Cory James Goertzen
January 9th, 2013
Airdrie area resident, Cory James Goertzen, 39, passed away as the result of a tragic vehicle accident on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Born in Medicine Hat, AB, on May 1, 1973, he also lived in Abbotsford, B.C., during his youth before moving to the Airdrie area in 1997 where he thereafter operated his own drywall business. Cory is survived by his loving wife, Audrey, and their five children,
Brooke, Gabi, Taylor, Noah, and Regan; as well as by his parents, Jake and Anne Goertzen, and his brother Gerry (Jackie), all of Calgary. Also surviving are Audrey’s parents, George and Sarah Janzen of Hague, SK; Audrey’s brother,
Wendel (Crystal) Janzen; Audrey’s sisters, Deb (Greg) Wall, Jackie (Shane) Markentin, Leona (Ron) Neufeld, and numerous nieces and nephews. Cory was very active in the Airdrie minor hockey program as a coach, manager and volunteer and will be greatly missed by the numerous parents and youth he worked with there as well as by many, many other friends in and around Airdrie. A Memorial Service for
Cory Goertzen was held at Rock Pointe Church on Monday, January 14, with services provided by Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services of Airdrie (403-912-0307).
Messages:
To Audrey and the Kids. Our prayer is that you will find comfort in the arms of Jesus. He will always be by your side.
Dear Audrey, Brooke, Gabi, Taylor, Noah, and Regan; We are holding you close in prayer. Cory was a great guy. Mike enjoyed his ice fishing trips with Cory and particularly remembers his practical jokes and pranks that he loved to play. I (Karen) loved being in Adult Sunday class while the kids went to Sunday School. When our Taylor was a teenager he was thrilled when Cory called up one day asking him if he would like to go to a Flames game with him. Its those little gestures that make an impression on our minds and hearts and Cory was good at doing that. with Love and Sympathy, The Till's.
A great brother in Christ, he will be missed.
My dear, sweet, Audrey. Our deepest sympathy for this tragic loss. I realize that, right now,there are no words that will comfort your grieving hearts, so we pray that you will feel the Comforter very near to you. Please know that we have been faithfully lifting up all of you in prayer, daily. Cory was a great man and will be greatly missed. He is standing before His Creator in awe waiting for you all to "see this!". May your cherished memories bring you some peace and joy as you continue to trust in the Lord. We love you all dearly.
We are in airdrie this weekend for a tournament and heard of your terrible loss. As a mother of four the same age as your husband, it breaks my heart to hear of this tragedy. We are thinking of you, your family and all the families your husband was a part of....hockey, community of airdrie and others I'm sure. May you share your great memories of your wonderful husband and honor his legacies of a wonderful husband, father, coach and many others. Wishing you strength during this time. God bless! Thoughts and prayers from our personal family and our hockey family (Westlock Peewee Warriors)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Audrey and the children during this difficult time. May the love of family and friends give you comfort and your memories make you smile. Lance & Shannon Sambell
Dear Audrey and family, We are so sorry for the tragic loss of a great father, husband, friend, mentor and coach. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the kids at this difficult time. Cory coached Hunter in Novice- " The Flaming Maniacs"..he always encouraged the kids to try and do their best and always supported everyone no matter what. We hope your memories bring you comfort and peace and may you have the strength to move on knowing he is always by your side.