CURTIS MARK SOLMUNDSON

Condolences & Memories (24 entries)

• We are so sorry to hear of Curtis' passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to all his family. - Posted by: Richard & Gerry Solmundson (1st cousin 1x removed) on: Aug 27, 2018

• My heart goes out to Lee and the girls. Curtis was a wonderful human being and it was a pleasure to have known him. Hugs to you all during this most difficult time. - Posted by: Paula Stimpson (Friend of Lee and Curtis) on: Aug 18, 2018

• Curtis is the reason I still work at Shoppers Drug Mart. I met him 14 years ago at Shoppers on Pembina and Markham and followed him to his stores on Vaughan and then Portage Place mall. He was the kindest, happiest, funniest manager I ever had and treated his staff and customers as family. I would often stop in to Osborne Shoppers to say hi. I am so sorry that his wife, daughters and family have lost an incredible person. He will be greatly missed by everyone. - Posted by: Jasmine Arnold (Co-worker ) on: Aug 18, 2018

• We share our love and sadness for the passing of Curtis. A genuine, wonderful man and exceptional Dad!! Our bond was through sports and even until recently he shared how he Loved watching his daughters play and the girls on the teams. I can still hear his "laugh" as we would sit together watching many a game. We feel very blessed to have had him in our lives and forever memories! - Posted by: Jensen Family (Friends) on: Aug 17, 2018

• My deepest condolences go out to Lee, Taylor and Lindsey and the rest of Curtis's family. I was extremely lucky to have known Curtis, Colleen and Heather. Friends from infancy. Curtis was an extraordinary individual, intelligent, gentle and caring, quick witted and funny. He will be missed by all that had the honor to know him. I will have some smarties and raise my glass in a toast to you my friend! - Posted by: Kathleen Scribner (Friend) on: Aug 17, 2018

• My condolences to Lee and family. Curtis was a great athlete and scholar, and was humble about it which was part of his charm. In essence, he was one of the good guys, which is why it doesn’t surprise me that he and Lee have two wonderful daughters. Curtis was 6 years older than me but we ended up playing on the same beach volleyball team for several years after high school. Although we lost contact after beach VB, whenever we did bump into each other (usually at some sporting event for our kids), we would chat it up as though we were best buds. I’d like to share a story for everyone to embrace, (Lee has heard it several times and I’ve told it to his daughter once as well). When I was in grade 7 at Gimli High School, Curtis was in grade 12 and was a small basketball guard that played much bigger than his size. Although I was only in grade seven, I could see that he had great skills and court sense that I admired. I instantly said I wanted to play basketball the same way that guy does...I’ll never forget that. I’ll miss you! - Posted by: Eric Benson (Friend) on: Aug 16, 2018

• I first met Curtis at Shoppers Drug Mart Store years ago...he was so helpful and so friendly and kind. Then we met again at the Shoppers in Osborne Village and we talked politics mostly. My condolences to his wife and family. He was youthful and charismatic and practically everyone in Osborne Village knew him and feels so bad when they hear that he passed. RIP Curtis...we will miss you. - Posted by: Natalie Pollock (friend) on: Aug 16, 2018

• Our most sincere condolences to the Solmundson family and to Curtis’ Shoppers family. We have been customers of Curtis’ SDM pharmacy for several years. Curtis was a wonderful pharmacist.... beyond that, he was a wonderful person. His leadership seemed to set the tone for all his staff to be kind, compassionate and very conscientious. Curtis was never too busy to spend as much time helping us as we needed, never too busy to go the extra mile to find answers for us about our medications. He was such a warm person, truly interested in doing his very best for his customers. His pharmacy never felt like it was part of a “chain”, never felt cold and impersonal... it felt like “our” local pharmacy, where he and his staff knew us and we knew them. Curtis has seen our family through several health crises. His support meant as much, or more, to our family, as did the support of the doctors and nurses we encountered. We will sure miss him. Georgia & Daniel Klass, customers - Posted by: Georgia & Daniel Klass (Customers) on: Aug 15, 2018

• I grew up in Gimli with Heather and the entire family. We became friends in kindergarten when we were 5 years old. I remember Curtis so well and was extremely sad to hear of his passing. My sister Jo Ann and I both worked at the Shoppers on River and Osborne years before Curtis even went into Pharmacy. To become the owner was a great accomplishment for him. The family has gone through so much heartache over the years. My deepest sympathy to his wife and daughters. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Lori Lee Arnason (Friend of Heather and Colleen) on: Aug 14, 2018

