1948 ~ IRENE ORGE ~ 2020
Posted: August 7th, 2020
Irene Shirley Orge of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Clayton Orge, passed away on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Irene also leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Kaleb (Kathleen) Orge and Elliott (Alexandra) Orge; grandchildren, Ava and Evanie; brother, Donald (Linda) Stefanyk; sisters, Valerie (Greg) Nichol and Margret (Curtis) Scott; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Murtt Stefanyk and Mary Hammill. Irene was a very active member of her church. She loved to spend time with her granddaughter, Ava, watching movies and sneaking candy together. She was looking forward to meeting her second granddaughter, Evanie in person, but was delighted to face time her for the time being. Irene left a lasting and heartfelt memory in all who met her. She will silently be remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Memorial gifts in Irene’s memory may be made to A.J.‘s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006, MacKenzie Drug Post Office, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0B1, Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5, or Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irene Orge. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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Clayton, Kaleb and Kathleen, Elliot and Alexandra,
I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was so many things to you – a wife, a mother, a friend, and an incredible demonstration of patience, positivity, dignity, and most of all, love. She spoke of you boys and of Kathleen and Alex with the greatest pride. Her granddaughters were her joy. The only regret she ever expressed was with the limitations her poor health imposed on her interactions with her precious little girls.
As you know all too well Irene endured grievous health conditions for a long time always with the most positive uncomplaining spirit. She was one of the strongest people I’ve had the pleasure to know.
Your grief is deep and profound both for her passing and for her many years of suffering. I sympathize with you in this very difficult time.
As you acknowledged in your well written obituary, her faith was very important to your mom. She cherished the promise of a resurrection to perfect life. Free at last from the trials of her pain and disability. That will be a beautiful day.
Stay safe you guys. Draw from the love and strength Irene gave you as an extraordinary wife and mother.
Carol Franz
So sorry to hear about Irene’s passing. Condolences to you Clayton, and to all the family.