BARRY ALLAN BERNHARDT

BARRY ALLAN BERNHARDT Barry Allan Bernhardt, 73, passed away at home on January 23, 2025 after a battle with prostate cancer. Barry’s passing is mourned by son Benjamin Bernhardt (mother Kari), partner Louanna MacLeod, and sister Calen Bernhardt. He is also survived by daughter in law Joanna Bernhardt, grandchildren Warner Bernhardt, Holden Bernhardt, Søren Bernhardt (father Nathan), and Isobel Bernhardt (mother Salena). Barry was predeceased by parents Joseph and Margaret.
Barry grew up in Foremost, Alberta on his parents’ farm. He studied a year at Briercrest Bible College. While working towards a BSc from the University of Calgary he ran the Foremost Insurance Agency. Barry earned an LLB from the University of Windsor. He moved back to Alberta to article and practice law in Calgary at Bennett Jones LLP.
He retired to Medicine Hat where he reconnected with family members, made new friends, rode motorbikes, and learned to drum and play the accordion. He was also a poet and authored three novels (available online). He made friends in English and Spanish in the over 50 countries he travelled to.
A remembrance of Barry will take place at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall on Wednesday, January 29 between 2 and 5 pm.