Obituary for Byron Darcy Martin
1959 ~ Byron Martin ~ 2022
Byron Martin of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Sharon Martin, passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at the age of 63 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sharon; children, Drew (Amanda) Martin, Owen (Jaime) Martin, and Erica (Eddie) Sargent; grandchildren, Kinley and Brynn Sargent; brother, Harlan Martin (Deb); mother-in-law, Mary Bulanda; nephews, Ryan (Krystal) Martin and Derek (Erin) Martin as well as their children. Byron was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Edna Martin; and father-in-law, Ted Bulanda. Byron was a golf lover; if he wasn’t working, he was golfing. He enjoyed watching golf and curling on TV, as well as his favourite hockey team, The Boston Bruins. He was a world traveller and enjoyed many trips with his family and friends. Byron was a Safeway employee for over 45 years and took great pride in it. He also volunteered A LOT at the Knights of Columbus, Medicine Hat Catholic Education Foundation, and The Lion’s Club. Byron was super handy and even made his grandchildren’s cribs. He fiercely loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 6:55 pm with Vigil Rites (Prayers) to follow from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 12:00 pm with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. There will be a public viewing one hour prior to the service. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast on Medicine Hat Holy Family Church on the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Byron's memory may be made to the Lion’s Club of Medicine Hat. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Byron Martin.
Byron Martin of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Sharon Martin, passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at the age of 63 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sharon; children, Drew (Amanda) Martin, Owen (Jaime) Martin, and Erica (Eddie) Sargent; grandchildren, Kinley and Brynn Sargent; brother, Harlan Martin (Deb); mother-in-law, Mary Bulanda; nephews, Ryan (Krystal) Martin and Derek (Erin) Martin as well as their children. Byron was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Edna Martin; and father-in-law, Ted Bulanda. Byron was a golf lover; if he wasn’t working, he was golfing. He enjoyed watching golf and curling on TV, as well as his favourite hockey team, The Boston Bruins. He was a world traveller and enjoyed many trips with his family and friends. Byron was a Safeway employee for over 45 years and took great pride in it. He also volunteered A LOT at the Knights of Columbus, Medicine Hat Catholic Education Foundation, and The Lion’s Club. Byron was super handy and even made his grandchildren’s cribs. He fiercely loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 6:55 pm with Vigil Rites (Prayers) to follow from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 12:00 pm with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. There will be a public viewing one hour prior to the service. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast on Medicine Hat Holy Family Church on the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Byron's memory may be made to the Lion’s Club of Medicine Hat. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Byron Martin.