Walter Filgas went to be with his Lord, in the presence of his daughters, on January 26, 2024. Walter was born north of Purple Springs, Alberta to Michael and Ada Filgas on September 21, 1932. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gregory (Kenna) Filgas, Dale Filgas, Beverly Filgas, Bradley (Anne Page) Filgas, Lorne-Michael Filgas, and Cheryl (Lyle) Rebmann; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Rose) Filgas; sister, Elaine Noble; sister-in-law, Yvonne Filgas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his loving wife, Doreen; daughter-in-law, Gloria; granddaughter, Kimberley Nicole Rebmann; brothers, Ken, Stanley, David, Russel, and Carl; sisters, Stella, Elizabeth, Marlene Dow, and Kathleen Lockwood; as well as his parents, Michael and Ada. Walter was a proud engineer with the CPR/ Via Rail service retiring in 1990 after 37 years of service. Walter was a pillar of strength up until the day he passed. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A private celebration of Walter’s life will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. An interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Walter Filgas.