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PATRICK OKRAINETZ NEIL JAMES TUMBACH JOHN ROBERTS CHARLES SUTHERLAND WILMAR JEAN McDOUGALD 1952 - 2020 1959 ~ 2020 June 18, 1933 ~ September 26, 2020 Charles "Chuck" Sutherland of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on Patrick Okrainetz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September Neil Tumbach of Redcliff, Alberta passed away on Friday, September It is with great sadness that Barb announces the passing of her Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 90. He leaves to cherish his WIKJORD 1931 ~ 2020 30, 2020 at the age of 68 years. He leaves to cherish his memory one 18th, 2020, at the age of 61 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved husband of 61 years, John Albert Roberts. He passed away at memory his loving wife Shirley, daughter Heather (Stan Hirsch), son Wilmar “Wil” Wikjord Passed away on September 24 after a long battle Patricia “Jean” McDougald of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, daughter Cassandra Okrainetz of Kamloops and one step-daughter loving wife, Wendy; son, Greg (Vicki) Elgie and their children, Gavin St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Saturday, Bruce (Val) Sutherland, and daughter Holly ( Kirk) Sutherland. His with Alzheimers. Predeceased by his wife Corinne she will help guide Christina Forbes of Edmonton; five grandchildren, Dawson, Alisha, Aurora, October 4, 2020 at the age of 89 years. She leaves to cherish her and Nixon; son, Cory Tumbach and his daughter, Kinsley; daughter, September 26, 2020, at the age of 87 years. Along with Barb, John grandchildren Tara Sutherland, Wil Sutherland, Charles (Holly) him out of the confusion and anxiety of his final years. He will be Max and Abigail; one brother, Brent Okrainetz and one sister Adella (Don) memory four children, Doug (Pat) Forbes, Gordon (Patti) Forbes, David Nicole Tumbach (Taylor Johnson); Neil’s beloved mom, Annette leaves to cherish his memory: sister, Pearl Burton; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Sutherland, Kimberley Hirsch and Kerry Hirsch. His sister Gayle Kjorlien lovingly remembered by His daughter Brenda (Kevin) Laupland and Eliuk. He was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Paul Okrainetz and by Tumbach; nephews, Logan Tumbach and his son, Zavrey; and Kayden and half sister Joanne (Don) Mitchell. Chuck was predeceased by his (Sue) Forbes and Linda Morey (Terry Carter); eight grandchildren, Tyler two brothers, Orest and Terry. His memory will be honoured privately in Bootland and Arlene Nicoll; brothers-in-law, Neil Nicoll (Susan Shank); son Brett (Skye) Wikjord, grandchildren Elise Trevor Ayla and Trinity, Tumbach; sisters-in-law, Julie Tarnasky (Bart), Shirley Cotterhill, Norma parents, brothers Robin and Bruce and son Robin. our hearts. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ Mark (Sonya) Marshall; special niece, Alleen Eirich and other nieces, brother Alfred (Marg) Wikjord, and sisters Joyce (Larry) Hupe, and Joan Forbes (Sara Laskoski), Jared (Kaitlin) Forbes, Casey (Carina) Forbes, (Leo) Shaw, Barbara Stringer, and Janice Gottinger; as well as Dad was born in Toronto, ONT and spent his early years in Bruce pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Patrick Okrainetz, or you may numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and many good Jodie Giesbrecht (Fawn, Kruz), Shelly Roseveare, Karen Bootland, (Robert) Hooper. Kyle (Allana) Forbes, Hilary (Jarrod) Blanchett, Sydney Forbes, Ben County. He left home at an early age and worked his way across visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. friends. Neil was predeceased by his dad, Jim Tumbach; his brother, Laurel Hammel, Kelly Nemeth, Charlene Waline and Sandra Burton; Wil grew up in Northern Manitoba in a town called Cranberry Portage. Morey and Haley Morey as well as eight great grandchildren; two Canada until meeting mom and deciding Medicine Hat was to be their Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Troy Tumbach; his father and mother-in-law, Wes and Agnes Stringer; nephews, Shawn Marshall, Jason Nicoll, Travis Nicoll, Justin Nicoll, His life was full of outdoors activities including hunting and fishing. He sisters: her twin June Tetrault, and Doreen Bunting and one sister-in- CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 and brothers-in-law, Bill Stringer, Don Cotterhill and Ron Stringer. Neil Cody Nicoll, Rick Nicoll, Brian Hammel, Darrel Hammel, Tiegan home, in the early 1950's. was a fishing guide in his early life and continued to fish right up until He found a job working with the Defense Research Establishment law Marg Coupland and their families. She was predeceased by first was born and raised in Medicine Hat. Shortly after graduating high Bootland, Darrel Sackman, Tom Roberts, Ray Roberts, Dennis Burton the end. He loved the northern Manitoba lakes. As a teacher and Suffield (DRES) as an electronics technician where he worked until husband Stuart Forbes on October 11, 1974 and by her second school he began his career as a Commercial/ Industrial Electrician, a and Tony Burton as well as special friends, Joyce Shannon, Hazel and administrator for forty years in Medicine Hat he touched thousands of career which spanned over 40 years; the last 14 as a member of the retirement. Sev Barber and Eva Darrel. John was predeceased by his wonderful lives. His journey through the health care system these past years husband Alex McDougald on July 9, 2010; by her parents Muriel and ‘Spider Electric Family’ where many lasting friendships and lifelong son, Keith; parents, Harold Roberts and Bertha Anderson; step-father, Despite leaving school at an early age dad was a lifelong learner and Cecil Coupland; one son-in-law Darrell Morey and brothers-in-law, Leo memories were made. Neil had many passions in life, but few were as provided a glimpse into just how many students he taught as many Carl Anderson; sister, Kay Sackman; brother, Harvey Roberts; mother- went back to get his high school diploma when the Medicine Hat Tetrault and Lynn Bunting. A life well-loved and a life well-lived. Due to important to him as spending time with his children and College opened. He was a voracious reader, interested in a variety of past student recognized him and shared their special stories. He made grandchildren. He often reminisced of all the hours he enjoyed on the in-law and father-in-law, Tom (Norma) Nicoll; sisters-in-law, Valerie many friends at the Connaught Golf Club,Senior’s Slowpitch, and the restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Marshall, Jean Klaudt, Dorothy Hammel; brothers-in-law, Tom Nicoll, subjects, ranging from mechanics to history and passed on this love of benches of freezing hockey rinks and dusty baseball diamonds of Medicine Hat RC club. He was a devoted member of All Saints’ Church Officer of Health - funeral services are now limited to no more than Simon Hammel, Scotty Bootland, Monk Burton and Leonard Sackman; learning to his children and grandchildren. Greg and Cory’s teams. However, it was his daughter Nicole who and enjoyed being a part of the Stampede Board. He loved to travel nephews, Jack Nicoll, John Bootland and Daren Sackman as well as a He was a big believer in volunteering and giving back to the 100 attendees including family and funeral home staff. The funeral shared his love of horses and when he retired from his coaching visiting numerous places across the world. His bad jokes and teasing duties, he would spend his evenings in the field, helping her care for special cousin in Wales, Margo Phillips, who was like a sister; and community. For many years you would find him at the local rinks service for Jean will be by invitation only, however the service will be will be missed by all who knew him. her quarter horse, TJ. A celebration of Neal’s life will take place at a Beverly Roberts-Eiers. John was born in Medicine Hat and at the age of coaching the Maple Leafs Tiny Mite hockey teams. He started up the live streamed from the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, October 9, 2020 Condolences, stories, photos and e-thank you cards can be posted at later date. In honour of his memory donations may be made to the 2 1/2, moved to Devauden, Wales with his parents, Harold and Bertha Power Skating Program as well as sat on both the MInor Hockey and at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Pollard officiating. Live streaming can be Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, Figure Skating Associations boards. www.saamis.com If wished donations may be made in his name to the Roberts and sister, Kay. John's younger brother, Harvey stayed in accessed by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Canada with their grandparents and his sister, Pearl was born in Wales Dad and mom belonged to the Westminster United Church and as Alzheimers Society of Canada subject heading Neil Tumbach. Funeral arrangements completed by later. Their father passed away in 1947, and the family returned to well as singing in the church choir they took on running the High C Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time on the SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION MICHAEL “MIKE” DURST Medicine Hat in 1951 when John was 17. John was employed with program for a couple of years. I remember the year they managed to Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. All family and friends are invited CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, get a group of high school aged parishioners to perform the musical 1964 ~ 2020 AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] Construction Rodgers and Maple Leaf Mills as a millwright until they to join Jean’s family for theinterment service which will take place in Jesus Christ Superstar for the congregation. Michael “Mike” Durst of Medicine Hat, passed peacefully away on Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. closed. He owned Medicine Hat Sharpening Services and also worked the Maple Creek Cemetery on Friday at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail an After dad retired he decided to leave athletics volunteering to the Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Mike leaves to for Kodiak Trailer Factory. John was a very intelligent and loving expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ cherish his memory his wife Lee Durst; two daughters, Jesse McIntyre younger people and focused on helping various organizations, person who loved reading, playing cards and was a very good dart pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Jean McDougald, or you (Chris) and Nicole Durst; grandchildren, Damon Rocheleau, Sophia player winning several medals. His famous saying was ‘Whatever will Habitat for Humanity, CNIB and Meals on Wheels to name a few. He McIntyre, Edan McIntyre, Rorik Brandham; brother, Werner Durst; sisters, be, will be.’ (God’s Will). A private family service will be held with the could always be counted on to help when needed. may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of Linda Monti, Peggy Schultz (Wally), Margo Reesor (Eric); numerous nieces, interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial After he retired he bought a bike at a yard sale and it wasn't long condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL nephews and friends (to many to mention). Mike was predeceased by his before he had found another passion. Before we blinked dad was on parents, Adam and Frances Durst; brother, Adam Durst Jr; sister, Frances donations in John’s name may be made directly to AJ’s Loan HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat Cupboard, Bay 4 - 602A Clay Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 3V2. the road touring the country. East to Niagara on the Lake and back, T1A 4C2 Nutz. Mike loved to go camping, fishing and ride his motorcycle then west to Vancouver and back, then from the south AB border to (Bumblebee) but his biggest priority was his grandkids. Mike fought (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. courageously and inspirationally against his ALS diagnosis for two and a cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is the North AB border, he cycled the breadth of the country, meeting half years, he worked so hard all his life to make sure his family never Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 people as he went. On training rides he would often meet other went without. “He was the best damn concrete finisher ever.” His legacy - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 cyclists and would bring them home for a hot meal and a warm night's will live on in the hearts & minds of everyone he interacted with, he may www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" sleep. be gone but will never be forgotten. A special thank you to the ALS This love of bikes brought neighborhood kids to his bike shed asking EDWARD RATH Society for all of their support. Also to Good Samaritans Society who him to 'fix their bikes please." and when his grandchildren visited he made the final leg of his journey more comfortable and allowed him to took them on bike rides. He was so happy to share his love of cycling, 1931 - 2020 Edward “Ed” Rath passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at pass on with grace, dignity and respect. A Celebration of Life will be held and, by fixing neighbourhood children's bikes, contribute to the at Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch – Ortona Room MURIEL SKIBA neighbourhood. the age of 89 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Doreen Rath. 702-2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB on October 3rd, 2020 at 2:00-4:30pm. August 5, 1932 ~ September 27, 2020 During his retirement wintertime would find Dad outdoors shoveling He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Kelvin Rath and Keith At Mike’s request, he ask’s that everyone dress casual, the way he knew (Christie) Rath all of Cypress County; nine grandchildren, Trisha Rath, you. Memorial gifts in Mike’s name may be made to ALS Society of Muriel Jean Skiba (nee Dick) passed away peacefully while surrounded many of his neighbours' walks as they were off at work and he liked Alberta 7874 – 10th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 8W1. Condolences may be by her loving family at the Good Samaritans Society in, Medicine Hat the exercise. In more recent years, as shovelling got more difficult for Clayton Rath, Amanda (Trey) Herman, Ryan (Jenna) Rath, Jordon sent through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the age of 88 years. She was a him, these neighbors returned the favour for which he was very Radke, Kelly Radke, Tammy Street, Susanne (Bryce) Jensen, Jennifer heading Mike Durst. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS gentle and warm hearted lady who loved her family, her dogs and grateful. Rath; eleven great grandchildren; as well as numerous brothers-in-law, MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The being outdoors. Wherever Muriel went, she made friends and shared So in honour of our dad we would like to ask that, in lieu of cards or sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 her great sense of humour and infectious laugh. Muriel was born and flowers, please consider doing something kind for someone in your parents, Annie and John Rath; two sons, Terry in 1959 and Greg in (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and DONNA ANDERSON raised in Lang, SK. She was never without her dog Rover and loved to community. 2014; two brothers, Lawrence and Bob Rath and two sisters, Viola directed CGR Holdings Ltd. "It's so much darker ride horses, play the piano and ice skate. Muriel married Bernard Skiba Deering and Lily Stuber. Ed was born on June 20, 1931, on the 1960 ~ 2020 on November 30, 1951. They farmed briefly in Lang before moving to when a light goes out, homestead near Elkwater where he was raised. On July 3, 1954, he Donna Lea Anderson of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, Alberta where they started their family. Muriel worked for many years than it would have been October 4, 2020 at the age of 60 years, beloved wife of Patty Frederick married Marjorie Doreen Stuber in Medicine Hat and they resided on for Zane’s Pharmacy and considered Sandy and Zane to be part of her JOSEPH SWAN if it had never shone." and Patty’s daughter Des and her children Kaley and Dallas. She also family. She was involved in the United Church where she taught Joseph Swan lived as fully and completely as any of us could ever John Steinbeck the Rath family farm north of Elkwater where they raised their family. leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Theresa (John) Wallace; her Sunday School and played the piano. Muriel loved music and taught hope, right up until his passing in his home Sept. 27, 2020. Joe Ed enjoyed cattle, horses and had a love for Blue Heeler dogs. Family nieces and nephews, Natasha and family; Tara and family; Venessa and piano and organ lessons to students both young and old. One of the brought out the good in all who encountered him - often singing and and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON her children, Samara and Kieran; Ryan (Brandon); Tenikka and her things she was most proud of was her Golden Retrievers and her joking around. The longer you knew him, the more you were glad you FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on children Justin and Hailey and Chad. She was predeceased by her award winning kennel, Alta Gold. Following Bernard’s passing, Muriel had met him. Joe was the loyal defender and advocate of all his Wednesday from 1:00 - 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the parents, Donald and Florence Anderson; four brothers, Edward, moved into Park Meadows Village where she lived for 18 years sharing children and grandchildren. But first and always he loved Avanthia, to PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rodney, Donnie and Robert. Those who wish to attend the graveside meals, card games, bingo and music with her many friends. Muriel is whom he was married for over 60 years. She died in his tender care in Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Family and friends are invited to service are asked to meet inside the main gate (12:15 p.m.) at Hillside survived by her children, Kathi Ellis and Robert Skiba; grandson, Ian 2018. Kindest thanks to his close friends and neighbours in Duncan remotely attend the funeral service by going to youtube.com and Cemetery on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. with Captain Ron who so often lent a helping hand and warm-hearted company, Ellis and his children, Ira and Sayla. She was predeceased by a search for Pattison Funeral Home. The video will go live 10 minutes MacDonald officiating. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please grandson, Lucas Ellis who gifted Muriel with a third great-grandchild, especially in the few years since Avanthia’s passing. After a successful prior to service time on the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. Due direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: Donna Nova; she was also predeceased by her brother, Darrel Dick and sister, career in publishing he and Avanthia retired to the west coast and Anderson, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical GRACE MURRAY Bernice Moon. Kathi and Rob wish to express their gratitude to the enjoyed travelling and renovating several homes. They worked a message of condolence. residents and staff of Cypress View Foundation and the Good together to make each home gracious and beautiful. He leaves behind Officer of Health - funeral services are now limited to no more than Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND 1935 ~ 2020 friends and extended family in Medicine Hat & Toronto, no complaints, 100 attendees including family and funeral home staff. Interment to Grace Virginia Murray, beloved wife of Larry, passed away at the Leisure Samaritan Society for their kindness and care of their mother. The CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 his three children Michael, Joan and Susan, those who married into his follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy Way Group Home in Dunmore on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the family will honour Muriel’s life with a time of silent reflection. The age of 84 years. Along with Larry, left to cherish her memory are their interment will take place in Lang, SK., in the Spring of 2021. If friends little kingdom – Joan’s husband Gerard and Michael’s wife Yone – his donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. To e-mail an three children. Grace’s life will be silently remembered by family and so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 grandchildren Katie, Shaun, Colm and Gabriella, his brothers Patrick JOHN MOONEY expression of sympathy, please direct it to: [email protected] friends without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. (Condolences Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. (Condolences and David and their children Mark, Brian, Kevin and Cathy. His first 1925 – 2020 subject heading: Ed Rath, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome. may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) great granddaughter Sarah was born the day after he died. We shall John Coburn Mooney passed away peacefully with family by his side com and leave a message of condolence. Honoured to serve the family is Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel not live again as we lived in his love. Joe planted many trees, leaving a at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, on October 2, 2020 Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, legacy of dogwoods, horse chestnuts, maples, and cedars. In lieu of aged 95. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Rose, 2 children, CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www. Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com flowers, please consider a donation to Tree Canada. Online 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" "Locally owned & directed" condolences can be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca A Private family service will be held. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence. 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TRUDY MAE BRYANT WALTER LAWRENCE CLARK FINLEY ADAM SCHMALTZ DICK ROSENDAL 1936 - 2020 LINK 1942 ~ 2020 1934 ~ 2020 January 27, 1948 - October 7, 2020 Trudy (Gertrude) Mae Bryant passed away October 3, 2020 at St. Clark Allen Finley passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of Adam Schmaltz passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 86 years, After a valiant battle with cancer, the family of Dirk ‘Dick’ Rosendal is 78 years, beloved husband of Cheryl Finley of Medicine Hat. He also Joseph's Hospice after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. Trudy October 11, 1935 – Medicine Hat, Alberta beloved husband of Loretta Schmaltz of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to heartbroken to announce that he passed away peacefully in his leaves to cherish his memory four children, Kirby (Antonella) and their was born September 19, 1936 in Minot, ND, the eldest daughter of cherish his memory four children, Gwen Middleton, Kim (Glen) Renwick, home in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the age of Lutheran missionaries. Her young life filled with adventure and travel. October 2, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta children, Christian and Hayley; Thomas and his daughter Sierra; Ryan Brian (Michelle) Schmaltz and Steven (Wendy) Schmaltz; ten 72 years. Along with Henny, his beloved wife of 48 years, Dick will be She travelled as an infant by ship to Bergen, Norway, her first steps Walter Link peacefully passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the and his children Ady and Teo; Jayne (Jason) Kehler and their children, grandchildren, Aaron (Shelly), Jamie (Larry), Craig (Brooke), Michael Josie and Jordyn. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Ada lovingly remembered by his son, Brent (Tawm) and their son, Owen; filmed in Paris, lived in Madagascar from ages 2-18 where she age of 84 years. (Jillian), Stephanie (Kyle), Chelsey (Brad), Amanda, Tyson (Erin), Kadin Finley and by two brothers. Due to restrictions in place regarding daughter, Renée (Jace) Anderson and their sons, Elijah and Caleb; graduated from the American Boarding High School where she made He was born in Medicine Hat to Bertha and Ewald Link on October 11, (Brittany) and Tenielle (Nathan); seven great grandchildren, Isabella, COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health - funeral services are brothers, Henry, George, Winston, Walter and Albert; sisters, Wilma lifelong friends. Be it freighter ship, airplane (not like now), oxcart, 1935. Walter married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn in 1956. Jaden, Brooklyn, Loghan, Beckett, Deklan and Olivia; his brother, Richard now limited to no more than 100 attendees including family and funeral (Susan) Schmaltz; two sisters, Ann Barker and Eva Sutherland as well as and Margaret as well as their spouses and families. He is also outrigger canoe, mom would tell the stories with pictures to prove it. Walter enjoyed having his family close by and the get-togethers that home staff. