Mark "Shack" Soanes, 65, of Medicine Hat, AB passed away peacefully on May 02, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He fought a hard battle in the Medicine Hat Hospital ICU for 12 days.  Mark grew up in Tisdale Sask. he worked as an EMT in both Saskatchewan and Alberta.  Some other jobs included a store and bar manager, grounds keeper, marshall for golf courses and finally settling into a career with security.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, hockey, curling, playing pool and coaching a baseball team (girls of course). Mark will be dearly missed and always remembered for his love for the Edmonton Oilers and of course his witty remarks.  Mark was an auxiliary RCMP member in Brooks, AB and was given his final ride back to Brooks by an ex RCMP member.  Mark was predeceased by his infant daughter Amber; his parents, Donelda and Maurice McGratten; older brother Ron; sister Mary as well as his in-laws Elmer and Myrtle Hillestad.  He is survived by his beautiful wife Bonnie; daughters, Amanda (Geoff) Roth and Kimmie (Dean) Quallie; sons, Troy (Kayla) Soanes and Corey Fenske; brothers, David and Tom Soanes; brothers-in-law, Bob (Myrna) Hillestad and Blair (Bette Anne) Hillestad, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He had many numerous honorary kids that he lovingly gave their very own nicknames.  His pride and joy were his 10 grandkids, Brooke, Hunter, Jaxson, Kyrian, Trinity, Archer, Owen, Hadlee, Kanden and Kinslee.  Of course, we couldn't forget his loyal companion, Oscar.  There will be a private Celebration of Life held in his honor.  Memorial gifts in Mark's memory can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100,119 – 14 ^th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6.  Condolences can be sent to soanes2001@hotmail.com subject heading Mark Soanes.

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted at

Smith Funeral Home Ltd., Brooks