MARILYN PACHAN

MARILYN PACHAN 1942 ~ 2023 Marilyn Joyce Pachan, beloved wife of 56 years to Heinz, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 80 years. Along with Heinz, Marilyn’s memory will also be cherished by her daughter, Joanne (Richard) Lavoie; grandchildren, Dillon and AJ as well as a sister, Jean Wingenbach. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Cassandra Lavoie as well as her parents, Alvin and Minnie Everson and one brother, Donald Everson. Marilyn and Heinz lived in Grande Cache for 32 years, having moved there in 1970 for work at the coal mine. They retired to Redcliff in 2001, where Marilyn enjoyed each opportunity to play some cards with the others at the Senior’s Centre. A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed through visiting www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is

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