It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Charles ‘Kelly’ Speta on April 30, 2021 in his home at the age of 77.

Kelly was born in Tesany, Czechoslovakia, lived in Germany until he was 10 then immigrated with his family to Canada in 1953, eventually settling in the Windermere Valley. Kelly became a journeyman mechanic and met his wife Rae (Howie) and they married in 1967. Soon after, they settled down in Calgary to raise their family. Kelly worked at Greyhound Canada for 25 years and retired as the Director of Maintenance. The call of the country was too loud to ignore, so Kelly and Rae moved to Clearwater County in 1999. They were involved with the Central Alberta Antique and Collector Club and made many great friends in the area. Happily living on their acreage until their final days, as they had always wished it to be. After Mom’s passing Dad was surrounded by a community of friends, homecare and private caregivers which allowed Dad to maintain his independence at home which he and we are truly grateful for. 

Kelly was predeceased by wife Rae in 2012, his parents Johanna and William, and brothers Kurt, Tom and Ron. He is survived by his two children and their families: Rosi (Tom) Morgan (Jasper, Tanner, Maisy and Jensen), Mike (Linda) Speta (Karl, Thomas and Anthony); his siblings: Bill, Jannie, Carol, Rose, Bob and Ernie; Rae’s siblings: Robert (Roberta), Sheila (Butch), James (Kathy) and Gordon; and a vast expansion of nieces and nephews.

Should friends desire, a donation in Kelly’s name can be made to a charity of your choice or to The ROAR Society in Rocky Mountain House.

Condolences may be forwarded to: www.rockyfuneralhome.ca

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403-845-2626.