Ralph Browne
Posted Jan 6, 2020 | 10:45 PM by CookSFC
Ralph Browne
1960 ~ 2020
“Don’t cry for me, for I go where music is born” (JS Bach)
Ralph Kevin Browne completed his life’s work on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 59 years. His larger-than-life persona and his musical legacy will not soon be forgotten. From 1982 through 2000, Ralph served in several pastorates. During the past eighteen years he established and operated Browne’s Musical Academy. He also founded Selah Singers, a community choir. Helping people find their own voice and to discover the rich repertoire of vocal music was his passion. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend, Valerie Browne; his children, Andrew (Julie) and Adam (Danielle); sisters, Carol (Allan) Lennox, Shirley (Don) McIntosh and Wendy (Jim) Crouse; step-mom, Ardith Wolsey and sister-in-law, Joanne Browne. He will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews who will forever treasure his memory. Ralph will be remembered for his deep love of God and people. A Celebration of Ralph’s Life in word and song will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church, 3785 – 13 Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Ralph’s name are encouraged to be made directly to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Bay 4, 602A Clay Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3K2. This local charity was so helpful to Ralph in recent months. Honoured to serve the family is e Hat on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta. T1A 4V4. Phone 403-527-6455.
- Date : 2020-01-05
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta