Derek West Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Derek Ian West (Medicine Hat, Alberta), born in Newcastle upon Tyne (13 June 1927) who passed away on June 14, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Derek emigrated with his mother and three siblings to Canada in 1929, preceded by his father's emigration in 1927.
He was predeceased by his parents, George West in 1958, and his mother Gladys in 1963, and his siblings Patricia Fleck, Joy Hunter, and Brian West, and in 1986 by his wife Rita Theresa (nee Blais) West. He is survived by their children: Raymond West, Maureen Remus (John), Catherine Buscholl (Frank), Nancy West, Joseph West (Cindy) and their grandchildren: Frank Buscholl Jr. (Natasha), Rebecca, James and Olivia West; Derek, Joseph and Bernadette Remus, and his great grandchildren, Bently Cole, Ryland Cole, Bralyn Cole, Everly Cole, Kayson Buscholl and Elihanna Buscholl.
After Rita's death in 1986, Derek married Marie Gallagher in 1995.
He is survived, as well, by Marie and her children and his step-children: Dr. Mark Gallagher (Moira), Dr. Clare Gallagher and Paul Gallagher (Joy); and his step-granddaughters, Laura and Sheila Gallagher.
Derek graduated with a B.Sc. in pharmacy in 1952 from the University of Alberta. He married Rita Theresa Blais in 1955 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan and they moved to Medicine Hat in 1957.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Derek Remus celebrant. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Derek’s name may be made directly to Vincent de Paul Society c/o 238 – 2 Avenue N.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 6A1 or to the Salvation Army (Family Support Centre), 737 – 8 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M6. Honoured to serve the family is
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Derek's name may be made directly to Vincent de Paul Society c/o 238 - 2 Avenue N.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 6A1 or to the Salvation Army (Family Support Centre), 737 - 8 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M6.