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, survived by Henny’s family, Jane, Gerda, Conny (Rod) and their Her pet Lemur Mak (mok) will never be forgotten. Mom returned to were held throughout the years. He always made time for his children, Friday, October 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to Ludwig and Katherine Schmaltz; four brothers, Peter, Frank, Louis and families. Dick was predeceased by his grandson, Micah in 2009; Minneapolis trained as an LPN working in Montana where she married grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending remotely attend the funeral service by going to youtube.com and Jack and his sister, Rose. Family and friends who wish to pay their search for Pattison Funeral Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior parents, Brandt and Hendrika Rosendal; Henny’s parents, Tony and Dad. Together they immigrated to Canada. Living in BC and AB, time down in Desert Hot Springs during the winter, watching the respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, farming and ranching, until retirement to Medicine Hat in 1997. Mom EUGENE THOME to service time on the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. To e-mail Gerda Vonk; brothers-in-law, Leen Vonk and Hank Aasman as well as hummingbirds and picking lemons from the trees in their community. October 12, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. A private graveside service will made her mind up she was moving near her first grandson and an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ be held at a later date. Those who wish to remember Adam with a his great-nephew, Donovan Weiss. Dick was born on the family farm 1932 ~ 2020 Walter is survived by his children, Derek (Dixie), Joy (Harry), Lindsay daughter - dad had no choice. So, for the last 23 years she was pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Clark Finley, or you may visit donation may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an in Kootwijbroek, Netherlands, on January 27, 1948. His family Eugene Thome passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. (Leslie) and Doug (Susan); grandchildren, Dustin (Erin), Brett (Hoku), expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneral home. immigrated to Canada in 1950 and eventually settled in Medicine involved and present for her two grandsons - she was their cheering 2020 at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Lydia Thome of Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Jared (Elizabeth), Amber (Shamis), Ryan, Christopher, Amanda (Geoff), com subject heading: Adam Schmaltz, or you may visit www.pattison Hat in 1962. Dick enjoyed farming, mechanics and curling but his squad no matter what. Mom enjoyed meeting people and making Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 friends writing to many over her lifetime. Her Christmas letters were Thomas, Zac (Lauren), and Claire (Neil); and by his great- funeralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral greatest love was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Some of Dick’s Agnes (Morley) Anheliger, Andrew (Kathy) Thome and Lore (Emil) Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM legendary. grandchildren, Eleanor, Margaret and Logan. He was predeceased by fondest memories were camping with his family and his hunting Luca; five grandchildren, Cole Anheliger; Stephanie Anheliger 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Her Lutheran faith sustained her throughout her life but especially (Zachary Nicholson); Adam (Skylar) Thome and their children Alex and Marilyn, his loving wife of almost 60 years. trips with Reuben. He was a well liked, quiet and hard working man after her illness which she handled with dignity and grace. Mom is Sophie; Janessa Thome and Jessica Luca; four brothers, John Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, who never complained, even after being diagnosed with cancer. survived by her husband Ray of 62 years; son, Stephen (Cheryl), (Margaret), Mike, Peter and Rudy as well as numerous nieces and 14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Even in death, he showed great strength and dignity. Dick loved the daughter, Brenda (Doug) Bird; grandsons, Michael and Matthew Bird; nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Christina Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Lord and we rejoice that this is a temporary goodbye, until we meet brother, Melvin Rossing; sisters, Martha Sloboden, Elizabeth Erickson Thome; his brother, Adolph Thome and sister, Rose (Richard) Schulzki. Walter’s obituary at www.McInnisand Holloway.com. again. Dick’s love for his family will be forever remembered and he and their families. Trudy was predeceased by her parents Rev. Malvin Eugene was born on April 9, 1932 in Odessa, Russia. He met Lydia in In living memory of Walter Link, a tree will be planted at the Ann and will be greatly missed. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the Funeral and Anna Rossing and her brother David Rossing. Germany and in 1952 Eugene came to Canada and later sent for Lydia Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL Service will be by invitation only. The Funeral Service will be held at “Well done, good and faithful servant.... to join him. She arrived in 1958 and they were married. They worked Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat Enter into the joy of your master” HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256- hard to raise their family and were together each day until his passing. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to watch The Funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERLA 9575. Eugene enjoyed spending time with his family and loved fishing and the service via the live stream are encouraged to visit www. CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at 2:00 watching sports. Dad was a romantic at heart, he loved to read a good cooksouthland.com and click the view broadcast button on the pm. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to love story. His wish was for all his grandchildren to be happily married homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by 100 people including staff and clergy. We request masks be worn. Live and he would occasionally tease and drop hints to them regarding streaming will be available via www.saamis.com for Trudy Bryant. In visiting www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial this matter. He was competitive and loved to play Canasta with family donations in Dick’s name may be made directly to AJ’s Loan lieu of flowers donations to St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3 Street NE, and friends, the best part of which was him winning the game. The JOYCE RISLING Cupboard, Bay 4 - 602A Clay Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A Medicine Hat AB T1A 5M1 would be appreciated as they provided weekly phone calls to his brothers were important to him, all of his 1941 ~ 2020 3V2 or to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, memo: such wonderful care to mom and her family - providing us such brothers were loved by him. The family would like to thank Dr. comfort during these last days. Condolences may be sent through Joyce Janette Risling of Medicine Hat died peacefully surrounded with SHARON WARD NICU, 666 - 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4H6. Honoured to Ciubotaru, Dr. Motsi and the nurses and staff on 4W and 5E for all their love and prayers on October 4, 2020, at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject heading serve the family is care and compassion in the past week. Family and friends who wish to of 60 years to Jack Risling, devoted mom to their four children, and 1955 ~ 2020 Trudy Bryant. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to pay their respects may do so at the church on Monday from 12:00 - deeply loved by her nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren: Sharon Alice Ward passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 8th, Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION 12:55 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Sherry (Henry) Curtis and their children, Travis Curtis, Tessa Curtis 2020 at the age of 65 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403- CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 1:00 (children Mataya, Izaya, Jacob, Ariah) Jelena Komanchuk; Kim Bennett daughter, Natalie Ward; daughter, Stephanie Ward and her children, 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Interment will follow in the and her children Amanda (Patrick) Wallace (children William, Euphoria, Kayla, Gavin and Preston; daughter, Amanda Ward (Trevor Mossing) and her children, Tyson and Paige; daughter, Tiffany Ward (Scott Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. Hillside Cemetery. Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 Elijah, Xanthe) Kodi Ukaluchuk; Robert (Helena) Risling and their children, Amelia (Joel) Mackie (children Olivia and Owen) Derrick Risling, Isaac Gowan) and their children, Charity, Faith, Chase and Luke; great from the Chief Medical Officer of Health - funeral services are now Risling, Isabella Risling; Siblings Merle Meyer, Barry Meyer, Pam Meyer, grandchildren, Kaysen and Kaylen; siblings, Rick Ward, Janet Ward, limited to no more than 100 attendees including family, funeral home DELINA WIDMER Wendy Meyer, Wanda Forster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Judy Bratton, Darlene (Tim) Herman, Derrick (Brenda) Ward and Jackie staff and church participants. Those who wish to remember Eugene Joyce was predeceased by her son Rodney, parents Herbert and Alice Ward; fur babies, Gizzy, Kujo, and Storm; as well and numerous nieces with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat and District Health 1931 ~ 2020 Meyer, and sister Shirley Akerstrom. and nephews. Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Murray and Foundation (Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 Delina Bernice Widmer of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, Joyce loved to tell stories and would often tell the story regarding her Shirley Ward and her sister, Faye Patterson. Sharon loved to play Bingo 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at www. October 11, 2020 at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Alvin birth. She was born on a farm in a home converted from a granary, rather and sing Karaoke for many, many years. Her pets were her life. She will ourhealthfoundation.