November 26, 2024

By Obituaries on November 26, 2024.

CLAIRE JEAN SERGEANT

CLAIRE JEAN SERGEANT August 1st, 1936 November 7th, 2024
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Claire Jean Sergeant on November 7th, 2024, at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, David (Sandy) Sergeant; daughters, Pamela Sergeant and Angela Sergeant; grandchildren, Matthew, Darren, Amy (Chris), Kara (Milo), Dey (Geoff), Murrae (Dan), Desiree (Mike) and Levi (Steph); great grandchildren, Coleton (Ashlee), Kaidence, Brandt, Davis, Darian, Olivia, Jack, Layla, Ava, Malcolm, Frankie and Ella; great great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Hudson and Parker; sisters, Evelina, Rosemarie and Margueritte. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Jim Sergeant (2015); parents, William and Mary Barker; daughter, Laura Collier (February 2020); son, Brad (April 2019); grandchildren, Chris Collier (August 2013) and Jennifer Collier (June 1983); son-in-law, Ross Collier (July 2024).
Claire was born on August 1st, 1936, in Russell, Manitoba and raised on the nearby family farm in Binscarth. She had scarlet fever, which kept her home at the end of her final year of high school; but she graduated on her merit. Afterwards, Claire taught on the Koostatak reserve and waitressed in Virden along with her sister, Evelina. It was at the restaurant that she met Jim and Evelina met Fred; they had a double wedding on April 21st, 1956. Claire and Jim lived in a trailer at the rig sites that Jim worked at, until she was expecting their 3rd child, and then they settled in Medicine Hat. After their 5th child was in school, Claire went to the University of Lethbridge where she achieved a Bachelor of Education with an Early Childhood major. She started teaching Grade 2 at Riverside School, then Webster Niblock, and ended her 15-year career at George Davison School when she retired in 1992. She was part of the Southern Alberta Early Childhood Education Council throughout her career. Following retirement, she became involved with the Alberta Retired Teacher’s Association. She was awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Association. Claire was committed to her family and her community. She volunteered through the church with breakfast at Elm Street School, and other venues. She also volunteered at the college, teaching English to exchange students. She and Jim were also long-time members of the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District. All who knew Claire will miss her sense of humour, wit and generosity.
Her celebration of life will be held at First Assembly of God, 395 9 St SE on November 30th at 11:00am. Live Stream will be available at https://www.firstassembly.ca. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. 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

JAN JONKER

JAN JONKER October, 10, 1962 ~ November 18, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Jan Manuel Jonker announce his sudden passing in Recklinghausen, Germany on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Annemarie; his daughters who he was so proud of, Megan (Jackson), Janine (Luke); brother, Hinderikus (Hester); sister-in-law, Irene (Jaap); brother-in-law, Peter (Janny); Aunt Piety as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Harm and Geessina Jonker; uncle, Haiko Geertsema and Annemarie’s parents, Wolter and Margreet Rensink. Jan was born on October 10, 1962, in Groningen, The Netherlands. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from agricultural college in 1983. He loved horses and was an active rider, especially show jumping. It was at the arena where he would meet the love of his life, Annemarie. They were married on May 15, 1992 in Veendam, The Netherlands. In 1996, they made the decision to immigrate to Canada to pursue farming. They first lived in Millet and Fort Macleod before settling in Bow Island in 1998, where they would start their family. Jan was so proud of his daughters, their achievements, and was so excited to see where life would take them. He loved nothing more than supporting them through all their milestones, and could always be found in the stands of every single one of their basketball games. Jan didn’t just farm, he loved farming, it was his passion. He was very humble and he took pride in producing the best crops he possibly could and this showed through his sugar beets. He was a five time beet king, and although he never admitted it, he was proud of these achievements. When Jan wasn’t spending his time dedicated to the farm, he could be found watching Formula 1, often with Janine. No matter how early the race was, they could always be found watching it together. In the summer months when time allowed, he loved camping and golfing, and spent as much time as he could doing this. Jan was stubborn and honest but always came off kind and had a great sense of humour. He was the type of person who was funny without trying to be funny; bringing so much joy and laughter to his family. Annemarie, Megan and Janine will miss him so much! A Celebration of Jan’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Roger Lobb officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Jan’s service may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Private interment will take place prior to the service in the Bow Island Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jan’s name may be made directly to HALO Air Ambulance, 12 – 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4. (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”

LOIS LONGMORE

1940 ~ LOIS LONGMORE ~ 2024 Lois Elaine Longmore of Medicine Hat passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 84 years. A private family Graveside Service was held on November 23, 2024, at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Memorial gifts in Lois’ memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lois Longmore. 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.

DENISE HAUCK

1960 ~ DENISE HAUCK ~ 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Katherine Hauck. A Graveside Service was held at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The Celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Denise Hauck. 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.

CAROL O’BRIEN

CAROL O’BRIEN 1936 ~ 2024 Carol Beth O’Brien of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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