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Haz, Larry

April 29, 1960

November 18, 2025

Date of Service: November 26, 2025

LARRY HAZ, of Calgary, AB, originally of Coaldale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the age of 65 years, following a brief battle with cancer.

Larry is survived by his mother Vicky, sister Cathy Hahn (Rod Mackenzie), brother Ken, and younger sister Carol (Brian) Treadwell. He was a devoted uncle to Matthew and Patrick (Laura) Treadwell, and David and Peter Hahn, and an adoring great-uncle to Lucas. He was predeceased by his father Fred Haz.

Larry was born April 29, 1960 in Lethbridge, Alberta and grew up on the family farm near Coaldale.

He earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors from the University of Alberta, and studied law for four years at the University of Toronto. He went on to earn his CMA/CPA and spent most of his career in the accounting field.

Larry loved to read and learn his entire life. He had an amazing memory for trivia from history to music to sports. Although never chosen to appear on TV, he successfully auditioned not once, but twice for Jeopardy.

Larry was a regular blood donor and also gave generously of his time to various organizations like Lethbridge Handicapped Riding, The Field of Crosses, various music festivals, and the Studio Bell National Music Centre where he volunteered for the last nine years.

He was an adventurous soul, hiking many areas and enjoying road trips to northern Canada and the United States. Larry spent many of his last years in Calgary and until this summer, he remained very active.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.

Larry will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks (countryhospice.org/support-us/) or Studio Bell National Music Centre (studiobell.ca/donate/)