October 23, 2024

By Obituaries on October 23, 2024.

BILL DONOHUE

BILL DONOHUE 1962 ~ 2024 William James Donohue, more affectionately known as Bill or Billy, age 62 of Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the second child of Jeannine and the late William James Donohue. He is also predeceased by his step-father, Owen Hazel.Bill proudly served his country as a Paratrooper until his retirement in 1996.Bill loved fishing and the outdoors. He was passionate about many things in life including butchering, cooking and especially community involvement. Bill was most passionate about spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his quick wit and smart-ass comments, his kindness and willingness to help others, but most of all, for his unwavering love and devotion to his family.Bill will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Jacquie ‘Jake’; his loving children, Justin, Mackenzie and William; his brothers and sisters, Donnie (Leeanne), James, Cindy (Mike), Linda (Danny) and Owen (Tammy) as well as his extended family.Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 25, 2024, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating and a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Bill’s service will be live-streamed. Those wishing to watch the service virtually may do so by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com and selecting the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (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”

PATRICIA TATE

PATRICIA TATE 1949 ~ 2024 It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Patricia May Tate, announce her unexpected passing on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 75 years. A Celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to the service from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery following the 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”

JACQUELINE (JACKIE) LORETTA FRAZ

JACQUELINE (JACKIE) LORETTA FRAZER (NEE CHAYKOWSKI) Born July 14th, 1946, died October 18th, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce Jackie Frazer passed peacefully on October 18th, 2024, at the age of 78 in Medicine Hat Hospital after a long illness.
Jackie was born July 14th, 1946, in Spirit River, Saskatchewan to Mike and Olga Chaykowski. The family moved to Medicine Hat in 1950. She graduated from Crescent Heights High School and moved to the Edmonton area where she trained as an RN at Alberta Hospital. She married Richard Frazer in Edmonton in 1970 and had two sons, Kevin in 1973 and Corey in 1977. Jackie moved to Swan River and worked as a RPN at the Swan River Personal Care Home before retiring and returning to Medicine Hat in 2017 to be closer to her family.
Jackie was pre-deceased by her parents, Mike and Olga Chaykowski and her son, Kevin. She is survived by her siblings, Ron Chaykowski (Marilyn), Kathy Zollner (Ron), Michael Chaykowski (Karen), and Pat Klemen; brother-in-law, George Klemen; as well as her husband, Richard and son, Corey.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday October 24th at St Paul Lutheran Church in Medicine Hat at 11:00am, luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made in Jackie’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Society, or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. 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

IDA WIDMER

IDA WIDMER 1931 – 2024 Ida Widmer of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Benjamin Widmer, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 93 years. 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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