May 9 (5:36 P.M.), 1971 – May 9 (5:36 P.M.), 2012
It was with great courage, strength and determination that Kirk (Target) crossed the finish line of this leg of his race on his 41st birthday at 5:36 p.m., the same day and time he entered this world in 1971.
The memory of Kirk “Target” will always be cherished by his loving wife and best friend Cindy (Aiello) of Calgary and their children Markus and Taiya; his mother, Arlene (Ray) Pelletier of Sherwood Park; his father, Dennis Schmiedge of Surfside, Costa Rica; sister Dana (Scott) Seebach and nieces Samantha and Madison Seebach of Sherwood Park; and his grandmother, Jean Schmiedge of Vernon, B.C. He will be remembered forever by his in-laws, Ronald and Denise Aiello, sisters and brothers-in-law, aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Kirk lived life with no regrets and always honored what was important to him. He was an incredible husband and father who enjoyed sharing his love of sports with his family. Target was a national water polo player, an avid cyclist and a passionate hockey goalie. He was an inspiration to not only his many teammates but also his family, friends and fellow Calgary Police officers. Kirk dedicated, loved and took great pride in being a respected member of the Calgary Police Service. It was a blessing that he found a true calling in so many areas of his life.
We will never forget how he touched our lives. In lieu of flowers, Kirk established a sports fund for his children to be able to continue his legacy. Donations can be made through The Kirk Schmiedge Fund at Calgary Police Credit Union (5111 – 47 Street N.E., Calgary, Alta. T3J 3R2)
Those wishing to pay their respects were able to do so at McInnis & Holloway’s Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Funeral Services were held at RockPointe Church (Corner of Lochend Road and Hwy 1A) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Kirk Schmiedge, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.