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please Widmer, whom she married on October 4, 1955. She leaves to cherish than the hospital in Medicine Hat. When telling the story she would say be dearly missed all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to donate in her memory may do so to Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre direct it to: [email protected] subject heading: Eugene her memory three children, Cedric (Debbie) Widmer, Brenda Widmer with much chagrin, that because her dad promised her mom that if she Thome, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a had the baby on the farm, he would buy her a new kitchen suite, she now (APARC), 1002 South Railway Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W2. and Colleen (Robert) Diacon; three grandchildren, Ethan Diacon, her Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to message of condolence. has Hilda Alberta listed as the place of birth on her birth certificate. Joyce first grandchild and her pride and joy, with laughter and smiles they married Jack, the love of her life in 1960, they resided in Medicine Hat for [email protected] subject heading Sharon Ward. Funeral Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND loved each other with all their hearts, Darcey (Melanie) Closs and most of their marriage apart from two years in Winnipeg Manitoba, where arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Charmayne (Steve) Reinhart; five great grandchildren, Brayden, Emma, the twins Rodney and Robert were born. Joyce worked at the Redcliff CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. Levi, Arjun and Keegan. She was predeceased by her parents, Christian Glass Factory for around 18 years and maintained many close friendships long after the factory closure. Joyce loved reading and was always active, saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR and Sophie Metzger; her husband Alvin on February 9, 1997; four she loved to garden, play ball (back catcher) in an organized league in her Holdings Ltd. HELENE KATHERENA “KATHY” brothers and five sisters. Family and friends who wish to pay their youth and as a young mother, have foot races with her kids and sew respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday from Barbie clothes for Sherry and Kim's dolls, to name a few. She loved WOLODCHENKO MURNEY 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON spending time with her grandchildren and teaching them how to bake 1927 ~ 2020 CHAPEL on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant, things from scratch. She was fiercely loyal to her family and Church and 1940 ~ 2020 spent her life helping to serve their needs. In 1962 Joyce was baptized in Helene Eugene Wolodchenko of Medicine Hat passed away on Kathy Murney, beloved wife of Gilbert, passed away on Monday, David Townsend. You are invited to remotely attend the funeral the Roman Catholic Church, she deeply loved and was devoted to our October 8, 2020 at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late October 5th, 2020 at the age of 80 years. She leaves to cherish her service by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral Lord Jesus and our Lady, she read scripture daily, went to daily mass and Stephen Wolodchenko. She leaves to cherish her memory two memory her husband, “Gib”; children, Wanda Lazar of Medicine Hat, Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time on the prayed countless rosaries, novenas and chaplets for her family, friends children, Shirley Black (Chuck Switzer) and Ronald (Ingrid) AB, Dean (Kate) Murney of Devon, AB, and Rosa Murney of Calgary, AB; Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. Due to restrictions in place and the world. (if she knew you she was praying for you) She was a true WE HAVE Wolodchenko; son-in-law, Larry Paton; four grandchildren, Stefan four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother; three regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health - funeral servant of Jesus Christ. The Funeral Vigil will be celebrated at HOLY (Jolene) Black, Dayna Black (Phil Lupton), Nicole Wolodchenko and FAMILY PARISH on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at 6:30 p.m. the sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was Tyron (Barb) Paton; seven great grandchildren, Maddie, Jacob, services are now limited to no more than 100 attendees including Vigil liturgy is preceded with the full recitation of the Rosary and Chaplet CUBII’S! predeceased by her parents, James and Helen Werezak; one brother, family and funeral home staff. Interment will follow in the Hillside of Divine Mercy, Dcn. Robert Risling presiding. The Funeral Mass will be Kashton, Justin, Tawnie, Keeley and Kaden as well as numerous nieces Felix Werezak and grandson, Austin Lazar. A family graveside service Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Delina with a donation, may celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:00 p.m., and nephews. She was predeceased her husband Steve; one daughter, will take place in Saskatchewan at a later date. In lieu of flowers do so to St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3in rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Fr. Iqbal Khurshid presiding. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Marlene Paton; one granddaughter, Candace Wolodchenko and three donations tmay be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Alberta T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it Section at Hillside Cemetery. THE FUNERAL, VIGIL AND ROSARY SERVICES brothers and sisters. A private family graveside service will be held at a Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. 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MARY ULBRICHT ROBERT WAPPLE SHIRLEY JOHNSTON DENYSE ABERLE ELWYNE KLETTKE NEIL GLIONNA 1987 ~ 2020 1941 – 2020 1963 ~ 2020 1936 ~ 2020 January 26, 1955 ~ October 10, 2020 (nee RIES) Denyse Leah Aberle of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Tracy Aberle for It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Robert Paul Wapple Mrs. Shirley Diane Johnston of Milk River, beloved wife of the late Mr. Mr. Elwyne Klettke of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Neil Francis Glionna, of Redcliff, passed away at the Foothills Hospital Charles Johnston, passed away with her loving family by her side at 21 years, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at the age of 57 November 29th, 1954 - October 11th, 2020 announce his passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the Joan Klettke, passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at the age in Calgary while surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, October It is with great love and sad hearts that we announce the passing of age of 32 years. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his father, Kevin the Milk River Health Centre, on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of years. Denyse leaves to cherish her memory her children, Leah of 84 years. Elwyne leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Larry 10, 2020, at the age of 65 years following a courageous battle with our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary Ulbricht, at Wapple of Medicine Hat; mother, Heather Ann Wapple of Lethbridge; 79 years. Schneider (Tommy DeBakker) of Okotoks, AB, and Brenda Schneider (Angela) Klettke of Stettler, AB, James Klettke of Eston, SK, and one MDS. Neil was born on January 26, 1955, to Edmund and Catherine the age of 65 years. She faced each day of her two-year battle with sister, Nicole of Calgary; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his Shirley is survived by 3 daughters, Agnes (Russell) Dobrocane of Milk (Cory Ror) also of Okotoks AB; grandchildren, Adrianna Schneider, and Nathan Schneider-Ror, siblings, Carolle (Keith) Newman of Lethbridge, daughter, Elaine Matson of Calgary, AB; six grandchildren, Christa Glionna in Toronto, ON. After completing high school and hanging up cancer with courage and strength. Mary Leaves to cherish her memory cat, Macaroni. Robert was predeceased by his grandmother, Mary River, Irene (Roy) Marceniuk of Bonnyville, Betty (Jason Childs) Graham of Medicine Hat; 1 son, Robert (Linda) Johnston of Milk River; AB, Lewis George of Christina Lake, BC, Shanlee Mowatt (Rob) of his football equipment, Neil ventured west to Alberta. As a young her loving husband of 44 years, Wayne Ulbricht; her three sons, Travis MacFarlane and grandfather, Mel Wapple; aunt, Wendy Lipinski and his (John Coppola), Jenelle (Quinn McLean), Tiffany Matson, Candace uncle, Boyd Wapple. Robert was born in Medicine Hat on November 7, grandchildren, C.J. and Kristin Dobrocane, Kayla and Kurtis Marceniuk, Medicine Hat, AB, Dale Viscount of Vancouver, BC, Daryl (Heidi) (Cam Davis), Danelle (Dean Jones), and Briana (Tyler Bauman); as adult he quickly learned that he possessed a natural ability for sales as (Kyla) Ulbricht, Cody (Gabbie) Ulbricht and Colin (Shelby) Ulbricht; Viscount of Brampton, ON, Darlene (Dan) Marsh of Chilliwack, BC, and 1987. This is where he grew up and attended Webster Niblock, CHHS and Mathew and Hayley (David) Graham, Dayton Johnston, and Brooke well as fourteen great grandchildren. Elwyne was predeceased by his career and family flourished, he became a proud father of two seven beautiful grandchildren, Brylin, Ries, Olivia, Leon, Warren, Medicine Hat College. In his younger years, Robert played youth soccer, (Brian) Ferguson; sisters, Betty (Mike) Owens and Joanne (Morris) Darren (Joyce) Viscount of Sherwood Park, AB; her dog, Genie; as well his wife, Joan; his daughter, Lori Diane; his parents, Otto and Lillian children, Jamie and Krystle. While working as a salesman for Classy Mackenzie and Roland; her father, Roy Ries; two brothers, Ron (Jean) baseball, hockey and golf and continued to play golf as an adult. He had a Sosick. as many numerous nieces and nephews. Denyse was predeceased by Imports, Neil met Suzanne Secours and after 15 years of friendship Klettke; his only brother, Wayne Klettke; his son-in-law, Chuck Ries and Mike (Darlene) Ries. Mary will also be remembered by her variety of interests and a keen mind in which he was constantly seeking Besides her loving husband Charles, Shirley was predeceased by her her parents, Cliffton and Patricia George. Denyse was born in they fell in love. They decided to unite their families and were married Edmonton, AB on April 3, 1963, and in her early years, moved to Matson; and great granddaughter, Kiya Jade Matson-Tekeste. sisters-in-law, Eileen Witts (Reid), Brenda Siegers, and Sheila (Ron) knowledge. Robert held a 3rd class power engineer certificate and had parents, John and Agnes Popel and brother Jonnie Popel. in Strathmore on Oct 17, 2003. This was the beginning of many Shirley was the eldest daughter born to John and Agnes Popel. She Medicine Hat. She graduated from McCoy High School. Denyse loved Elwyne was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on August 17th, 1936. Papove, Rita (Ken) Ireland, Lana (Richard) Miller; and her brother-in- completed 3 of 6 requirements for second class certification. He held adventures together. Neil was a selfless provider for his family and was various positions as an apprentice electrician, maintenance in healthcare attended school from grades 1-6 in Winnifred and grades 7-12 at to give back to her community and in recent years spent many hours law, Vic (Lori) Ulbricht. Mary was predeceased by her mother, Katie He was raised southeast of Kindersley on the family farm in happiest making others smile. His big heart was felt by all including Ries; parents-in-law, Jake and Lydia Ulbricht; and brothers-in-law, Bert and in the family business. Previous to his passing he was working as a Gershaw High School in Bow Island. She went on to graduate from volunteering for various organizations including; the Canada Day Madison, Sask. For several years Elwyne attended school at a small Society, Salvation Army, Top Hat Bingo, The Food Bank, and the his numerous customers and dozens of young athletes he mentored Siegers and John Witts. She will be fondly remembered by numerous power engineer. Robert had numerous traits that he will be remembered Nursing Aide School in Calgary, and then worked in Claresholm and local schoolhouse in the village of Madison. Elwyne’s children note for including being funny, sarcastic, caring, kind, gentle, smart, loving, Taber before moving to Milk River to work at Border Countries General Wellington Retirement Home. Due to COVID related restrictions A while managing the UFA Bisons hockey team. Neil loved the game and nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends. Mary and Wayne that one of his greatest strengths was his work ethic. Growing up on wonderful and adventurous. He will be forever remembered! A private Hospital. There she met the love of her life, Charles Johnston. After Come & Go Celebration of Denyse’s Life will take place on Saturday, loved to win. He stood for hard work, dedication and kindness. Neil were best friends and together they raised a family, loved to travel and family service was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel with Murray getting married, Shirley dedicated her time to being a full-time October 16th, 2020 at Saamis Creekside Centre, #11 Dunmore Road a farm he learned that life was about making the most of what you was always armed with a fresh joke or quick come back and when the enjoyed all of life’s simple blessings. Mary loved her family more than Jaster officiating. Memorial donations in Robert’s name may be made mother and housewife. SE, Medicine Hat, AB from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Condolences may be sent had and working hard in order to achieve further success. As a situation warranted, he would listen and share his wisdom. Neil anything and devoted her years to her boys, taking them to hockey directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 - 1865 Dunmore Some of Shirley’s simple pleasures were working on the farm, through www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject young adult Elwyne, his brother Wayne, and father Otto formed tackled all problems with a “MacGyver” ingenuity, humour and a and baseball and was always their biggest cheerleader, she loved the Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 1Z8 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation gardening, cooking, baking and Scrabble. She enjoyed attending heading Denyse Aberle. