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AUGUST 2021 2 Saturday, August 14, 2021 — THE NEWS

BILL LLOYD ALVINA STABLER 1938 ~ 2021 DARLENE WALLS It is with great sadness that Fay Lloyd, loving wife of Mr. William (Bill) 1950 ~ 2021 Lloyd, announces his death at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on 1949 ~ 2021 Alvina Jean Stabler of Redcliff passed away on Wednesday, June 23, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 83 years. Bill leaves Fay along with Darlene Patricia Walls passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the age of 2021 at the age of 71 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur “Jim” Stabler. their family: son, Richard (Cathy) and their children, Matthew and Sarah; 72 years, beloved wife of Clayton Walls of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Bill and Dale Robertson both of Medicine She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Jim Stabler (Carla daughter, Catherine (Kelly) and their children, Altea and Joshua; niece, Wagenaar) of Redcliff, Rhonda (Terry) Blacquier of Desert Blume, and Hat; three grandchildren, Calvin Dalton, Mason King, and Vashon Helen (Paul) and their child Jack all feeling a heavy loss. Bill’s life will be Weatherbee; two brothers, Marty (Barb) Neufeldt and Gordon Neufeldt and Collin (Donna-Lee) Stabler of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren, Dylan honoured privately with interment at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences (Melissa), Brett, Rylan, Tyson, Cory (Sabrina), Kodi (Chynna), Brittany, and her sister Warrene (Gary) Harwood. She was predeceased by her parents, may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). Hazel and Stanley Neufeldt. Darlene had a wonderful sense of humour and Colby (Nikki); fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Fred (Naudia) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill’s name may be made a passion for helping others. Whenever she could, Darlene enjoyed making and Walter all of Medicine Hat; one sister-in-law, Doris; as well as directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 - 325 Manning Road N.E., people laugh and smile. Many of her friends referred to her as “mom” numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, , , T2E 2P5. Honoured to serve the family is because of the warmth and love she had for everyone. Darlene also loved Robert and Beata Seefried; her husband, Jim Stabler on September 12, Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - all animals, especially her dog and three cats. A private funeral service will 2012; six brothers, Ralph, Jack, Christian, Harold, Carl, and Jimmy; and 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ her sister, Helen. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Darlene Walls, or you may visit PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, July 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 The funeral service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Search for the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page where the video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: Alvina Stabler, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

KATHERINE ZACHER TERRY GEORGE Mom passed away peacefully at the Legacy Lodge, in , on 1955 ~ 2021 Monday, June 28th, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Our mom will be sadly and It is with a heavy heart that Gail announces the sudden passing of her lovingly missed by her children, Sharon Hammel, Gordon (Sandi) Zacher, beloved husband, Terry William George. He passed away on Saturday, Blaine (Luciana) Zacher, Gary (Violet) Zacher and Tammy (Ed) Asuchak, her grandchildren, Harlan and Tracey Hammel, Cindy and Craig Ramsay, Gordon June 26, 2021, at the age of 65 years. Terry will be sorely missed and Zacher Jr., Boyd and Bonnie Zacher, Lisa and Corey Holts, Michael and Angela lovingly remembered by his son, Chance; daughter, Teresa (Gerald); Zacher, Melanie Asuchak, Chanse Asuchak, and Addison Asuchak, as well as grandchildren, Tre and Easton; brothers, Tony and David as well as his her great-grandchildren, Rylan Hammel, Daxon Hammel, Shelbi and Justin niece, Megan. He was predeceased by his parents, Eben and Betty. Terry Kostiuk, Tyson Ramsay, Jaralyn and Joe Eldridge, Ainsley Zacher, Cortlan was a member of the Redcliff Legion. He was a journeyman insulator in Holts, Harper Holts, Alexis Zacher, Jayden Zacher, Gavyn Asuchak and Brody his younger years and most recently was a ranch hand. Terry was a Asuchak. special friend to many people. His sense of humour and his loving and Mom was predeceased by her loving and adoring husband George and also EDWARD BACHMEIER caring nature will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. A her son-in-law, Leroy Hammel. private celebration will be held. (Condolences may be expressed by A Funeral Mass will be held at ST BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13 Street 1934 ~ 2021 visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the North, Lethbridge, on Saturday, July 3rd at 10:00 A.M., with Father Derek Remus, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. It is with heavy hearts the family of Edward "Ed" Joseph Bachmeier family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception announces his passing on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at the age of 87 Both services will be live-streamed at their respective times and may be Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403- accessed via Katherine's obituary on the Cornerstone website. years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 wonderful years, Marie 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Bachmeier of Medicine Hat. Ed also leaves to cherish his memory four In memory of Katherine, please make a donation in Mom's name to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 - MacLeod Trail, S.W., Calgary, AB. T2H children, Verna (Delvin) Moch and their children, Karlee (Jovan) and 2K6 To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com Kaelyn (Brody); Murray (Samantha) Bachmeier and their children, Chad and Sydney; Sharon (Kevin) Dahlman and their children, Jamie and Jenna; Neil (Brandi) Bachmeier and their children, Joscelyn and Abbie; two brothers, Philip (Karen) Bachmeier and Tom (Pat) Bachmeier; two sisters, Raphaela (Jack) Galarneau and Rose (Bob) Kambeitz; two brothers-in-law, Harold Mennis and Michael (Joanne) Tuchscherer; and sister-in-law Irene Tuchscherer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Christopher and Elizabeth Bachmeier, his sister Marion Mennis, his father and mother-in-law Joseph and Rose Tuchscherer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Catherine and Chris Harty, Rita and Garry Sehn, Donald Tuchscherer and a special niece Stephanie Chisholm. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Iqbal EMMA WEISS Khurshid, Celebrant. Due to Stage 3 reopening protocol in place there are no longer any restrictions on funerals so everyone is welcome to 1916 ~ 2021 LUCILLE ANTON attend. You are invited to watch the funeral mass online - please go to Emma Weiss of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1936 ~ 2021 Youtube.com and type in Medicine Hat Holy Family Church. Interment the age of 105 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Weiss. She leaves It is with heavy hearts that Henry and the family announce the passing of will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Ed to cherish her memory her daughters, Sharon Weiss of Medicine Hat their dear wife, mother and grandmother, Lucille Annie Anton (nee Metz) with a donation, may do so with a donation to the St. Joseph's Carmel and Joyce (Dale) Knops of Foremost as well as her sister Molly Hedley of on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the age of 85 years, two days before their 66th Hospice, Medicine Hat, Alberta. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, Calgary. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles on Wedding Anniversary. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving please direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: Ed December 2, 1974 as well as all of her other brothers and sisters. The husband, Henry; children, David, Dianne, Jim, Jane (Gary), Nancy (Garry), Bachmeier, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a family would like to extend a special thank you for the exceptional care Bill (Wanda), Pat (Kelvin), Ted (Angie), Donna (Brian), Alison and Robin; as message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON and compassion that Emma received at the Sunnyview Care Centre. A well as all our grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Lucille will be FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, private family graveside service will be held in the Hillside Cemetery. As interred in Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 an expression of Sympathy donations may be made to S.P.C.A. - 55 Bastad Church Cemetery located half a mile from the family farm where she Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression spent most of her life raising the family. Rest in Peace, Lucille. (Condolences of sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) subject heading: Emma Weiss, or you may visit www. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 owned & directed"

In Loving Memory Saturday, August 14, 2021 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS 3

MITCHELL BURTON SHIRLEY COWLING OLINDA "MICKEY' 1988 ~ 2020 1944 ~ 2021 Mitchell Dennis Burton, beloved son of Dennis Burton and Sandra Mrs. Shirley Donalda Cowling, beloved wife of Allan, passed away at St. TREIBER Burton, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home in Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, June 1922 ~ 2021 Redcliff on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 32 Years. Along 30, 2021, at the age of 77 years. Along with Allan, Shirley will be lovingly Our family is saddened to announce Mom's passing, on Sunday, July 4 with his parents, he leaves behind to cherish his memory: brother, Ian; remembered by their daughter, Jackie (Ken) Rath; son, Bob (Cheryl) 2021 at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of the late Jacob Treiber. grandmothers, Pearl Burton and Gertrude Logan; goddaughter, Zahrya Cowling; seven grandchildren; thirteen great- grandchildren; sister, Rose Leaving to mourn her passing are three children, Millie (Harvey) Moch Miller as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many Lessard as well as her sister-in-law, Janice Casselman. She was and their children, Leon (Viv) , Jackie (Cory Schell), and Delvin (Verna); friends. A Celebration of Mitchell’s life will take place at Hillcrest predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Viola Casselman as well as her Sheila Rumberg and her children Brian (Shelley), and Crystal Webster; Evangelical Church, 3785 - 13 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, July brother, Garry Casselman. Shirley was born on May 25, 1944, at Grace Lyle (Leslie) and children Murray, Teri and Kale; eleven great 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jamie McDonald officiating. Those Hospital in Calgary, moved to Ottawa and then followed her parents to grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Mom was wishing to join the family virtually and experience Mitchell’s celebration Morrisburg. Shirley then moved back to Medicine Hat where she met predeceased by husband Jack in 2009, son-in-law Robert (Butch) in are invited to watch via live-stream and may do so by visiting www. the love of her life, Allan. They were married on July 22, 1978. Over the 2012, and thirteen siblings. hillcrestchurch.net and selecting the Watch button at the bottom of the years, she worked at Medicine Hat Police Service as well as DRES (central After a month long courtship, Mom and Dad were married February 28, homepage at service time. Memorial donations in Mitchell’s name may registry). Shirley’s life was centered around her family. She loved 1940. They settled on the Treiber homestead, where they began their be made through donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of camping in the mountains with her grandchildren, Sunday suppers as wedded lives. They welcomed daughters, Millie and Sheila to their #300, 734 - 7 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3P8, or to the well as playing cards with the kids and adults. Al was Shirley’s caregiver family. In 1958, they moved into a new home that had the luxuries of Mustard Seed, 503A Allowance Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A until she was admitted to the hospital on June 25, 2021. It was then that running water and electricity, and later that year welcomed the arrival 3E8. (To view Mitchell’s full obituary as well as offer condolences, please her family was given the heartbreaking news that Shirley had cancer. of their son Lyle. visit www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is She is now free from the pain that she had suffered with for so long. The Mom kept busy, with church activities, sports (especially ), Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral cooking, sewing, and many days helping on the farm. In 1973, they 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at moved to Medicine Hat, at which time, she went to work and got her www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" 2:00 p.m. with a time of fellowship to follow thereafter in the Cook first pay check! Once in town they made many new friends - lots of card Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by games, shuffleboard, dancing, and camping. In 1998, they moved on to visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is condo life, which they thoroughly enjoyed with all the social activities. Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - In 2012, Mom moved into Chinook Village. Due to declining health she 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 then moved to Good Sams where she resided until her passing. At this www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" time we would like to thank the staff for all the care they provided for Mom, and for everything they did for her family.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Friday July 9, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot and Chaplain Dallas Hjorth officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Mickey with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimers Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: Mickey Treiber, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL FLORENCE HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 COWAN 1928 ~ 2021 Florence Helen (nee Meidinger). We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving family Matriarch on July 3, 2021. Mom was born on October 29, 1928 in Olds, Alberta, as the second of six children. She grew up in Bassano Alberta, married her soul mate Ralph on April 30th, 1950, and later that year moved to Medicine Hat. Mom had GEORGE DERKSEN various jobs but was proudest of her years as a sales clerk at SS Kresge 1946 – 2021 downtown. After her retirement mom and dad became snowbirds and George passed away on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021, at the Medicine Hat traveled south with friends and family. Family meant everything to Regional Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mom and she freely shared her love with everyone. She was an Mimi; two sons, Jeremy and Dillon (Bobbi) Derksen; three excellent cook and thoroughly enjoyed having company. She was a very grandchildren, Caius, Micah and Liam; five brothers, Bill, Pete (Vi), Jake proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother (GG). She was a (Edna), John (Ikelina), Ben (Marianne); four sisters, Sue (Ernest) Friesen, tireless supporter of her family’s accomplishments and endeavours Anna Derksen, Margaret (Geoff) Nickol and Agnes VanderWal; whether they be athletic, artistic, scholastic, or career. She was a loyal numerous nieces and nephews; many friends. friend and confidant to all who knew her. George was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Susana Derksen, Mom was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and both born in Blumenthal, Saskatchewan; three brothers, Henry, Dave regularly volunteered selling poppies. She also served as a member of and Abe; two sisters, Kay and Betty. ALBERT BOLLER the Eastern Star. She canvassed for the Canadian Cancer Society and George was born near Hague, SK and as a toddler his family moved to 1928 ~ 2021 was a willing worker whenever approached for help. Taber area where George was educated. Post-graduation, brother Jake Albert was born on March 26, 1928 in Hittnau, Switzerland to Albert and She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Wellington Cowan, her son in Vernon, BC, offered to apprentice him as an upholsterer and invited Anna Boller. Albert worked in horticulture for 40 years. He enjoyed Ralph Wellington Jr., a daughter-in-law Peggi, her parents Albert and him to attend Vernon Alliance Church. It was at this time that George serving in his church, visiting with others, canvassing for ADRA, and Rosie Meidinger, her brother Norman Art Meidinger, sisters Verna became born of God. He met Mimi shortly after and married her in most of all spending time with his family. Albert is predeceased by his Cotton, and Doris Evans as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. 1967. They moved several times, the last move being to Medicine Hat wife Anne, and survived by his brother Fritz (Emmi); his children Evelyn She is survived by her three sons, Glenn, Dale (Melisa) all of Medicine where they raised their two sons. Brother John and George formed (Barry) Maier, Ingrid (Alex) Belinsky, David (Jean) Boller and Trevor Hat and Roger (Cathy) of Brooks; her grandchildren, Jerredi (Joshua) Central Upholstery where they were in business together until (Tracey) Boller; his eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and Hauck, Teigen (Blain) Dobbin, Grayden (Katelynn) Cowan, Carsen retirement. George made many friends, but no one was more loved many nephews, nieces and other beloved family members. Albert died (Chelsea) Kendel, Jordan Kendel and Molly Kendel; her precious great than his family. A sports enthusiast, George also enjoyed classic cars June 7, 2021 surrounded by the family he loved. Family and friends who grandchildren, Iveryn Hauck, Eraley Hauck, Aysin Dobbin and Parker (Fords) and singing in the choir. He was an expert craftsman, lover of wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME Kendel; her sisters Lorraine Shaw of Calgary and Ruth (Stan) Lassister of truth and justice, an honest communicator, and never duplicitous. He is on Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Bassano. dearly loved and will be greatly missed. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church (1933 Dunmore Road SE) on At her request there will be no formal funeral service but immediate A memorial service will be held on July 10th, 2021 with attendance by Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Redcliff family will gather for an interment at Hillside Cemetery at a later date. invitation only. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ Arrangements made by [email protected] subject heading: Albert Boller, or you pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Florence Cowan, or you Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of 1924 10th Ave N.W. condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL condolence. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND www.gracememorial.com 4C2 CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 403-905-0440

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ANNA JESSE DORIS MARTIN RETA DRISCOLL 1927 ~ 2021 January 8, 1935 ~ July 12, 2021 1925 - 2021 It is with both sadness and joy that we announce that Lillian “Doris” Martin Reta Jean Margaret Driscoll, beloved wife of the late William Gershaw Anna Maria Jesse passed away peacefully on Friday June 18, 2021 at the passed peacefully into the presence of our Lord at the age of 94 on Driscoll, passed away at the Good Samaritan South Ridge Village in age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Otto Jesse. Anna was born June Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with family at her side. Doris was born on March 3, Medicine Hat on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the age of 86 years. She was 30, 1925, at Surprise, Saskatchewan. She leaves to cherish her memory 1927 to Ottilie and John Enslen at Wisdom, Alberta. In 1952, she married born in Medicine Hat and raised and educated in Dunmore. At a young the love of her life Ben Martin and they were inseparable. They farmed in her two children Ivan (Sharon) Jesse and Nyla Bellamy, both of Medicine age she worked on the family farm, helping milk cows and tending to all the Golden Prairie area where they raised their two sons teaching them to Hat; four grandchildren, Kerrie Jesse, Loni Thompson, Jordan (Alisa) of the animals. When Bill and Reta took on the responsiblity of their own Bellamy and Donovan Bellamy (Jennifer) and nine great grandchildren; work hard, fear the Lord and respect your neighbours. Doris leaves to cherish her memory her sons Laren and Daryl (Loretta), her grandchildren farm in Clearwater, she continued in raising the farm animals. Reta one brother Howard Flaig, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Erin (Tim) Hennigar, Elaine (Jeff) Campbell, Rylan (Jen) Martin, and Curtis, married Bill on July 4, 1953, in Medicine Hat. In their younger years, Bill She was predeceased by her parents Bertha and Andrew Flaig, four Colby (Courtney) and Jeffrey Schnell, great grandchildren Jaidyn and and Reta loved to travel taking many trips to Waterton, Hawaii and brothers Emil, Clifford, Edmond and Hilbert; two sisters Ida and Irene Brenna Hennigar; Isaac, Lincoln and Avery Campbell; Louisa and Juliet Alaska with friends. They loved to watch and listen to the birds and and a son-in-law Kenneth Bellamy. Anna married the love of her life on Martin; Victoria, Xander, Ryen and Lily Schnell as well numerous nieces, wildlife everywhere they went. Reta loved gardening and growing August 26, 1945, and they farmed together in the Hilda area until 1951, nephews and one brother-in-law Melvin Martin. She was predeceased by flowers, playing Canasta with her dear cousin, Doreen and friend, when they moved to Medicine Hat. Mom worked hard even at a young Ben, after 65 years of marital bliss in 2018. She was also predeceased by Debbie for hours. Shopping trips to Havre and seeking out sales age helping neighboring families with farm chores. After moving to her parents, six sisters and two brothers and their spouses, Hanna (Chris anywhere were among Reta’s favourite pastimes. Reta also enjoyed Medicine Hat, she worked as a chambermaid and laundry worker at Seitz), Mary (John Seitz), Emma (Albert Seitz), John Enslen (Lydia), Bill crocheting, music and dancing. In 1981, they retired from the family numerous hotel and motel businesses. Mom loved sewing, knitting and Enslen (Mary), Frieda (Laverne Boschee), Melba (Richard Fauser), and Edna farm and moved to Medicine Hat. She was a very caring and proud wife, crocheting making many heirlooms that are treasures that her family (Alvin Reiger), and in-laws Herb and Viola Martin, Esther and Bill Muhlbeier, mother and grandmother. Reta loved being there for her grandchildren Marvin and Marijka Martin. have as memories to cherish. Mom loved her camping and bus trips and great-grandchildren’s milestone achievements and When they came to retirement age, Dad wanted Mom to live closer to her accomplishments. One of Reta’s greatest achievements was the sewing that fulfilled her and dad’s summers and winters. Family was always the family so they moved to Medicine Hat in 1983. Always involved in church, most important part of her life. She treasured every moment she could course she completed at the Medicine Hat College. Her memory will be they contributed to the Temple Baptist church family. They loved music forever cherished by her daughter, Cindy Hogg of Camrose; spend with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We and sang in choirs, quartets and as a duet on many occasions. In 2012, grandchildren, Amanda Driscoll (TeeJay Egan) and their children, take comfort in knowing that she is now with dad, and they are dancing they moved to Heritage Heights at South Country Village and eventually Cooper and Cadence; Shane Driscoll (Lacey Franz); Cassandra Hogg and to the music she loved so much. She was a wonderful mother, grandma, they both completed life’s journey at Sunnyside Nursing Home. her daughter, Savannah as well as her brother and sister-in-law, Gordon Mom was an encourager who exemplified love in action without and great grandma and will be sadly missed by those who knew and (Joan) Driscoll of Claresholm; special cousin, Doreen Bartoli of Medicine judgement. If she had any complaints about anything or anyone she laid loved her. Many thanks to Dr. Jeraj, the nurses on 4 West and the Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Reta was pre-deceased them at the feet of Jesus. She was not afraid to challenge someone if she wonderful staff of the Haven Care Centre for the kindness and love by her husband, William ‘Bill’ Driscoll; parents, Ester and Alexander shown to her. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL thought there was an injustice but did so with grace. Her life was an example of wisdom and faith passed on from generation to generation. Cairney; son, Lee Driscoll; grandson, Kyle Driscoll; siblings, Alan Cairney on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Bob Church May we continue this example. and Della Cairney. A Graveside Celebration of Reta’s life will be held at officiating. The service will be live streamed, family and friends are The family especially wants to acknowledge the compassionate and Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., invited to watch by searching for the Pattson Funeral Home Youtube genuine care Mom received while she was at South Country Village. Thank with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A time of fellowship will page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time. Interment you to all of the staff in Haven Villa, Haven and Sunnyside. Family and follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception facility. Relatives and will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Anna friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday friends attending the Celebration should gather at Cook Southland with a donation, may do so to the Haven of Rest Care Centre, 1720 Bell from 12:30 - 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Temple Baptist Funeral Chapel on Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to join the St. SW, T1A 5E9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: Church (606 7th Street SW) on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. procession to graveside. Those wishing to join the family virtually and [email protected] subject heading: Anna Jesse, or you Robert Findley officiating. If you wish to watch the funeral via live experience Reta’s celebration are invited to watch via live-stream and may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of streaming you may do so by following this link: https://vimeo.com/ may do so by visiting www.cooksouthland.com and selecting the View condolence. event/1136841. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may wish to remember Doris with a donation, may do so to the Temple Baptist Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, Church 606 - 7th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4K8. To e-mail an CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 memorial tributes in Reta’s name may be made directly to the Heart and expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome. Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N com subject heading: Doris Martin, or you may visit www. 1Z6. Honoured to served the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 owned & directed"

