McCoy Stetson Stewart Obituary, Death: Teepee Creek Family Mourns Beloved Five-Year-Old
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA — October 23, 2026 — McCoy Stetson Stewart, a five-year-old boy from Teepee Creek, Alberta, died in Grande Prairie on October 11, 2026, according to an obituary published by Oliver’s Funeral Home & Crematorium. His passing has left his family and loved ones facing the heartbreaking loss of a young child whose life brought them immense joy.
In the family’s tribute, McCoy is remembered as a sweet, observant, and compassionate boy whose smile could brighten a room. Though his life was brief, his family described the happiness, laughter, and love he brought into the lives of those around him.
Born on November 18, 2020, McCoy had already developed a distinctive personality by the age of five. His family remembered him as someone who noticed small details others might overlook and who had a natural ability to make people feel cared for.
He had a particular fascination with anything that moved. John Deere equipment, big trucks, tractors, trailers, animals, and motorized machinery were among his favourite things.
According to his family, McCoy even took on the role of a little “foreman,” eager to supervise when someone was backing up a trailer or working on a project. His enthusiasm and confidence made these everyday moments memorable for the people who knew him.
McCoy also loved to sing and dance. His family recalled that he knew the words to an extraordinary number of songs and enjoyed sharing his musical enthusiasm with others.
His humour was another treasured part of his personality. The family’s obituary describes a child whose presence brought lightness and happiness to a room, often making others laugh without even trying.
These ordinary but meaningful memories—his songs, his smile, his fascination with machinery, and his eagerness to be involved—form a lasting portrait of a much-loved child.
McCoy is survived by his parents, Andrew and Leigha, and his older brother, Rhody. His extended family includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends who were important parts of his life.
The family also remembered relatives who had died before him, including Great-Grandpa Earl, Great-Grandma Kathy, Great-Grandpa Barney, and Great-Grandpa Alvin.
The obituary expresses the depth of the family’s grief while emphasizing the enduring love they will carry for McCoy.
According to Oliver’s Funeral Home, a memorial service for McCoy was scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Bezanson Community Church, located at 9901–100 Avenue in Bezanson, Alberta. A private family interment was to take place beforehand, and a livestream was planned for those unable to attend in person.
The service offered family, friends, and community members an opportunity to honour McCoy’s memory and support those closest to him.
McCoy Stetson Stewart’s five years were filled with the interests, relationships, and small moments that made him uniquely himself. His family’s tribute remembers a boy who loved wholeheartedly, found wonder in the world around him, and brought happiness to the people fortunate enough to know him.
His life was short, but the love and memories he leaves behind remain deeply meaningful to his family and everyone whose life he touched.