Carl Engstrom

Mr. Carl Engstrom of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Ruth Engstrom, passed away suddenly at home, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

Carl was born September 12, 1937 to Martin and Edith Engstrom in Wetaskiwin, AB, the youngest of 4 children that survived infancy, but he had 4 siblings who didn't survive infancy. He received an education degree from the University of Alberta and taught 10 years in Wetaskiwin County before marrying Ruth Krahn July 15, 1967 and moving to Lethbridge where he taught grade 4 at Lakeview School from 1968 to 1993. He was involved musically playing piano and organ while being an active member of University Drive Alliance Church, Evangelical Free Church and First Baptist Church.  He directed the handbell choir at First Baptist and also composed handbell arrangements. He was also involved with Green Acres Kiwanis.

Besides his loving wife Ruth, Carl is survived by his son Warren, 2 sisters Esther and Irene as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Edith, his son Darren and one sister Viola.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Friday, August 19, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.

A private family Interment will follow in the Archmount Cemetery. For those who wish to watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Carl-Engstrtom and scroll to the bottom of Carl’s obituary page.

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