Ray Goyer
Posted Sep 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM by CookSFC

Ray Goyer
March 1, 1936 ~ September 14, 2025
Remi Edgar ‘Ray’ Goyer, beloved husband of the late Margaret Goyer (nee Comeau), passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Ray leaves to cherish his memory six children and their families: Rosemarie ‘Ree’ (Will) Sheward and her son, Richard (Krista) and their daughter, Phoenyx; Joanne ‘Josie’ (Dale) Proctor and her three children, Jennifer Bolds and her children, Dylan, Colton and Callie; Melissa (Ian) Collins and their family, Keegan, Luka, Ben and Casey; KayLeigh (Steve) Nikoleychuk and her daughter, Addison; Rene ‘Jim’ Goyer and his four children, Matthew, Kirsten, Willow and Olivia; Teresa (Abe) Wiebe and their two children, James (Kim) Wiebe and his daughter Leah and Christopher Wiebe; Rémi ‘Ed’ Goyer and his two daughters, Sarah (Zack) Mosher and Katelyn (Cole) Dobish and their children, Wyatt and Eli; Donna (Brian) Franz and their two children, Dakoda and Izahbella. Along with his parents, René and Sylvia Goyer, Ray was predeceased by two brothers, Euclid and Leonard; two sisters, Sylvan and Bernice as well as numerous other extended family. Ray was born on the family farm near Zenon Park, SK. He was a Steamfitter at Methanex until he retired in 1994. Ray married the love of his life, Margaret Comeau, on January 29, 1955. They enjoyed 68 years together until her passing in 2013. Ray kept busy with his hobbies and especially enjoyed creating things with stained glass and collecting semi-precious stones. He was a competitive card player, especially when it came to Canasta, Poker and Cribbage. He was never one to turn down a cold beer and always had a good joke to share. Dignified cremation has taken place. A Celebration honouring Ray’s life will be held in 2026 with further announcements closer to the date of the celebration. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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 or toll free at: 1-877-528-6455.
- Date : 2025-09-14
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta