Obituary - Katherine Pederson-Tarnoczi
Katherine Pederson-Tarnoczi
1925 - 2023
Katherine Pederson-Tarnoczi (nee Dirk) peacefully entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 98 years. Kay was a devoted wife of Norman Pederson (1969) and then Frank Tarnoczi (2022). Kay was endlessly proud of her six children: Dwain (Terry), Russell (Penny), Melvin (Pat), Norma, Anita (Dennis) and Mark (Sunde). As a grandmother, she was honoured to have 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Family birthdays and gatherings were the world to her. All were blessed with knit sweaters and crocheted blankets. Kay was the second child born to Irma (nee Volk) and John Dirk. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary (Frank) Rissling, Anne (Jack) Marshall, Rose, (Arnie) Hall, Terry (Mike) Wickenheiser, Al (Jean) Dirk, Lorraine (Cob) Bliss and Jerome (Diane) Dirk. Katherine will be fondly remembered as a woman of stong faith that guided her through life. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Vincent Tuan Ha celebrant. Memorial tributes in Kay’s name may be made directly to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, PO Box 45006, Mackenzie Drugs Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0B1 or to St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, 156 - 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5M1.
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ELAINE STEIER FIGLEY:
Sep 08, 2023 at 09:23 AM
The Pederson Family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She had a long and wonderful life. Cherish the memories.
Denise Pratt:
Sep 09, 2023 at 01:51 AM
Auntie Kay
Well done GOOD and FAITHFUL SERVANT; enter into your REST!
Dear Cousins, thinking of you all at this time and wishing you peace.
Having many fond memories from past years that we spent together.
Life is just too short to not enjoy each others company.
With deepest sympathy and warm thoughts,
Big hugs from Cousin Denise and Ken
Elaine Wiedemann:
Sep 09, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Dear family of Katherine,
My sympathy and prayers on the passing of Katherine. I will remember Kay for her kindness and compassion.
Blessings to you as you celebrate her life on Sept 12th-Elaine
Cathy Smith:
Sep 09, 2023 at 11:45 PM
Dear Dwain and Terry and Family,
My condolences on the death of dear Kay. She was a tremendous person and I cherish the many church
events in which she and I and Frank were involved. She will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace.
God go with all of you.
Pat Denis:
Sep 11, 2023 at 12:20 PM
My heart goes out to all of Kay's family. Kay was a very special cousin with a very kind heart. Mom was 6 years old when she was born, so they were almost like sisters. God be with all of you. Hugs XO
Marcella Kosolofski:
Sep 12, 2023 at 11:24 AM
To Kay's family
Kay lived a great and generous life for family, church. school, neighbors and community. A life well lived. Treasure your memories. May she rest in peace! My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Marcella Kosolofski and family
Daryl & Eileen:
Sep 12, 2023 at 11:32 PM
Heartfelt sympathies and prayers during this time of separation from your mother, grandmother and great grandmother….
❤️ & 🙏
Daryl & Eileen
Gary & Cheryl Pigula:
Sep 13, 2023 at 02:58 PM
My deepest sympathies to Dwain and all the rest of Kay's family. I did not know Kay but she sounds like a wonderful woman who had a big family and many friends who cared deeply for her. For the loved ones she left behind, you can take solace in the fact she lived a long life with so many people who cared for her. Try to celebrate her life and know that any suffering she endured is now over.