June 14, 2024
By Obituaries on June 14, 2024.
MARCY ARBEZ
MARCY ARBEZ 1939 ~ 2024 Peacefully after a brief illness, Marcelline Anne Marie Arbez, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Marcy is survived by her children, Alain (Karen) and Susan (Dale); grandsons, Jeffrey and Jason as well as her great-grandchildren, Anastasia and Vincent. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gilles. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the compassionate and caring doctors and staff at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice and to her extended family at Masterpiece. In honouring Marcy’s wishes, no formal service will be held. She will be very sadly missed. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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”
BOB MACPHERSON
1942 ~ BOB MACPHERSON ~ 2024
Robert Fraser MacPherson, known to everyone as Bob, passed away on May 24, 2024, in his adopted hometown of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Born on August 12, 1942, to Elsie Greenwood and Robert MacPherson in Weston, Ontario. Bob spent the first 46 years of his life in the Toronto area and was a fan of the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays.
Bob was a graduate of Weston Collegiate and Sheridan College and spent many years in the sports equipment industry in Toronto before pursuing a career change in the new field of computing. His career working for Computer Land led to the opportunity to move to Medicine Hat, Alberta. It is in Alberta that he spent the final 35 years of his life listening to country music and AM talk radio. Bob was an avid caller to local political talk radio shows and loved to have a spirited political discussion.
In 1965, Bob married his wife, Elaine Patricia Wallace. Together, they raised two children: Robert MacPherson and Patricia Jane Anne Ferguson. Bob was an involved father, known for his presence at his children’s sporting events and other various activities. He will be remembered for hotdogs and WWF wrestling every Saturday as well as with the creation of the hockey player special sandwich. Bob and his wife, Elaine, were avid Medicine Hat Tigers fans. They spent many years as season ticket holders as well as Host parents for several of the players on the team.
His memory will live on with his surviving family, his wife, Elaine; his children, Bob (Stacy) and Tricia (Shane); and his seven grandchildren, Layne, Ewan, Bailey, Kade, Halle, Marin, and Reese.
The family invites you to attend a celebration of Bob’s life from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm that will be held in Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. The family will share memories of Bob beginning at 11:00 am and the memorial will be held in the cultural hall of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1865 Division Avenue N, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1W4. Following the service, the family will meet, and Bob will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert MacPherson. 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.
BRENDA JACOB
BRENDA JACOB 1950 ~ 2024 Brenda Beverley Jacob, loving wife of Jim, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 73 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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”
ROSELLA “ROLLY” LINKLATER
ROSELLA “ROLLY” LINKLATER 1970 – 2024 Rosella “Rolly” Linklater, born on November 16th, 1970, in The Pas, Manitoba, to Alice and Frederick William Linklater, transitioned from this life on June 7th 2024. A member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, she had to be relocated from South Indian Lake to access medical facilities due to her heart condition. She was then embraced by Jean Fox into a family of sisters named Shelly Robinson, Laurie (Gary) Brake, Karen (Jake) Thomas, and Cathy Willamson. Throughout her journey, Rolly encountered various challenges, including open heart surgery at the age of 12. Despite her battles, including addiction, she made tough decisions, such as giving Amy Schulz up for adoption. Later, she built a family of two daughters, Jenna (Ashton) Buhler and Shayla Smith, with her first love, Kenny Smith. Rolly endured many hardships but embraced life wholeheartedly. Known for her generosity, feistiness, and being the life of the party, she cared for everyone, selflessly helping others and spreading joy with her non-judgmental nature. Rolly loved her friends and family deeply. She was a proud grandma to Geneviene Smith and Elon Buhler, who both held a special place in her heart. Rolly connected to her culture with help from the Miywasin Friendship Centre, where she lived. She enjoyed drumming, baking, beading, and having a great time. Rolly had a big heart, and as she embarks on her next journey, she leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering strength. She now joins her loved ones who have passed before her, leaving behind her adored sisters, nieces, nephews, daughters, grandchildren, and countless friends whose lives she touched. In honoring Rolly’s memory, let us carry forward her spirit, remembering her famous words: “Stay Strong!” A celebration of life will be announced soon for Rolly. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rosella Linklater. 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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