HALBAUER, Mathew "Mat": It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Mat on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 68. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 46 years June; 2 sons, Dave (Natasja), Bruce (Chrissy); 3 granddaughters, Taylor, Nevahna, and Brooke. Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Alvin (Beverly), Adolph (Cec), Lorne (Sylvia); extended family and many friends. Mat has been called home to heaven to join his predeceased family. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff on Unit 9Y Palliative Care at the Edmonton General Hospital for all the compassion and care given to Mat and our family. A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Foster and McGarvey Funeral Home in Edmonton. A Funeral Mass co-officiated by Father Jaya Rajan J. M. and Father Mike Dechant, OMI, took place on Friday September 19, 2014 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Edmonton, AB. The interment of the urn was held at the Holy Cross Mausoleum, Edmonton, AB. Memorial donations in Mat's memory may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, 8215 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at ____________________________________________________
