July 15, 2025

By Obituaries on July 15, 2025.

JANNY SLOFSTRA

JANNY SLOFSTRA 1937 ~ 2025 Mrs. Janny Slofstra, beloved wife of the late Mr. Martin Slofstra, passed away peacefully into her Saviour’s arms at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Medicine Hat on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her sister, Anna Folkens of Woodstock, ON.; brothers, Simon (Alice) VanderByl of Surrey, BC., and Bill (Sue) VanderByl of Scotby, England; brother-in-law, Bill Aasman as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Janny was born in Gronningen, The Netherlands. In her later years, she devoted her time in the church, doing books and was the discussion leader in women’s group. In her younger years, she liked to cross-stitch and travel with Martin. Janny was a friend to many and will be missed. The Funeral Service will be held at Living Hope Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kevin VanderVeen officiating. (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”

BERNARDINE MEULENBROEK

BERNARDINE MEULENBROEK 1932 – 2025 Bernardine Meulenbroek – age 93, passed away on July 11, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 65 years, Wilhelmus Meulenbroek; her three children, Jack (Janet) Meulenbroek, Karel (Suat-tin) Meulenbroek and Monique (Neermal) Hosanee; 7 Grandchildren, Cara & Nathan (Jack), Mark & Yvonne (Karel), Michael, Daniel & Melissa (Monique); 1 great grandchild, Kingsley (Michael).
Funeral Mass will be held on July 15th, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church at 11:00am. 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

RITA DARR

1939 ~ RITA DARR ~ 2025 Rita Theresa Darr of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ray Darr, passed away peacefully, with family and friends at her side, on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rita Darr. Funeral arrangements 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.

MELVIN TAYLOR

1938 ~ MELVIN TAYLOR ~ 2025 Melvin Stanley Taylor of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lucienne Taylor, passed away on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at the age of 86 years. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Melvin Taylor. 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.

LILLIAN HERN

LILLIAN HERN 1927 ~ 2025 With the family in our thoughts and on their behalf, we respectfully announce the peaceful passing of Lillian Doris Hern, beloved wife of the late Elmer Hern. Lillian passed at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025, at the age of 97 years. Funeral arrangements in Lillian’s memory will be announced once completed. (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”

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