It is with a heavy heart that Graham announces
the passing of his beloved wife, Pearl Kathleen
Black, of Black Diamond, AB on Aug 24, 2023.
Left to cherish Pearl’s memory besides her
husband Graham Black is her dear niece and
God-daughter, Jamie Slaney, her husband Paul
and their children, Cadence, Easton and Callum.
Her sister, Shirley Stepanic, sister-in-laws,
Gayle Senger and Dixie Black and sister-in-law,
Jane (Arnie) Drege, and very special Niece
Kristy Senger.
As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins
and very dear friends. Pearl was predeceased
by her parents, Joe and Tillie Senger, her
brother, Harvey Senger, her brother-in-law,
Lloyd Stepanic, her father and mother in law,
Reg and Margaret Black and her brother-in-law
Bob Black.
Pearl was born in Empress, AB, however, her
family moved to Medicine Hat when she was a
young child. After completing high school, she
graduated from Garbetts Business College in
Medicine Hat. She worked for many years at
the Medicine Hat General Hospital and before
her retirement she was employed by the City of
Medicine Hat.
Pearl and Graham spent their retirement winter
years in Weslaco, Texas as well as a couple
of years in Yuma, Arizona. During those times
they were fortunate to develop many close
friendships in both Texas and Arizona.
As per Pearl’s wishes, her life will be honored and
her memory cherished without the proceedings
of a formal funeral, however, Pearl hopes her
family and friends will make a special dinner
and have a glass of wine and make a toast to a
her and how blessed she always felt to have you
all as family and friends in her life.
