CARL DANIEL "BUD" HECK, beloved husband of Margaret, of Coaldale, formerly of Hays, passed away following a brief illness and surrounded by his loving family, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 92 years.

Besides his wife Margaret, Carl is survived by his children Fay (Les), Linda (Ross), Robert (Rose), Dennis (Lorraine), Tom and special son Bob; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carl is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Carl F. and Pearl Heck and sister Isabelle.

Bud was born in Retlaw, Alberta. Bud served with Canadian Amy from 1944-1947 and was stationed in England. When he was discharged, Bud went back to England to work. He then return home and started working as a postmaster in Vauxhall. In the spring of 1952, they started farming in Hays, Alberta, and to make ends meet, he worked at the Sugar Factory in Taber as well as the oil rigs. He retired from farming in 1994. Bud served as a counsellor for the MD of Taber for several terms. Bud and Margaret made Coaldale their forever home till his final days.

Bud was a role model, a character, wise man, comedian, farmer, family man an all around amazing man. He lived a great life spry till his final days.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held at the VAUXHALL MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall, AB, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Blair Stretch officiating. Interment to follow in the Field of Honour, Vauxhall Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Bud's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #200, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.