February 3, 2023
By Obituaries on February 3, 2023.
DOUCETTE, DOLORES MADELINE
DOUCETTE, DOLORES MADELINE (nee Fiest) (Kookie) 1945 – 2023
Beloved wife of Gerald Roger Doucette passed away in Medicine Hat, on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 77. Roger and numerous family members were at her side. Dolores was born in Dodsland, SK on November 22, 1945, to Joseph and Rose Fiest, of Coleville, SK and was the second oldest of seven children.
She was known affectionately as Kookie to friends and family. Auntie Kookie was loved by all her nieces and nephews, as much as she loved them. Next to Roger and her family, the love of her life was her favorite companion, Harley and we think she sometimes loved him more than her family.
Dolores and Roger were married September 16, 1996 and had 26 wonderful years together. Throughout their marriage they travelled to many different locations. The cabin they shared at Duncairn Dam was a great joy to both. After they sold the cabin, they wintered in Mesa for a few years.
Dolores had many jobs throughout her life working in Kindersley, Red Deer, Kamloops, Trail and lastly for the City of Medicine Hat. Dolores retired from the City of Medicine Hat, Fleet Services, on June 25, 2001, and was able to concentrate on the things she loved best – crafting, cooking, gardening and just taking life a little slower. She was an avid crafter and a great fisher woman and was very involved with the Medicine Hat Lapidary Club.
Dolores was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Fiest; step-father, George Bartlett; her mother and father-in-law, Elma and Ray Doucette; her brother-in-law, Brian Doucette; and her niece, Laura Leah MacDougall. She is survived by her husband, Roger; her brother, John (Toni) Fiest; her sisters, Linda (Ken) Bidyk, Donna (Ed) Brotzel, Bev (Rick) MacDougall, Debra (Wendell) Campeau, Karen (Darcy) Schmitke; her sister-in-law, Pat (Allen) Holt; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The memorial service for Dolores will be held Thursday, February 9 at 1 o’clock at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Medicine Hat with Father Francis Tran officiating. Dolores’ ashes will be spread, as per her request, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in her name, to the Medicine Hat SPCA – 403-526-7722.
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
DON JAWORSKI
DON JAWORSKI June 21, 1968 ~ January 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that Priscilla announces the peaceful passing of her beloved husband, Donald Michael William Jaworski in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 54 years following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Don was born in Regina SK., one of three children to Raymond and Elaine Jaworski. He completed his schooling in Regina and went on to secondary education and achieved his certificate as a 4th Class Power Engineer. Don worked for many years in Estevan, SK., at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the heating plant until his disease would not allow it any longer. He then spent 25 years at Sasktel in Regina where he met his wife, Priscilla Marie Klus. They were married on June 22, 2002, and spent 20 wonderful years together travelling and camping. Don loved his family very much and all animals, especially dogs. He was very fond of his Service Dog Kongo. For 13 years they went everywhere together including two trips to Hawaii and one to Las Vegas. Don’s only other love was his daily fix of a Tim Hortons Iced Capp… he couldn’t go without one! Don had the gift of gab and made friends very easily wherever he went. He also had a wonderful sense of humour which served him well. Don was loved very much and will certainly be missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond Jaworski and his sister, Lisa Jaworski-Reiter. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Priscilla and their dogs, Paige and Finley; step-children, James (Jennifer), Christopher, and step-grandchildren, Tynan, Nicole and Jillian; his mother, Elaine Jaworski; brother, Lance (Patty); sister-in-law, Shannon; nephews, Jesse (Salina), Eric, Connor and Nayib; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Christine Klus. A private Celebration of Life for Don’s family and friends will be held in Regina, SK., at a later date. If friends so desire, donations in Don’s name may be made to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville, ON., L6K 0G6 or the Regina Humane Society, RM of Sherwood, 79 Armour Road, Zehner, SK., S4K 0A8. (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”
MURIEL SPINK
MURIEL SPINK 1958 ~ 2023 It is with a heavy heart that Paul announces the peaceful passing of his beloved wife, Muriel Helen Spink. She passed away at the Good Samaritan Southridge Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 64 years. Along with Paul, left to cherish Muriel’s memory are her son, Rob (Leslie) Kochie; grandchildren, Jaliah and Mya Kochie and Kate-Lynn Kequahtooway; brothers, Eugene and David and her half brothers, Raymond and Alan. Paul and Muriel were married in England and lived in Germany before moving to Medicine Hat in 1994. Muriel enjoyed playing pool and darts, even winning the city championship. Spending time with her family and her pets is what Muriel will be most remembered for as she would do anything for the ones she loved. A Celebration of Muriel’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Muriel’s service will be live streamed. Anyone wishing to experience the celebration of Muriel’s life can visit our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Muriel’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 1Z6. 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”
DOUG DORAN
DOUG DORAN 1969 – 2022 Douglas Arthur Doran passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Houston, Texas at the age of 53 years. Doug was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on November 9, 1969 and grew up on the family farm at Bow Island. He received his primary education at Bow Island and went on to graduate from the University of Calgary. From there he entered into the oil/gas pipeline integrity industry that took him to various parts of the world. He is survived by his children Carly Doran and Brent Doran, their mother Tanya, his parents Terry and Jacquie Doran, his sister Stephanie Smith, his nephew Cameron Smith and niece Abby Smith, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Doug was predeceased by his grandparents Art and Margaret Doran and Joseph and Catherine Schlachter. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church (Bow Island) on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Doug with a donation may do so to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Unit 100, 119-14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6 or to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation (cheques payable to Bow Island and District Health Foundation) P.O. Bag 3990, Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
PAMELA FERGUSON
PAMELA FERGUSON 1967 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that family of Pam Ferguson, beloved wife of the late Garth Ferguson, announce her unexpected passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the age of 55 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
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