BRIAN JANES 1965 - 2021 Brian Edward Janes of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday July 11, LOLA MARY LAVIER 2021 at the age of 55 years. He leaves to cherish his memory four LeROY MANN brothers, Douglas (Mi Mi Williams), Gordon (Ann Guiden), Keith (Wendy) 1929 ~ 2021 1933 ~ 2021 The family of Lola Lavier are left to mourn the peaceful passing of our and Malcolm (Michelle Band); one sister Lorena (Leonard) Morton as LeRoy Mann, beloved husband of Pauline, passed away at River Ridge wonderful mother and friend on July 1st, 2021. She was born in well as numerous nieces and nephews and his best buddy Dennis Weis. Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the age of 87 Kelowna, BC to her parents, Elva and Ivor Newman. Left to celebrate her The Stage three reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are years. LeRoy leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Lloyd, Wes and life is her daughter, Cathy Lane (Rick) of Medicine Hat and her sons, no longer any restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome Leonard as well as two granddaughters, Kristin and Adrienne (Kyle D’Arcy Lavier (Lynda) and Brian Lavier of Calgary. Also missing Lola is to attend. The funeral service for Brian will be held in the PATTISON Gaetz). He was predeceased by his father, Alois as well as his mother her sister, Judy Bennett of 100 Mile House, BC. She was predeceased by CHAPEL on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat and step-father, Martha and John Carruth. LeRoy was born in Medicine her husband of 59 years, Aubrey Ivor Lavier, in July of 2013. She is also Grisonich. The service will be live streamed. Family and friends who are Hat on September 28, 1933. He started his career with P.F.R.A. in 1950 on predeceased by her brothers, Philip, Bill (Rita), Ross (Marilyn) and her unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the the Bow River Irrigation Project at Arrowwood, AB. There he met Pauline sister, Betty Daft. Recently she lost her soulmate, William Fairhurst of Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes and they were married on December 17, 1955. LeRoy enjoyed golfing, Redcliff, whom she sorely missed. She was lucky to know and love, 5 prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future curling and had many fun times camping with family and friends. The grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Lola was a successful career viewing. Those who wish to remember Brian with a donation, may do so family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the staff woman as well having served 17 years at the Credit Union in Calgary. to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine at River Ridge Care Centre for the excellent care LeRoy received. A Thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Chinook Village for all your Hat, T1A 5M1 (note for palliative care at St. Joseph’s Home). To e-mail an Private Family Graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery. concern and compassion. At the families request, there will be no (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome. funeral service held at this time. Condolences may be sent to cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in LeRoy’s name may be made com subject heading: Brian Janes, or you may visit www. [email protected] subject heading Lola Lavier. Funeral directly to the Paralympic Sports Association, Medicine Hat Chapter, 517 pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. arrangements by SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM - 11 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1T2. Honoured to serve the Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403- saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"

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JAMES KOLANG 1982 ~ 2021 James Gatluak Kolang of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly on Monday, EDWARD STRAUB STANLEY WILSON June 14th, 2021 at the age of 39 years. A graveside service will take place 1949 ~ 2021 1935 ~ 2021 at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, will be held on Friday, July 16th, 2021 Edward Fred Straub of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, July Stanley Howard Wilson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, July at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent 7th, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Edward leaves to cherish his memory 13, 2021 at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of the late Sandy through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject his children, Wayne, Terra and Ryan; grandchildren, Mitchell, Faith, Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Jay Wilson (Brenda heading Kolang. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS Kieryn, Kamryn and James; great grandchildren, Denver and Daxx; Schmidt) of Medicine Hat and Chad Wilson of Toronto; five MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The brothers, Gordon and Stanley; and sister, Sylvia. Edward was grandchildren; one sister June Sharpe of Spokane, Washington as well Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 predeceased by his parents, Fred and Lilian Straub; and son, Robert. Ed as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and started his life with his family as a sheet metal journeyman then later in parents Lily and Fred Wilson; his wife Sandy on September 12, 2013; one directed CGR Holdings Ltd. life transitioned to construction work. Working many years along side daughter Lisa Wilson in 1983 and three brothers. The Stage three his son Wayne at Gyp-Tec drywall. Along the way meeting many dear reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are no longer any friends at the Royal Hotel for a cold beer and game of shuffleboard. restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome to attend The Once retired, you could find him puttering in his yard and garden or funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, July 20, tinkering in his shop. He will truly be missed by all. A celebration of Ed’s 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will life will be held at his home, 640 Pottery Street, Medicine Hat, AB on follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, August 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flower, donations may be made to please direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E Stanley Wilson, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the [email protected] subject heading Edward Straub. Funeral PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. arrangements are entrusted SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. MONIKA ZILLA January 20, 1943 ~ June 25, 2021 Mrs. Monika Zilla, of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the age of 78 years after a brief battle with liver disease. She was predeceased by her 1st husband of 10 years, Axel Nahlob, and her 2nd husband of 32 years, Horst Zilla. She leaves behind her daughter Tracy Goodbrand (Alan), her 3 step- children, Roland Zilla (Elke), Ryan Zilla (LeAnn), and Heidi Zilla; her siblings Erika Bubble, Peter Schulz (Susan), and Gary Schulz (Verlie), plus numerous step-grand-children, step-great grand-children, nieces & nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life will be MONICA KRASSMAN held at a later date. She touched many lives with her caring, loving, and generous nature and 1965 - 2021 is so missed. Monica Lynn Krassman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, July You can make a donation in her name to the Canadian Liver Foundation 12, 2021 at the age of 55 years. She leaves to cherish her memory three (https://www.liver.ca/). children, Jole (Tanelle) Krassman, Dustyn Krassman and their father Mark; Jenna Koller; her mother Lorna Stadnyk; her beloved dog Kahli as well as many other family members. family. She was predeceased her TINA MILLEY father Art Janke and her stepfather Joe Stadnyk. The Stage three reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are no longer any 1945 - 2021 restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome to attend The Mary Christina “Tina” Milley of Redcliff, passed away on Friday, July 9, funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, July 2021 at the age of 76 years, beloved wife of the late Alwin “Al” Milley. 21, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich. Those who wish Tina was a lifelong resident of Redcliff and for many years was a to remember Monica with a donation may direct it to the Margery E. dedicated Redcliff Cub Scout leader known as Bagheera. She was very Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and proud of her fulfilling 35 year career with CHAT TV. Tina and Al enjoyed District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta spending summers at their lakefront lot in Koocanusa, where they made T1A 4H6 (please specify Cancer Clinic). To e-mail an expression of many cherishable memories with family and friends. She was sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject passionate about politics and never shied away from a good debate. heading: Monica Krassman, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome. Her interests included reading, word searches and crafting. In particular, com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by needle point and knitting. Tina was a kind, genuine, wholehearted and the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway intelligent women who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 MARSHALL KING and who will be deeply missed by many. She leaves to cherish her memory three stepchildren, Ronald (Kelly) Milley of Vancouver Island, 1973~ 2021 Krys (Collette) Milley of Calgary and Maureen (Wayne) Milley of Hilda; It is with great sadness that the family of Marshall King announces his ten grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two brothers, Wayne passing on July 14, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Anderson of Clearwater, B.C. and Gene (Lorraine) Anderson of Charlene; 3 children, Johnathon, Tyler (Amanda) and Alyssa; Bonnington Falls, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She granddaughter, Lillie; brother and sister, Travis King and Shari Cameron, of Rocky Mountain House; in-laws, Robert and Shirley Oates as well as was predeceased by her husband Alwin on September 12, 2018; one numerous nieces and nephews. Marshall had many friends but Ken grandchild Krysti Milley, her parents Hazel and Hans Anderson, one (Connie) Melnyk and John (Mary) Kahl developed a close and very special brother Greg Anderson and two sisters-in-law Doris and Izzy. Due to the relationship with both Charlene and Marshall. Marshall was predeceased Stage three reopening protocol in place, there are no longer any by his parents, John and Lorraine King in , brother, Jason and his restrictions on funerals; everyone is welcome to attend. The graveside son Ryan at childbirth. Marshall was born in Belleville, Ontario on July 27, service will take place at the Redcliff Cemetery on July 26, 2021 at 1:00 1973. He grew up in Wooler, Ontario, where he lived until 1992, he then p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich. Those who wish to remember moved to Medicine Hat. Shortly after moving here he met the love of his Tina may do so with a donation to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic ( life, Charlene and were married July 20, 1998. They were as much in love make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health the day he left this world (too early) as the day they were married. Marshall Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 (please will always be remembered for his big heart and was always there to lend a helping hand when needed. He was very well known as a jack of all specify Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic). To e-mail an expression of trades and was very good at it all. There was always a fire and BBQ in the sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject back yard, or at Rattlesnake where a lot of good times were had. There will heading: Tina Milley, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com be a celebration of life for Marshall at a later date this summer. In lieu and leave a message of condolence. flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Marshall’s Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND name. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] subject CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 heading Marshall King. Funeral arrangements by SAAMIS MEMORIAL #2 - 46 CARRY DRIVE SE FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in 403-527-8110 the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM • SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR WWW.WELLWISE.CA Holdings Ltd.

