Albert Al John Hiebert

Al Hiebert of Airdrie, AB passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on November 30th surrounded by his family and friends. Al will be missed by his loving wife Hazel, his sons Barry and John Hiebert, his stepchildren Terry (Arlene) Potter and Steven (Joelene) Potter and his grandchildren Kristi Hiebert, Marcus, Breana and Sierra Potter. Al is also survived by his sisters Eleanor Wolverton, Erna (Ken) Neufeld, Lee (Vic) Chenier, his brother Vic (Donelda) Hiebert and his sister-in-law Margaret Hiebert, all of BC, and his life-long and special friend Reg (Joan) Elaschuk. Al is also survived by Hazel’s mother Doris Skidmore (UK) and Hazel’s sister Barbara (Gordon) Ford (USA). Al was predeceased by his parents Helen and Henry, his first wife Pauline, his brother Harold, and his brother-in-law Lorne.

Al was born in Steinbach, MB but raised in Brooks, AB. Al received his Barber’s license in 1956 and worked at several barber shops in Alberta and BC before he was able to realize his goal to open his own shop “Haysboro Barber Shop”, which he worked at for many years. Al had many loyal customers who became life-long friends. In 1999, Al sold the shop and he and Hazel moved to Vernon, BC.

Al and his late wife Pauline were very involved in the Acadia Community and volunteered many hours of their time. They were also instrumental in the fundraising and development of the Acadia Recreation Centre. Al was a natural musician, having never taken a music lesson; he could pick up almost any instrument and begin playing, from guitar, violin, accordion and piano. He took up skiing at the age of forty-two and it became a passion that he loved to share with his boys and family members. Al and Hazel returned to Calgary in 2007, moving to Airdrie in 2009.

A Celebration of Al’s life will take place in the spring of 2011 to accommodate as many family and friends as possible. If you would like to be personally advised of the Celebration date, please let the funeral home know and they will ensure you are advised.

Cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (#100, 119 – 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6), the Canadian Diabetes Association (#204, 2323 – 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3) or the Kidney Foundation of Canada (6007 – 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5).

The family would like to thank the health care professionals in Calgary for the care and attention given to Al during his many health issues, especially Dr. Quinn and his staff at the Sheldon Chumir Centre Renal Clinic and the wonderful caring staff at Airdrie Homecare. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family in the Gues Book section found adjacent to this obituary.