GARRY DERINGER

GARRY DERINGER January 15, 1948 ~ October 30, 2025
Mr. Garry Peter Deringer passed away in Havenview at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Garry’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving mother, Margaret Deringer and siblings, Brenda Walker, Tim (Michelle) Deringer and Mark (Trisha) Deringer. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Damon (Melaine) Walker, Brandon Walker, Chanteal Deringer, and Shaylene (Pete) Boeve; great-nieces and nephews including Madison, Mercayde (Eric), Dayja, Mason, Raven, Tate and Preston as well as numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 2018, Peter Deringer.
Garry was born in Medicine Hat and raised in Bow Island. Over the years, he worked at a variety of roles in Bow Island, Suffield and Medicine Hat for numerous downtown business owners and the Dunmore Road Dairy Queen where they treated him very well as he earned a reputation for his strong work ethic. An avid sports enthusiast, Garry was quick-witted and excelled at hockey, baseball, and many other sports. He was especially passionate about coaching as well sharing his knowledge and love of the game with young players in Pee Wee hockey, baseball, and basketball. Garry was a true “car guy” who enjoyed spending time talking about and admiring vehicles of all kinds. His humor, energy and easygoing spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fernando Genogaling celebrant. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with family joining friends thereafter in the Holy Family Parish Hall. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Garry may be made to Haven of Rest Medicine Hat by mail: 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G1, or on-line: www.southcountryvillage.com (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
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