John William Albers of Brooks, Alberta, passed away suddenly in Brooks on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at the age of 57 years. John was born in Rimbey, Alberta on May 14th, 1969, to Donald and Nadea Albers. He attended school in Rimbey, graduating from the Rimbey High School. After high school John began his career in the Oil and Gas industry, attaining many certificates and designations over the years. He worked at Exlon Slickline Services Ltd., a company that he built. John enjoyed the outdoors, especially biking, camping and hiking, 2 0'clock Creek being his favourite spot. He also enjoyed hockey, cooking and grilling, photography, topographical maps and muscle cars, Ford Torinos especially. John's family and friends will fondly remember his gift for telling a good story, his love of cats, growing his tree seedlings and picking apples and baking pies. He was predeceased by his parents Don and Nadea Albers, brother Tim Albers, nephew Joel Zak, his special friend Bernice and his great aunt Lydia, where his love of gardening was nurtured. John is survived by his sisters, Sandra (Dale) Zak and Glenda Albers; nephew Steven Zak, sister-in-law Michelle Albers, Pinky the shop cat, Sally his home buddy and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 1:00 PM from the Heritage Inn and Convention Centre. In memory of John, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, #100, 119 – 14th Street NW Calgary, Alberta   T2N 1Z6 or Alberta Lung Association for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 12122 – 68th Street NW Edmonton, Alberta   T5B 1R1. John's family would like to express their gratitude to the bystanders and First Responders for their efforts to help John.

Cremation entrusted to and conducted at

Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

Funeral service information will be made available when finalized.