Leona Bourassa

October 28, 1936 ~ October 13, 2026

Surrounded by her family, Leona Agnes Bourassa passed away peacefully at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Left to cherish Leona’s memory are her four children: Tammy Carriere and her family: Blair Carriere (Brandy) (Cooper and Emma), Kim (Kris) Wirth (Blake, Chase, Aspen, Preslee and Kapri) and Brooklyn Carriere; Dale Schaan; Kevin Schaan and Lanny Whiteford and her family: Chandy (Kurtis) Albers (Faith, Elise and Rudy), Shaye Lacasse (Millie, Anthony, Ben and Levi) and Shawn (Teresa) Whiteford (William and Thomas) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Cordelia Paul as well as her siblings, Tom, Rudy, Dolores, Lorraine, Irene and Shirley. Leona was a wonderful cook who loved bringing people together through food. She also had a competitive side and was always ready for a good game of cards. In her younger years, Leona enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She will be remembered for the many things she loved and the memories she created with those around her. The family would like to thank South Country Village for the excellent care they provided to Leona during her time there. Until we meet again, Leona. A Celebration of Leona’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (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, T1A4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455

• Date : 2026-10-13
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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