Quintin Allen Thomas of Sylvan Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the age of 20 years. Quintin was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. His first years were spent at Chitek Lake, where he went to Leoville School for his elementary years. Moving to Battleford, Quintin continued to be involved in dance and was a champion pow wow dancer. He led a busy life with school, dance, swimming and piano. Quintin's first snowmobile mountain trip with his dad was at age 10, and he was hooked. The outdoors allowed Quintin to reset and return to the hectic pace of life. Snowmobiling, quadding, hunting and fishing were his passion. Snowboarding became a major part of his life as his family spent weekends at ski hills. Moving to Sylvan Lake in 2010, Quintin again made many lasting friendships. Quintin will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Debbie and Kevin Thomas, and his best friend and sister Lakoda; grandparents: Esther and Ron Hnatiw, of Sylvan Lake; Miriam Thomas of Chitek Lake, and Mary (Frank) Lee of Martinsville, Saskatchewan. He will also be missed by many extended family, including brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles, and the many friends he made across the provinces. He was predeceased by his grandpa, Leo Thomas, with whom he shared a special bond. Friends were welcome to pay their respects and share memories of Quintin, at a wake held at the Ridgewood Community Hall, beginning Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m, and continued until the Celebration of Quintin's Life, Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., also at the Ridgewood Community Hall. Â Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com or Face book page "Remembering Quintin Thomas". Arrangements in care of Sonya Henderson, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer 403-340-4040.
