LIVINGSTONE, Bruce

LIVINGSTONE (Gordon) Bruce Livingstone, beloved husband of Patricia Livingstone, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Monday February 16, 2026 at the age of 76.
Besides his loving wife of 49 years, Bruce is survived by his children and grandchildren: Steven (Hayley) Livingstone of Cochrane (Nina and Fiona); Matthew (Shelby) Livingstone of Perth (Madilyn and Lexi); Sharon (Tyler) Nelson of Raymond (Mattias, Adrianna, Marshall, Soren, Catherine, Erik, Clara, Ethan, Aaron, and Henry); John (Asha) Livingstone of Lethbridge (Porter and Wyatt); and Patricia (Terek) Jonzon of Lethbridge (Daenerys and Adelaide).
Also left to mourn are his siblings Don (Marsha) Livingstone, Louise Brown, and Bob Livingstone; and Patricia’s siblings Valentine (Edward) Leong, Greg (Miko) Pedersen, and Suzette (Dave) Farrant.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Don and Merne Livingstone; his in-laws Russell and Thelma Pedersen; his siblings in-law Don Brown, Cathy Livingstone, and Peter Pedersen; and by his precious infant daughter Janice Emily Livingstone.
Bruce was born on January 28, 1950, and raised entirely in Lethbridge. He graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, attended the University of Calgary, and went on to earn his Chartered Accountant designation. He worked as a professional accountant in Lethbridge for more than 40 years and was deeply involved in the management of Bridge Valley Golf, proudly following in the footsteps of his late father, R.D. Livingstone.
He lived for a time in Toronto and Vancouver, where he met Patricia at church in the Institute choir – “She was the chorister, and I was the Bass section”. They were married in 1977 and made their first home in Richmond BC. Soon they had 2 young boys and Bruce noticed he was spending more time commuting into the city for work than with his family. In 1981 they made the decision to move from the coast back to Alberta, where he could work closer to home and be a more involved father. As 4 more children were added to the family, Bruce made family vacations a priority, loading up the van and trailer or motorhome each year to drive to Vancouver Island, California, Nevada, and Texas, visiting every monument, national park, and science centre along the way. Regular summer camping in Kananaskis Country was also undertaken, including bikes for everyone to ride the trails. We went on every interpretive hike and watched every evening performance by the park staff. Perpetual learning and self-improvement was very important to Bruce, and he encouraged all his children to set goals and to get as much education as they could. Pleas for toys were often unanswered, but in a bookstore Bruce’s wallet was wide open. The value of hard work was also taught, both with daily chores and larger projects around the house and yard.
Bruce worked diligently to have consistent family scripture study and family prayer each morning with everyone before they headed off to school. Early morning seminary was a priority as he left early for work to get his teenagers there on time, and Sundays were for going to church. Bruce and Patricia were called as Temple Workers in the Cardston Temple with an assignment to serve for 3 years, but they loved it so much that they ended up serving for over 7 years. Bruce often said that his time as a Temple Worker was the happiest phase of his life. He had a personal love for his Savior as he strived to be closer to Him throughout his life.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the exceptional Doctors and medical staff at Foothills Hospital, Chinook Regional Hospital, and the Raymond Medical Clinic for their compassionate care.
In keeping with Bruce’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Canadian Diabetes Association, or to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation to bring improved Cardiac care to Lethbridge.
To send condolences, please visit www.generationsfh.ca