Niels Lundsgaard Gundesen

With great sadness we announce the passing of Niels Lundsgaard Gundesen in Calgary Alberta on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the age of 97 years. Niels was born in Copetonas, Argentina on May 10, 1924 but spent his early years in Denmark as the family had chosen to return to their home country. He was a life-long bachelor but is survived by his brother Per; sister-in-law Rita; as well as many nephews, nieces and family members in Canada, Denmark, and Argentina.

After the Second World War, Niels went back to Argentina to visit family and was drafted into the army since he was a citizen. After a few years he made his way north to Canada where his brother John had previously immigrated and made Calgary his permanent home.

Niels was known for being a hard worker in the physically demanding construction trade and an astute businessman. He was a kind, generous, social man, and possessed a great memory especially for family history. Niels spoke three languages, and maintained close relationships on three continents. He was proud and determined that he would live out his life in his own home which he did to the very end.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 4th Street NW, Calgary with interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens at 1605 100 St SE, Calgary.

To sign the book of condolences, please visit www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021, requires all individuals attending funeral services to provide COVID-19 proof of vaccination, or proof of a privately paid negative test result taken within 72 hours of service, or documentation of medical exemption.