Obituary - Garry Deringer
Garry Deringer
1948 - 2025
January 15, 1948 ~ October 30, 2025
Mr. Garry Peter Deringer passed away in Havenview at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Garry’s memory will be forever cherished by his loving mother, Margaret Deringer and siblings, Brenda Walker, Tim (Michelle) Deringer and Mark (Trisha) Deringer. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Damon (Melaine) Walker, Brandon Walker, Chanteal Deringer, and Shaylene (Pete) Boeve; great-nieces and nephews including Madison, Mercayde (Eric), Dayja, Mason, Raven, Tate and Preston as well as numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 2018, Peter Deringer.
Garry was born in Medicine Hat and raised in Bow Island. Over the years, he worked at a variety of roles in Bow Island, Suffield and Medicine Hat for numerous downtown business owners and the Dunmore Road Dairy Queen where they treated him very well as he earned a reputation for his strong work ethic. An avid sports enthusiast, Garry was quick-witted and excelled at hockey, baseball, and many other sports. He was especially passionate about coaching as well sharing his knowledge and love of the game with young players in Pee Wee hockey, baseball, and basketball. Garry was a true “car guy” who enjoyed spending time talking about and admiring vehicles of all kinds. His humor, energy and easygoing spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fernando Genogaling celebrant. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with family joining friends thereafter in the Holy Family Parish Hall. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Garry may be made to Haven of Rest Medicine Hat by mail: 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G1, or on-line: www.southcountryvillage.com
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Marlene Olson:
Oct 31, 2025 at 07:53 PM
My heart is so very sad for The Deringer Family - you have lost a Son, a Brother and an Uncle that each and every one of you cherished. Garry persevered many hard times but he had a family that protected, guided and care for him though out his long journey though life and now he at peace. Take comfort knowing you all sacrificed in the name of love and there is no great gift than the gift of love and prayer. Marlene Olson
Shirley (Zmurchyk):
Nov 02, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My deepest condolences to all the families. I knew Garry growing up in Bow Island. Family will sure miss him!
Robert Schlachter:
Nov 03, 2025 at 08:49 AM
Met and knew Gary when going to St. Michael's in Bow Island. Although he was a little older and a lot taller, Gary would always say "HI" or at least acknowledged a new jr. high kid like me with a smile and a wave. Memories from a long time ago. Robert Schlachter
Robin Hyland:
Nov 03, 2025 at 09:33 AM
Condolences to Deringer families. Garry was our pee wee hockey coach. Truly a nice guy. Rest in peace.
Lucille Kramer (Heisler):
Nov 03, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Aunt Margaret and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Hirsch:
Nov 03, 2025 at 03:14 PM
Mark and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss!
Dianna Garrecht:
Nov 05, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I have known Garry since the Bow Island days and was sad to hear of his passing. Words do not often ease the hurt of losing a loved one but having the support of a loving family and friends who have a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or an ear to listen can help lessen the pain. My sincere condolences to all the Deringer family.