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DWAYNE SHANNON Edwin Dwayne Shannon passed away at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel CLAYTON WILLIAM Hospice on Monday, July 5, 2021, at age 52 years. Dwayne will be JUDY remembered by family and friends. (Condolences may be expressed by CAMPBELL visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the VANRIPER July 5, 1945 - February 17, 2021 family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception 1949 - 2021 Clay passed away in Smithers in February after a battle with cancer. Clay was Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403- Judith “Judy” Ann VanRiper of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, born and raised on Box-S Ranch in Buffalo, Alberta. He is survived by his two 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" July 17, 2021, at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of the late Richard sons, Russell in Japan, Randy of Coquitlam and his brother Al of Surrey. He VanRiper. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Robert attended school in Medicine Hat and received Bachelors and Masters (Jennifer) VanRiper, Greg (Brenda) VanRiper, Nova Miller (Rick Cameron), degrees from Montana State University in Bozeman. He began a PhD Christina (Dean) Schmidt and Keri Zylla; her grandchildren, Rob Jr. program at the University of Saskatchewan but before completion accepted (Michelle), Heather (Paul), Chazmond (Alison), Joshua (Devon), Zach the newly created position of Beef Cattle Specialist for the BC Ministry of (Malissa), Andrew, William, Joel, Roman, Tyson, Reed, Billy and Ben; two Agriculture based in Kamloops. great grandchildren, Makyla and Kalia; one brother William (Bernadette) After several years with the Ministry Clay moved on to other pursuits. He Miles as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased established Paradigm Resources Ltd. based in Merritt BC and completed a by her parents Eloise and Joseph Miles; and her husband Richard on large number of consulting projects on cattle and range throughout BC. He May 13, 2000. partnered with Alf Bawtree on many projects including co-editing the Judy was born on June 29, 1949, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. From a Rangeland Handbook for BC in 1998. young age Judy showed her talent for sewing. Making her own Over the years Clay did a large amount of work related to the BC Beef graduation gown and, several decades later, creating grad gowns for Industry. He worked on many projects for the BC Cattleman's Association including the establishment of the Wild Predator Loss, Compensation, and her twin daughters as well. Her grandchildren also benefited from her Control Program (WPLCCP). This was a unique program and required a great sewing skills with several custom-made pajama sets. After graduating deal of skill to work with the government officials and ranchers to develop a from High School in Prince Albert, Judy’s care and compassion led her program that was acceptable to both groups. ANNE O’REILLY-BARKER to her chosen career as a Registered Nursing Assistant in Swift Current, Clay was very active in the BC Institute of Agrologists and the Society for Saskatchewan before giving birth to her daughters Nova and Chris in 1927 ~ 2021 1971. After her daughters were born, she moved to Medicine Hat and Range Management. Anne O’Reilly-Barker (nee: Schmaltz), born in Prelate, Saskatchewan to began working in the fabric department at Robinson’s Department Clay made a great contribution to the beef industry of BC and was well Ludwig and Katie Schmaltz in 1927, passed away on July 13, 2021 at the Store where she made many lifelong friendships with her coworkers. respected by ranchers, his colleagues and many friends. His love of cattle, age of 94 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Mary horses, rodeo and the environment lead to many adventures over the years. Jane (John) McLaughlin of , Bernadette O’Reilly-Kavanagh of After meeting her soulmate and best friend, Dick, in 1977 and marrying Lethbridge, Louis (Debbie) O’Reilly and Tom (Lorie) O’Reilly all of him on August 12, 1983, Judy earned her Diploma as a Registered Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, Alanna (Michael) O’Reilly-Debler, Nurse, graduating in 1984 as the valedictorian of her class. Judy began Tanner (Sarah) O’Reilly, Reilly (Christina) McLaughlin, Katlin McLaughlin, her career at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital as an RN working on 6th Keely Kavanagh, Nicole (Blair) O’Reilly-Hann and Tyler (Ashley) O’Reilly; East, Palliative Care and later in PHP until her retirement in 2007. During thirteen great grandchildren; one brother Richard (Susan) Schmaltz of her career Judy mentored many young nursing students and touched Pembrook, Ontario, one sister Eva Sutherland of Calgary, two sisters-in- the lives of every patient and co-worker she interacted with. Judy’s love law Emily Schmaltz and Loretta Schmaltz both of Medicine Hat; knew no bounds as she took on the role of “mom” to Dick’s 3 children predeceased by her brothers, Peter, Frank, Louie, Jack, Adam and one Rob, Greg and Keri without a second thought and they in turn loved sister Rose. Anne moved to Medicine Hat in 1948; she met and married and cherished her as their second mom. In her spare time Judy’s her husband Barney (deceased 1987). She was employed with the indulged in her passion for cross-stitch and crocheting. She created Government of Alberta until her retirement in 1987. During that time, hundreds of beautiful cross stitch pictures that will be treasured by she was elected representative to AUPE for Southeastern Alberta and those lucky enough to have received them and many cherished served as secretary. She chaired the first International Women’s crocheted items for those she loved most. Judy’s daughters, Nova and Conference for the Government of Alberta. After retiring she moved to Chris, were her constant companions. Not only did they all look alike Mesa, Arizona where she met and married Milton Barker (deceased but they were the best of friends. SHERRYANNE SMITH 1997). In 2006, she returned to Medicine Hat where she lived at “Mom, the three of us have been together since the beginning and Grandview Villa, Chinook Village and recently Masterpiece Southlands. because of your love, we will continue standing together without you.” We would like to thank Masterpiece Southlands for the lovely care and 1963 ~ 2021 The Stage three reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are attention given to our mother in her final days. A private funeral mass Sherryanne Marie “Sherry” Smith of Medicine Hat, passed away on no longer any restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome was held. Those who wish to remember Anne with a donation, may do Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Sherry leaves to to attend. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on so to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. To cherish her memory her children, Ali (Lindsey) of Maple Creek, SK and Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ Erin (Chris) of Medicine Hat, AB; her children’s father, Doug; Townsend. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who grandchildren, Jayda, Reid, Spencer, and Connor; her mother, Shirley pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Anne O’Reilly-Barker, or you are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for Jans; brothers, Glen and Tracy (Laura); as well as numerous nieces and may visit www.pattisonfuneral home.com and leave a message of the Pattison Funeral Home YouTube page. The video will go live 10 nephews. Sherry was predeceased by her father, George Jans and her condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL minutes prior to service time and will remain on the YouTube page for grandparents. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB 4C2 on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service who wish to remember Judy with a donation, may do so to “Halo” c/o will be held at the Maple Creek Armoury, 502 Marsh Street, on Medic Air Society, #12 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 at 1:30 pm with Major Ed Dean officiating. A Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta private family interment will follow at Maple Creek Cemetery. Memorial Medic Air Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it gifts in Sherry's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, to: [email protected] subject heading: Judy Van Riper, or 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject condolence. heading Sherryanne Smith. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION are a way of holding on CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Memories AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] to the ones we love. Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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LIDJA ROTHACKER VIVIAN MEGINBIR 1926 ~ 2021 1924 – 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lidja Mrs. Vivian Meginbir of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Otto RITA MARGARET MOE Rothacker of Medicine Hat on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at the age of 94 Meginbir, passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Sunday, July 18, 2021 years. Lidja leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Emma at the age of 97 years. (nee MINOLETTI) (Gunther) Seifried, Ericka (Ron) Hensel, Edee (Ken) Gill; one son, Bob Vivian is survived by her daughters Bonnie (Ken) Johnson, Marilee (Lori) Rothacker; as well as eight grandchildren; fourteen great 1926 ~ 2021 Engelman, and Stacey Meginbir as well as her grandchildren and great Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Lidja was grandchildren. predeceased by her husband, Otto in 2008. Lidja loved her family, family grandma, and great grandma. Mom passed away peacefully with her Vivian will be privately remembered by her family and her friends. daughters at her side, one day after her 95th birthday. She is survived gatherings and loved to dance. In her later years her best companion Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence. was her dog Rufus. She will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be by her three children, Susan (Curtis) Huber, Jon (Rada) Moe, and Nancy held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine (Leo) Wolfer; grandchildren, Kristi (Chad) McDonald, Kristi and Jimmy’s Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor father, Jim Dalzell; granddaughter-in-law, Kristine Dalzell, Benjamin Shane Hein officiating. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so (Erin) Huber, Anthony (Tessa) Huber, Emily (Ricky) Smith, Jennifer and one hour prior to service time. A private family interment will be held at Daniel Moe, their mother, Margaret Moe, and Steven (Kati) Wolfer; great Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lidja's memory may be made to the grandchildren, Cedric and Isla McDonald, Ewan and William Dalzell, S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 . Brooklynn, Olivia, Theodore, James, Arianna Huber, Soren, Reuben, and Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to Nox Huber, Landon and Remus Smith, and Quinn Wolfer. She is also [email protected] subject heading Lidja Rothacker. Funeral survived by her sister, Amelia and her family. She was predeceased by arrangements are entrusted to her husband, Irving in 2008; grandson, Jimmy; her parents; brothers, SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION Gino and Anthony; and many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rita was CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, born July 19, 1926 to parents, Antonio and Elisa Minoletti, in Fort AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] William, Ontario. She grew up in Rossport, Ontario on the beautiful Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. shores of Lake Superior, with her sister, Amelia and brother, Gino. They attended school in a one room schoolhouse. In the winter they skated and played hockey, and in the summer they picked berries, went on picnics, and fished in the harbor. Mom moved to Port Arthur (Thunder JOHN (J.C. / JOHNNY) Bay) to stay with her grandmother while she finished high school. Three years later, her family also moved and settled in Port Arthur. Rita HOFF completed high school, took a business course, and started a job as a March 24, 1925 ~ July 6, 2021 secretary with Lakehead Motors, where she worked for seven years. In John Clement Hoff passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on 1950, she moved to Kimberley, BC to be near her sister. There she met Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the age of 96 years. John leaves to mourn his and married our dad, Irving Moe. They moved to the Edmonton area, passing: four sons, Jan (Bev) of Crossfield, Tyler (Heather) of Wembley, where they had three children, Susan, Jon, and Nancy. Mom was a stay- Jody (Sheila) of Sexsmith, Ryne (Tara) of Calgary; nine grandchildren, at-home mother and loved looking after her house and family. The Jason (Cheryl), Lesley (Clayton), Brett (Delicia), Macy, Rylan, Chad, Bailey family later moved to North Vancouver. Mom loved to entertain and (Tanner), Cassidy and Nicole; six great- grandchildren; several step- hosted many family gatherings. She was a great cook and compiled a grandchildren as well as his two sisters, Evelyn Bulloch and Ella Olsen. beautiful cookbook over the years with her favorite recipes, poems, and John was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean in 1995; sister, Rosie family pictures. Everyone has a copy. She especially loved spending MARTHA HAUCK Bowen; brothers, Fred and Edward (Teddy) as well as several sisters-in- time with her grandchildren. After Dad retired, they moved back to law and brothers-in-law. John was born and raised on the farm at Mair, Kimberley. All of us spent many of our holidays there over the years. 