Edgar Thomas Jenkins

With sadness we announce Edgar Jenkins passed away on November 10, 2026, at his care home, Carewest Colonel Belcher in Calgary at the age of 93 years.

Lovingly remembered by his children Tom (Jan) Jenkins of St. Marys, Ontario, Marilyn (George) Odegard of Penticton, B.C, Cindy Garnham of Okanagan Falls, BC, Bonnie (Dick) Wiebe of Stuartburn, MB, Wendy (Scott) Kelman of Kihei, Hawaii; grandchildren Gord (Serena) Jenkins, Alana (Eric) Jenkins, Ben Sullivan, Sam (Alun) Roberts, Lindsey (Steve) Garnham, Allen (Meghan) Garnham, Ron Lever; Brent (Tiffany) Lever, Elisha (Jason) Ginter, Adam (Melissa) Lever, Teri (Jeff) Penner, Tirzah Kelman, Wilson Kelman and many great-grandchildren.

Edgar was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sadie Alberta Jenkins (nee Pottle) (2017).

Edgar enlisted in the army in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in June 1951 with the Royal Canadian Artillery. His lengthy military career saw him serve at Goose Bay, Labrador; Picton, Ontario; Gagetown, New Brunswick; Shilo, Manitoba; Summerside, Prince Edward Island and Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

These moves reflect the steady, adaptable service required of many career soldiers, whose lives were shaped by repeated transfers and new responsibilities across the country.

Toward the end of his military career, Edgar re-mustered as a military fire fighter, taking on a different but equally important role supporting the Canadian Armed Forces. His willingness to adapt and continue serving in a new capacity speaks to the breadth of his dedication to Canada’s military over more than three decades in uniform.

Edgar was discharged on June 5, 1983, after 32 years of service. His career stands as a reminder that military service is not only defined by wartime duty, but also by the long years of commitment, readiness, and support that sustain Canada’s armed forces in peace and in changing times.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 11:00 am at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel, with reception to follow and interment at Hillside Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed, to register and view, click on link below.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Edgar’s name to your local Legion.

A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com