September 19, 2024

By Obituaries on September 19, 2024.

JACKIE MAEVERN HAYNES

JACKIE MAEVERN HAYNES October 19th, 1950 – September 2nd, 2024
Jackie Haynes passed away on September 2nd, 2024, at the age of 73 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Lou Haynes; sons, Joseph and Michael; four grandchildren and one brother.
Jackie was a navy wife for 32 years. She played darts in a dart league in Victoria, BC for a number of years. Jackie was also a legion member in Medicine Hat.

No formal service will be held. 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

VERNON GARY SMITH

VERNON GARY SMITH 1951 – 2024
Gary passed away on September 18th at the age of 73. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Guy (Gay) and sister, Gail (Jason). He was predeceased by his brother, Lyle and his parents, Margaret and Lyle Smith. Gary grew up and was educated in Medicine Hat and then continued his education at the University of Manitoba where he graduated with a master’s degree at the age of 23. He played hockey for the University of Manitoba Bisons for three years.

Gary taught in Canada for about ten years before he headed overseas to teach in Asia for well over 25 years. He had positions in Burnei, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Dubai working with local teachers on how to teach English.

In his retirement years he enjoyed watching the Blue Jays, hockey and football while having a little Scotch on ice. He will be dearly missed and, in our hearts, always.

There will be no formal service to follow his personal wishes. 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

MARY ELEANOR DeWOLFE

MARY ELEANOR DeWOLFE
It is with great sadness, the family of Mary DeWolfe wish to inform that she slipped away in her sleep July 20, 2024, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mary Eleanor DeWolfe was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick on November 23, 1949, as the fourth child of Mary Pauline (Welock) and Charles Howard DeWolfe. The family moved to Fredericton, NB in 1962. Mary’s musical talents were recognized early on and she excelled in both piano and singing, winning numerous awards. In high school, Mary got involved in the vibrant folk music scene in Fredericton. Tiny in stature but with huge talent and a big voice, Mary went on to perform professionally for many years across Canada.
Mary had a penchant for adventures and this led her and her family to Montreal, Edmonton, the Annapolis Valley, Victoria, and Medicine Hat. Wherever Mary lived, she developed many close friendships and left her mark on the community. Mary cared deeply for her fellow humans and was a champion of women’s and civil rights, pivoting from her music career to take on the role as Executive Director of Chrysalis House in Kentville, Nova Scotia from 1990 until her retirement in 2007 when she and her husband, Keith, moved back to Medicine Hat to be near family.
A staunch member of the NDP, Mary ran for the party provincially in Nova Scotia and was active in the party wherever she lived. Tommy Douglas, Ed Broadbent, Alexa McDonough, and Jack Layton were her role models.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, and siblings Polly (Pauline), Ian, and Frank. She is survived by her husband, Keith Rae, daughter Carmen, son Jesse (Nicole), her beloved grandchildren Olivia, Sophia, and Joe, brothers Malcolm (Julia), John (Margaret), sister Madeleine, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held on September 22, 2024 at 3:30pm:
Liquid Concert and Event Venue 638 14st SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4V6.
To leave a message of condolence, you may visit http://www.southlandfuneral.com/obituaries.html

VALERIE SAUER

VALERIE SAUER 1934 ~ 2024 Valerie Ann Sauer, loving wife of Dr. Ken Sauer, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 89 years. A Celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. To read more about Valerie’s life story or to offer 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”

CHRISTMAN

CHRISTMAN Victor “Vic” Christman, beloved husband of Kay Christman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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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