1921 - 2021 Saskatchewan. He married Jean Blunt on December 5,1951, in Martha Katherine Hauck of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, July Winnipeg, Manitoba. They started their married life on Vancouver Island They enjoyed their yearly trips to the Oregon coast, where they 11, 2021, two months short of her 100th birthday. Martha was one of where Johnny was employed at a sawmill for a brief time. They made collected and brought home many beautiful treasures from the shore. seven children born into an immigrant family who homesteaded in the move to Fairlight, SK., where he started up a Massey Harris They loved to hike and ski together and with friends and family. Mom Southern Saskatchewan. She was the last surviving member of her dealership (and garage). A few years later, he sold his business and was interested in genealogy and traveled across Europe. She took family. She earned a Teaching Certificate and taught for over 30 years at moved to Redvers. It was at this time he went into the road construction several trips to Falmenta, Italy, where her family originated. She met various locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan before retiring in 1978, and farming business. His beloved, Bar Punch Ranch, was created in many cousins for the first time! When Dad passed away, Mom stayed in 1965 when he purchased a herd of cattle. John started learning about while remaining active in St. Patrick’s Parish and the C.W.L. She lived a their home for several years, but eventually moved to Medicine Hat, purebred cattle and developed a passion for the Charolais breed. His quiet and peaceful life, but was active in many community groups, and Alberta to be near her daughters. In her later years, she crocheted discovery through the study of blood lines and pedigree of the animal hundreds of dishcloths – gifts for everyone she knew! One of her final enjoyed curling and travelling. Not long after each of her trips, “slide was of utmost importance to John, so much so that he traveled to wishes was to visit her sister Amelia Austin, 97, in Kimberley, BC. She night at Martha’s” followed and she shared memories of her travels. She France twice and started to import cattle to Canada. In 1976, John and lived at St. Joseph’s Home for many years where again, she expanded Jean made the decision to sell the farm and all of his cattle. They was able to do this just two weeks before her passing. There will be a her circle of friends. Her St. Joe’s family was a great source of pleasure decided to pursue a new interest and purchased the Redvers Hotel private family graveside service. Condolences may be sent to and comfort to her. which they owned until the fall of 1980. Over the next 14 years they [email protected] subject heading Rita Moe. Funeral Although she never married or had children, Martha developed a large owned the Kennedy Hotel and then the Burstall Hotel. In 1994, they arrangements by SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM family around her. Her family included the many friends she met over finally decided to sell the last hotel and moved to their acreage in & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, the years and at least two families were fortunate enough to have her Medicine Hat. John never forgot his passion and it was here that he Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ made the decision to get back into full French Charolais cattle. Bar sponsor and support them as they moved to Canada. Although those saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. Punch Ranch was born 56 years ago and is still in operation by his sons acts were carried out many years ago, those who were affected to this day. Johnny’s favourite pastime was watching baseball, especially continue to be grateful for her kindness. the Blue Jays. He also had a love for music and dancing and was known Closest to Martha’s heart were her 16 nieces and nephews. Each one of to always have a line of beautiful women waiting to step onto the dance them benefitted from her wisdom, kindness, sharp wit and incredible floor with him! In December 2015, John decided to move to Calgary to memory. She was always happy to share with them and always be closer to his family and it is where he resided until the time of his this candle burns welcomed a call, card, letter or visit from them. Family and friends are passing. John’s witty sense of humour and stubborn sense of welcome to attend the memorial service that will be held in the independence will be sadly missed by all. A Celebration of Johnny’s life PATTISON CHAPEL at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 with Fr. will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Roque Pereira Celebrant. The service will be live streamed, and family Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with Murray Jaster officiating. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience in loving and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by John’s celebration are invited to watch via Live-Stream and may do so searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will by visiting www.cooksouthland.com and selecting the View Broadcast go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube button on the homepage at service time. Interment will follow at page for future viewing. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook keeping with Martha’s wishes in lieu of flowers, donations may be made Southland Reception facility. (Condolences may be expressed by to St. Joseph’s Home, the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter or your local visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, Food Bank. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: memorial tributes in John’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Memory office@pattisonfuneral home.com subject heading: Martha Hauck, or Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB. T2N 1Z6. you may visit www.pattison funeralhome.com and leave a message of Honoured to served the family is condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 of those who are HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" 4C2 forever in our hearts

In Loving Memory 8 Saturday, August 14, 2021 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS

EDNA STACH BAILEY MAE EILEEN FERGUSON 1928 ~ 2021 DOLLIMONT It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edna Doreen Stach (nee: HASCHAK) (nee Howes). She passed away at the Good Samaritan Southridge Village 2000~ 2021 1942 ~ 2021 in Medicine Hat on Sunday July 18, 2021, at the age of 92 years. Edna was It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Eileen born near Success, SK., on November 22, 1928, to Florence and Elmer Bailey Mae. Bailey passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July Ferguson, but it is with great honour and privilege that we celebrate her 15th, 2021. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jim and Howes and raised on the family farm along with her two brothers and four life. Eileen will be forever cherished by her husband of 57 years, Bob sisters. She married Robert Clarence Stach of Swift Current, SK., on June 4, Colleen Dollimont; brothers, James (Erin) Dollimont and Michael (Mags) Dollimont; niece, Isabel Dollimont; nephews, Jackson Dollimont and Ferguson, daughters Shannon Bissanti of Austin, Texas and Janice 1948, and began a life of running a home and raising a family. In (Jayme) Hepfner of Calgary. Eileen was blessed with five grandchildren, September 1962, they moved to Medicine Hat where they continued to Liam Dollimont; grandparents, Roy and Merle Tuchscherer and Ann Kali, Amelie and Bella Bissanti of Austin as well as Jada and Jake Hepfner live and celebrate 69 years of marriage. Edna enjoyed camping, sewing, Dollimont; as well as numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear family friends. She was predeceased by her “Poppy”, James “Jim” cross stitch, reading and “wine time” on her deck listening to the birds, but of Calgary. Eileen also leaves her beloved sister Anne Chanda of Dollimont; her Auntie Sharon; and cousin, Patricia. From the time Bailey most importantly she enjoyed raising her children, and the company of Lethbridge, cousin Delores Ryan, nieces Lynn (Geoff) Chanda, Lee Anne was born she was strong-willed, independent, and free-spirited; with a (Dean) Jetten, Michele (Bob) Ross and Kelly (Ron) Watts; nephews Roy her family. Edna is survived by her three children: Larry (Sandy) Stach and smile that would light up any room. Being outdoors with her “babin’ Chanda and Michael (Deb) Ryan. Eileen also leaves many special friends, their children: Misty (Mike) Stach, Amber (Gary) Cameron and their son, suit” on was always her favourite thing to do and for many years it was Jax; Diane (Barry) Sulz and their children: Angela Sulz, Stacey (Ryan) Sulz her preferred article of clothing. The beach was always her happy place. teaching colleagues, wonderful neighbours and so many people in the and their daughter Ella; Darcy Stach (Grace) and their children: Jesse As Bailey was growing she took an interest in music and theatre, Medicine Hat and church community that knew and loved her for her (Tanya) Stach and Jason Stach. Edna was pre- deceased by her loving winning many awards at music festivals, and competing at the beautiful, kind, compassionate and considerate spirit. Eileen was husband Robert ‘Bob’ Stach. A private family memorial service will be held provincial level twice. She played Molly in a production of “Annie”, predeceased by her son Jeff Ferguson, brother-in-law LeRoy Chanda at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at Ursula in the “The Little Mermaid”, and Maisy Bird in “Seussical Jr.”. Bailey and parents Michael and Jolana Haschak. www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is loved all types of music from the “Oldies”, to Disney, to psychological Eileen, (born Ilona Hoschak) was born in Medicine Hat on May 4, 1942. Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - and true-life dramas (which she had an uncanny memory for). Her She was extremely proud of her Slovakian heritage and her Medicine 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www. favourite music style was Classic Rock and she loved sharing it with cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" family and friends while visiting and enjoying a “cold one”. Bailey’s Hat roots. She moved to Lethbridge when she was 7 years old where dream was to become a forensic psychologist, thus having an extreme she completed the rest of her schooling and graduated from St. interest in macabre individuals of the past and present, studying and Joseph’s High School. Eileen moved to Edmonton and attended the learning the finest details of “what made them tick”. Her biggest love University of Alberta where she received her teaching diploma and and passion were always her family, spending time with them in her laid began a proud career as a teacher in Lethbridge, High River, Grande back, no fuss way; just enjoying being together. She was a straight- Prairie and Medicine Hat. shooter, honest and loyal friend, and had the very truest heart. Bailey had a deeper understanding of life, was an old soul and was wise Eileen met and fell in love with Bob Ferguson while living in Lethbridge. beyond her years, never wanting to burden anyone with anything. Her There are many stories of their adventures together over the years. concern was always for everyone else and she had the most beautiful Shortly after they married in 1964, Bob and Eileen moved to High River spirit. Our beautiful Bailey is loved beyond measure and will live forever where Eileen taught first grade and Bob worked for Imperial Oil. Later in our hearts, minds, and memories. She will always be with us -- we will that year they welcomed their son Jeff. Bob was transferred to Grande never be apart. A private celebration of Bailey’s life will take place at Prairie where Shannon joined the family. Imperial Oil also took them to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Edmonton where they had their last child, Janice. Shortly thereafter, the Hat, AB with Father Rodel Abanto, Celebrant. Memorial gifts in Bailey’s memory may be made to the PLC Unit 38, Suite 800, 11012 Macleod family moved to Tsawwassen, BC, where they had a very active lifestyle Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615. Condolences and many happy memories. The Ferguson family moved back to St. may be sent through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] Albert a few years later and then a final move back to her birth place of WINNIE SLOOTWEG subject heading Bailey Dollimont. Funeral arrangements are entrusted Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1978. Eileen was a very active volunteer in the 1935 ~ 2021 to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION children’s schools and was grateful she had the opportunity to be home CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, with her children. In each of these communities she always had such a It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Bouwina “Winnie” AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] wonderful network of lovely friends and neighbours and was known for Slootweg, beloved wife of Nicholas Slootweg, announce her passing at Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Monday, July 19, 2021, at her generosity, her humour and above all else…her story telling. Eileen the age of 85 years. Winnie was born on November 21, 1935, in loved to tell a good story and she had many. Midwolda, Groningen, The Netherlands. She came to Canada with her Eileen was instrumental working with Bob at the Esso gas station as well family in 1953, first settling in the Taber area where she worked in the as their Rent-a Wreck, Fun time Party Rentals and Discount Car rental sugar beet fields. Winnie moved to Medicine Hat where she met and businesses, but her greatest pride was working for the Medicine Hat later married Nicholas on December 10, 1960, and were married for 60 Catholic school system as a substitute teacher. Eileen was often years. Winnie worked for a number of years with ATB and faithfully requested to sub and for many was a first choice to sub as she was volunteered at The Post. She was selfless and enjoyed giving back to her friends, family and community. She was a long time member of Fifth known for her work ethic and kind spirit. The Ferguson family would Avenue Memorial United Church as well as the Dutch Canadian Society. often gather in the living room after a day of subbing to hear of the Winnie enjoyed singing and sang in the church choir as well as the stories with her students and colleagues. These experiences brought Selah Singers. She loved the poodles she had over the years, Champ her tremendous joy and we are so very proud that she was still getting and Georgie. Winnie enjoyed going for walks and could often be seen in calls to sub until her passing. the Hill area with her furry companion. Winnie was a wonderful wife Eileen was truly an unforgettable soul. She was loved by all and she will and mother and will be deeply missed by her husband of 60 years, be tremendously missed by those who had the honour of knowing her. Nicholas; children, Nicholas Jr. (deceased) (Debbie) Slootweg, Adrienne She will be cherished forever. We sincerely appreciate the outpour of Slootweg and Anthony Slootweg; two sisters, Grace Baum and Maria SHIRLEY LISKI support from friends and family. (Dave) Stretch as well as numerous extended family. She was On Thursday, July 15th 2021 Shirley Liski (Boys), our beloved Mom, The celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, predeceased by her parents, Antoon and Arendina Knippers and her Grams and Gigi transitioned to Heaven peacefully in Calgary, Alberta at son, Nicholas Jr. A private, by invitation Celebration of Winnie’s life will August 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. the age of 85. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel with Murray Jaster Shirley Jane Liski (Boys) was born August 14, 1935 in Moose Jaw to pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Eileen Ferguson, or you may officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. (Condolences may be Clifford and Emma Boys (Inman). visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Shirley is deeply loved and greatly missed by her 5 children and Honoured to serve the family is Honoured to serve the family is condolence. spouses, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, one sister and Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND sister-in-law plus one brother-in-law. 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Photos, memories and condolences can be shared with Shirley's family at www.simplycremations.ca

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EDNA CASWELL MARK HANNA KENNETH 1920 - 2021 1960 ~ 2021 Edna Ann Caswell, beloved wife of the late Albert “Ted” Caswell, passed It is with broken hearts that we announce Mark Steven Hanna of WALL away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Medicine Hat passed away on July 22, 2021 at the age of 61 years after 1935 – 2021 age of 100 years. She lived in her home until the fall of 2017, when she a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Mark was born the middle Ken Wall passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on reluctantly moved to the Bow Island Seniors Home for six months child to Pat and Ethel, in Lethbridge on January 1, 1960. He was “Little July 20th at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. He is survived by before settling at the River Ridge in Medicine Hat for her last three Mister 60”, the first New Years baby in Canada that year! Left to cherish his loving wife, Shirley; daughter, Shelley (Brian); son, Kent (Loretta); years. A special thank you to the Bow Island Seniors Home and River his memory is his mother, Ethel Hanna of Medicine Hat; his brother, grandchildren, Lindsey, Kelsey, Ashley (Zahin), Nate (Natalie) and Ridge. She really appreciated being treated so well. Edna was Brett “Butch” Hanna of Medicine Hat; three sisters, Brenda (Jamie) Brittany; great-grandchildren, Trent, Brittany, Harrison; sisters, Marie, predeceased by her parents Alma and Axel Mattson; her husband Ted Durkin of Redcliff, Terri (Dennis) Mann of Medicine Hat, and Julie Betty (Paul) and Priscilla (Charles). Ken was predeceased by his parents, on May 8, 2008; three brothers, Erling (Martha) Mattson, Harold (David) Herrmann of Schuler; ten nieces and nephews; nine great George and Elizabeth Wall and brothers, Lloyd and George Jr. (Margaret) Mattson, Chester Mattson and one sister Ruth (Mike) Bohnet. nieces and nephews and one on the way; aunts and several cousins; as Ken was born on July 6, 1935, in Lizard Lake, SK. He married Shirley on Although Ted and Edna had no children of their own, she is lovingly well as many friends including his close friends, Kelly, Ray and Diane. September 7th, 1959. They moved to Saskatoon in 1972 and Ken remembered by many nephews, nieces and a special neighbor Liz He was predeceased by his father, Pat Hanna and his niece, Kayleigh. worked for Co-op for 32 years. In 1985, they moved to Winnipeg where Hyland Worley. Edna was born at White Sulpur Springs, Montana on Mark graduated from McCoy High School in 1978 while working at Ken and Shirley opened their own business, Scoop and Save. He retired August 28, 1920; she then moved to Orion with her family where she Safeway. In true teacher fashion he trained new recruits at this job. in 2003 and moved to Alberta. was raised and educated. Edna enjoyed helping neighbors at threshing Mark continued to work for Safeway while he earned his Bachelor of Ken was a faithful man who loved the Lord. He also had many talents – time, and cooking for the big crews they needed. She then went to Education, with Distinction, in 1985, from the U of L. Mark spent his he loved to draw cartoons and paint landscapes. His favorite thing was work for Chay Gilchrist for almost two years, first at the Cross Z Ranch entire 30 year teaching career at St. Mary’s School where he developed to take his canoe out to a peaceful place and fish. Ken was known as a and then at the Lost River Ranch. Following that she came home and many lasting friendships with colleagues, while serving his students. quiet and kind man, but also enjoyed his sharp wit and quirky humor. cooked for the Sabin Gogolinski family. On July 2, 1942 she came to He was one of the founding members of the Southern Alberta Minor His children will forever remember the joyful days they spent camping Bow Island, thanks to her last teacher, Muriel Rolefson who encouraged Football Association, instrumental in getting football off the ground in as a family in Northern Saskatchewan and his grandkids will cherish all her to move there. She enjoyed working at the Myrtle Hotel for Mrs. the Junior High School level during the early 1990’s. He was dedicated the rummy card games in which Granny always won, to Gumpy’s Ridgedale, who treated her so well. Edna married Ted Caswell on to coaching; he was often found recruiting and encouraging students (Ken’s) chagrin. November 18, 1944, at the Fifth Avenue United Church in Medicine Hat. to join the team. Mark was able to turn his love of working with his Ken lived a life filled with love and will be greatly missed by his many Together they farmed one year on the Caswell farm north of Bow Island, hands into a career as the Shop Teacher. His home reflected his friends and family. until Ted’s older brother, Ernest, came home after the war. Ted managed meticulous and beautiful wood work projects. Mark encouraged all A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 25th at 2:30pm at First a service station for Harry Hines until they bought their own land and children, especially his nieces and nephews, to realize their dreams. He Assembly of God, 395 9 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB with reception to started farming again. They enjoyed the mixed farm until 1974, when lent his support no matter what their individual interests were, and he follow. