Lawrence Kristen O'Hara
December 15th, 2021
O'Hara, Lawrence “Larry”
August 8, 1950 – December 15, 2021
Lawrence (Larry) Kristen O'Hara passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Calgary at the age of 71, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Castor, Alberta on August 8, 1950 to Mike and Helen O'Hara.
Larry attended art school in Calgary and worked in the sign painting industry. He married Penny Rowe in November 1971; they moved to Vancouver where they had two sons. Penny passed away in July 1986.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Jason (Sandra) O'Hara and Jordan (Aizhan) O'Hara; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter; brothers, Dan, James and Joe; sisters, Shannon, Dorothy, Kathleen and Genevieve. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Helen; and his brother, Mike.
Larry was an artist. He enjoyed biking, reading and had a great love of music. He had a vast knowledge in subject areas such as: religion, art, philosophy, politics, history, geopolitics, astronomy, and just about anything you wanted to discuss he had knowledge of and loved to provide his insight. Larry developed an extensive library showcasing his passion for books. He also enjoyed reading the Epoch Times and listening to CBC always keeping up with current events.
He was a very proud grandpa, very involved and dedicated to his grandchildren. As well as he was also an astute, life long student of the bible. Larry was very devoted to helping others including providing 30 years of care for his disabled brother. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family would like to thank all the amazing Palliative nurses from Alberta Health Services and the Home Care staff that were of immense support. The family will be holding a private gathering at a later date.
Messages:
Too me he will always be known as Mr Ohara , Jason and Jordan dad, proud friends to this Day, still remember his bible studies trying to better people, kind person not materialistic, understanding values are much more important, making simple meals at lunch from his home close too our school St Marys! I always hate this part of life but we must remember, the joys, contributions and children, grand Children that will continue the Ohara legacy, I am honoured to have him part of my and others lives , Amen Marvin
Rest in peace Larry.
I will miss you Larry ..you were always good to me .
Hi, I am Larry's brother. God bless Larry and all my blessing are with Larry. I thank him for all the Bible study and thank him for begin my brother who love me so much. Who look after me an watch over me an mike. We all love Jesus an he took care of us Larry was to young to leave us. He is in gods hands and I will miss him dearly. He was my 2 biggest brother I could to him on every thing. How op in castor in 9 children we all did biking with him in calgary, he got my reading so good by reading with him and his family i live in Calgary ?between 1974 and 1975 for years i live there it was great and Vancouver for awhile with him Larry was love by everyone he was sting believe r in Godard it was so nice to no my brother when he live.so the thing to do is look after your health and get all your test done from a. Doctor. Larry should got his check done Once a. Year. Because. Mom dad die from cancer Because it in the jean. Get check. By Larry so good brother. you are in my prayers I read the Bible every night god is with you now. You are at peace. You are in gods hand good night. In Jesus name. Mom dad an mike are at peace.
I wasn't very close to my dad for most of my adulthood. I look back on that now as a mistake. My dad was a good man and did his best to be there for me and my younger brother. He married my mother Penny when he was young and then they moved out to Vancouver together. I have many fond memories from my childhood. My parents were fun--loving outgoing and adventurous and I will miss that. My dad always had a job through the years and me and Jordan will be forever in his debt. He put us through High school and cared for us both greatly. Even though I did not see eye-to-eye with you dad I now know how much you cared and loved us! I love you dad. I'm sorry I wasn't a better son and if we had more time together I'm sure things would have improved. Unfortunately Cancer took you away too soon and we didn't get that chance. I would've much enjoyed watching that Star Trek movie you asked me about ten years ago but I was too busy. Life got in the way and now you are gone and I have to live with that. R.I.P. father; your loving son: Jason. XOXO