Roy Julius Carstensen passed away on Friday, June 13, 2003, at the age of 72 years, beloved husband of Connie Carstensen of Medicine Hat, Alta. He also leaves to cherish his memory one son Kenneth and one grandson Blake, both of Langley, B.C., two stepchildren Colleen (Garry) Harder and Brian Barby; six step-grandchildren; three brothers, Carl (Bev) Carstensen, Ron (Marie) Carstensen all of Abbotsford, B.C. Fred (Sue) Carstensen of Red Deer; one sister Annamae (Les) Molnar of Abbotsford, B.C., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law.
He was predeceased by his parents Fritz and Rosella Carstensen and one granddaughter in infancy. Roy was born on January 7, 1931 in Bassano, Alta.
The Funeral service was held in the Pattison Chapel in Medicine Hat on June 19, 2003 with Rev. James Farrell officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #102 - Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Room 124 Professional Building, 430 - 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net Subject heading: Roy Carstensen.