October 13, 2023

By Obituaries on October 13, 2023.

KWAS, STEVEN JOSEPH

KWAS, STEVEN JOSEPH June 4, 1948 – September 11, 2023

With heavy hearts, the family of Steve announce his tragic passing on Sept 11, 2023.  Steve is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Denise (nee Grotheim), his daughter Michelle Kwas (Stéphane  Dubé), and his precious granddaughters Céleste, Estelle, Rosalie and Josiane.  Also to mourn his passing is his mother Mary Kwas, his sister Christine (Laird) Bartley, niece Brielle Bester, and her daughter Jadeyn.  He will be dearly missed by his extended family and many friends.  Steve was predeceased by his father John Kwas, and his in-laws Roy and Luella O’Hara.  Cremation has been entrusted to the Saskatoon Funeral Home. 

PATRICIA ANN MAMIE KADING

PATRICIA ANN MAMIE KADING August 24th, 1932 October 8th, 2023
Patricia Ann Mamie (nee McGowan) Kading passed away October 8th, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Pat was born August 24th, 1932, in Weyburn, SK, the second oldest child of Sargent and Muriel McGowan. In the summer of 1934, the family packed up their belongings and moved to homestead between Northside and Paddockwood, SK. She went to an one-room schoolhouse for her grade school years, then travelled to Paddockwood for high school. Then she went to Saskatoon to attend Normal School for one year to become a teacher. Pat taught in a one-room schoolhouse in northern Saskatchewan until 1955 when she moved to Cold Lake, AB to teach at the local school. At a Sadie Hawkins dance in February 1956, she met the love of her life, Mr. Bernard Kading. On July 8th, 1956, they were married in Prince Albert, with the following reception at the McGowan family farm. They had three children, Brenda in 1957, Terrance in 1962, and Lianne in 1967. Due to Ben’s work with the Federal Government, they moved around a lot (Cold Lake, Edmonton, Cambridge Bay, Wrigley, Stettler) before finally settling in Lethbridge. Pat was often called upon to teach in some of these locations, but in Lethbridge she chose to work for Sears. During their retirement years, they travelled extensively to visit family, friends, or simply for enjoyment (many provinces, Guatemala, Belize, Germany, United States, and a cruise through the Caribbean). They also loved camping through the summers with their trailer and later a motorhome. In 2016, Pat and Ben moved to Medicine Hat to reside in a retirement home (Meadowlands) and later moved together into a nursing home (Riverview).
She was predeceased by her parents (Sargent and Muriel McGowan); her husband, (Bernard Kading); her brother and sister-in-law (Sargent and Mary McGowan); her older sister (Merle McGowan); her younger sister and brother-in-law (Phyllis and Donald Kirychuk); a nephew (David McGowan); and her other sister-in-law (Beverly Kading). She is survived by her three children, Lianne Kading, Terrance Kading (Keely McKibben) and Brenda (Gordon) Aisman, who have two children and a grandson. The grandchildren are Richard Aisman, Ruth (Deric) Cole, with the great grandson, Everett Cole. She is also survived by her youngest sister, Ruth (Larry) Fawcett; brother-in-law, Ervine Kading; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements have been made by

Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

HENRY HAUGAN

HENRY HAUGAN 1928 ~ 2023 Henry Albert Haugan, beloved husband of Mary, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 95 years. A Celebration of Henry’s life will take place at a future date with further announcements at that time. For updates regarding the celebration or to express condolences to the family, please visit 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”

JANICE MAYER

JANICE MAYER 1953 ~ 2023
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Janice Faye Mayer announce her passing at AgeCare Sunrise Gardens in Brooks on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 70 years. Left to cherish Janice’s memory is her mother, Emelie; sisters, Carrie (Walt), Katherine (Allen), Tracy (Clayton) and Paula (Donnie); nieces and nephews, Laurie, Roger, Brooke, Cara, Lee, Ashley, Brandon, Dustin and Megan as well as numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and friends at the Lodge in Bassano. She was pre-deceased by her father, Leonard. Janice was born in Medicine Hat on March 14, 1953. Janice love-loved country music and Kate used to call her Magpie as she would buy anything that shined. Her kind soul and big heart will be deeply missed! A private celebration of Janice’s life will be held at a later date. (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”

ANITA CAFFET

1950 ~ ANITA CAFFET ~ 2023 Anita Caffet passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at the age of 73 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anita Caffet. Funeral arrangements entrusted to

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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