Colleen Dehmke

September 7, 1958 – March 8, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Colleen Helen Dehmke, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 67 years.

Colleen was born on September 7, 1958, in Biggar, Saskatchewan, to Walter and Joan Dehmke. She spent her early years in Saskatchewan before moving to Saskatoon to pursue her education. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and Kelsey Institute, where she trained to become a Registered Nurse.

Colleen dedicated much of her life to caring for others. Over the years she worked in pediatrics, orthopedics and long-term care. Later, she devoted many years to elder abuse prevention, advocating for and protecting some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

While living in Saskatchewan, Colleen welcomed her first three daughters. She later moved to Hanna, Alberta, where she continued her nursing career before welcoming her youngest daughter. In the years that followed, Colleen embraced life as a stay-at-home mom while also pursuing several small business ventures. Later in life she lived in Sylvan Lake before eventually retiring to Medicine Hat.

Retirement didn’t slow Colleen down. She had a deep love for travel and adventure, and turned that passion into another chapter of life by becoming a certified travel agent, helping others explore the world as well. In recent years she enjoyed trips to Mexico, Greece, Germany, and a memorable cruise through the Panama Canal that included time in Costa Rica. She also loved spending time on Vancouver Island, where she enjoyed house-sitting and taking in the beauty of the West Coast.

Colleen had many passions. She loved painting, traveling and spending time outdoors. She especially enjoyed going for walks with her friends and taking in the fresh air. Nothing brought her more joy than cheering on her grandchildren at their sports. She was a proud ringette grandma and rarely missed the chance to watch from the stands and support the kids she loved so much.

Colleen is survived by her children, Heather (Ben), Bonnie, Jenny (Kyler), and Elizabeth (Nolan). She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Jetaime, Danton, Leighton, Samuel, and Ellie, as well as extended family members and friends who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Joan Dehmke and her sister, Brenda.

Colleen will be remembered for her caring heart, her strength, her quick wit and the love she poured into her family and the many people she cared for throughout her life.

Celebration Of Life

Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating

Luncheon to follow

The service will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience the celebration may visit the following link: https://victorylutheran.ca/livestream Memorial donations in Colleen’s name may be made to Lymphoma & Leukemia Society of Canada, PO Box 9713 Station M, Calgary, AB, T2P 0E9. (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 : 2026-03-08
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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