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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, dad, and uncle, Shane Michael Strain, of Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 55 years.

Shane was born on March 16, 1971, to Lloyd and Loretta Strain, and grew up on the family farm in the Hoadley, Alberta area.  From a young age he was immersed in the game of hockey, where he truly excelled.  Shane could be found at every pond, lake, or outdoor rink around – anywhere that there was ice and a puck.  He loved his friends and never struggled to make them.  Shane spent countless hours outdoors with his buddies riding anything with two wheels – nothing with four legs!  Growing up on a farm gave him the ability to fix almost anything.  If he broke it, Shane could fix it – and he broke a lot of things along the way.   

Shane chose to begin working at a young age, heading into the oilpatch at just 16 years old.  He worked various jobs before finding his place on a drilling rig.  Shane’s career took him to many different countries, and he always returned home with great stories to tell and pictures to share.  He was immensely proud of his work as a drilling consultant for many years.

Shane was also passionate about fishing, skiing, golfing, and camping.  He especially loved taking family and friends on trips to the Fraser River in B.C.  Shane was the happiest when he was out on the water or in his ice fishing shack – and one thing he certainly knew how to do, was catch fish!

Shane often reflected on the many special moments he shared with his daughter, whom he loved more than anything.  They spent treasured time together on ski trips, fishing adventures, camping excursions, and caring for their beloved pets.

Shane leaves behind his daughter; his brother Darrell (Karen), niece Tracy (Pete), and nephew Tyler (Noelle); and his sister Shauna (Rob), and nieces Abigail and Chloe; along with his great-nieces and great-nephews Brynley, Hunter, Declan, and Hadley; as well as numerous other relatives and close friends.  The family would also like to acknowledge his lifelong buddies Jamie, Danny, and Steve; his special friend Gem; and his friends Darry and Brooklyn.  Shane was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Loretta Strain.

“Shane will be forever in our hearts and always remembered for his mischievous antics, his great sense of humour, and his warm smile.”

With respect for Shane’s wishes, no public funeral service will take place.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

If friends desire to make memorial tributes, donations in Shane’s memory may be made directly to the Alberta Conservation Association, Box 336, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta  T4T 1A3 (www.ab–conservation.com).  Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page.    

Cremation Arrangements for the Late Shane Michael Strain entrusted to the care of