Condolences to Holly's family and friends. I met Holly a while back at the Foothills Hospital in the middle of the night when I was smoking and she came bombing around the corner like Kramer from Seinfeld in her housecoat with her IV pole full of bags hanging, her pink hair and a cigarette hanging out of her mouth lol I knew immediately that we would get along. I worked in the same building she was always a patient in so I ran into every time she was admitted which unfortunately seemed far too often. I admired her spunk, strength and tenacity and she always brightened my day with our visit. She was always ready with a hello, a hug and a funny story regardless of how she was feeling. Holly was a true gem in today's society and the world was a much better place with her in it. I will miss our spontaneous chats. Godspeed my friend.

Holly carried such positive cheerful attitude. The world has lost a genuine soul. My thoughts and prayers are with Nick, Darlene,Stephanie and Susan.

Sarah Harris (Tobin)

Darlene, Stephanie,Susan and Nick, my heart is with you all today. Holly lives on in each of you, in your hearts and memories along her life's journey. She is physically gone but in you all she is there forever. It's with a heavy heart that we say ( not goodbye) but see you later. Love you all dearly Rest Easy Holly

On behalf of the St. George's Indian Band, I would like to express our deepest condolences, our thoughts are with the family . May beauty live in your memories and bring you peace.

Where do I start? I have so many amazing memories of Holly. On her wedding is one of them. I think we may or may not have had 1 too many juice boxes that night. We laughed until the wee hours. Doub and I waited in the parking lot for hours for keys please to drive us home. How she loved thrift shops and couldn't turn away anything unique. Her coloured wigs, her experimental makeup applications. She was like a coat of many colors. You never knew what she would come up with next. I loved the hours of laughter as we would go back and forth with many jokes. The first time she did stand up comedy in front of a crowd. I remember the pants she wore as they of course had to have meaning-a story. She was the fiercest of people. Fiersest to love and give and fiercest if she didn't like you. She was never mean but she was always blunt. The memory of spending my birthday at a hotel in Canmore. Big Sugar concert. Mother Mother concert with USS and how we were trying to get her a ticket in. We joked about how she was with "the band". A play on words because it was obvious as it was a concert but also it was at Grey Eagle and she being part of an indigenous band. The time she dyed my hair from being blonde to black. I trusted her ability and didn't even ask what colour she was doing until I washed it out. What a shock. Spending Christmas evening wearing Santa hats in the hot tub. Going to a New Years party with her. Nick and Holly. Holly and Nick. With her being gone is like driving a car with 3 wheels. You may not notice at first but you can certainly feel its missing. I feel her missing. I love you my sweetest sweet pea. Forever and always. My deepest condolences to her family. Nick, we love you forever and always. Our door is always open to you.

My condolences to Darlene, Stephanie, Susan & Nick, your pain & loss cannot be measured, it can only be eased with time & precious memories. My fondest memories of Holly & her sisters stem from my babysitting days, if I wasn’t at Dick & Darlenes house with the girls you could find me at their cousins house Raymond & Mary. We all grew up together & learned from each other & while we all went separate ways, as is the case I was ever so happy to reconnect with her on FB. She certainly had a jest for life, it’s unfortunate health issues don’t discriminate when it comes to age as she had so much more to give I’m sure. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of Hollys passing, our sincere condolences to you all, Darlene I know you are heartbroken, may your memories bring you comfort and peace

Holly and I were friends since high school and throughout our adulthood. She and Nick opened their home up to me when I moved to Calgary ~ that’s how generous she was. Holly always had my back and supported my culinary journey sharing videos and praising me so selflessly. She could make anyone laugh and I have many beautiful memories of her which will stay with me forever.

Love you Holly!

Holly was part of our family for over 22 years. We viewed her life from young adulthood until her untimely passing. A time much too soon. We will miss her very much.

Lorne and Maria Gartner

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Nick , Darlene, girls and family, so sorry to hear the sudden passing of my niece. I knew Holly from the time she was a baby

She was always smiling and funny, never knew what she was thinking behind them eyes. I sure loved her visits to our house, not a dull moment. Hugs to all. She is now with her dad dick. Hugs to all.

Holly and I have been friends since we were 4/5 went through school together even college. Even though we went our separate ways after college we still kept in touch through cards, letters, phone calls and even visits. No matter how many years would pass when we seen one another it was like yesterday. Holly was always there for anyone. She was funny, crazy, caring, loving but most of all loyal. I am still numb over the news but I do feel she is finally at peace. I'll miss you Holly, you are a great friend, my Zage forever! My deepest Condolences to Nick, Holly's family and friends. This world will not be the same without you.

Sending my sincere condolences to Nick and all of Holly's family. During of one my Christmas visits to Calgary to see my daughter Vanessa, Dustin and sweet granddaughters - I met Holly a few times. She definitely spoke her mind and I enjoyed her company because of that. She was her true authentic self. So sad to hear of her passing. Rest in paradise Holly.

Holly more than anyone helped me through one of the toughest parts of my life just under a year ago... it's something I think of quite often and will be forever grateful to her for.

She was a good friend with a huge heart and she will be greatly missed by many. Sending my love and condolences to Nick and all her family.

Hello all this is Nick i would like to say that please share anything about Holly and please don't hold back or be timid as we all know that Holly definitely wouldn't. That's 1 part of every memory i have of Holly. She definitely wouldn't hold back! Tell it as it is, be not afraid.