October 27, 1949-January 28, 2025
Brian Ted Message, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on January 28, 2025, in St. Albert, Alberta, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his partner, Colleen Cooper, in 2017, his mother, Efrosinia (Flossie) in 1991, his father, Edward in 1955, and is survived by his children Audra, Craig (Jenna), and Erin. His legacy continues through his grandchildren Brian (Melissa), Ethan, Cole, Brooklyn, Corbyn, and Ciana, as well as his great-grandchildren Rowan and Derrick. Brian’s sister, Carol (Allen) Popescu, together with his nieces Tanya (Gary) Hicks and Tenille Popescu, his nephew Jason (Jenny) Popescu, and his great-nieces and nephews Kaitlin (Zayden, Emerson), Justin, Colton, Mikayla, Janaya, Vadin, Shelaina, Hudsen, and Stella, as well as numerous extended family and friends who will fondly remember his kindness and wisdom.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St. Albert, Alberta at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home followed by a luncheon at the Eagles Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
St. Albert Chapel
(780) 458-2222
