Karen Margaret Van Maarion
Karen Van Maarion Obituary
Karen Van Maarion passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on March 8th, 2025, after a long, hard battle with cancer. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Murray Van Maarion; children, Kelsi (Raymond) Wagenaar, Travis (Kimberlyn) and Tristan; grandchildren, Stella, Leo and Beau; Murray and Karen’s pets, Dexter, Garfield, Pearl and Bucky; brothers, Terry (Linda) Gomke and Ivan Gomke; sister-in-law, Mary Gomke; granddogs, Farley, Mathers, Butter and Benny. Karen was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Margaret Gomke; brother, Reg Gomke.
Karen was born in Brooks, AB and raised in Duchess, AB. She took hairdressing in school and delivered mail for Canada Post. Murray and Karen married on May 23rd, 1996. Karen enjoyed shopping, spending time with all of her family especially her grandchildren, helping people and taking care of her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Hillcrest Church on March 20th, 2025, at 1:30pm with Chaplain George Koopmans officiating. Donations in Karen’s memory may be made to Tom Baker Cancer Centre or Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre.
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Services
March 20, 2025
1:30 PM
Hillcrest Church
3785 13th Ave SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1J2
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In Loving Memory Of
Karen Van Maarion
November 14, 1965-March 8, 2025
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