Loved ones, friends and colleagues of Rocky View County employee Colin Hough, who was fatally shot on Aug. 6, gathered in his memory on Sunday. Around 600 people attended the service, which honoured 45-year-old Hough, who is survived by his wife and two young sons.
Hough’s family members and close friends shared eulogies and tributes during the ceremony, which was closed to media. A to help with funeral costs and general expenses has raised more than 800 donations, garnering more than $92,000 as of Sunday afternoon. A post on the fundraiser page described Hough as a “beloved father, husband, son, colleague and friend who never hesitated to help anyone.
” “He leaves behind a beautiful family, including his wife and two small children who will need as much help as possible as they navigate this unimaginable and unexpected loss.” According to an , Hough moved to western Canada as a young adult, falling in love with the Rocky Mountains soon after meeting “the love of his life in their shadow.” Hough and his wife decided to raise their children in the City of Airdrie, their “forever home.
” “Colin was a quiet, steady presence in the life of his family. He was an active father who was happiest watching and building Lego with his family and helping his children participate in sports such as soccer and swimming but especially his beloved game of baseball,” the obituary read. RCMP say that Hough was one of two men shot near the hamlet of Conrich, about 10 kilometre.