• We came to know Curtis through Lindsay’s volleyball play. As cheering parents we spent lots of time together with Curtis and Lee cheering the girls on and having fun on VB trips. Curtis was easy to like and we really enjoyed his company. Our hearts go out to you Lee, Lindsay and Taylor. May God provide comfort and peace to you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Brent and Kelly Leung (Friends) on: Aug 14, 2018

• I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Curtis. He was just the best pharmacist ever! So kind, so professional, so caring and such a nice man. My sincere sympathies and prayers to all his family. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Curtis! - Posted by: Suzanne Nolette (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2018

• So sad. The Solmundson family has had to face so much heartache. My deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Margo Matwychuk (Friend of Heather) on: Aug 14, 2018

• Lee, my heart goes out to you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. - Posted by: Sheila Webb (Old friend of Lee's) on: Aug 14, 2018

• My Dr. would often laugh - any new prescriptions had to be OKd by Curtis - he became my friend and my advisor - so kind so caring and so knowledgeable - I had total faith in him. Will miss him so. My condolences to his family and to his Shoppers family. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Eileen (Customer/friend) on: Aug 14, 2018

• Sending lots of love to all Solmundsons. - Posted by: The Quinton Family (Friends) on: Aug 14, 2018

• My sincerest condolences to Lee and her family. Curtis was one of my best friends in high school and we shared many laughs. While we lost touch over the years after I moved away following University, we seemed to pick up right where we left off when we saw each other at our friend Peter's house a few years back. I will never forget the kindness he showed to his friends, or the genuine joy he displayed when celebrating a friends successes. He will be missed, but never forgotten. - Posted by: John Sutton (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2018

• Curtis was such a great friend and he will be truly missed by many. I met him in 2008 when he offered me a position when he was the associate/owner at Shoppers in Portage Place. I knew that from the first phone call, we would get along. He was always so much fun to work with. He would always talk about his daughters and tell me how proud he was of them. The one thing that he said to me after I was diagnosed with my illness was, "live your life with your babies. Enjoy and spend all your time with your family." Thank you my dear friend for the talks, advice, guidance and many laughs. My sincere prayers and condolence go out to Lee, Taylor and Lindsey and his entire family. - Posted by: Marie M-A (Friend/Co-Worker) on: Aug 14, 2018

• For a very short while, Curtis was my pharmacist at Shoppers on Pembina. Very soon he became my dear friend at Shoppers. I loved our visits and occasional trips for coffee at the Sals. He was a beautiful man... gone too soon. My heart goes out to his family during this time of great loss! - Posted by: Jane Stuebing (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2018

• My sincerest condolences to your family on your recent loss of your spouse and dad. Curtis was a great leader and mentor to those that worked with him and I hold the utmost respect for him for all he has done for our profession of pharmacy and for our company Shoppers Drug Mart. Always with a smile on his face and an encouraging word to say, Curtis was a man with integrity and honor that impacted all those he connected with. May our Creator and Lord comfort you all as you continue to grieve and adapt and rest in assurance of the promises given to us. Isaiah 41:10 ESV "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Posted by: Hans Epp (Fellow Pharmacist/Owner Shoppers Drug Mart) on: Aug 13, 2018

• Our deepest sympathies to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Curtis was a fun person to work with and I will miss him very much. - Posted by: Keith & Debby Scott (Friends and co-worker) on: Aug 13, 2018

• I first met Curtis in 2005. In 2008 he was my Associate at SDM Portage Place. He was a wonderful Associate. He was fair, generous and professional. He did a lot for his employees. Thank you Curtis. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family, I am so sorry for your loss. Such a kind soul. Crystal Infanger - Posted by: Crystal Infanger (Employee/friend) on: Aug 13, 2018

• I can hardly think straight. I'm devastated. I knew Curtis from when he was a really young boy. We reconnected in the mid-80's and had a blast, enjoying life and partying. A small group and I will remember him "Curt-dancing" down Center in Gimli after last call at the Viking. He suffered so much sadness and family tragedy in his life, yet always seemed so strong and positive. So many I know from my early life in Gimli are gone now, just this year alone. So sad. My sincerest condolences to all his family. - Posted by: Rob Krezanski (Friend) on: Aug 12, 2018

• We were so saddened to hear the news about Curtis. We have such wonderful memories of our years together at the Faculty of Pharmacy and at Shoppers Drug Mart. He was one of the finest people we have ever met and we will miss him very much. Our deepest condolences to the Solmundson family. Sincerely Petr and Grazia Prochazka - Posted by: Petr and Grazia Prochazka (Pharmacy friends) on: Aug 12, 2018

• Curtis would always greet me with a smile when I would pick up the prescription drugs for delivery. He was and forever will be warm and loving man that will always be in all people's hearts. My condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Imad Nakhleh (Co-worker) on: Aug 11, 2018