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. they sold it. Edna was honored to be a Life Member of the Ladies was always there to cheer them on. Mark enjoyed travelling. This Arrangements are made by Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion. Her comment: “Bow Island is a included a trip to the UK with Mom and Dad, chaperoning Spring Break Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation good place to live”. Edna enjoyed gardening, baking, curling, carpet trips, and going with Butch and friends to Las Vegas. Some of his 1924 10th Ave N.W. bowling and of course her painting. Family and friends who wish to pay favorite trips included one of his greatest passions – stock/NASCAR Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on racing. Mark and Dad had a great time at a NASCAR race in Phoenix. He www.gracememorial.com Wednesday, July 28th from 12:30 - 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be had the experience of a lifetime taking the opportunity to drive a 403-905-0440 held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. NASCAR. Excitement for fast moving cars was instilled in Mark as a with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. Everyone is welcome to attend. The child when Mom would take us kids to watch Dad stock car race in service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to Lethbridge. This love of tinkering and driving was the catalyst for his attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison long membership with the Medicine Hat Stock Car Association. Mark Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to valued the friendships he made at the track and was also instrumental service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. in getting Dad back into driving stock car. The boys often worked all Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. Those who wish to hours of the night and day to prep for the next race day. Racing and remember Edna with a donation, may do so to either the Bow Island competing with Dad, Butch and Dennis were highlights for not only Legion or the Bow Island Seniors Centre. To e-mail an expression of Mark but for the whole family as we cheered them on. Racing, like sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject much of the rest of Mark’s life, was a family affair. Family was one of the heading: Edna Caswell, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome. most important aspects of Mark’s life. He rarely missed any of our coms24 and leave a message of condolence. “Walton Clan” events or declined the opportunity to spend time Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND together. Uncle Mark was so generous with his time whether it was CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 chatting with younger ones or older folks alike. He was the first to offer help when there was a task to be done whether it was building a barn with David or renovating a kitchen with Jamie. Mark has been an inspiration to all of us, always subtly teaching lessons. Mark was an THOMAS exemplary man of faith throughout his life, and this extended into his final journey. In Mark’s own words “no matter what happens, we will all GIESINGER be ok. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman September 20th, 1999 ~ July 21st, 2021 Catholic Church (238 - 2nd Avenue N.E.) on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Thomas due to a sudden illness. He will be lovingly remembered and Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Mark with a donation, may do so to St. Mary’s School (for school athletics) c/o 155 11 St SW, greatly missed by his mom, Deanne (Corey); grandparents, Wayne and Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4S2 or to the Bantam Rangeland football league Judy Giesinger; aunts, Christy Nemeth (Steve) and Heather (Mike) c/o 200 7 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4K1. To e-mail an expression of Ruetz; cousins, Emma and Ashton Ruetz; as well as many other family, sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject friends and colleagues. Thomas graduated from Medicine Hat High heading: Mark Hanna, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com School in June 2017 and started his first job at Bartle & Gibson in and leave a message of condolence. November that year, where he was currently employed. He loved Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND gaming with his best friend, Corey, driving his car and joining family for ANDISIWE DUBE CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 dinner and game nights. He was well liked and respected by everyone who met him and will be profoundly missed by everyone whose life he 1994~ 2021 has touched. Rest easy Thomas! We love you! Baaaaaa!. The Funeral Andisiwe Dube of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, July 17th, Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel 1 Dunmore 2021 at the age of 27 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at 2:00 Memorial Funeral Chapel 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Monday, July 26th, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Bob Church pm with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. The family requests that officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery . that those attending dress casually for the service. In lieu of flowers Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, [email protected] subject heading Andisiwe Dube. Funeral 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 heading Thomas Giesinger. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Holdings Ltd. AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

In Loving Memory 10 Saturday, August 14, 2021 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS

RYAN BRADLEY JAMES HELEN SALUS ELDON 1932 - 2021 HATCH On July 26, 2021 Helen Sophie Salus passed away in Medicine Hat BLANCHARD Ryan Bradley James Hatch, resident of Silver Valley, AB, formerly of Alberta after 81 years of life. Helen, born on April 22, 1932, was Medicine Hat, AB, passed away near Golden, BC, on Saturday, June 26, 1944 ~ 2021 predeceased by son Garth, husband Andy, sisters, Alice Montalbetti, The family of Eldon George Blanchard is saddened to announce his 2021, at the age of 44 years. and Francis Ritchie. Helen is survived by sons Roger and Gordon sudden passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary on Wednesday, Ryan was born in Lethbridge, AB, and educated in Cluny/Silver Valley. He (Bonny) Salus, grandson David (Noemi), great granddaughter Grace, July 21, 2021 at the age of 76 years. worked in the oil patch and tire shop in Slave Lake, AB, and found a granddaughter Julie Sperounes (Jordan). Helen is survived by her He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sharon, his children Cheryl comfort zone job of assistant hotel and bar Manager/Bouncer. He loved brother Bobby Lybacki (Marge), sisters, Donna Pfiefer and Eileen Smithson (Garry) of Medicine Hat and his son Murray (Tasha) of his family and friends but did not get around to having a wife and kids of Forward. Also to cherish Helen’s memory, is her best friend Jeanine Strathmore; his grandchildren, Nathan Smithson (Kerstin), Matthew his own. Ryan just became “Uncle Jungle Gym” to everyone else’s kids. Varty. Jeanine was an angel to Helen, showing her compassion and Smithson (Lauren), Zachary Smithson, and Celsey Smithson (Jorel); his Most descriptions of Ryan have 3 things in common: his friendly attitude, kindness every day for the entirety of their 60 year-long friendship. treasured great grandson Rhyden Smithson all of Medicine Hat; his his smiles and big booming laugh, and his wonderful hugs he gave to Helen loved her family and enjoyed gardening and traveling with her sister Gwen Heisler of Medicine Hat and his brother Dennis (Lorraine) anyone who needed one. husband Andy. We love you Mom/Nana, you will be missed greatly. We Blanchard of Calgary. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and Ryan will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends in Slave Lake, know that you are in a better place where there is no more pain, cousins. Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Silver Valley; as well as other numerous suffering or tears. “ If flowers grow in heaven, God please pick a He was predeceased by his parents George and Jean Blanchard, his people and places that Ryan touched. bouquet for us, hand them to our beloved Helen and remind her how brother-in law Gordon Heisler, and his in-laws Victor and Josephine A Remembrance Gathering in Ryan’s memory will be held in Slave Lake, much we love her.” A private family interment has taken place at Hillside Opp, his brother-in-law Brian Opp and his sister-in-law Bonnie Adams. Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Silver Valley in the coming weeks. Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: Eldon was born in Medicine Hat on September 16, 1944, and was A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Fourth [email protected] subject heading: Helen Salus, or you actively involved in hockey, baseball, and football. He worked with CP Creek Community Hall, in Silver Valley, AB. may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of Rail as an Engine Attendant for many years and retired August 1, 1989. Condolences may be sent by visiting condolence. From this career he jumped into running a painting business. The move www.oliversfuneralhome.com Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND to Strathmore gave him the opportunity to be a school custodian CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 which he loved. Due to ill health he became a domestic engineer. He was a faithful member of Bill W (AA) for 45 years and loved helping those in need and especially those new in the program. He faithfully read his little Black Book every morning. He was a faithful member of Bill W (AA) for 45 years and loved helping those in need and especially those new in the program. He faithfully read his little Black Book every morning. A celebration of his life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. If desired, donations may be made to the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (Box 2154 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2 or www.wheatlandhospice.ca). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Eldon Blanchard, or you ANNA HAAS may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of 1935 – 2021 condolence. Anna passed away on July 20th, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Larry (Loreen); daughters, Wally Crooks, Elvira (Jim) Patrick and Sigrit (Geoff) Craddock; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; FRED KRAMER brother, Helmut (Inge) Schaible. Anna was predeceased by her parents, 1935 - 2021 Friedrich and Ida Schaible. Fred Kramer passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Fred was born and Anna was born in Hoffnungstal, Bessarbia in on October 25th, 1935. She raised in Southwestern Saskatchewan. After grade 12 and Teachers enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and sewing. College in Moose Jaw, he began his teaching career in a one room A private family service was held on Tuesday, July 27th at Hillside school. The next years of teaching and studying Fred obtained a Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Bachelor Degree in Arts and Education and a Masters Degree from Memorial gifts in Anna’s name may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Bay Gonzaga University. Fred retired from teaching in 1990, and then 4-602A, Clay Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3K2. Arrangements made by became actively involved in volunteer capacities in Medicine Hat. These Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation included the Senior Games, church activities at St. Peter and the 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat Public School Board. He enjoyed working in these new Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 roles and made many lasting friendships. Fred was a sports enthusiast. www.gracememorial.com He cheered on the Saskatchewan Rough Riders, the Blue Jays and the Raptors. He was a good bowler - a team player and rarely missed a 403-905-0440 bowling night. Fred shared a husband and wife membership at the LINDA HOPE Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club for many years. He and wife 1946 - 2021 Barbara golfed hundreds of courses - from prairie small town courses to The family of Linda (Sherwood) Hope, of Medicine Hat, is saddened to Kananaskis and scenic Spokane. Fred’s family grew in 2016, with the announce her sudden passing on July 26, 2021 at the age of 74 years, addition of the Gervais twin girls - Sophia and Gabrielle. So began many after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Left to cherish her trips to Lethbridge to babysit, play and enjoy! Happy time memories memory is mother, Phyllis Schneider; daughter, Nichole (Mark) were many vacations to Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan with supper Neubauer; son, Brett Hope; daughter, Bobbi (Rodney) Read and barbeques and walks around the lake - winter breaks were planned to grandchildren, Logan and Evie Neubauer and Tyson and Beau Read. Mexico - a favorite place was Mazatlan. Fred’s personality and “life Linda was predeceased by her father, John Richard Sherwood; her qualities” will always be remembered. He was known for his genuine brothers, Glen Sherwood, Gord Sherwood and Jim Sherwood as well as acceptance of others and he was a trustworthy friend. During illness her loving soulmate, Edgar (Sandy) Welling. and tough times his love and guidance held his family together. We Linda was a talented artist and an enthusiastic gardener who enjoyed love you, will miss you, and you will be in our hearts forever. Fred will be creating beautiful visual masterpieces. She loved spending time with DAYLE DIGBY remembered by his wife Barbara, son Carleton, daughter Stephanie family at her cabin in Elkwater. Linda was never one to sit idle and (Mike, Sophia and Gabrielle), brother Darwin (Linda) Kramer, sister always had a renovation project on the go. Even when times were March 30, 1951 ~ July 28, 2021 Doreen (Don) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Laughlin and Josephine tough, of which she had more than her share, she remained positive Dayle Anne Digby, beloved wife of David, passed away peacefully at her Basarsky. and always dedicated to her family. home in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the age of 70 The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer years. Along with David, Dayle will be lovingly remembered by her 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Those Centre. children, Carlo, Anthony, Nicholas, Brian, Steve (Nicole) and Tracey who wish to remember Fred with a donation may do so to the St. Peter A private family interment will be held at the Hillside Cemetery. (Matt); eight grandchildren; one great-grandson as well as her brother, Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements Bill LeTouzel. A private time of remembrance will be held in the fall. Lutheran Church, 758 - 8th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1M5. