Gurney, Marlene Melba
MARLENE MELBA GURNEY (née: Molde)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Melba Gurney (née: Molde) on Friday Nov 28th, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Marlene was a devoted wife, loving mother, a caring “Gram” and Great Grandma, as well as Aunt/Great-Aunt to many. Her profound strength, her twinkle in those blue eyes, her sense of humor (see you in the funny papers), and her at times “spiciness”, is admired and will be dearly missed.
Marlene was born June 22nd, 1937, to William and Melba Molde, at her Surtees’ grandparents’ home in the Green Brier School District near Lucky Lake, SK. As the eldest of twelve children, she took on great responsibility – working tirelessly on the farm to help provide for the family. During her teenage years she began working at the grocery store in Eyebrow, SK and that is where she met a handsome fellow named Chuck Gurney. They were married in June of 1955 and had two children, Greg Gurney and Robin Dunlop (née: Gurney).
Throughout her life, Marlene was actively involved in sports including curling, softball, and swimming. She was very active in her home Community of Eyebrow and known for her exceptional cooking. Her pickles, relishes, and baking often earned her top prizes at the local Eyebrow Fair. Marlene took great pride in her beautiful flowers, especially her gladiolas, and her garden on the farm was pristine.
After 60 years of farming Marlene and Chuck retired and moved from the farm into Eyebrow. In 2018, as their health began to decline, they relocated to Regina, SK. Following Chuck’s passing earlier this year, Marlene moved to a long-term care home in April where she resided until her passing.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Robin Dunlop; parents, William and Melba Molde; siblings: David Molde, Shannon Maclachlan, Debbie Molde, Richard Molde, and Barbara Moerkerk. Marlene will be forever loved and missed by her son, Greg; daughter-in-law, Karen; granddaughters: Krista and her children Jeremy and Matt Gurney, Karmin (Matthew) and their children Owen and Ivy Kowalyshen, and Chelsea Gurney, son-in-law, Marlo; grandsons, Tanner (Melissa) and their children Emma and Hayden Dunlop, and Jared (Janelle) Dunlop.
A heartfelt thank you on behalf of Marlene’s family to the Regina Home Care Staff for the years of support they provided. Deep gratitude is also extended to the Kerrobert Health Center Staff for their kind, compassionate, safe, and dignified care over the past eight months. Marlene looked forward to every visit and was always thankful for “all of the spoiling” she received. You treated her like family, and we will be forever grateful.
A Celebration of Marlene’s Life will be held on Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate and a private family interment to take at Sunset Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/
Dear Greg, Karen and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Marlene. When you come from a small community, every time someone passes away, you feel a greater sense of loss. Marlene was very active in the Eyebrow community and had a lot of interests, especially searching for antiques at garage sales. I still remember being in high school when Marlene and her sister, Lil, joined our ball team. What an inspiration to all the young girls, and we definitely needed their skills! I am so sorry I am unable to attend Marlene’s service, but please know you are all in my heart, as well as my thoughts and prayers. Take time to reminisce, laugh, and cry, and remember the wonderful mother, grandmother and friend Marlene was.
Hugs,
Marlys Benson