Hilmar Richard Covi, resident of Grande Prairie, formerly of Wembley, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the QEII Hospital, at the age of 77 years.

Hilmar was born in Inssbruck, Austria, came to Canada as a child, and worked in business with his dad at Western Electronics.

Hilmar liked to visit and talk. He collected stamps and coins.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Iona Marie Covi; children: Christine (Uriah) Nickerson, Dave (Dawn) Covi, Russell Covi, and Mike (Trina) Covi; grandchildren: Spencer William David Covi, Kahlan Nicole Nickerson, and Daniel Caleb Nickerson; and half-sister Helga Knibbs. He will also be missed by Kelly Shepard, and Shane Shepard.

He was predeceased by his daughter Roseanne Covi, Mother Dorthy “Thea” Covi, and father Max Covi.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 1:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). A Viewing will be held prior at 12:00pm.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society (102, 9823 116 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B4).