Robert Monkman

1945 ~ 2025

Robert “Bob” William Monkman, beloved husband of Lorraine Monkman of Buffalo, passed away peacefully at Big Country Hospital in Oyen on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 80 years. Besides his loving wife Lorraine, Bob is survived by his three children, Dale Monkman, Lisa (Gord) Sulz and Debra (Chris) Schneider; four grandchildren, Quinn, Kip and Coy Schneider and Olivia Sulz; one brother, Jack Monkman and one brother-in-law, Chris (Michele) Olson.   He was predeceased by his parents, Ross and Rena Monkman; one sister, Doris (Ed) Kornelson; one brother, George Mercer; sisters-in-law, Audrey Monkman and Bev (Miles) Barkley and parents-in-law, Walter and Gloria Olson.

Bob was born in Medicine Hat on April 1, 1945, to Ross and Rena Monkman. He attended Lila School in Buffalo until grade nine. After his father’s passing Bob made farming his life. He enjoyed curling, especially the time when he scored an eight-ender in Bindloss with Marg and Simon Schonhofer and Win Vanderloh. Bob also enjoyed playing cards and fishing trips with his friends and family. Bob was a member of the Kiwanis Club started by Dr. Anderson in Empress for many years. 

The memorial service will be held in the Buffalo Community Hall (Buffalo, Alberta) on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Interment will take place at 10:30 a.m. Those who wish to attend, please meet at the Hillside Cemetery gates at 10:15 a.m. Those who wish to remember Bob with a donation, may do so to the Buffalo Fire Club or to the charity of your choice.  To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.