Antonio Albert "Mark" Platzer

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Platzer on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Mark was born Antonio Albert on June 30, 1932 in Calais, AB. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Brenda, and his four children: Krista (Scott) Deibert, Bob (Andrea) Platzer, Mark Platzer, and Lindsay (David) Kelcher; and grandchildren: Jayne and Reese, Raylene and Isaiah, Logan, Adeline and Emily. Mark cherished every opportunity to spend time with his children, grandchildren and family. Mark is also survived by his Aunt Marie Reid; brother George (Trudy) Platzer; sisters Dorothy (Neil) Webber and Marilyn (Andrew) Sereda and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna Platzer, and brother Warren. Mark attended school in Grande Prairie and at University High School in Edmonton. In 1959, Mark graduated from the University of Alberta, earning a BSc. Mark enjoyed a long career with Park Davis, Warner Lambert/Pfizer. Following his retirement in Edmonton, Mark and Brenda moved to Calgary where he began work with Webber Academy. During his life, Mark was a tireless volunteer, first as the President of Greenfield Community League, the Kiwanis Club in Edmonton and also fund raising for many years of sons' hockey teams. In Calgary, Mark was active with Knights of Columbus and St Mary's Church in Cochrane. Mark enjoyed playing bridge with the gourmet/bridge group. Throughout his life, Mark enjoyed activities such as fishing, hunting, scuba diving, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, water skiing and then bike riding on Calgary path ways. Mark was the "handyman", able to improvise to make anything work. He was selfless, always wanting to help his family and friends. Mark's gentle, kind, and generous nature will always be remembered. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Corcoran at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hwy 22 and James Walker Trail (13 km north of the Trans Canada exit), Cochrane, AB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Suite 200-119 14 Street N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

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