Loose, Otto Carl “Bunty” of Vulcan passed away January 14, 2012 at the age of 77 years.
Otto was born on March 7, 1934 at Magrath, Alberta to Otto and Agnes Loose. The family moved to the Roger Hubbard farm east of Vulcan in 1938. In the fall of 1945, they moved and were raised west of Vulcan. They attended school in Sandpit, Sunny Glen, Reid Hill and eventually Vulcan. When Otto and Agnes retired from farming in 1957, Bunty took over the farm. Bunty married Gretta Jose on September 29, 1961 and together they farmed for thirty years.
Bunty loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved riding horses, especially with grand-daughter Kera. Bunty was a longstanding member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21 Vulcan.
Beloved father of daughter Lavonda (Kim) Justinick of Vulcan, son Carl of B.C., grandchildren Kera and Cole Justinick, Jasmine (Dave) Sidhu, a sister Shirley Trautman of Red Deer, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Otto was predeceased by his parents, sister Mary Lou Bueller and wife Gretta.
Celebration of Life Sunday January 29, 2012 1:30 p.m. at the Vulcan Cultural Recreational Centre 504 – 4 Ave. South (across from hospital) with Pastor Dale Wright officiating.
Inurement Vulcan Cemetery. Luncheon at CRC following committal.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Otto’s memory can be made to either Vulcan Regional Victim Services Box 776 Vulcan T0L 2B0 or Alberta Lung Association Box 4500 Stn.”S” Edmonton T6E 9Z2
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Vonnie and Carl and families, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Stay strong and cherish the memories.
Bob and Val Holm
In the days that pass after someone is taken too soon, we never forget them.
I find myself looking at photos and reminding myself of the sound of his laughter and how he would look so serious when he was sitting at the kitchen table chatting with other fellow farmers about this season and what its looking like. Funny how he and big Stevie used to make me laugh so hard I could barely breathe. I used to sit up behind his seat in the tractor and fall asleep on the hot summer days when I was there during the summer. He’d let me sit on his lap and drive. Certainly not what I’m doing with my kids in this day and age, in the city. But those are great memories.
If you knew him, you knew hew was ‘Bunty’.
And he was the best grandpa anyone could have!
Lavonda, Kim, Kera, Cole – our deepest sympathy on the tragic and senseless loss of your father and grandfather. We will really miss our neighbour and his big smile. Bunty would always lend Mike a helping hand and vice versa. Dave will also miss greeting Him as they met on the road daily.
Sincerely, Mike, Dave and Edna Clark
Dear Lavonda Kim & Family
Our sincere sympathies on the tragic and senseless loss of your Dad .I didn’t know him well, but whenever I saw him he had a smile and a warm hello .I’m sorry but we won’t be able to attend your Dad’s service today but we’ll be thinking of you .
Sincerely
Karen. &. Eldon. Maronda
Our deepest sympathies to your family LaVonda. I remember staying at the farm and how hospitable your father was and how much fun we had ripping apart the area to make way for your first salon. Your memories will always be there.
Lavonda, Kim and family…
The thoughts and concerns of the entire community have been with all of you through the past difficult weeks. May the 29th bring some measure of closure for you, and may the coming weeks and months bring healing.
With sympathy and good wishes … Marvin Maronda
To everyone mourning the loss of Mr. Loose I want to express my sincere sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss and particularly for the circumstances of his death. May the passage of time help to ease your pain and may you hold on to all of your happy memories.
To Lavonda and family,
I am so sorry that I am unable to come up to Otto’s memorial on Sunday. I will come up and give you a big hug later.
I will always remember Otto for the “twinkle in his eye” when he was trying to tease me. Otto told me a story that when he was 24 years old he couldn’t get anyone to insure him. Someone told him to go see Glen Gibb he will help you. Otto said that dad did get him insurance and he has been here all these years since because of that.
I hope our dads are enjoying each other’s company and remembering some of the good times they shared.
Love Judie
Jessica and I were thinking of you and the family the whole time as were many, our deepest sympathies.
Merle Jessica and Neeltje
My deepest condolences to the family at the time of this very sad loss.
WE WILL MISS OUR YEARLY VISITS WITH BUNTY WHEN HE CAME TO GET HAY FOR THE HORSES. MAY YOU ALL ONLY REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.
THINKING OF YOU ALL.
GLEN AND HELEN WILLIAMS
I don’t even know what to say to you!! Lavonda, you were a very little girl with VERY big eyes the last time I saw you! I am Bob Gerding’s eldest daughter and I remember running up to see “Bunty & Gretta” when they used to farm up on the hill beside our farm. Then I grew up and went away but as an adult I became friends with your Dad and enjoyed talking and sharing a drink with him in the Legion! He always treated me like I was gold and I pray that God in Heaven treat him the same way. I hope he will also wipe away the terror and fear from your hearts. Good Friends are hard to find and your Dad was amongst the best.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your sudden, tragic loss. Bundy was my buddy & I’ll miss popping by the farm to catch up on the latest with him.
Although we are far away, our hearts and thoughts are with you in these trying days. your father was a special man and left a deep impression on many who knew him. May that special quality help you find peace in losing him and the strength to carry on.
Thinking of you.
Ron and Bonnie Hunter
Dear Kim and Vonnie…So sorry to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of your dear father Bunty. I have many fond memories of our fun times at the farm, he will be dearly missed and I will never forget that laugh of his and his big warm smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.