Murray Steven Hennessy
Aug. 22, 1960 – Feb. 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love, that Murray’s family announces his sudden passing while vacationing in Mesa, Arizona. He leaves to mourn his wife, Darryll “Donna” Hennessy, and their daughter and son in-law, Lindsay and Brant Wihlidal.
He will be missed by his sisters Sandra (Harold) Townsend and Barbara (Graham) Little, his brother Douglas (Heather) Hennessy, sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be dearly missed and celebrated by special former neighbours Kim, Murray and Kingston Armstrong.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Bessie and Howard Hennessy, and brothers Brian (Suzie) and Robert Hennessy.
Murray was born and raised in Belleville, Ont. where he graduated in 1978. After graduation he ventured west with his friend, Ray, to enjoy a summer of camping and finding work. Murray was successful in finding a job in Edmonton, Alta., but his friend had to return to Ontario. Thus, Murray’s career with Acklands (later Acklands Grainger) and avid following of the Oilers began. During his four decades with Acklands, Murray worked in many capacities and locales including: Edmonton, Rocky Mountain House, High Level, Dawson Creek, and Bonnyville.
In 1989, Murray met the love of his life, Darryll, and put down permanent roots in Rocky. They welcomed a daughter a couple of years later and purchased an acreage near Leslieville which sealed the deal. Murray continued at the Acklands in Rocky as salesman then branch manager until 2018. Murray rounded off his working career with a self described “fun” (non-HR) job at B.W. Bouwman Plumbing in Rocky for a few years before retiring in 2022.
Retirement meant freedom to travel including RV-ing across Canada to the east coast, down the eastern seaboard to Florida, and across the southern states. Murray had as much fun just a few miles from home at the Smith’s campground or at Johnston Canyon.
Murray worked hard all his life and especially enjoyed home improvement projects with his wife on their acreage for more than 30 years. He taught this work ethic to his daughter and was the most supportive dad one could ask for. His sense of humour and ability to lighten any situation made an impression with strangers and lifelong friends alike. The fun and laughter during card games, board games, firepits and, of course, stories told at the Murray Hennessy Bar will be remembered fondly.
A celebration of Murray’s life will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m., with tributes to begin at 12:30 p.m., at the Extra End Lounge in the Rocky Regional Recreation Centre (5332 - 50 St., Rocky Mountain House).
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.