Gary grew up on a farm outside Melfort, Saskatchewan with his Mom and Dad as well as older brother Wayne and sister Bonnie. He left the farm and ended up in Vancouver where he married Merna. Merna and Gary left Canada and travelled extensively throughout England, Europe and Africa. They eventually ended up living in Rhodesia where Dion and Traci Loftus were born to Merna and Gary.

Eventually they returned to Canada.

Gary and Merna elected to go their separate ways, and he later married Kris, and they settled in Calgary. Gary worked in Real Estate until he retired.

He is predeceased by Evelyn Loftus, Mervin Loftus, Merna Loftus. He leaves behind his daughter Traci Mueller (Max), son, Dion Loftus (Kim) 2 stepsons, William (Leyla) and their daughter Payton, and Kurtis LaHay and wife Kris.

His very unique style will be remembered always.