November 10, 2021
By Obituaries on November 10, 2021.
DOUG KENNEDY
July 21, 1950 ~ October 28, 2021
Douglas Edward Kennedy, beloved husband of Kathy, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 71 years. Along with Kathy, Doug’s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of his children, Sean (Tricia) Kennedy and Laurie Kennedy (Neelan Naidoo); grandchildren, Eric Kennedy and Emma Kennedy; siblings, Chick (Denise) Kennedy, Don (Wendy) Kennedy, Teri (Glen) Brockoff, Sam (Barb) Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Scott (Darlene) Kennedy, Dale (Debbie) Kennedy, Jackie (Kim) Gerbig, Max Kayfish and Dave Brown as well as Kathy’s siblings, Earl (Connie) Oswell, Dianne (Dennis) Harrison, Marilyn (Carson) Baldwin, Darwin Oswell, Lionel (Deb) Oswell and Jennifer Dase. Doug was predeceased by his father, Thomas Kennedy; mother, Flora Kennedy (nee Southern); step-mother, Theresa Kennedy (nee Lucier); sisters, Candy Brown and Joy Kayfish; parents-in-law, Walter and Marjorie Oswell as well as his brothers-in-law, Calvin Oswell and Brent Dase. Doug was born in Prince Albert, SK and raised in Leask, SK and Neilburg, SK. He married Kathy Oswell on October 30, 1971, at the Lloydminster Anglican Church. Doug was a journeyman gasfitter and worked in the oil and gas industry as an operator. For the past 15 years, he worked with a friend at Alleycat Garbage Disposal Ltd. His favourite teams to watch play were the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Blue Jays. Doug loved to laugh as he was very witty and loved to joke around. He also loved to give everyone he knew nicknames as a term of endearment. Doug was always willing to lend a hand to friends and family with any odd jobs that they needed help with. His most memorable occasions were when his two grandchildren, Eric and Emma were born. Time spent with family and friends meant the most to Doug… he will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved him! Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, the service honouring Doug’s life will be by invitation only. Doug’s Celebration will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Zinger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The chapel service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to experience Doug’s service should visit
http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. Memorial donations in Doug’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at
http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
http://www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"
FAY LOUISE CHAPMAN
March 27th, 1958 – October 30th,2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Fay Louise Chapman announces her sudden passing on the 30th of October 2021. Fay was born in Victoria, BC and moved all around Canada with her siblings, as her dad was in the Navy. The majority of her early years were spent in Ontario and Halifax, the latter being where she met her first husband, Sam whom she had her two oldest children with. After they separated, Fay married the love of her life, Paul, in 1987 and they had two boys of their own and their family was complete. Their time was spent mostly in the Redcliff, Medicine Hat area but they did spend a few years in Camrose and Grand Prairie. Fay retired from CFB Suffield in 1999, where she worked as the Base Accommodations Officer. Fay loved her family very much and her kids and her grandkids were the lights of her life. While her kids were growing up, they looked forward to family camping trips, visits to their Auntie and Uncles’ houses and Fay’s cooking. She was a fantastic cook and she loved to bake for her family as well as herself. Fay had a sweet tooth and she loved her Pepsi and her chocolate treats, you could always count on a candy dish full of the good candies when you visited her! Fay was pre-deceased by her parents, Alvin and Joyce French; her brother, Darryl; grandson, Finn; and her husband, Paul. She leaves to mourn her Daughter, Angela (Neil) Kew; Sons, John (Melody) Astika, Chance Chapman, Randy (Camille) Chapman and her grandchildren, Annalise, Josh, Briony, Alex, Willow, Alexis, Mae, Ben and Lyla. Fay was in a lot of pain both physically and emotionally and her family is grateful that she suffers no more.
“The Trouble is, You Think You Have Time”- Buddha.
Mom, I wish we had more time but you will always be our sunshine when the skies are grey.
A private Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 12th. Condolences may be made at
http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440
GERVASIO DALLA-LONGA
1932 ~ 2021
Gervasio Dalla-Longa, beloved husband of his late wife Silvia, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Gervasio leaves to cherish his memory one son, Mario (Mai); his grandchildren, Dario and Romeo Dalla-Longa and their mother Danette; Mai’s children, Pai (Ann) and Fern; six brothers, Giuseppe, Valerio (Maria Teresa), Luigi (Enza), Damiano, Francesco (Luciana), Franco (Cati); one sister, Marta Dal Ben; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gervasio was predeceased by his wife, Silvia; his son Antonio; his parents, Olivo and Caterrina Dalla-Longa; his sister, Anna-Maria; his brothers, Reno and Gianni; brother-in-law, Mario Dal Ben; his sisters-in-law, Doris, Ivana, Giovanna, and Silvana. Gervasio was born on December 10, 1932, in San Vito, Treviso, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1961. He returned to Italy in 1966 to marry the love of his life Silvia, and they came back to Medicine Hat where they made a life together. Gervasio was a gentle soul whose kindness and warmth will be missed by all who met him. His life was guided by three principles, a strong faith in God; love and dedication to his family; and a strong work ethic. He was always optimistic and made you feel welcome when visiting him. He enjoyed puttering around the house and took great pride in his garden and sharing in the bounty of his harvest. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, November 12th, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, November 12th, 2021 starting at 7:00 pm . The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5Z9, on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, at 11:00 am with Fr. Roque Perreira, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Gervasio with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta, and Northwest Territories. Condolences may be sent through
http://www.saamis.com or to
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gervasio Dalla-Longa. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599
http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
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