Obituary - Mae McMorran
Mae McMorran
1936 - 2026
October 15, 1936 ~ February 22, 2026
It is with sadness that the family of Mae Elizabeth McMorran announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 89 years.
Mae was born in Empress, AB., on October 15, 1936, the only beloved child of Leo and Elsie Saull. She attended school in Cavendish, AB. Mae married Charles McMorran on February 22, 1953, and together they farmed in the Bindloss area where they were active community members. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years before Charles passed away in 2010. Together they welcomed four children: Linda, Ken, Lance and Ron (Teri).
In 1979, they moved to Medicine Hat where both Mae and Charlie worked for Wackenhut Security for several years, travelling south during the winter months. Their home was always an open door to family and friends as Mae always had cookies or muffins ready to share, and their Christmas feasts were beyond compare! Often you could find her at the cabin at Lake Newell, fishing or enjoying her yard.
Along with her children, Mae is survived by her 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; cousin, Brenda Harty and her family; sisters-in-law, Dale (Merv) Ochitwa and Sue Barrows as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Along with Charles, she was predeceased by her parents; daughter-in-law, Marj McMorran; Linda’s partner, Gerry Petryk and grandson, Connor McMorran. She will be greatly missed!
Dignified cremation has taken place. Mae’s life will be honoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service.
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Michelle Young:
Feb 26, 2026 at 07:15 PM
So sorry for your loss Ron, Linda and Kenny. Your mom was an amazing lady and will be in my heart ❤️ forever. It was my pleasure to know such an amazing lady. RIP MAMA MAE
Michelle
Shirley Gardiner:
Feb 27, 2026 at 02:17 PM
Sincere condolences, Linda with the recent loss of your mom. May your memories of her provide comfort in the days ahead.
Karen and Doug Shwetz:
Feb 27, 2026 at 05:57 PM
So sorry to hear of Mae’s passing, our deepest condolences.
Ivan & Louise Schlaht:
Feb 27, 2026 at 08:43 PM
Dear, Ron, Teri, Josie, Brady & McMorran Families,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was a GREAT LADY. May you find comfort with all the MEMORIES she left behind. Those memories will always stay in your hearts. HUGS to all!
Rick and Donna Rinker:
Feb 28, 2026 at 08:06 AM
To Ron, Terri and the McMorran Family,
Sorry to read of Mae's passing. Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. May she Rest in Peace..
Kelly Zwicker:
Feb 28, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Lance, our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Lloyd & Linda Fowlie & Family:
Feb 28, 2026 at 01:14 PM
Sending our most sincere sympathies to Linda, Kenny, Lance, Ron and all the McMorran Family. Mae was a very special lady and accomplished a lot in her life starting at a very young age! She had to try to keep Charlie and Frank in line, but then she also had to try to keep Charlie and Lloyd in line!? Mae was a great partner to Charlie and had an awesome ready laugh!
Greta & Andy. Keinick Barath:
Feb 28, 2026 at 01:29 PM
So sorry for your loss. I have many good memories when the family would come to visit Sauls in Cavendish and Grandma Hawkins and us kids would play on the BIG Rock
They always had the best costumes for the masquerade dances too.
So sad the original Cavendishites are getting fewer and fewer.
Hold all your memories close to your heart. Hugs to all
Greta & Andy Keinick Barath:
Feb 28, 2026 at 01:47 PM
Sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
I have many good memories of her visiting your grandparents Sauls and Mrs. Hawkins.
Us kids would go climbing the BIG rock or get into some kind of trouble.
They were always the best dressed at the masquerade dances too!
It's sad that there aren't many of the original Cavendishites left.
Hugs to all of you. Rest in Peace MAE!
Randy Russell:
Mar 02, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Sorry to hear of Mae's passing. We have great memories of your mom and dad.
Doug and Glenda Meloney:
Mar 03, 2026 at 05:11 PM
Dear Linda, Lance, Ron, Ken. We are so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Sending our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Elaine Brandt:
Mar 05, 2026 at 03:27 PM
Our deepest sympathy to your Family from my family on Mae's passing. I remember her as always smiling
and a very caring person. I very much appreciated what she did for my cousin Ben and his family.
I am very thankful for my time spent in Bindloss and the great people I met there, especially people like Mae and Charlie. I also enjoyed getting to know Linda, Ken, Lance and Ron. It was my pleasure to teach in your community.
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine and Dean Brandt and Holly and Matthew Lomheim.
Debbie (Haas) and Alex Orban:
Mar 05, 2026 at 03:40 PM
Linda, Ken, Lance and Ron,
We are sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
We have great memories of our times at the farm and parties down at the river!
May all your great memories help ease your sorrow.