Obituary of Colby William Coers

COERS, Colby William October 13, 1990 – April 16, 2017 On Sunday, April 16, 2017, Colby William Coers of Vegreville, Alberta passed away after an 8 year battle with ALS. Colby is survived by his loving family, his parents, Gary and Jackie Coers; one brother Derek (Melissa) Coers along with their children Ethan and Sarah; two sisters Dina (Todd) Bottrell and their son Kansas: Kayla (Pat) Brennick and their children Ayvah, Ella, Mia and Colby; maternal grandmother Katherine Lesoway and paternal grandmother Greta Dunnink; along with many relatives and friends. Colby was predeceased by his Opa and Grandpa. Colby loved life and always had a smile that was contagious. He was an inspiration, loved by everyone who met him and maintained his positive attitude through his 8 year battle. He is the “Champ.” A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated by Father Luan Vu on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta. At Colby’s request cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium in Vegreville, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta –by visiting http://www.alsab.ca. Thank you to the Vegreville Long Term Care Staff for their love and care.