Mary Elizabeth Gernack
1928 ~ May 9, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Gernack (nee Ivany) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Dan Gernack, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the age of 88 years.
Mary also leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters and their families, Lynda (Glen) Schmolke and Joanne (Russell) Hope; four grandchildren, Andrea Hope, Jason (Courtney) Hope, Shalon (Mark) Parsons, and Derek (Brielle) Schmolke; two great- grandchildren, Jordyn Parsons and Owen Parsons; as well as a great-grand baby on the way; one brother Ernie Ivany; one sister Frances White; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Gary Wickwire in 2014; three brothers, Alex Ivany Jr, Frank Ivany and Johnny Ivany; as well as her parents Alex and Mary Ivany.
Mary was a good homemaker and she loved to travel with Hawaii being a favourite spot. She also loved Creston, BC.
As per Mary's request, no formal funeral will be held. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel And Crematorium, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.