On June 13, 2017, Ben Zenari of Sherwood Park passed away at the age of 81 years. Ben is survived by his wife of 57 years, Grace; one son and four daughters, Lori (Dave Davis) Rackel, Sandra (Brian) Sapiuk, Linda (Xhezmi) Zendeli, Angela (Mark) Frendo, and Robert (Nancy) Zenari; seventeen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Antonio (Anna), Fernando (Franca), Francesca and Adriano; sisters-in-law, Lucia, Joyce and Rubin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and large extended family; long time family friend, Allan (Jan Young) Rowswell; friend, George Rackel; as well as many long time friends in the thoroughbred horse racing industry. Predeceased by parents, Giovanni and Alba; and brother, Egidio. Thank you to Father George for his spiritual care, the staff of Neuro ICU 4A2/4G4 at the University of Alberta Hospital, Dr. Jack Jhamandas, Dr. Julie Kromm and the Roman Catholic Spiritual Care Team at the University of Alberta Hospital. . Prayer Service Thursday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 – 110 Avenue, Edmonton. Funeral Mass Friday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church. Reverend George Puramadathil CFIC officiating with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Santa Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church, 9110 – 110 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5H 4A1 or to The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Alberta, Suite 205, 5925 -12 Street SE, Calgary AB T2H 2M3.