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PETRIN, Walter

February 22, 1944 — September 18, 2025

Walter Petrin passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on September 18, 2025, in his home (that he built) in Kelowna, BC. Walter may have been a Canadian citizen, but in his heart he was Italian forever.

Walter is survived by his loving partner of over 32 years, Rose Forster; his children Lorenzo Petrin and Paul Petrin (Tammy), and stepchild, Kurt Forster (Patti); his brother Mario Petrin and sister, Renata Romanzin; and many dear extended family members. Sadly, he was predeceased by his son Michael Petrin (d. Dec 20, 1993), and his brothers Angelo Petrin, Nereo Petrin, and Miller Petrin.

Born on February 22, 1944, in the commune of San Martino di Lupari in the Province of Padova in the Italian region Veneto, Walter moved to Canada in his teens with a few family members. He then took the train all the way from Nova Scotia to Alberta, where he immediately started working. After a long career as a bricklayer and stonemason, he retired in his 70s.

Walter loved history and art, and he especially admired Italian architecture. Another of his great loves was food and wine; like so many other things in his life, Walter made the wine himself. Walter enjoyed gardening so much that he dutifully brought his fig trees in for the winter and returned them to the sun each spring.

Thank you to Interior Health caregivers for the amazing help; they all helped to bring him excellent care, and Walter appreciated them all.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM (MDT), at Queen’s Park Cemetery, 3219 4 St NW, Calgary, AB, with lunch to follow. 

A Viewing will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, located at Evan J Strong Funeral Services, 3625-12 St NE, Calgary, AB, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (MDT).

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Visitation
Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 pm (MDT)
Evan J Strong Funeral Services
(3625-12 Street NE, Calgary, AB, )

Service
Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:30 pm (MDT)

Location
Queen's Park Cemetery

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