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Klettke and Son’s, a heavy equipment operation company. On positive attitude even during his final battle. He was the most loving SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION many jobs she held over the years. Whether it was doing taxes, of Alberta, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 1Z6.. (Condolences may school events for her children and grandchildren, such as school plays, March 14th, 1959 he married the love of his life, Joan Margaret Flatt. father, spouse and grandfather a family could ask for. Neil is survived sporting events, theatre and many others. In her spare time, Shirley CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, working an election or at the diagnostic lab, she made friends with be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Their journey together, until the time of her passing in 2008, took by his loving wife, Suzanne Glionna; his children, Jamie and Krystle Honoured to serve the family is loved to sew, read, knit, bowl, have coffee with friends and neighbors, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] everyone and did her work with joy. Mary loved working in her them on several adventures with their young family: Lori, Elaine, Glionna; stepchildren, Danny (Crystal) Picard and Heather (Rick) beautiful garden, golfing, cooking, baking and having coffee with Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - and complete any puzzle she could find. Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. Larry and James. Elwyne spent several years in oil and gas with Armstrong; grandchildren, Hope, Hanna, Rylee, Keythan, Davin friends. She very much enjoyed her years of dragon boating and the 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www. A private family service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, October 16, 2020. companies like BJ Hughes and Nowsco Well Services. When his (Brooke), Erica, Kian, Reid and Seth; great-grandchild, Bellamy; siblings, special relationships she built with her teammates. Mary’s door was cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Those who wish may watch the livestream at: https://www.fhwebsites. parents retired in 1972 from the farm in Madison, SK, Elwyne and Donald (Estelle) Glionna, Judy (Bernie) Owen, Paul (Jean) Glionna and always open, and she would make anyone feel welcome at her table. org/ymb/ obituary/Shirley-Johnston . Please note: the livestream link Joan spent five years back in Madison on the family farm. In 1977 Cecilia Parker as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He Her smile and laughter could light up any room. Mary’s great joy in life will be available on the Martin Brothers website below Shirley’s they moved to Brooks area and re-entered the oil and gas industry was predeceased by his mother, Catherine; father, Edmund and his were her grandchildren and she was very proud of her role as Nana. obituary at 9:45 am. with Canan Cementers. Shortly thereafter he partnered with his brother, Peter. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made Mary lived a life in which she chose to be happy everyday, and she Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish may make a donation friend Dick Malone to purchase Superior Oilwell Cementers. in Neil’s name to the Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, made you feel loved every time you saw her. She will be dearly missed to the Prairie Rose Lodge 117 3 Ave NW, Milk River, AB T0K 1M0 or the ADDRESS. Due to Covid-19, a private family funeral service and Milk River Tree of Hope, c/o Milk River Health Centre, 517 Centre Ave Together they operated their business in the town of Brooks until by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Those wishing to pay reception for Neil will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral NE, Milk River, AB T0K 1M0. his retirement to Medicine Hat in August of 2004. One of the their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on October 23, 2020, at 2:00 Visit www.mbfunerals.com to greatest joys for both Elwyne and Joan were their many winters Dunmore Road SE on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Those wishing to watch the service via the live stream are send a condolence. spent in Yuma, Arizona; they met and enjoyed the company of so pm or at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, encouraged to visit and click the view broadcast button on the home October 16th, 2020 from 12:00 to 12:55 pm. The Funeral Service will many friends during those years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our be held at Victory Lutheran Church on Friday, October 16th, 2020 at family will be holding a small private memorial service at Hillside website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Interment will follow Cemetery in Medicine Hat in the month of November. There will be Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 at Hillside Cemetery. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, attendance a live stream available for friends and family that are unable to - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 at services is limited to 100 people including funeral staff and clergy. attend; a link to the live stream will be provided on the Saamis www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Live streaming is available through the Victory Lutheran Church EMILY KESSLER Memorial website. Memorial gifts in Elwyne’s memory may be made website (https://victorylutheran.ca). Memorial gifts in Mary's memory October 29, 1931 ~ September 3, 2020 to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd MAXINE JACKSTEIT Emily Kessler, beloved wife of the late Edward Kessler, passed away Health Foundation, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Tom Baker Cancer May 4, 1941- October 13, 2020 peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society in Medicine Hat on 4H6, or to the St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, 156 3rd Street NE, Centre, 1331 - 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 Condolences Maxine Ruby Jacksteit (Arndt), of Golden Prairie, SK passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the age of 88 years. She leaves to Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis. peacefully at home on the farm, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of cherish her memory, her children Peggy Anderson and Alan (Cheryl) www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject heading com subject heading Mary Ulbricht. Funeral arrangements are 79 years. Kessler. She was loved dearly by her six grandchildren: Kelsey (Jessica) Elwyne Klettke. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Clifford. She also leaves Anderson, Haley (Tyler) Debnam, Lindsey (Lorin) Kessler, Brennan SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, to cherish her memory four sons, Eldon, Rodney (Tammy), Warren Kessler (Ashley Radke), Logan (Jacey) Kessler and Jenae (Mitch) Berg. CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ (Roxanna), Stacey (Deanna); three grandchildren, Chelsea Leismeister Her memory will be carried on by her 11 great-grandchildren: Emily (Kelly), Jordan (Shay) and Leia; two great-grandchildren, Hadley Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis. saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. KEN KOSTIUK and Isla Debnam, Amelianna, Benjamin and Joshua Anderson, Taylor Leismeister and Benjamin. Maxine is also survived by her sister, Inez com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. Schuster and two brothers, Wayne and Curtis Arndt. She was predeceased 1964 ~ 2020 and Mila Kessler, Memphis and Copelan Berg as well as Journey and by her parents Christian and Elsie Arndt, father and mother in-law, Dan Kenneth J. Kostiuk of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, October Jersey Kessler. Emily was predeceased by her parents, Tony and and Bertha Jacksteit, as well as her brother Norman Arndt and sister-in- 10, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and Frances Schlosser as well as her siblings, Bill and Irma Schlosser. In laws Ellenore Zeller and Mida Bosley. colleague. He was a dedicated employee of Paterson Grain, Dunmore 1931, Emily was born on a farm in Fox Valley. At the age of 18, she Maxine and Clifford raised their family on the farm near Golden Prairie, Terminal, from October 19, 1998 - March 12, 2020. He was an avid moved to Swift Current to pursue a career in health care. It was here SK. Maxine loved the game of curling, was an exceptional cook and football, NASCAR, and NHRA fan. Ken was predeceased by his parents that she found her love of baseball and joined her first softball team. ROGER SAMUEL KESSEL always had a beautiful garden each year. Maxine was an excellent John and Mary Kostiuk, and his dog, Digger. Interment of ashes will Moving to Medicine Hat, she found her first job as a nurses’ aide at this candle burns historian and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. Clifford and Maxine take place in the Glen Eden Cemetery in Winnipeg on October 24, MacCharles Hospital. At 21, she married the love of her life, Edward December 4, 1948 - October 14, 2020 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 22nd, 2020 surrounded 2020. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ Kessler. In 1958, she began her career of 31 years with Domglas and Roger Samuel Kessel passed away on October 14th, 2020 at the age of by their family. retired at the age of 57. Edward and Emily traveled all over North 71 years. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 38 years, Marge; are a way of holding on An invitational celebration of life will be held for close family and friends pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Ken Kostiuk, or you may Memories visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of America in their trusty RV. She loved camping and exploring with her son, Derek Kessel; step-children, Cliff, Edith and Steve Gorzo; adopted Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at the Golden Prairie Community Hall, to the ones we love. condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL family and the Good Sam’s Club. Emily enjoyed bowling and would go in loving son, Dan Kessel; sister, Ruth Hasjford; brothers, Allan, David and Roy officiated by Pastor Rod Nickel. Those who wish to remember Maxine with a donation may do so to HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat on to become a champion 5 pin bowler. Her yard and house were Whitlock; Uncle Eddie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and Southwest Healthcare Trust c/o Cypress Credit Union, Box 1060, Maple T1A 4C2 immaculate, filled with a beautiful array of flowers and solar lights. cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Cliff and Frieda Whitlock, Creek, Sask S0N 1N0 Emily was a diehard Tigers fan and season ticket holder since 1970. Uncle Rudy, and son-in-law, Ray Deering. Roger was born and raised in Nothing would keep her from a game. She will be sadly missed by all Maple Creek, SK and spent most of his working career as a ticket and who knew her. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the freight agent at Greyhound Bus Depot in Medicine Hat. He loved staff of the Good Samaritan Society for their exceptional care and travelling across Western Canada, especially when Marge made wrong kindness. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in the Memory turns and it became a more interesting adventure. Roger will be Field of Honour (at Edward Kessler’s monument) on Saturday, October deeply missed by all those who knew him. A private family gathering 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with a celebration to follow thereafter at Whiskey will be held and a Celebration of Roger’s life will also take place next Creek, 937 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat beginning at 2:30 p.m. Due to spring. Donations in Roger’s memory may be made to a charity of your restrictions in place with regards to COVID - 19 from the Chief Medical of those who are choice. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] subject Officer of Health - funeral receptions are now limited to no more than heading Denyse Aberle. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to 50 attendees. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is in our hearts CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat • Alberta T1A 4V4 Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 forever AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] Phone 403-527-6455 Celebrate Lives Lived... Lives Cherished... Lives Honoured. www.cooksouthland.com - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Life In Loving Memory In Loving Memory 8 Saturday, November 14, 2020 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS Saturday, November 14, 2020 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS 9

