His home and all his possession are gone, but even worse; his wife is likely to die.

The community of Turner Valley is rallying around an elderly couple after a devastating fire.

A family member tells The Calgary Sun Willi Cracium was at the store when the blaze broke out Monday.  His 81-year-old wife, Elly, was trapped inside when a neighbour braved the flames to drag her out of the home.

Still, doctors say because of her age and the severity of her burns, she is not expected to survive.

A trust fund in has been set up on the couple’s behalf at ATB Financial.