to Ethan’s Family and friends.

Gordon and Lynne Allaby:

We are both very sorry to hear the sad news of Ethan’s passing, and we feel blessed to have seen him when he was here in NB. Our hearts share your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Morrison:

Sending heartfelt condolences to Geoff, Colleen, Matthew and the whole family. Rest in peace Ethan. You were so very much loved by so very many people. Sleep peacefully now.

Ester Ouderkirk:

My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredible time of sadness

Irene Kerklaan:

My deepest condolences. I know there are no words to describe, what you are going through. Prayers and hugs.

Clint Nile:

Although I’d only known Ethan for a short time, we had some really great conversations at work. His passing has come as a real shock. I’m very sorry for your loss and extend my sincerest condolences.

Brent mcmeekin/lesley :

Geoff ,Colleen,Matt we are so very sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Shauna & Trevor Ryan :

We are so very sorry for your loss. We love you all so much. Xoxoxoxox

Ester Ouderkirk:

My heart goes out to you, Colleen and your family during this time of sorrow

Corey and Marie Cermak:

We are your neighbours to the southwest, and although we have never met, my heart goes out to you and your family during this tragic time of losing someone so precious. May you find comfort in the love of those around you and peace in the memories you hold dear.

Mark Lundgren:

I had the recent pleasure of working with Ethan on a job up near conklin ab. He was an amazing helper and definately had welding talent. With a heavy heart I send the family my deepest condolences. I can't imagine what you are going through. Just know he was an amazing young man and talked highly of his family.

Your Stewart family :

Ethan was very special to the whole Stewart family. He was always there to lend a helping hand to the sisters when they got their cars stuck or needed a friend. He will be missed so much, by so many people. Ethan made a huge impact on many people <3

Darren & Tammy Greer:

Our sincere deepest condolences during this most difficult time for you all. Sending you so much love, prayers and huge gentle hugs.
We so much wish we could take your sorrow away or even ease it a little bit. Cherish the memories & never stop talking about the young man and the little boy he was. Rest easy, sweet Ethan…. In a time of sadness & sorrow, you’ve given the gift of life to others. Bless you all.

Valerie MacDonald:

Geoff, Colleen and Matthew, Know we share in your sorrow and grief. Praying God gives you comfort as you carry on without your beloved boy. Praying your wonderful memories bring you peace. Fred & Val

Dwayne & Emily Snell:

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take away this kind of pain, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!!

Kira Keast & Kess Shippelt:

Colleen, Geoff and Matthew

We are both so sorry to hear of Ethan’s passing. He was a very special young man and we know he will be watching over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

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