June Judkins

1924 – 2025

June Judkins 1924 ~ 2025 The family of Theresa June Judkins is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother at the remarkable age of 101. Mom passed peacefully with family by her side on August 21, 2025, after a brief stay at St. Joseph’s Home.

She leaves to mourn three daughters: Myrna, Rita, and Terri (John); two sons: Bryan (Linda) and Wayne; daughter-in-law, Judy; eight grandchildren, (Marlo (Clayton), Jason, Shayne (Fritzi), Jeremy, Lindsay (Phil), Chris (Katie), Sara, (Valerio) and Jameson), and fifteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Neil; her son, Timothy; her daughter, Connie; sons-in-law, Albert and Gil, as well as her parents, John and Catherine (Breen) Kimmitt, all nine siblings and their spouses; all of her cousins, and several nieces and nephews. June led a long, interesting, and impactful life. Together, she and Neil raised their family at the Canadian Western Natural Gas Camp just outside of Bow Island and later moved into town in 1974. Prior to getting married, June attended business college in Lethbridge and worked as a medical receptionist in her younger years and again in Bow Island once her children had grown. She loved to travel and was fortunate and adventurous enough to travel throughout the U.S., including Hawaii, Great Britain, Mexico, the Bahamas, Panama, the Philippines, and two pilgrimages to Yugoslavia to honour our Blessed Lady. June had a generous and courageous heart and was known to often step in and simply do the right thing to correct injustice and help those in need. Because of her great compassion, we often referred to her as “Mother Theresa.” Church was always important to Mom. She was active in the CWL and an honorary member until her passing. As one of ten children, she grew up knowing the importance of family and faith, values that carried her throughout her life and shaped the legacy she leaves behind. With our wonderful father Neil by her side, they raised a family of seven children, teaching us lessons of love, forgiveness, acceptance, and selflessness. She treasured the togetherness of family so deeply that reunions became traditions, drawing more than 200 relatives together every two years to celebrate the bonds that meant so much to them all. But what truly made Mom unforgettable was who she was. She had a quick wit and a twinkle in her eye that hinted at the mischief she loved to instigate. She had the gift of humor and storytelling, able to captivate an audience with ease and bring smiles to those around her. Her sense of style, her radiant smile, her positivity, and her boundless empathy made her a woman people loved instantly and remembered always. Mom lived every moment with love, laughter, and grace. She gave endlessly of herself, cared deeply for others, and inspired all of us to live life with joy and faith. Though she will be dearly missed, her spirit continues to live on in her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

The family would like to extend a note of great appreciation to Mom’s caregivers throughout the recent years: Bow Island Medical, EMS, and Homecare Staff; Coulee Family Services, and St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fernando Genogaling celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reflections Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455

• Date : 2025-08-21
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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