August 18, 2023

By Obituaries on August 18, 2023.

NORMA CAMPBELL

NORMA CAMPBELL 1921 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts, but the greatest appreciation for a life well lived, that family announce the passing of their loving mother, Norma Eilene Campbell. A celebration of Norma’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with friends joining family for fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Norma’s celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend that wish to experience the service may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. To express condolences and view the full obituary, please visit the funeral home’s 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”

MARLENE WILLIAMSON

MARLENE WILLIAMSON 1938 ~ 2023 Marlene Ann Williamson passed away at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Her memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of her sons, Darrin Kopec (Beverley Mafrica), Todd Kopec (Cassi Hider) and Bradley (Colette) Kopec; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, John (Heather) Gieser; best friend and cousin, Lee Stephens; her feline friend, Hugo as well as numerous. nieces and nephews. Marlene was predeceased by her husbands, Clyde Williamson and Ray Kopec; parents, Leopold and Linda Gieser; sister, Joan and her brother, Len. After raising her three boys, Marlene became an avid golfer. She often bragged that she got four holes in one! Marlene’s laughter and zest for life will be missed. The family would like to thank STARS Air Ambulance and the Neurology Department at Foothills Hospital for their excellent care. A private celebration of Marlene’s life will be held at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Marlene’s name 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”

VERONICA SWAN

VERONICA SWAN September 14, 1929 ~ July 25, 2023
Veronica Swan, beloved wife of the late James Gretton Swan and daughter of Mary Josephine Gleeson and Albert Edward Manning, was born on September 14th, 1929, in Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland, the 7th of 11 children. Known then as ‘Ronnie”, she was a feisty and adventurous child who loved to learn and was eager for new experiences. At 16, she moved to London, England to live with her Auntie Kit, and found employment with a job in the Civil Service. She later met James ‘Gretton’ Swan, freshly demobilized from the RAF, who became the love of her life. They married in 1951, then immigrated to Canada in 1953 with their first daughter, Rosaleen. Gretton worked as a Chemist in Edmonton, later moving to Bowden, Alberta to work as a Physics and Chemistry teacher. Their children Michael and Deirdre were born. More moves and more children followed Patricia, Mary and Philip. Their last move in 1964 was to Medicine Hat where the family enjoyed growing up in their big old house with many wonderful neighbours. Gretton retired from teaching in 1985, and he and Veronica subsequently enjoyed many exciting travels to China, Turkey, Spain, Trinidad, Colombia, cruises through the Panama Canal and the West Coast to Juno, Alaska, plus visits to see family in Ontario, British Columbia, England and Ireland.

Veronica and Gretton were dedicated environmentalists, activists, and gardeners and very involved in the community. In 2008, Veronica received the City of Medicine Hat Civic Environmental Award for ‘Extraordinary Contribution to the Community’. She served as Leader of the Grasslands Naturalists, President of the St. Patrick’s Church C.W.L. and on the Medicine Hat Catholic School Board as a Trustee. Veronica also taught Irish Dancing, which she had learned as a child. Veronica was a great mom, always expecting her children to do their best.

Veronica was predeceased by her parents and siblings, including an infant twin brother as well as her loving son Michael in 1986, and her loving husband Gretton in 2010. She is survived by her remaining children, their spouses, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Kerry, sister-in-law Ina, and many special nieces and nephews in Ireland, Canada, US and the UK. She is also survived by special dear friends.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Ave. N.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception and eulogy in the Church Hall. If you wish, please wear something green to remember Veronica’s love of all things Irish. Many thanks to Age Care Riverview staff and Dr. Ciubotaru for their kind care of Veronica. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends wish to make a donation in memory of Veronica, Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund Canada were among her favourites. 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”

GEOFFREY ARMITSTEAD

GEOFFREY ARMITSTEAD 1944 ~ 2023 Geoffrey Laurence Armitstead of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at the age of 79 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Geoffrey “Geoff” Armitstead. 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.

MARIE GARRECHT

1930 ~ MARIE GARRECHT ~ 2023 With heavy hearts the family of Marie Garrecht announce her passing on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at Good Samaritan’s Residence in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 93 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Little Flower Parish, 304 Main Street West, LEADER, SK, on Friday, August 25th, 2023 at 11:00 am with Father Prince officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marie Garrecht. 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.

JOHN HAMILL

1937 ~ JOHN HAMILL ~ 2023 John Hamill of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at the Cypress Centre, 2055 – 21 Avenue SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Hamill. 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.

MURRAY REYNOLDS

MURRAY REYNOLDS 1957 ~ 2023 Murray Reynolds of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at the age of 66 years. Murray leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Jo-Anne; daughters, Kelly, Laura and Catherine; brother, John Reynolds (Wynna); and sister, Gillian Smith (Barry). In Murray’s free time he enjoyed camping with his friends and going on motorcycle trips with his friends. He also loved his dogs, Echo and Phoebe, and his grand-dogs, Rindle, Gary and Poppie. There will be no Funeral service at this time. Memorial gifts in Murray’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Murray Reynolds. 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.

BARBARA STEVENSON

BARBARA STEVENSON 1948 ~ 2023 Barbara Stevenson of Redcliff, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at the age of 74 years. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years, Duncan; son, Ron (Darrell); brother, Lawrence Sorowski; sisters, Darlene Gunn (Duncan), Shirley Cosette (Dennis) and Betty Farnsworth; brother-in-law, Melvin Wall, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, John and Sophie Sorowski; brothers, Doug Sorowski and John Jr. Sorowski; and sister, Gloria Wall. Barbara deeply loved her husband Duncan and her son Ron. Family was most important to Barb, especially Jean, who she held a significant place in her life. She built a few personal and close friendships throughout her life who she kept dear to her heart. She will be most remembered for her true, honest, caring and unconditional love. For Barbara, the joys in her life were camping, fishing and teaching anyone to learn how to water ski. Memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Stevenson. 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.

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