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ are made by cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Fred Kramer, or you may Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of 1924 10th Ave N.W. 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 condolence. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND www.gracememorial.com CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 403-905-0440

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JEAN DeHART GEORGE PLAKSEY DONNA PETERSEN 1932 - 2021 1937 ~ 2021 Jean Audrey DeHart of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 1948 ~ 2021 Donna Marlene Petersen of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late Larry Petersen. 2021 at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Alvin DeHart. She George Plaksey of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Jenith Anne “Jane” Plaksey, passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, July She is survived by her four children, Jefferey (Dalphine) Anderson, Jane leaves to cherish her memory seven loving children, Don (Jan) DeHart 28th, 2021, at the age of 73 years after a very courageous five-month (John) Juska, Janet (Byron) Jones and Lorne (Ta-Mee) Petersen; ten of Okanagan Falls, B.C., Anne Knoll of Medicine Hat, Lloyd (Sue) DeHart grandchildren; her sister, Ella (Marv) Holland and brother, Herman Albert. battle with cancer. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Shelly She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Helen Albert and son of Penticton, B.C., Carol (Lawrence) Hapke of Oliver, B.C., Dan DeHart of Plaksey, Cheryl (Kevin) Kalmring, and Kevin Plaksey; grandchildren, Edmonton, Rena McDowell of Okanagan Falls, B.C., Helen (Peter) Owen J. Andersen. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON Braden Kalmring and Brooklynn Kalmring; brother, Phillip (Veronica) CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Thiessen of Medicine Hat and their families (so many wonderful nieces Plaksey; sisters, Mary (Wayne) Sorrell and Eileen (Randy) Rosenau; David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail and nephews, precious grandchildren, great grandchildren and yes, brothers-in-law, Tom (Maria) Vetter and Norb (Cindy) Vetter; sisters-in- an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ great-great grandchildren). One sister Norma (Ron) Kitchen of Orillia, law, Marilyn Davidson, and Donna (Randy) Hay; as well as numerous pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Donna Petersen, or you may Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents Mary and Walter Ellett; her nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, Martin visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. husband Alvin; one son Ed DeHart and two sons-in-law Ken Knoll, Grant and Eva Plaksey as well as the love of his life, Jane. George was born in Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 McDowell and one brother Allen Ellett. the Leader Hospital on June 13, 1948. At the age of two, his family Mom wrote us the following note... "To all of my children, I have enjoyed moved to Medicine Hat, AB where he completed his schooling in the catholic school system. He was on the honour roll in high school and all of my fun times with you and feel so blessed to have had such a was president of McCoy High School in Grade 12. George was an active loving and close family. Please stay close that way with your family and boy who helped raise his siblings, loved to camp, plays sports, and walk the many families to come". Family was the most important part of her the City of Medicine Hat. He had a strong belief in God and a deep life and she was truly our favorite person in the whole world. Mom we seated love for the church so, after graduation, he attended seminary love you and miss you and we promise to carry on your legacy of school intending to become a priest. After nine months of studying, he unconditional love. returned home and was reintroduced to a young lady that he been A very special thank you to Cypress View Foundation for the love and previously been introduced to by his sister in high school, Jane Vetter. care our mom received over the many years she called home! Also, our George promptly decided on a new calling, husband, and father. heartfelt thanks to the compassionate, caring staff at St. Joseph's Home. George and Jane were married in 1970. He made the decision to return A private celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. Those who school to become an electrical technologist, completing his first year in wish to remember Jean with a donation, may do so to A.J.’s Loan Medicine Hat and his second and third year at SAIT. He began his career with Calgary Power (aka Trans Alta) where he remained for 28 plus Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie years. These were very busy years for George and Jane. In 1970, they Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3. To e-mail an expression of welcomed the first of their three children, Shelly; quickly followed by AUDREY NELSON sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] subject Cheryl in 1971 and Kevin in 1973. George loved being a family man 1932 ~ 2021 heading: Jean DeHart, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com above all else and was a very active father. They were a close family and It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their and leave a message of condolence. together they enjoyed many summer holidays and good times. He was mother, Audrey Margaret Nelson, beloved wife of the late Sam Nelson. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND a strict but fair father; praising you when you made the right decisions. She passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 In his later years, he became best friends with all his children and gave 27, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Audrey is survived by her children, them so much more than they ever wanted. At the age of 56, George Charlene (Richard) Oster, Neil Nelson, Perry (Sheilagh) Nelson and and Jane made the decision to return and retire in Medicine Hat, AB to daughter-in-law, Nita Nelson; five grand-children as well as eight great- be closer to their children and grandchildren. They settled on an grandchildren. Along with her husband Sam, Audrey was predeceased by her son, Norman ‘Gary’ Nelson. Further announcements will follow at acreage close to Elkwater that came to be known as “the Ponderosa”, a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www. which was always his dream. George immensely appreciated the many, cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is many good times that he was gifted to have with his family and his Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - closest friends; annual family reunions, playing cards, camping, 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 hunting, making sausage, and building projects. Sadly, when Jane www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" passed in 2019, George lost most of his zest for life. His final two years were rough, but he never stopped caring for other people and putting his family and friends first. He was an intelligent and devout man of religion and faith who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Sunday, August 1st, 2021 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 - 2nd Avenue NE MEDICINE DIANE ROAN HAT on Monday, August 2nd, 2021, at 11:00 am with Fr. Roque Periera, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in (NEE WALKER) George’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Diane Roan Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. (nee Walker) of AB on July 26 at the age of 73. Diane died Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer at the P.L.C. in Calgary. [email protected] subject heading George Plaksey. Funeral She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years Wendal, arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL and her children Kelley and Sean. Diane will also be missed by her CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Grandchildren, Taylor and Brooklyn. Sisters in Law, Gladys Roan, Linda Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. DELORES BUTTERWICK Roan, brother-inlaw Ken Simaluk and her numerous Nieces and saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR 1932 – 2021 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Nephews. Holdings Ltd. Delores Butterwick, beloved wife of the late Bill Butterwick. She passed Diane was predeceased by her Parents Art, and Rose Walker. Siblings away peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Marg Worts, Winnie Jackson, Jack Walker, and Marlene Simaluk. Delores was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 26, 1932. The Diane was known to all as a friendly, kind and generous person. Diane's family moved to the Peace River Country shortly after her birth but spirit will live on in her family and in those whose lives she touched. moved back to Lethbridge so she could start school. In 1943 the family Diane had a great passion for gardening and we still get to enjoy the moved to Foremost where Delores completed her high school CONTACT US education. Shortly after graduation, she married her high school beautiful flowers and shrubs in her yard. Diane loved cycling with sweetheart, Bill Butterwick in 1949. Wendal, camping in their R.V. with her grandchildren, and their winter Delores is survived by two sons Randy (Norma), Dan (Donna); one trips to Mexico. Medicine Hat Office daughter in law Cynthia; sister Myrna (Bob) Kuhl; eight grandchildren,13 Memorial services to be held at Jesus Loves You Society on Saturday 3257 Dunmore Road SE , Medicine Hat, AB great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. August 7th at 11:00 a.m. 240 15 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R0P7. Reception 403.527.1101 She was predeceased by her husband Bill and her son Beverly. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends and family that will follow the service at which time friends and family are invited to knew and loved her. gather in the lower level of the church for a time of fellowship and Project Co-ordinator A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, luncheon. Kids welcome. Comfort Casual. Destinee Mattson at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 802 1 Ave W, Foremost, Alberta, As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Diane with 403-528-5652 with Reverend Pauline Bell officiating. A private family Interment will be a donation may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society. held prior. [email protected] Those who wish may watch the service via livestream by visiting Martin Brothers website and scrolling to the bottom of Delores’ obituary. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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