December 15, 2023
By Obituaries on December 15, 2023.
BARBARA FINSTAD
BARBARA FINSTAD February 6, 1938 ~ December 10, 2023
We, the family of Barbara Marie Finstad (nee Syverson) announce the passing of a remarkable wife, mother and grandmother on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Medicine Hat. Barbara was a kind and happy person. She touched people with her generous giving ways along with her quick wit and sense of humour. She truly made the world a better place!
Barbara was born in Medicine Hat to Chester and Sylvia Syverson. The family moved to Rossland, B.C. where she grew up along with her older brother, Wayne (Linda) Syverson. She attended the University of Calgary to pursue a teaching degree. Barb’s teaching career took her to Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. She decided to try teaching in the rural communities of Etzikom and Burdett and this is where she met and married Norman Finstad. She dedicated the rest of her life to the family ranch, raising her children and being involved within the community. Barbara enjoyed the “little things” in life; a hot, black cup of coffee, crosswords from the newspaper, a good game of crib, a walk down the road to look at the Sweet Grass Hills and caring for her dog and cats. Barbara was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and sadly this year, we will miss her lefsa and krumkakers at Christmas. She took a keen interest in each of her grandsons lives; always asking how school was going and what activities they had been up to.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norman; daughter, Lisa (Nevin) Heidinger and son, Steven (Michele) Finstad as well as her four cherished grandsons, Thane (Sydni) and Ethan Heidinger and Aden and Owen Finstad. Her family was always the most important part of her life. As a family, our hearts are broken but she left us with wonderful memories that we will hold onto dearly. She wil be missed and never forgotten. 2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
A private celebration of her life will take place in the summer of 2024. (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”
CHESTER JOHN MOOK
CHESTER JOHN MOOK It is with great sadness and gentle peace that the family of the CHESTER JOHN MOOK, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Sharon Mook and father of Tiffany Fraser and Camille Rose, announce his passing at Cedar Creek Adaptacare, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
A Celebration of Chester’s Life will be held at the SANDMAN SIGNATURE LETHBRIDGE LODGE, 320 Scenic Drive S, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Chester’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca), Lethbridge & District Humane Society (lethbridgehumanesociety.com) or Lethbridge Symphony (lethbridgesymphony.org)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ROBERT MACAULAY
ROBERT MACAULAY March 7, 1957 ~ December 9, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Robert Victor Macaulay, share the news of his loss on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 66 years. Surrounded by his family, Rob passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanette; son, Joel (Jodi) Macaulay and their children Jordyn and Maddox; daughter, Jodie Engbert (Adrian Hartman) and her daughters, Makiya and Jaelyn; siblings, Bruce (Jocelyn) Macaulay, Gloria Grossman and Darwin (Sherri-lynn) Pearce and their families as well as his sister-in-law, Doreen Dinelle; brother-in-law, Martin (Deanna) Soleski and their families.
Rob was born and raised in Medicine Hat. He married his “bride,” Jeanette on August 4, 1979, and they spent 44 years building their life and family until his passing.
Known in the community as Bob, he spent his career primarily in insurance and real estate where he built a reputation for being a kind and genuine man. Through the years, Jeanette and Rob were kept busy with their kids’ many activities from skating, baseball, softball, hockey, piano recitals and dance. He enjoyed the big family gatherings at the family cabin in Elkwater with the boating, golfing, bbq’s and even celebrating Christmas there one year. He loved all holidays but especially Christmas morning with the kids, getting his coffee and watching their excitement while opening their presents. He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments.
Rob loved spending time with his grandchildren; making special memories with them such as the traditional Christmas treasure hunt, Easter hunt, backyard family soccer games, back alley game, sleepovers and many more. He also made time and took pride in watching all their many activities, no matter what ridiculous hour he was there! Rob always hoped he’d be able to see them all grow up and graduate, but he will be celebrating with them from above.
Rob had an immense passion for golfing and hockey, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs as he and Jeanette were avid fans. They were both so happy when they recently attended two Leafs games live. Rob’s dream was always to see them win the Stanley Cup. Some of Rob’s favorite pastimes were playing Kaiser/cards, going for breakfast/coffee and collecting hockey cards.
Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Rob was always running into people he knew and would always take time for a friendly chat. Even to his final days, Rob would ask, “who’s coming over today?” taking joy in their coffee visits.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice as well as Dr. Bratvold and the Cancer Clinic for their care and support. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. (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” 9
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