Holger Bjerrisgaard
Holger was born in Give, Jylland Denmark on May 6, 1953. The family immigrated to Canada in March 1959, arriving in Regina, SK on March 17th. They lived in the Pense, SK area where he grew up farming, hunting and playing hockey. He graduated Thom Collegiate high school in 1971 and travelled to Duram County, Ontario area where he worked until travelling west again ending up Medicine Hat where he obtained his Carpenter’s ticket and met Hazel. An opportunity to combine work and travel took him to the Cayman Islands in fall of 1980 after proposing marriage. They were married in Calgary upon his return in July of 1981. Holger had a full life working as a Carpenter, distributor for Old Dutch Foods, and Spitz Sunflower Seeds, and then back into Carpentry ending his career with Ellis Don Construction.
He was a wonderful involved father to Lyall and Eric, watching them grow into adults with events, activities, Scouting and DeMolay. Holger was a member of Glenbow Masonic Lodge and after building their retirement home in Vulcan, affiliated with Vulcan Lodge. His warm smile and positive outlook made him friends everywhere he went. This also led him to be a leader and mentor to all who needed him. Vulcan became his community through involvement with golfing, curling and the Senior’s Center. He passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 surrounded by family. Holger is survived by his wife Hazel, sons Lyall (Karen) and Eric (Alicia), granddaughters Cailey and Emma, sisters Anna Hatch and Karen Rosten, plus numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in both Canada and Denmark. A celebration of life will be held in September.
In lieu of cards and flowers, donations can be made to: Canadian Blood Services (please donate blood regularly as you are able); Alberta Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/7764); Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (https://www.bloodcancers.ca/).
Funeral arrangement in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.
P – 403 485 2633
Dear Hazel. Carl and I just heard of Holgar’s passing. Holgar was a very kind man who also had a great sense of humour. We had some good times together and were honoured to have known him. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and Lyall and Eric.
Regards,
Peggy and Carl Penney
Hazel and family
My thoughts and many memories of Holger and your family in his passing. the times I knew you through the Lodge Church and Camp Kasota.
Thank you Linda!
Dear Hazel and Family. We are devastated by your loss of Holger it’s all too soon for someone as young as him to pass. In the short time I (Ron) knew him it was a big pleasure to have helped him build your home .
Take care Hazel
Thank you, the house is a great source of comfort ❤️
So sorry to hear this news, Holger was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hazel and her family.
Denis Schechtel
So sorry to hear about the passing of holger. He was always such a kind hearted man . I remember him well from Pense .Gone too soon. Condolences to the family! RIP Holger
Hazel, Lyall and Eric and families. We are deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Holger’s early passing. He will be missed. I hope you find comfort in each other during this difficult time.
Hazel and family,
Holger has gone far too soon. We have so many fond memories of your family from McDougall United: the dinners, the choir(Hazel), working in the kitchen, doing odd jobs wherever when needed, Men’s Club, weekends at Kasota – Holger helped it to stay alive and viable. We have missed your entire family. Your spirit of volunteering and contributing were huge assets to our McDougall Family. You gave with smiles and humility. We are grateful that you were a part of our lives and we will remember all of you fondly.
Life without Holger will be different and difficult but try to remember the good times and learn from his example. May God be with each and every one of you.
Larry and Marilyn Chaney
Thank you both for your kind words and memories.
Hazel, Lyall, and Eric and Families
I was saddened to hear of Holger’s passing. He was such a great man. I will always remember the great memories of him in our experience’s in DeMolay and Freemasonry. My deep condolences are extended to you and your families at this time. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel right now. I consider myself privileged to have known Holger and to have shared some time together with him.
Thank you Jim.
Our condolences to Hazel and the family. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).
Thank you both. It is hard to understand God’s will, but we have faith life will continue.
Dear Hazel, Lyall & Eric
We are so very sorry to hear of Holgers passing.
He was such a wonderful and caring man, and we will forever miss his warmth, smile and laugther.
We send our love and thoughts in this tough time. Take care.
Love from
Birthe & Aage Bjerrisgaard and
Gitte Bjerrisgaard
Sending light and love to all your family as this is a loss to all the family.
Dear Hazel, Lyall, Eric and families,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Holger was such a character who always seemed delighted to see you. He was so much fun and I know he loved all of his family deeply. I wish you comfort and peace during these most difficult days, and hope that all of your best memories will bring you more laughter and smiles than tears. Sending hugs and much love xoxo
Thank you Lesley for your kind words.
My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be remembered and missed by all. My prayers are with you at this difficult time
So sorry to hear of Holger’s passing. May happy memories and stories sustain you, through this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest condolences, on the loss of Holger. Hold your happy stories and memories close.. he is not far away…✨
Roberta Nichol
Hazel.Karen .and Anna so sorry to hear the loss of Holger we were great friend of his Mom and Dad in Pense hugs to you all Robbie and Dawna Fischer ,
Anna and Karen , and family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Holger . I remember him as always smiling.
Such a generous and loving soul. We will certainly miss him but thankful to have many great stories to remember him by…
He will be missed. Love to the family.
To Hazel and family. So sorry to hear of Holger’s passing. He was a great community member and will be missed by all of us here in Vulcan. Hugs and thoughts from
Heather and Warner Loat.
Dear Hazel, and sons, Anna and Karen,
I give you my deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved Holger. We went to high school back in the day. I had connected on FB and figured out that he lived in the same community as my friend from work. The world has lost a very fine man. May he rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him.
Dear friend
My heart and prayers are with you and your family
We enjoyed our visits with you and we will miss Holger but won’t forget him
He was a wonderful brother and friend in our Masonic and Star family
Les and Laraine
Thank you for your memories.
Hazel Karen and Anna
I am saddened to read about Holger . He will always be remembered as a fellow student in Pense. Take care.
So sorry for your loss, Holler was most definitely one of a kind. I will miss our conversation at Lodge.
Dear Hazel, Lyall, and Eric and Families . We are so sorry to hear about Holger’s passing. He was such a kind , warm , fun man. We remember him from church and Frank and Val’s gatherings, he always lighted up a room. Ron has some great memories of attending the Viking Stags at the Danish Canadian Club with Holger, when our kids were young. Our sincere condolences to all of you and your families during this time of loss. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words and memories.