ROY THOMAS BARTLETT LILLIAN A. SCHMIDT IRENE BOTSCHATZKE 1953 ~ 2020 August 12, 1942 ~ October 13, 2020 1933 ~ 2020 Irene Botschatzke passed away peacefully with her family by her side JOHN EDWARD (JACK) Mr. Roy Thomas Bartlett, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Sharon Lillian was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on April 19, 1933 and passed on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 67 years, after a courageous Bartlett, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice away in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, October 16, 2020. The family 3 ½ year battle with cancer. She leaves to cherish her memory her SIMPSON in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the age of 78 years. moved to Mendham, Saskatchewan in 1935 where she received her Left to cherish Roy’s memory is his devoted daughter, Kelly (Karl) loving husband and best friend for 49 years, Ken Botschatzke; two AUGUST 15, 1924 – OCTOBER 17, 2020 elementary education. The family then moved back to Prelate in 1941 daughters, Laura (Troy) Fauth and Corlinda (Wryan) Smith; five Sivertsen; grandson, Brant Sivertsen and granddaughter, Kaysha Dad quietly slipped away to reunite in Heaven with Celia, his beloved where Lil finished her high school education and completed her Grade grandchildren, Jordan, Torrey, and Kalyssa Fauth, Gavin and Shayla (Brad) Jetter. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon as well as two 10 in piano conservatory music at St. Angela’s Academy in Prelate. After wife and soul mate for 46 years. sons, Rudy and Jody. Roy married Sharon Gonda on March 31, 1964. Smith; one brother, Allan (Brenda) Beierbach; one sister Beatrice (Jim) high school, Lillian went to study nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in Celebrating Jack’s remarkable life are daughter Sandra Simpson-Reiss CONTACT US They started their married life together in Brownfield and moved to Jager and two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Irwin and Shirley Bungay as well (Jacques) and son Tom Simpson (Carol), grandchildren Lisa, Jonah Medicine Hat in 1968. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She successfully completed her RN studies in as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her and Kirstin and great grandchildren Jason, Nicholas and Sydney. Rudy, Kelly and Jody. Most of Roy’s working career was with Medicine 1956. Lillian worked for a short time in Saskatoon and then ventured to parents Violet and Henry Beierbach Jr.; one sister, Margaret Fischer and Dad was born in Liverpool, England, forever proud of his Scouser Medicine Hat Office Hat Greenhouse where he started as a labourer and was later the United States, there she worked at St. John’s Hospital in Santa two brothers-in-law, Bill Irwin and Donovan Bungay. Irene grew up on heritage. A quick witted but private and very humble man, he lived 3257 Dunmore Road SE promoted to management due to his exceptional work ethic. He Monica for many years. While in California Lillian followed her passion for a farm in Richmound Saskatchewan where she attended school. She ALLEN his faith every day and always put others first. He was generous to a managed the greenhouse until its closure before accepting music and under the guidance of professionals in that field she studied met the love of her life Ken and together they lived the farm life while Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3R2 employment with Hat Hardware where he worked until retirement. fault with his time & money but always shied from the spotlight. Jazz and Contemporary piano styles. She shared her musical talent raising their family. Irene had a passion for gardening. Her green KAUPP Roy enjoyed many things in life, some of which included travelling, A child of the Depression, he joined the merchant marine in 1938 at 403.527.1101 which was enjoyed by many, but especially by her family. Lillian thumb was obvious to anyone who saw her flower gardens. She was a baking and cooking; and of course everyone knows Roy LOVED entertained at a couple of supper clubs in Medicine Hat and was an December 2, 1978 ~ October 16, 2020 age 14 and spent the next 15 years sailing the world, accumulating dedicated homemaker and farm wife. In 1999, Ken and Irene retired to It is with great sadness that the family of Allen James Kaupp announce shopping! He excelled at gardening and was more than happy to accompanist on many occasions at her church - St. Mary’s/Holy Family many interesting stories. He came ashore for the final time in Canada share the produce. His favourite thing to do was share dinner and play Medicine Hat and resided in Park Meadows. She enjoyed socializing his passing on Friday, October 16, 2020. Allen is survived by his wife, Parish. Lillian had returned to Canada to live and care for her mother in and settled in Toronto where Celia caught his eye and won his heart! Publisher/Advertising Manager games at his daughter’s house with the family and friends who loved with the community and had numerous friendships with neighbours. Roseanne and sons, Creston and Roane. Also grieving his loss are his 1978, after her father passed away. She worked part time at the Medicine After a charming courtship, they were married at St. Patrick’s Church, Kerri Sandford him. Roy was happiest when he was surrounded by family and friends When the grandchildren arrived, they became her pride and joy. She parents, Joan and Jim Kaupp; siblings, Celeste (Doug) Murphy, Hat Hospital until her retirement in 1998. Lillian was predeceased by her Toronto, on June 28, 1952, with a small reception on Center Island. who loved him. A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at Cook could be found attending every Christmas concert, sporting event, Cameron (Crista Kolter) Kaupp, Kenton (Jackie Fry) Kaupp, Galen (Erin) father and mother, Wendelin and Katherine; two brothers, Fred and The family soon grew to include Tom and Sandra. Family moves to Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on and dance recital that the children were involved in. She was strong in Kaupp, Olivia (Steven) Blair; numerous nieces and nephews as well as Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz Richard; three sisters, Margaret Dafoe, Anne Kosolofski and Rosal Sykes. New Market, Thessalon, Blind River and Sault Ste Marie followed due Project Co-ordinator her faith and had a positive outlook on life. To know Irene was to love many extended family members and friends. Allen was born in Fort officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Due to She is survived by two brothers, Ron (Suzanne) of Kaiwaka, New Zealand, to Dad’s catering career. In 1964, they began a three year lay her. You couldn't come or go without a hug or a full belly. Her smile McMurray and moved with his family to Medicine Hat at the age of Destinee Mattson restrictions in place from the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding Wayne (Noreen) of Medicine Hat and a sister-in-law, Eldene Schmidt of missionary assignment to Africa that stretched to seven years in and hugs will be missed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do three. After graduating from McCoy High School, he received training COVID - 19, funeral services are now limited to no more than 100 Radville, Saskatchewan as well as many nephews and nieces. A funeral Namibia and Zimbabwe. They returned to Canada, eventually settling 403-528-5652 so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - as an Emergency Medical Technician and worked in that capacity for a attendees. Roy’s service will be live streamed through the Cook service will be held at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, in Niagara Falls where Dad worked for Correctional Services until [email protected] 8:00 p.m. at which time the video tribute will be played. A private number of years in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. He then Southland website. Those wishing to watch the service via the live please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: retirement. stream are encouraged to visit www.cooksouthland.com and click the funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague settled in Redcliff with Rosie and their young family. Allen also worked Lillian Schmidt, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and Dad was an active member of the Knight’s of Columbus for many view broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Way S.E.) on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken in the oil and gas industry and later on as a truck driver. In addition, he years, volunteered countless hours at the Community Kitchen and (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the Edel officiating. Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the also served as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Redcliff and Box Springs was an active Big Brother in Niagara Falls. In 1992, he received the cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, funeral service by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Fire Departments. Allen and Rosie were fond of adventure and that Governor General’s commemorative medal recognizing his significant Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Funeral Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time included a love of travel. Some destinations were Southeast Asia, contribution to the community. In 1996, he received the Nissan of - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 on the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. Interment will follow in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Dominican Canada award for community service, one of five recipients www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Irene with a IN LOVING Republic, and Costa Rica. Allen had a unique sense of humour which recognized in Canada. (Dad would have felt most uncomfortable donation, may do so to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker he loved to combine with his talent for writing. Everyone was soundly “broadcasting” these achievements but we felt it was entirely Cancer Center, or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques entertained with his stories of travel adventures and a highlight was appropriate to share with you dear readers!) payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) - please when his siblings were being “roasted” at their wedding reception. He During retirement, a large part of Dad’s life involved patiently and specify Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic; or to St. Joseph's Home c/o was an enthusiast of the outdoors and his favourite activities included compassionately caring for our mother Celia who passed away in Carmel Hospice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it family camping trips, fishing, and hunting. He was also quite creative 1998 from Parkinson’s related complications. to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Irene with his barbeque and smoker. One of his latest quests was to Dad relocated to Toronto with Sandra then Lacombe and Medicine Botschatzke, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and continue to master his fly rod and to get his boys excited about fly Hat with Tom. His final home was at the Cypress View lodge, Medicine leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the fishing as well. Rest Peacefully, Allen, in Jesus’ comforting embrace. Hat, where he never missed an opportunity to praise the facility and PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. The Funeral Mass will be a private family celebration at Holy Family the many wonderful people who took such great care of him. Memory SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Parish with Fr. Rodel Abanto, celebrant with Allen’s uncle, Deacon A private family mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman For more information, Roger Reilander assisting. