Melvin Munro

June 12, 1943 ~ October 24, 2023

Mr. Melvin ‘Mel’ Munro, beloved husband of Susan, passed away in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the age of 80 years. Along with Susan, his loving wife of over 42 years, Mel’s memory will be forever cherished by his family: Nine children, Donna Riley, Larry MacDonald, Audrey Hexter (Mark), Sharon Jackel, Lori MacDonald, Mark Jackel (Shelly), Michelle Wahl (Darren), Michael MacDonald and Brian Munro (Dyan); Twenty-one grandchildren, Christine (Travis), Dwayne (Eryn), Shaun (Savanna), Mark (Gen), Justin (Victoria), Jessica, Craig (Cassandra), Cody (Britoni), Mikala, Colby, Brandon, Logan (Kimberly), Emersyn, Alexis, Devynn, Carsen, Neleh, Easton, Thomas, Clara and Grayson; twenty-four great-grandchildren, Taye, Emily, Erik, Isabella, Lyra, Tyron, Gage, Ayden, Payton, Mila, Kali, Jade, Nicholas, Jack, Maci-Rae, Markus, Adel, Kenna, Kali, Kinslee, Keanna, Clyde, Kaden and Lake as well as numerous extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Jessie Munro; four brothers; two sons, Steven and Christopher as well as twins in infancy. Mel started with CP Rail in 1973, retiring in 2002 after over 30 years of service. His retirement allowed him to enjoy what he loved most in life… time spent with his family. A Celebration of Mel’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Mel’s celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience his service may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all of the CBI caregivers for their loving care and support. A very special thank-you is also extended to the doctors and nurses of 5 West for their wonderful care and support. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & 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 : 2023-10-24
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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