January 7, 2020
By Obituaries on January 7, 2020.
FRED WEBER This past Saturday, a celebration honouring Fred Weber’s life was held at Cook’s Chapel. Special words of tribute, German music and inspirational words of scripture all culminated in creating a very special memory. “I will remember you,Your kindness and your smile,
always giving of yourself,
Going that extra mile.” His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured. Courtesy of
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 & direceted"
LORETTA JOSEPHINE SPRAGG August 10, 1935 ~ January 3, 2020 It is with broken hearts that the family announce the passing of Loretta Josephine May Spragg at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 3, 2020, at the age of 84 years. Loretta is survived by her six children, Debbie Rajotte of Salmon Arm, BC., Danny Lemoel of Vancouver, BC., Laura (Bill) Seigo of Regina, SK., Kathy Pearce of Medicine Hat, AB., Larry (Tina) Spragg of Airdrie, AB. and Steven Spragg of Calgary, AB.; together with her 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren as well as her brother, Larry Wiles of Langley, BC. Loretta was predeceased by her first husband, Andy Lemoel and her second husband, Joseph Spragg; father, Charles Wiles as well as her mother, May Hettervig whom Loretta lovingly cared for during May’s battle with dementia. Loretta was born and raised in British Columbia and although she came to reside in Medicine Hat in 1978, a huge part of her heart remained in BC. Her faith was a very important part of her life as an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Loretta formed close bonds with her friends. She was a hard working woman in her everyday life as well as in her faith. Loretta loved to cook, visit with friends and was a great support to those in need. She had a way of telling a great story and could make everyone laugh. Inspite of her battle with dementia, that ability to laugh and smile never left her. She really was loved by all. During the last few years of Loretta’s life, she depended more on her extended family in the Assisted Living and Extended Care. Loretta was always grateful, gracious and thankful for the kindness and care she received. The family would like to thank all who were involved in Loretta’s care; you know who you are! Remember to Live, Love and Laugh. A Come & Go Tea Celebration of Loretta’s Life will be held at Masterpiece Southlands Meadows, 4401 Southlands Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Level One. The family will honour Loretta’s life with a private service at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Loretta’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimers Society of Alberta, #210, 770 – 6 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4J6. (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 & direceted"
RALPH BROWNE 1960 ~ 2020
Ralph Kevin Browne completed his life’s work on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 59 years. A Celebration of Ralph’s Life in word and song will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church, 3785 – 13 Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.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 & direceted"
Dorothy Thorburn (Caruth) With great sadness we announce that Dorothy-Jean Fern Thorburn (Caruth) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 21, 2019 at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton, AB. She re-joined her parents Samuel and Dorothy Caruth, brother Ken (Gladys) Caruth, and sister Shirley (Bernie) Shihinski. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by Glen Thorburn, her husband of 54 years, her daughters Shauna (Bill) McKenney, Jeannine (Tho) Nguyen, Roxanne (Glen) Brown, her 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and her sisters Ilene (Ivan) Tschritter and Lillian (Dennis) Christensen.
Dorothy was born on May 29, 1945 in Killam, AB where she grew up on the family farm. She got her first job in 1962 as a telephone switchboard operator and always spoke proudly of how proficient she was at it and how much she enjoyed it. In 1965 she married Glen, had their first of three daughters and moved to St. Albert in 1968 to start their new life together. From this point on she dedicated her life to being the best wife and mother that she could be. She took great pleasure in constantly providing her family with delicious meals and an immaculately clean home.
She always had a genuine affection for small children and as her children grew up she decided to provide child care in her home for other families and eventually started working in the nursery at the local daycare center where she filled her need for babies. Once her children started moving out her career choice changed from managing children to managing properties and she moved to Edmonton where she put her cleaning skills to the test by managing a very large apartment complex. After doing this for several years a job opportunity came, and with it, the promise of milder winters so they moved to Medicine Hat in 1984 and except for a time in Kinuso and Strome, they remained there until early 2019 when they decided to return to their roots and moved to Killam.
After retirement Dorothy found great comfort in the simple things in life. She was always very humble and enjoyed spending special time with her family, quiet time with her cat and a good book, and crocheting blankets for all of her loved ones or toques for the babies at the local hospital. She loved making people laugh and would do the silliest things to get a laugh out of her grandchildren. She enjoyed travelling with Glen and was especially fond of Ireland and visited there on many occasions.
She always put the needs of others before her own and would give unconditionally to anyone in need. In the early seventies she was diagnosed with a very rare skin condition and because it was so rare she decided in 1973 to donate her body to scientific research in hopes of helping others with the same condition. Because of this, a memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date.
You don't learn the true meaning of the words I miss you until you reach out to your loved one and realize they are no longer there. We will never forget your loving ways and will miss you forever. May you rest in peace until we meet again.
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