1964 - 2023
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Murray Victor Johnson age 58 of St. Albert. Murray passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the U of A hospital surrounded by his family following complications from a liver transplant.
Murray was a proud family man following a steep family history joining the military as an honoured Combat Engineer, a career that spanned over 23 years and which included tours over seas to Bosnia, Croatia, and Kosovo as well as postings in Alberta, British Columbia, and Germany. After retiring from the military in 2007, Murray began a career in the water treatment industry where he was currently employed at the E.L Smith water treatment plant in Edmonton. Murray had an extreme passion for the outdoors, especially his annual hunting trips with his boys and the crew (legendary stories), fishing with his dad in the Kootenays or Slave Lake or just camping with family and friends, where he was known for his amazing barbecue steaks. Murray enjoyed playing numerous sports earning his nickname Magic in volleyball and Brigade Champion in javelin in Lahr, Germany. He also loved cheering on his favorite hockey team The Habs, with the Oilers being a close second.
Murray is survived by the love of his life, his wife Lynda MacNeil; his parents, Patricia (Moberly) and Victor Johnson; brother, Mark (Barbara);and sisters: Laurie and Lynn (Garry). Murray was a proud dad to his two sons: Zayne (Hailey) and Zachery Johnson. Also left to mourn are Lynda’s children and grandchildren: Jessica (Jerritt), Miranda (Sean), Autumn, Addy, Wyatt, and Arlo, as well as his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, long-time friend Jeff Mullenix and sisters-in-law Donna, Irene and Karen.
Murray was loved for his kindness, bright smile, and infectious laugh by everyone who met him including his military Sapper family and coworkers at EPCOR who will miss him dearly. Murray was also a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion 271, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles St. Albert aerie 2102.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at the U of A hospital as well as Dr. Tandon and Dr. Hauptman for their care and compassion.
A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 271 in St. Albert on September 30, 2023 12-3pm. CHIMO
Arrangements entrusted to Connelly – McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
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