I found the following obituary published by Parkland Funeral Home in Red Deer which says he died in 2001 not 1999.
Alexander Sanford Basaraba
Mr. Sandy Basaraba of Rocky Mountain House passed away suddenly at Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at the age of 63 years.
If you write away for a copy of his death certificate it may contain useful information.
Cheers,
Soosi