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If Catholic Church, (238 - 2nd Avenue N.E.) On Saturday, October 24, friends so desire, memorial donations in Allen’s name may be made 2020. Graveside service and interment of his ashes will be held in directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 - 1865 Niagara Falls, Ontario, in the Spring 2021. or to book your ad space BENJAMIN “BEN” Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. (Condolences Good bye and God bless Dad, give Mom a big hug for us. You’ll always ERNEST MAKI may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland. be in our memory. please contact one of our KLASSEN com). Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel In lieu of flowers, please direct any donations to the Parkinson’s May 5th, 1938 ~ October 11th, 2020 Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Association of Canada. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please Ernest Matthew Maki of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Elaine Maki, 1935 ~ 2020 Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: John sales representatives: passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Benjamin “Ben” Klassen of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mary "Locally owned & directed" Simpson, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a Ernest leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elaine; children Randy Klassen, passed away on October 17th, 2020 at the age of 85 years. He message of condolence. (Cheryl) Maki and their son, Matt (Stacey) and daughter, Ashley; Brian also leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Winona and her children; Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Destinee Mattson (Sheri) Maki and their children, Ryan (Mary), Kelsi (Jason), Derek (Lisa) son, Barry (Jackie) Klassen and their families; brother, Stan; and sisters, CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 403.528.5652 and Kristin; and daughter, Tammy (Larry) Mastel and their children, Bertha (Fred), Juliana (Neil), Judy, and Myrvina (Dennis). Family and Brandon and Dillon; eleven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, October 21st, [email protected] nieces and nephews. Ernest was predeceased by his parents, Matthew 2020 at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, and Irene Maki and two sisters, Hilda and Fay. Ernest loved the land and Kim Martz was forever a cowboy at heart. He loved his family and enjoyed the time Medicine Hat, AB from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The funeral service will take BRUCE BUDD he could spend with his children, grandchildren, and great- place in November. Service details will be announced prior to the Milton Bruce ‘Bruce’ Budd passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, 403.527.1101 ext 2121 grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and service date. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or October 12, 2020, at the age of 66 years. Bruce will be remembered [email protected] loved him. A family time of remembrance will be held at a later date. to [email protected] subject heading Ben Klassen. Funeral with a service in Glenboro, MB. (Condolences may be expressed by Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@ arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve James MacLaren saamis.com subject heading Ernest Maki. 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FRIEDA LEHR LENORA JESSE EVELYN TRIEBER BRENDA ST. PIERRE WINSTON LEROY JOBB 1933 ~ 2020 LILY MUELLER 1925 - 2020 1932 ~ 2020 1948 ~ 2020 March 23, 1925 ~ October 16, 2020 Frieda Lehr of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ken Lehr, passed January 31, 1927 ~October 20, 2020 Lenora Jesse was called to her heavenly home on October 18, 2020 at Evelyn Marion “Ev” Trieber of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Brenda Jean St. Pierre passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Mr. Winston Jobb, beloved husband of Helen Jobb, passed away away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the age of 87 years. Frieda Lily Mueller, beloved wife of the late Elmer Mueller, went home to be the age of 95 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, William Trieber, passed away on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at the the age of 72 years, beloved wife of Dave St. Pierre of Redcliff. She peacefully after a short illness (and a long wait) with family at his side in leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Beverley Heinz of with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 93 years of Janice (Robert) Burns and Darrell (Sandra) Jesse; three grandchildren, age of 87 years. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory her son, Wayne also leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Aaron St. Pierre (Melissa the Emergency Ward of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on October Medicine Hat, Steven (Deborah) Lehr of Edmonton, Brenda (Fred) age. Shane (Alicia) Burns, Tyler (Amy) Jesse and Ryan (Ashley) Jesse; three (Karen); daughter, Delphine (Bob) Rinehart; grandchildren, Jacqueline Golby) and their children Jayden and Abigail of Vauxhall; Matthew 16, 2020, at age 95. Winston, aka “Lawnmower Man” will lovingly be Dennis of Medicine Hat, and Wanda (Allen) Hamilton of Langley, B.C; Lily was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Elmer in 2018; two great grandchildren, Annabelle and Greyson Jesse, and Brayden (Sam) Willcocks, Jason Trieber and his mother, Kathy Trieber; Jolene (Jessica) St. Pierre of Redcliff. She was predeceased by her parents remembered by his brother, the Rev. Les Jobb (Donna) of Halifax, N.S.; grandchildren, Shawn (Chelsey) Heinz, Kendra (Landis) Byers, Jeff (Jen) infant children, Sharon and Myron James; two sisters Magdelina and Burns; two sisters, Ruth (Marvin) Bossert and Thelma (Earl) Good; as (Trevor) Warburton, Bryce (Laura) Jans, Gerritt (Ashley) Jans and Lorne and Eileen Harlton. Brenda was born in Edmonton. She was the Winston’s son, Sheldon (Charlotte) and their children, Erin (Paul Harper) Herta and many cherished family and friends. father, Dale Jans, Brad (Kristin) Schaal, and Kira (Aaron) Doyle; great- Lehr, Stephanie Lehr (Daniel Matar), Jon (Annette) Dennis, Kent Lily will be lovingly remembered by her children: Lucie (David) well as numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her second oldest of four children; older brother Dennis (Sharon) Harlton of Northern Ireland and Laura (Neil Krause) of Calgary; his daughter, grandchildren, Oliver Willcocks, Lilly Willcocks, Tenly Warburton, Tripp Phyllis (Bruce Murray) of Bowser, B.C. and her children, Jeff Nish (Shauna) (Sandra) Dennis, Colin Hamilton, Aaron (Kaileen) Hamilton; sister, Erna Oliphant, Victor (Oekie) Mueller, Karen (Mark) Horch, and Myron husband Theodore (Ted) Jesse; her parents Christian and Eva Maier; of Stony Plain, Glenda Harlton and Cheryl Wiley both of Edmonton. Warburton, Kyptan Jans, Kaelyn Jans, Kolt Jans, Lewis Schaal, Capri of Tahsis, B.C. and Tara Nish of Calgary. Winston is also survived by his Schorr of Medicine Hat; numerous great grandchildren and one great Mueller. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sarah (Andy) her grandson Dalton Jesse; her brothers, Reinhold, Paul, Oscar, Alvin, Schaal, Masen Jans, Emeree Jans, and Penelope Doyle; sister, Helen She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Brenda grew up in great-grandchildren, Astrid Nish, Joel Harper, Isla Harper and Charlie great grandchild. Frieda was born and raised in the Burstall District, Kirschenman, Andrew (Kristine) Oliphant, Hannah (Lance) Penner, Elmer and Ernest Maier; her sisters, Viola Maier and Esther Walter; and Turner, sister-in-law, Elsie Gomke, Bill’s sisters-in-law, Wilma Neish, Edmonton where she eventually met the love of her life, Dave. They Krause as well as members of his Sceptre, Sask. step-family. Also left to with the family moving and settling in Medicine Hat just after the war. Aaron (Trena) Mueller, Stephanie Mueller (Joe Szabo), Nathan (Lauren) her son-in-law Robert Burns. Lenora was born on January 27, 1925 at Margaret Martin, Annabelle Treiber, and Joe (Lori) McFadsen. Evelyn were married in 1977 and lived in Leduc. They welcomed their two mourn Winston’s passing are his many nieces and nephews. Winston was Frieda married Ken in Medicine Hat in 1950. Frieda and Ken farmed in Horch, Charis Horch, and Daniel (Michelle) Horch and by her great- Surprise, Saskatchewan. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion was predeceased by her husband, William, parents, Reinhold and sons in the years following. Brenda loved her family dearly and took grandchildren: Isaiah and Sierra, Elinor and Myles, Jacqueline and predeceased by his parents, Perley and Ella; sister, Irene; brothers, Lloyd, the Tothill District until Ken’s passing. She then moved into Medicine Lutheran Church, Horsham and received her education at Green Corn Charlotte Gomke; brothers, Edward (Clara), Clarence, William, and one pride in being a mother. She also loved her jobs; in Slave Lake she Wendell, Layton and Sheldon who died in infancy. Deacon, Gabriel and Malcolm, and Gavin. Lily loved her family... seeing Hat in the fall of 2000 and lived in Southridge for 19 years. In 2019 School. On October 24, 1947, she married Ted Jesse at Peace Lutheran brother in infancy; sisters, Hilda (Mike) Plotsky, Olga (Albert) Roth, worked at Forestry, then at ATB in Banff, and in Medicine Hat she Born on a small farm in Williamsdale, (Folly Mtn.) Nova Scotia, WJ’s formal her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren brought a smile to her Frieda then settled into the Chinook Village. Frieda was a excellent Church in Schuler. Throughout her entire life Lenora was a faithful Esther (Emanuel) Roth, Alice (Albert) March, and Margaret March. worked for Child and Family Services where she retired. Brenda education was cut short when his father got him a job at age 10 hauling face. cook, loved to sing and crochet but most of all loved spending time member of her church. Together, Ted and Lenora farmed the family Evelyn married her late husband William “Bill” Trieber on March 08th always had a smile on her face and loved gardening and baking. She logs by horse out of the bush. Thus started a long working career which Lily was born in Wygoda (Friedensheim) near Odessa, Ukraine (then 1952. They moved onto the Trieber family farm house after Bill’s USSR) on January 31, 1927. At a young age, her family relocated to homestead for 28 years. They moved to Medicine Hat in 1974 and will be missed by so many. We love you Brenda! The funeral service lasted an amazing 84 years!! (record?) Shortly after he began another life family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at parents retired where they farmed and raised their two children. In long passion, driving, when his father somehow came to own a car but Yerevan, Armenia where she lost both her mother and father. She was sold the farm the following year. Lenora enjoyed quilting, sewing, will be held in First Assembly of God Church, (395 - 9th Street S.E.) on SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Sunday, October 25, 2020 the early 1960’s, when highway 41 was being built, Evelyn was refused to drive it. He continued, driving accident free until age 92 when from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on then raised by her grandmother and older sister. They went back to crocheting. gardening and playing cards, as well as camping in their enlisted to provide cooking and board for crews of up to 17 men, all Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lyle Berg Odessa, and then spent a brief time in Poland and Ulm, Germany a certain “horse doctor” decided he was too old. This was a development Monday, October 26, 2020 at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 motor home. Lenora’s grandchildren were the light and love of her while tending the farm and children. Her delicious cooking and officiating. The service will be available through live streaming: www. father never did get past. Alas, adulthood began with Military Duty and a during WW II. After the war she worked for a furrier. As a young girl she life. This was expressed each Christmas when her grandsons were baking will be sorely missed. She was also an accomplished mhfirst.org and scroll down to “join us live” and follow the stint as a infantryman with the West Novas in Europe chasing the Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB with Reverend Jim Bredeson learned to speak German, Russian, and Armenian. gifted with an ice cream pail each of her homemade gingerbread seamstress whose talents where much in demand by her close knit instructions. http://www.first.org Those who wish to remember Germans back from whence they came. Highlights he would mention officiating. