MONKMAN, Dean
Dean Andrew Monkman, after
a tenacious fight against can-
cer, ascended to his army of an-
gels in heaven on the morning
of February 25th, 2015. Dean
was surrounded and held onto
by loved ones at the time of his
passing and has been made
whole again by God.
Dean was born on March
13th, 1964 in Oxbow to parents,
Noble and Shirley Monkman.
He pursued his dream of play-
ing hockey at an advanced level
at Camrose Lutheran College
where had he opportunity to
travel abroad to Germany and
Switzerland to play. He married
his best friend and soul mate,
Brooke Perry, on February 1st,
1986. They lived together in
Estevan, Saskatchewan for
many years before relocating to
Airdrie, Alberta in 2002, then
making a move together inter-
nationally to Edmond, Oklaho-
ma in 2006, and finally they set-
tled back down in Airdrie,
Alberta in 2010.
Dean was a loving husband,
and devoted father and gener-
ous friend to so many people.
As a business development
manager for Strad Energy, he
was a mentor, colleague and
friend to so many in the Oil and
Gas Industry. He had a love for the Detroit Redwings, New Eng-
land Patriots and Oklahoma Sooners that he shared with friends
and family. His passion for sports was obvious to those around
him and often he was found at the hockey rink or on the golf
course.
Dean is survived and honored by his cherished wife, Brooke
Monkman and their two beautiful children along with their signifi-
cant others: Ashley Monkman and Kevynn Hansen of Calgary,
Alberta; and Taylor Monkman and Rebecca Salmon of Airdrie,
Alberta. His two beloved dogs, Kodiak and Miracle; and his
brother Brian and his wife Corrie Monkman of Airdrie, Alberta,
also survive him.
As a final testament of his generosity, Dean donated his cor-
neas to the Lions Eye Bank in Calgary, Alberta, for the sole pur-
pose of giving sight to someone else.
Condolences and flowers are appreciated and may be sent to
his family at 764 Coopers Square SW, Airdrie, Alberta,
T4B-0G6.
To honour Dean’s wishes, a Celebration of his Life will take
place in the spring/summer of 2015. Messages of condolence
may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
