Daniel William Courtenay passed away in Lloydminster, SK, January 7, 2026 at the age of 82 years.

Danny was born Aug. 28, 1943 and was raised on the farm originally homesteaded by his grandfather, south of Lone Rock, SK. He attended a rural school (Nunebor district) before being bussed to the school in Lone Rock. After school, he started in the drywall business with Clarence Smith of Moon Drywall before eventually having his own business. He married Linda Smith (parents, Bill and Sarah) of Lloydminster. They raised four children, Penny, Sherri, Candy and Daniel, but many times they had other adults and or kids staying with them who needed a helping hand at the time. They lived in several BC and AB towns while Danny worked on various drywall projects before settling back in the Lloydminster area in 1980. 

Dan was a friendly, outgoing guy who never missed an opportunity for a chat and was widely known for his storytelling—some of it true, some of it improved for entertainment value and some outright fabrications. He spent most of his life drywalling, a career that somehow resulted in a huge network of friends, long-time clients and people who stopped him just to talk. He loved a round of golf, a good laugh, and was incredibly proud of the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Well liked by everyone who knew him, Dan’s legacy lives on in the family he raised, the friendships he built, the homes he helped shape and the countless stories that will continue to be told whenever his name comes up.  

Dan is survived by: his children, Penny Gervais, Candy Courtenay and Daniel Courtenay (Tanya Albers); grandchildren, Trish (Shawn) Pick, Sandra Gervais (Daryl Morrant), Jessie McAllister (Kelsea Heeroma), Jeffrey Gervais, Sydnie Jenkins and Lincoln Albers; great-grandchildren, Gemma McAllister, Rylan Pick, Jaqueline Pick and Kiara McAllister; brother, Ted (Zoni) Courtenay; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Dan was predeceased by his: beloved wife, Linda Courtenay; daughter, Sherri McAllister; son-in-law, Donny Gervais; granddaughters, baby Danielle and baby Angela; brother, Lionel Courtenay; sister and brother-in-law Isabel and Lem Burns; and parents, Edward and Elsie (née Kenyon) Courtenay.

The Funeral Service for Dan will be held at Moose Lodge, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Donations in memory of Dan may be made to charity of choice.