Moose Jaw Funeral Home

On Thursday, October 10th, 2024, Gordon Richard Cooke passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a difficult battle with Multi System Atrophy (MSA). 

Predeceased by his parents, Gordon is survived by his wife, Liana; their three children; as well as many extended family members and friends.  An avid lover of sports, specifically the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, we are sure he is up there watching them play and cheering them on. 

February 16th, 1944 – October 11th, 2024 

“When a person becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” 

Dena Marie Ries (née: DesRoches), a loving and caring wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, great-grandmother and friend, has passed away at the age of 80 years, on Friday, October 11th, 2024. 

On October 9th, 2024, we lost a son, a brother, an uncle, and a best friend. He was an amazing brother, the world's best uncle. And the most loving son and grandson. He loved his nieces and nephews more than anything in the world. He had a big heart and wanted to help everyone. He loved to joke around with everyone and could make anyone laugh. He always had a joke to tell you.

SWANSON 

Melvin Sander Swanson aged 86 years of Central Butte, SK, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at Regency Manor.  Melvin was born in Hume, SK on August 28th, 1938, to parents, Edwin and Lena Swanson; and married Ann Currie on November 15th, 1966.   

Melvin worked various jobs, including as a farm hand, grader operator, mechanic at CCIL and Berg Farm Equipment, before farming and owning a garage with his best friend, Larry Small.  Due to his failing health, he retired in 2008 and moved into Regency Manor in 2014. 

August 21st, 1976 - October 2nd, 2024 

Cherilynn Agnes Berg, born in Gravelbourg, SK, passed away in Regina, SK on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, at the age of 48 years. 

Sharon Lee Ann Hall (née: Seabrook) aged 64 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.  Sharon was born in Carrot River, SK on October 1st, 1959.  She worked at Valley View Centre where she was pleased to have a happy work environment with her co-workers and formed special friendships with the residents. 

ZOPF 

I’m calling this post “Sweet Caroline!”. 

Caroline Tolmie, born December 19th, 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland, and the beloved mother of Fraser Tolmie, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, 2024.  This is my favourite picture of her.  Last night, my mother was promoted to glory, and this is a time of celebration not mourning. 

Caroline lived a life that honoured God by sacrificing for her family, putting others first, and being kind to strangers!  For those of you who knew her, you knew her wonderful sense of humour and joyful demeanour. 

Murray Douglas Patterson aged 70 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, surrounded by family. 

Murray was born August 8th, 1954, in Moose Jaw to Harold and Reta Patterson.  He never left Moose Jaw as it was the only place he wanted to be.  In 1972, Murray married Marge Spendlow and in 1973, they welcome their first child, Mike, followed by their daughter, Darla in 1975. 

HARRIS

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Trudie Patricia Doris Harris on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at the age of 77 years.  Trudie was born in Weyburn, SK on June 18th, 1948.  She was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Doris Harris.

Trudie was a long-time resident of High Park Towers and could be found most mornings at Coffee Row, where she made several friends.  Those who knew her enjoyed her quirky sense of humour and colourful language.