April Crawford

April 8, 1954 ~ October 11, 2026

April Ruth Crawford (nee Ancliffe), beloved wife of Barry Crawford, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 72 Years. April was welcomed into the world on April 8, 1954, to Raymond and Shirley Ancliffe. She was the youngest of four children, joining her siblings Holly, Carolyn (Don), and Christopher. As the baby of the family, April was loved and cared for by everyone around her. Some of April’s happiest memories were made spending summers with her family at her grandparents cottage in Morin Heights, Montreal. Her grandparents, Edith and Harry Holley, helped make those summers special, and the memories she made there stayed with her throughout her life. April worked in Calgary as a postal worker and also drove truck for Canada Post. In 1991, she married Barry Crawford, her husband and life partner in the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. Through Barry, April became a mom to his two children, Amy and James (Lisa), whom she loved and cared for. They also welcomed Sterling into their family through adoption as an infant, bringing him home on Christmas Day. April also gained a sister, Tammy Ancliffe, following the marriage of her father, Raymond, to Doris Ancliffe. Family was important to April, and she enjoyed keeping in touch and spending time with her extended family. She especially enjoyed time with her nieces, Seana (Wyatt) and Chelsey, and her nephews, Brian (Marge) and Stephen. One of April’s greatest loves was animals. She was especially proud of her horse Blossom who won ribbons competing in the Calgary Stampede. Her love of animals extended well beyond her horse. April adopted cats from outside of Canada, including those with special needs, and gave several cats a safe and loving home. April had many online cat enthusiast friends who she spoke to everyday. Her cats along with her many birds all lived together in harmony. April had a sweet and gentle soul. She was generous with her family and had a kind heart, especially when it came to caring for others, both people and animals. April will be deeply missed and will always be loved by her family. In keeping with April’s love for animals, donations in April’s memory can be made to a pet rescue centre of one’s choosing. Dignified cremation has taken place. A private celebration of April’s life will take place at a future date. 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 : 2026-10-11
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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