May 3, 2024
By Obituaries on May 3, 2024.
ELSIE ELIZABETH BOLGER
ELSIE ELIZABETH BOLGER July 13th, 1949 April 27th, 2024 It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of my wife of 49 years, Elsie Bolger. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen in March. Elsie is survived by her husband, Leonard; sister, Tina Beaupre; nephew, Wally Beaupre and niece, Shelly Beaupre.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 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
MARIE PEARSON
MARIE PEARSON September 12, 1950 ~ April 22, 2024
Marie Josephine Louise-Anne Pearson passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 73 years. Marie is survived by her companion, friend and caregiver, Diane Kondel; guardian, Bill Alles and special friend and caregiver, Amber Benoit. She had a family of caregivers who all touched her heart and provided joy and love to her life. Marie is also survived by her brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Macosky and their children: Troy (Jill) Macosky and their children, Jade and Cole; Ashley Macosky; Megan Macosky and her son, Leander; Justin Macosky and his partner, Andy Vitasa as well as many cousins and friends whose lives she touched. She was predeceased by her parents, aunts and uncles. Marie spent her younger years at the Mitchener Centre in Red Deer and joined Next Step in 1998, being one of their first clients. She belonged to Core and participated in many activities with them over the years. Marie was a loving, caring, full of life lady with a great spirit who was always laughing and smiling. She was also stubborn, fearless, determined, adventurous, sassy and mischievous; playing pranks on people just to see their reaction. Marie’s interests included painting, shopping (especially for herself), walkabouts, movies, concerts, outings with her friends and yearly camping trips with Next Step. Her sports interests included swimming, bowling, horseback riding and attending events such as the Medicine Hat Stampede and Tigers games. Her travelling excursions included Hawaii, Mexico, Disneyland, Disneyworld, Las Vegas as well as many family holidays. Marie did not let her condition define her as she lived her life to the fullest, making the best of her situation especially after she was wheelchair bound. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Marie’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with Deacon Terry Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a reception to follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. The service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Marie’s service may visit the Cook Southland website 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 Marie’s name may be made directly to CORE Association, 412 – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0H1 or to the Cerebral Palsy Association, 12001 – 44 Street S.E., Calgary, AB, T2Z 4G9. 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”
ELSIE E. ALLAN
ELSIE E. ALLAN 1930 ~ 2024 Elsie Allan, beloved wife of the late Bob Allan, passed away at AgeCare Riverview in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Kurt (Alice) Allan and granddaughter, Kirsten; siblings, Donna (Jerry) Shumanski and Don (Barb) Dmytruk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elsie’s life will be honoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elsie may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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”
PHILLIP GEDDES
PHILLIP GEDDES 1961-2024 Phillip “Phil” Geddes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 29th, 2024, at the age of 63 years. Phil is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jane Geddes; his sisters, Kelly Cook, Lori Geddes, Beverly Clarke; brother, Robin (Tracey) Geddes. Phil also leaves his son, Cole (Sarah) Geddes as well as numerous nieces, nephews and his two favorite boys, his grandchildren, Jack and Olsen Geddes. Phil was born on March 5th, 1961. Phil had a long career in the Oilfield and worked throughout Medicine Hat and the surrounding area making many lasting friendships and creating lots of great memories. Phil loved attending his son, Cole’s sports games, travelling across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana. In addition to Phil’s work in the oilfield, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting the local racetrack, and tinkering with woodwork and small engines in his garage. His garage was his favorite place to be in recent years having visits with neighbors and siblings. The garage had become a very popular neighborhood hangout. Phil also was an avid Calgary Flames fan and rarely missed a game. It was Phil’s greatest joy to be a grandfather and he loved spending time in Calgary with his grandsons visiting as much as possible, always bringing toys and chocolate. Phil was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Margaret Geddes and his niece, Jen Cooke.
There will not be a formal service for Phil based on his wishes. Respects, memories and well wishes can be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Any donations in Phil’s honor can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 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
IRENE PALMER
1929 ~ IRENE PALMER ~ 2024 Our gentle, kind & compassionate mom passed away in Medicine Hat, Alberta a few days after her 95th birthday, with her daughter by her side reminding her of the wonderful memories she created for her family & friends. A celebration of life was held for Mom at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irene Palmer. Memorial gifts in Irene’s memory are appreciated and can be directed to the Medicine Hat Curling Club, 880 2nd Street SE., Medicine Hat Alberta T1A0E6, 403-526-3821 or email: manager@mhcurling.com. 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.
LOIS DEMAERE
1941 ~ LOIS DEMAERE ~ 2024
Lois passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 in her home in Medicine Hat at the age of 83, with family by her side. She is survived by loving daughter Denise Kutaj (Ed), granddaughters Jessica and Karissa of Swift Current; son David DeMaere (Karen) of Leduc, granddaughter Meghan and grandson Connor of Calgary; grandson Kevin DeMaere (Jeannie) of Gull Lake, children Jaxon, Karson, and Taylor of Vulcan; grandson Craig DeMaere (Amber) of Calgary children Ocean, Roman, Memphis, Cali, and Oakley; granddaughter Lisa DeMaere of Medicine Hat children Nash and Harlee; sister Karen Day of Medicine Hat, special nephews Ed, Rod, Jason DeMaere and families, and many relatives and friends. Lois was predeceased by her husband Chuck in 2009, her son Darren in 2015, her parents Edwin and Laura Day, and her brother Dann Day.
Lois was born on April 9, 1941, in Medicine Hat. A year later, her father Edwin joined the Canadian Air Force and went for training in Brandon, MB. He was then posted to the American-Canadian airbase in Fort Nelson, BC. Mother Laura and Lois joined him and lived there until 1947. On the base, the servicemen doted on the bubbly, little blond-haired Lois and often gave her chocolate. The family settled in Medicine Hat, where Lois attended school at Earl Kitchener School, Connaught School and graduated from Medicine Hat High School in 1959. Her jobs included dental receptionist and clerk at City Hall.
Lois married Chuck DeMaere on September 17, 1960, and the family began to grow! Darren was born in 1961, Denise in 1964, and David in 1968. In 1962, they formed a road construction company called 3D Earthmoving and began working in the Medicine Hat area. In 1972, the family and business relocated to the acreage north of Gull Lake, where Chuck and Lois resided until August 2001, when they retired in Medicine Hat.
The years in Gull Lake were busy as Lois raised the children, looked after the acreage, and did all the accounting for the growing business while remaining active in the community. Lois loved children, and when Darren moved back to the acreage, she took on the co-parenting role to raise Kevin, Craig, and Lisa. She was very proud of her family of six!
Throughout her life, Lois remained an active Girl Guide leader and taught Guides and Sparks. Lois recently received an award for 55 years of commitment to Guiding.
Lois was an excellent seamstress, and her machine could be heard humming late into the night, sewing clothing for the family, bridesmaid and figure skating dresses, costumes for Halloween, curling, Kinettes, Octoberfest, etc. Lois loved curling and had so much fun with her friends at bonspiels in Gull Lake and surrounding towns. Lois was a fabulous cook, and her homemade meals, bread and chiffon birthday cakes were made with love. Pots of soup, chili, lasagna, pies, and squares were donated to the school, curling rink, and local fundraisers. She was a member of UCW and Kinettes for many years. She was an avid hockey and football mom/grandma and spent many hours at the rink, lacing skates, driving players to tournaments and attending Lions football games.
After retiring to Medicine Hat in 2001, most of the next years were spent looking after Chuck as his dementia worsened until he went to Good Sam’s. Even there, she was at his side daily, helping with his care and volunteering until his passing in 2009. Her home in Medicine Hat was the family gathering spot, and there was rarely a weekend that didn’t involve family, friends, food, and fun! Lois loved to travel and over the years and visited every province in Canada, went to Hawaii, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Mexico, Las Vegas, and Disneyland four times with each family. The longest trip was a six-month motorhome down the East coast of the USA, south to Florida, across to Arizona and back home.
People were drawn to Lois’s friendly smile and open personality. She visited with people of all ages everywhere she went. She was the family matriarch and rock and will be forever missed and cherished.
The celebration of Life will be held at Saamis Memorial Chapel, # 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat AB on Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. followed by lunch in the Creekside Centre. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Girl Guides of Canada Girl Guides of Canada,Unit 100 180 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 1Z6 or any charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lois DeMaere. Funeral arrangements 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.
BENNO “BEN” FUS
BENNO “BEN” FUS 1935 – 2024 Ben Fus, beloved husband of Lilly Fus, entered his heavenly home on April 28, 2024, at the age of 88 years.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH (606 7th Street SW) on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit https://www.templebaptist.ca/church-online/. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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