February 4, 2023
By Obituaries on February 4, 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
KEATING, JAMES ARTHUR “JIM”
KEATING, JAMES ARTHUR “JIM”April 21, 1927 January 30, 2023 Jim Keating passed away, with family at his side Jan 30, 2023, just shy of his 96th birthday.Jim was born in Medicine Hat and married his high school sweetheart Joyce. He attended Ryerson University, enjoyed a successful career as a watchmaker. The young family travelled to New York and enjoyed 11 wonderful years on Long Island. Upon returning to Calgary, Jim started the very successful Keating Jeweller’s. Joyce and Jim shared 67 wonderful years and worked hard raising their family and running the store but always made time to make friends and enjoy new adventures. On retirement they divided their time between their “little tin home” in Mesa and in Kelowna. In recent years, Sandpointe and Sandalwood Retirement Resort became home, where they made many life-time friends.Jim is lovingly remembered by sons Ross (Joan), John (Lynn), Brian (Dee); daughter Nancy (Bill); 3 grandchildren, Allison (Shawn) Wylie and Kendra (Joel) Robinson, Laura (David) Elske and 4 great grandchildren Oliver & Everly (Wylie), Emerson & Valerie (Elske). He was predeceased by his loving wife Joyce and grandson Steven.Jim loved life, his family and his friends. He lived his life in moderation, always positive, and always with a smile! We will treasure our time together with Jim. Thank you for being an inspiration and amazing role model of a life well and truly lived. The family will gather privately to share memories and remembrances at a later date.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting http://www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.comArrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
PAMELA FERGUSON
PAMELA FERGUSON April 2, 1967 ~ January 31, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the 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. Pam’s memory will be cherished in the hearts of her two children, son, Dustin (Kendra) Ferguson and their children, Dax, Ty and Jordyn; daughter, Tanya (Kyle) Biko and their daughter, Kaydance. She will be forever loved by her sisters, Monica (Mark) Weishaar and Sheila (John) Reeder; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Audrey Ferguson as well as numerous other extended family including nieces, nephews and a very special uncle, Clarence Seefried. She was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Esther Wutzke as well as three brothers, Harry, Elroy and Raymond (Pork) Wutzke. Pam had many wonderful memories from growing up on the farm. She was an animal lover, and especially enjoyed being around horses. Pam was very artistic as was evident through some of the beautiful paintings she created. Throughout her life, Pam placed the utmost of importance on time spent with family. She was a pillar of wisdom and strength that Dustin and Tanya could always rely on. Pam’s nurturing, kind and loving nature drew family together for special occasions. You could taste the love in her food, and there was always plenty of it! A Celebration of Pam’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Pam’s service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience her celebration should visit 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) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Pam may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. 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”
ELEANOR ZIEB
1937 ~ ELEANOR ZIEB ~ 2023 Eleanor Zieb of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 27th, 2023 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eleanor Zieb. 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.
JAMES “JIM” MARR
JAMES “JIM” MARR 1946 ~ 2023 James “Jim” Lester Marr of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Wendy Marr, passed away on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at the age of 77 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading James “Jim” Marr. Memorial arrangements will be announced when completed by
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.
FLYNN HUMPHREYS
FLYNN HUMPHREYS 1956 ~ 2023 Flynn Humphreys of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Donna Humphreys, passed away on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at the age of 66 years. Flynn leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Donna, as well as his children, Jennifer Humphreys and Kari Oster. In lieu of flowers, donations in Flynn’s memory can be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Flynn Humphreys. For further information, please log on to http://www.saamis.com and select Flynn’s memorial page. 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.
RITA SOMERSET
RITA SOMERSET 1954 ~ 2023 Rita Marie Somerset passed away at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 68 years. Rita’s life will be silently remembered by family and friends without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. (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” 16
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