Obituary of Erik Russell Petr

February 11, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta

July 20, 2024 – Kamloops, British Columbia

Erik Petr passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 10 years, along with his loving father Corey Petr at the age of 47 years.

Erik was named after his dad’s uncle Erik and his mom’s grandpa Russell West. He was a creative, loving, funny and kind-hearted boy who was happiest when playing with his younger brother and his wonderful friends. He loved building train sets and Lego, drawing in his many notebooks and sketchbooks, camping, bike riding, soccer and playing his favourite video games. He had a knack for building and loved taking things apart with his tools. He had the most contagious laugh that would light up a room and loved to have fun and expressed himself freely with joy and humour. Erik loved music and had a beautiful singing voice.

Erik is survived by his mother Heather Cody (Aaron), brother Rowen Petr, grandma Bev West, great-grandma Hazel West, grandpa and grandma, Dennis and Margaret Petr; uncles, Jon Cody, Michael Cody (Aunt Rikki), Richard Petr (Aunt Melinda), and Trevor Petr (Aunt Lisa); the ‘tiny’ uncles, Christopher Cody, Ryan Cody, and Liam Cody; cousins, Renee, Chelsey, Grace, and Henry; and many loving great-uncles, great-aunts, and cousins on all sides of his family.

A Celebration of Erik’s and Corey’s Lives will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Erik and Corey’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

In honour of the vibrant and joyful lives Erik and Corey lived we will be celebrating their lives by wearing colourful attire and invite you to do the same.

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome contributions to a savings account for Rowen Petr via email at ErikPetrMemorial@gmail.com or memorial tributes made in Erik’s name to the Terry Fox Foundation,  www.terryfox.org.

Memorial tributes for Erik including photos and memories may be shared directly with Erik’s family and friends at ErikPetrMemorial@gmail.com.

In living memory of Erik and Corey Petr, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

Click to Sign the Video Guest Book and Watch Corey & Erik's Celebration of Life