Keith Howard Black
October 10, 1971 – June 10, 2022
The family of Keith Black is saddened to announce his sudden passing on June 10, 2022, at the age of 50 years.
He will be forever remembered by his loving wife Breanne; children, Dillon, Alektra, Ashton and
Ruby; his father, Bill; siblings, Lori McKendry (Neil), Roger (Trina), Nova-Lee (Drisdel); his in
laws: Dave and Judi Daudrich and brother-in-law, Derek (Kerstin) as well as many nieces,
nephews, great niece and numerous other family and friends.
Keith was predeceased by his mother Sandi, and niece Caitlin.
Keith was born on October 10,1971 in Saint John, New Brunswick to Bill and Sandi Black. He moved
with his family to Tumbler Ridge, BC at the age of twelve. This is where he spent his teenage and
early adult years. Keith loved to play hockey, he loved the outdoors, camping and boating. He
always spoke so fondly of his time at “The Camp” with his family in New Brunswick. It was in TR
where his love for mining began. When the mines in TR closed, Keith moved to Sylvan Lake AB
in 1999. He had a career change and started into a plumbing apprenticeship. In 2001 Keith and
his family moved to Fort McMurray, AB to pursue his career and love of mining. He started at
Suncor as an operator. With his strong work ethic, personality and dedication he advanced to
be Superintendent of Mining Operations at Albian.
Keith’s family began in January of 2000 when his first son Dillon was born to him and his then
wife Roxanne Way. After their move to Fort Mac two more children were to be a part of their
growing family. Alektra was born March of 2003 and Ashton was born February of 2005. Keith’s
life continued to change and grow.
In March 2010 Keith and Breanne met in Mexico at his sister’s wedding. They became best
friends, and they knew very quickly they wanted to spend their lives together. They married on
September 5th, 2013, In beautiful Juneau, Alaska. In April of 2015 Keith and Breanne welcomed
their bundle of joy, Ruby into the family. Keith was a generous, loyal man with great morals. He
had many accomplishments in his life, but his greatest accomplishment was his family! He will
be missed by all.
Keith’s Celebration of Life will be held June 18, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Family Christian Center, 160 Dickins Dr., Fort McMurray, AB. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship.
To join the family virtually please use the following link http://www.familychristiancentre.org/watch
Family is asking in lieu of flowers that a memorial donation be made to the Alzheimer’s Society
in his mother’s honour. (Sandra Ann Black) https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=157514&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3A//alzheimer.ca/en/ab/Get-involved/Ways-to-donate
Breanne and family, Roger and the Black Family so very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing, You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to all family members🙏🏻So very sorry for your loss🙏🏻
Shocked and saddened to hear of Keiths passing. My deepest condolences to all the families. A very pleasant and gentle young man that will surely be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP love and prayers to all.
You will be forever missed and we are all heartbroken. I will be there for the children and Bree, don’t worry. You were just too damn good and the good ones go first. Bree you are an amazing person and I wish you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. Anything you need please know we are here
Breanne and family…………there are no words. My heart is broken for all of you. Much love to you, Bre. ♥♥♥
Breanne and Family,
My sincere condolences 💐 go out to you all on Keith’s sudden passing. I got to know Keith when I lived up there and he was one great guy! Always smiling and laughing, and just filled a room with great spirit. Cherish the memories, they will last forever.
It is with saddened hearts that we send our sincere condolences to Breanne, all the children and the Black family. Rest assured that he was welcomed by his Mother with a sad soul but open arms.
Breanne
So sorry to hear of your husband’s sudden passing. Thinking of you and praying God’s peace will surround you in this very difficult time.
Love and Prayers
Shirley Randell
Embree, NL
Rip Keith- we are all shattered by the news of your passing-please know you will be greatly missed by your entire working community ❤️
Dear Black Family,
We are truly saddened to hear of your sudden loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Keith was very welcoming and kind to us and will be greatly missed. May your memories bring you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Sending condolences and love.
Amanda and Eric
With deepest sympathy to the Black family….so sudden so fast my heart breaks for you all….God Bless and may He give you all strength to carry on….
Our condolences to the Black family on their loss of Keith. We shall miss and remember him.
To all the Black family Wish and I are so sorry for the loss of Keith. God bless you all and give you strength to get through the coming days. Cherish your many memories of Keith.
Wish and Dianne Barker
My condolences to the family
To the Black extended family
Words cannot express how I feel for your loss. A greater father, brother, son or friend I have never known.
The hole in my heart will never heal but our memories will last forever.
Love ya buddy
Dear Breanne, we are so sorry to hear the devastating news of your husband Keith’s sudden passing. May you be surrounded by the loving arms of friends and family, Our hearts go out to you.
Breanne & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Keith was a great man, and our hearts break for you all.
We hope you can find peace in knowing how many lives Keith touched, how many times he made someone smile with his contagious laugh, how many times he helped entire families by just saying Yes, come join my team.
He was one of a kind, and he will never be forgotten.
Dear Black family,
My deepest condolence to you all of you. I understand it is a very difficult time for all of you, may God give you the strength to get through this.
My condolences to the family, Will remember all of you in my prayers.
On behalf of Bart and myself please accept our deepest condolences. Bart will certainly miss Keith as they were very close . Your family will be in our prayers in these difficult days.
Very sadden to here of the passing of our dear friend and co worker Keith. Condolences to the family. Known Keith since 1989 in Timber Ridge. His humorous and kindness will deeply missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
To the Black family; Keith had been a good friend and a colleague and I will always cherish the memories we shared. You all are in my family’s prayers and thoughts. May Allah (GOD) give you strength and peace of heart knowing that Keith is in an eternal better place and we will meet him one day. Stay strong please.
I knew Keith as a vibrant and energetic guy that really helped our team out. He will be missed.
Condolences to all the families sorry for your loss, we have known Keith for 20 + years in tumbler ridge and fort Mac, he was fun to be around. Rip my friend.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing, my heart goes out to his family!! Keith was an exceptional person and will be missed my many!
Truly saddened ….. Our condolences and prayers to the Black Family, during this difficult time. We are thinking of you all, and will pray for Keith’s soul to rest in peace. Wishing you all strength at this time ….
our love to you all
Meghna & Shiiv Chawla
Our deepest condolences so sorry for your lost our thoughts are with all the families
Dear Bill and the entire Black family,
Our deepest condolences! We were shocked and saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. Hold tight to your memories to help get you through this terrible time.
Al and Sue
Breanna and family our deepest condolences go out to you all as you go through these toughest days. I’ve known Keith since he joined the Albion team . He was a family oriented man that focused on all his goals in life. I know it hurts so much to loose a loved one but god as gained another angel that has left you with the greatest memories. God bless you all R.I.P Keith until we meet again.
Sincerest condolences on Keith’s sudden passing. He was always so willing to help out when we needed any mine support for our projects. He will be greatly missed by all here at Albian.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Bill and all of Keith’s family. Children should not die before their parents. So very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to you Roger and family. I am so sorry to hear about your brother, Keith. Sending you much love and strength. Big hugs.
RIP Keith… you were one of the good ones!…. Condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to the entire family! Hoping the fondest of memories bring some peace at this time of tragedy.
To Bill and family. So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith always had a smile on his face whenever we saw him. Condolences to all the family.
May your memories heal your hearts.
Sincerest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest condolences to the Black family. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences to the Black family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Trevor, Dorothy, Madeleine & Gabrielle Egginton
Our deepest condolences to the Black family. We are so sad to hear of Keith’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love from the Olden’s