It is with heartfelt sadness but with great relief that the family of Walter “Wally” Duda announce his passing on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, with his family at his side at the age of 72 years.

Wally was the third son of Wilhelm and Agathe Duda. Wilhelm and Agathe immigrated to Coaldale, Alberta in 1950 with his two older brothers Hans and Guenter. Wally was born on August 2, 1951, and on the same day as Guenter born four years earlier. Wally always enjoyed celebrating their birthdays together.

Wally graduated from Kate Andrews in 1969 and ventured up to Valley View with Gest laying cables for telephone lines. When he returned to Coaldale he began to apprentice for plumbing and earned his certification in June 1975. He began his career in housing but ended it in commercial and worked on many projects in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

He really enjoyed fishing with his dad and brothers, camping with family, golfing with his friends, and spending time at Beauvais.

He is survived by his wife Karen of 48 years, sons Brad (Ryann) and Daryl, three granddaughters Jasmine, Nicole, and Lyla, his brothers Hans (Jean), George (Kathy), his brother-in-law Bryne (Donna- deceased) and many nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes Wally will be remembered with a private mass.

Flowers and donations are graciously declined. Remember Wally by spending time with your family and friends, give them a hug, listen to them with your heart, tell them you love them, and cherish your faith as this is what helped Wally in his journey with Parkinson’s Plus – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) which he was diagnosed with in 2021.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at a later date.