Obituaries

GAALAAS, Kenton

April 10, 1958 - August 15, 2022

Kenton Maxwell Gaalaas, was born on April 10, 1958 in Edmonton, AB. On August 15th, 2022, Ken passed away unexpectedly at Kelowna General Hospital.

Ken attended Harry Ainley high school, married, and shortly after, moved to Jasper, Alberta to become a business owner at a very young age. Ken survived a nearly fatal plane crash in October 1988. After this life altering event, he used his experience as a business owner to reach national sales director status with Primerica over his almost 35-year career with the company. Ken was blessed to travel all over the world and reside in places he loved, lastly being Kelowna, BC for over a decade. His family and friends knew him as an amazing listener, storyteller, encourager, and as kind, generous, humorous, and hardworking.

Ken joins, in heaven, his father, Alan Gaalaas; his brother, Richard Gaalaas; and his beloved Uncle Wayne Gaalaas. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Gaalaas; adoring mother, Theresa Gaalaas; daughter, Jaimee Rankin; son, Matthew Gaalaas; and stepdaughters Olivia, Teghan, & Tessa Gordey; brother, Mark Gaalaas (Nikki), with nephew, Jaden, & niece, Alyssa. He will be especially missed by his 5 grandchildren: Porter, Riley, Noah, Mya, & Skylar whom, during the summer, spent countless hours by the pool in Kelowna, BC.

The family invites friends and family to come celebrate his life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at the Alfred. H Savage Centre (in the Aspen Room), located in Whitemud Park, 13909 Fox Dr NW, Edmonton, AB; a short Memorial Service, with time to share stories of Ken and fellowship.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/gaalaas-kenton/

Condolence Messages

Oct 22, 2022
Heartfelt condolences im sorry to hear this news my thoughts are with you during this difficult time Big hugs Kim much love - Roz
Oct 21, 2022
Terry so sorry for your loss I enjoyed meeting your family when you were here take care hope all is well Leanne Hews - Leanne Hews
Oct 05, 2022
Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our sincere condolences to Kim and the entire Gaalass family. Sending hugs and love to you all. - Barb Bell & Ken Munkholm
Sep 27, 2022
So sorry to read of Kenton's passing my sympathy goes out to his family ,he will be missed.Some of you might not know me I was Ron Gaalaas's wife, Ron passed in 2016.

Imagine my shock to find out today not only Kenton's passing but that he lived in Kelowna, in a city that I myself moved too,small world.

- Marilyn Gaalaas
Sep 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing and he will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to Kim and family. RIP Ken. Larry Hollier