Monika Pachan

1957 ~ 2026

Monika Maria Pachan, Moni to many, passed away at the age of 68 on the morning of Monday, June 8, 2026. Monika was widowed to Keith Berge, and she is survived by her son Jared Pachan. She was sister to Matthias, Uwe, and Michael, and daughter to Klaus and Rita Pachan. Monika emigrated from Germany to Canada in 1963 with her family and her Uncle Heinz, Klaus’s brother. She lived her life in Alberta, primarily in the Edmonton region. Monika touched everyone she met with her strength, determination, and love. She was a beloved Scout leader and trainer, an accomplished Paralegal and Conveyancer, and in retirement enjoyed lawn bowling where she eventually became president of the local Highlands Lawn Bowling Association. She loved to read, she loved music, gardens, puzzles and painting, she loved to travel and experience difference cultures, and she loved spending time with her friends and family. She is greatly missed. A private family service was held in Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held for friends in Edmonton at a later date. Monika may be honoured through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. (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 : 2026-06-08
• Location : Edmonton, Alberta

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