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, attendance at services In 1948, with the help of an aunt and uncle’s sponsorship, Lily men. We are at peace knowing that Mom has been reunited with Dad family and greater community. She enjoyed fishing, RVing, travelling, Brenda with a donation may direct it tothe Women’s Shelter, Box included the Liberation of the Netherlands and getting back home to his is limited to 100 people including funeral staff and clergy. Live immigrated to Canada, eventually residing in Calgary. She married and her Heavenly Father. Those who wish to pay their respects may playing cards, curling and quilting. She also loved spending time with 2500, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, beloved N.S. in May 1946. Soon after he met up again with a girl from his streaming is available through the Victory Lutheran Church website Elmer Mueller in Calgary on December 8, 1951. They spent much of do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 - her family and caring for those in need. She was a member of the oil please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneral home.com subject heading: home, the beautiful Helen. They wed in 1948, eventually settling in (https://victorylutheran.ca). Condolences may be sent through www. their lives farming in the Horsham, Saskatchewan area. In 1977, Lily 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 1:00 - 1:55 p.m. The wives club and various quilting groups. Evelyn lived a full, Brenda St. Pierre, or you may visit www.pattison funeralhome.com Debert, N.S. where Dad was working as a civilian at CFB Debert. Here he saamis.com or to [email protected] subject heading Frieda and Elmer moved to Medicine Hat where Lily worked at Stone Furs for adventurous life and is ready to be reunited with the party crew in a number of years. funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague and leave a message of condolence. built them a lovely little home, by himself, which survives to this day with Lehr. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to heaven made up of her many friends, siblings and beloved husband. supplies he mostly scrounged; total cost $2600. The favourite place for Lily was to be at home with her family. She also Way SE) on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Not to spend too much time in one place, the Wild West called as Helen SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION loved to garden, plant flowers and go to the mountains. officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Family and Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 had a sister and brother in Redcliff. This would become home for his CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, At an early age, Lily’s grandparents taught her about Jesus. Church, friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service by going to Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and at Victory remaining years. It was decided he needed a trade so WJ attended NAIT, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] worship and reading the Bible were very important to her and she youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral Home. The video will go Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1, with family in tow, the winter of 1958-59, learning small-engine repair Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. passed this down to her children. live 10 minutes prior to service time on the Pattison Funeral Home on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 from 10:00 am to 10:50 am. The Funeral which of course became a lifelong passion as he established A1 Air A private service will be held in Medicine Hat on Monday, October 26, youtube page. If you wish to remember Lenora with a donation, Service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive Cooled Engines beginning in 1965 and eventually closing Dec 1, 2019, 2020. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www. please direct it to Lutheran Hour Ministries or St. Paul Lutheran SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1, on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 at 11:00 upon his retirement. “We came to Alberta to work, not retire” was a line cooksouthland.com). Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Church. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: am with Pastor Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow at he frequently repeated when his future plans were questioned. He Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street office@pattisonfuneral home.com subject heading: Lenora Jesse, or Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through worked for an uninterrupted run of 54 years, the last 47 of which were at S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www. www.saamis.com or to [email protected] subject heading you may visit www.pattison funeralhome.com and leave a message the location across from the Buckle, providing a scenic view from the cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Evelyn Trieber. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Overpass. of condolence. SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION Winston was a 60 year life-member of his beloved Redcliff Legion and a Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, founding member of the infamous Bald-Headed Society which provided CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] service to the local community for years and gained some National Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. notoriety (Star Weekly) in the early 1960’s. Winston rarely had a bad word to say about anyone and loved to work or better still, sit and have a beer with family and friends. At such times, he would reveal a personality which included some jokes, storytelling and a quick wit. He also had an amazing memory to the very end forgetting nothing and somehow knowing where every part was located in his amazingly organized but JOHNNE SINGH chaotic looking Shop. A Private service celebrating Winston’s life will be 1923 ~ 2020 held in the coming days. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our Johnne Singh of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday October 20, website at www.cooksouthland.com) Those wishing to remember 2020, at the age of 96 years, beloved husband and best friend of the Winston may do so through a donation to the Redcliff Royal Canadian JOHN JOSEPH WALLACE late Catherine Singh. The last of his generation, he leaves to cherish Legion. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, “WALLY” BERTRAND his memory his children, Wanda Stuber, Brenda Hemminger, Sharon Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally Wick (Brad Stoski) and David (Faith) Singh; eleven grandchildren and owned & directed" 1935 ~ 2020 fourteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law Ivadel Davidson and John “Wally” Bertrand passed away October 21, 2020 at the age of 85 TONY BROWN numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, years. Wally leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sharon Sandau; son, 1944 ~ 2020 BRENDA LEE Cathy in 2018; son Randy; daughter-in-law Shelley; sons-in-law Granger (Denice) Bertrand; grandchildren, Tonille (Jay) Mallette and Anthony ‘Tony’ Brown, beloved husband of Brenda, passed away at St. Warren and Jerry; his parents Besua and Jennie Singh; three brothers, Granden (Myra) Bertrand; great grandchildren, Korbin, Lucus and Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Thursday, STAPPLER-RAMSTAD MARY ENGLISH Robert in infancy, James and Billy, and sister Elizabeth. Johnne lived Aarilynn; sisters in law, Mary Bertrand and June Bertrand as well as October 22, 2020, at the age of 75 years. Along with Brenda, his loving life with joy and generosity. His kind and gentle nature was expressed numerous nieces and nephews. Wally was predeceased by his parents, wife of 44 years, Tony will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Paul April 17, 1952 - October 19, 2020 1932 ~ 2020 through his jubilant smile and infectious laughter. He was always John and Violet Bertrand; brothers, Michael Bertrand, Jackie Bertrand, (Karen) and David; daughters, Susan and Lisa (Tyrel) and Mary English of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ralph English, Brenda Lee Stappler-Ramstad of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of willing to extend a helping hand whether it be in the field for harvest Billy Bertrand, Ron Bertrand; sister in law, Rose Bertrand. Wally was 17 grandchildren, Van and Georgia. He is also survived by six brothers, passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Etzikom, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 68 or out on the land planting trees. Johnne held a vast array of skills years old when he went to the army and was there for four years. Wally James, Christie, Paul, Noel, Lawrence and Liam; four sisters, Kathleen, years. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her children, Mary Louise (Danny) Anderson of Canmore, AB, Shari English (Dean) Verpy of Medicine and knowledge refined by his time serving in the Navy and through loved working at Good Year and loved all his jobs over the years Pam, Margaret and Angela as well as numerous nieces and nephews Left to cherish her memory are Left to cherish her memory are her numerous professions over his 25 year employment at CFB Suffield including the chicken business at LaPoulet Farm. Wally was very for whom he was and will remain, “The Legendary Uncle Tony.” He was husband Bruce; step-daughter Stacey (Mark) Beckstad of Camrose; Hat, AB and Roderick (Dawn) English of North Battleford, SK; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Mary was working as a barber, a bus driver and a fireman to name a few. involved in his community, he was a Boy Scout Leader and very predeceased by his parents, James and Kathleen Brown and brother, sisters Joan (Jim) Vandenberg and Belle (Tom) Magilton; predeceased by her husband, Ralph in 2013; parents, Walter and Mary Camping was a favourite pastime for Johnne and Cathy, sharing as devoted to his Church. He made friends with everyone. Wally was a Mr. Thomas. Tony was born in Dublin, Ireland on December 23, 1944, grandchildren Lucas and Eden; as well as her loving nieces and Smith; and her son, Lynnwood, in 1976. Mary was born on October many trips to the lake with family and friends as they could starting in Fix It of all, he enjoyed wood working “bird houses” and many other immigrated to Canada in 1968 and eventually settled in Medicine Hat nephews. 11th, 1932 in Gull Lake, SK., where she was raised and attended early spring and closing each season with a feast on Thanksgiving projects. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church where he especially enjoyed the hot summers. Tony worked as a pipe Brenda was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Christine school. She moved to Regina, SK to attend the Regina School of weekend. He had a passion for fishing, so much so that he adopted 758-8th Street SE Medicine Hat, AB on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 fitter and a house painter. He will be fondly remembered for his years Stappler; and siblings Bruce Stappler and Blythe Stryker. Nursing and graduated in 1954. She married Ralph that same year in the title, ‘The Fish Whisperer,’ and he never missed a Miller Time. He at 1:00 p.m. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, attendance at St. delighting audiences and fellow cast and crew as a cherished member A private family service will be held at a later date. Medicine Hat, AB. Together they raised their family and farmed NW of of the Medicine Hat Community Theatre groups. Tony was the life of Gull Lake, SK until they retired to Medicine Hat, in 1993. Memorial will forever be adored and remembered in the hearts of those who Peter Lutheran Church is limited to 75 people including funeral staff If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Brenda's every party, entertaining friends and family with his musical talents, gifts in Mary's memory may be made to the Autumn House knew him. A special thank you to the staff of Meadow Ridge for and clergy. Memorial gifts in Wally’s name may be made to S.P.C.A., 55 memory may be made to STARS Air Ambulance. To send condolences, playing guitar and singing. A private family service will be held on Independent Living Facility, Box 630, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0. loving him like family. As per Johnne’s wishes, no funeral service will Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. Thursday, October 29, 2020, and friends are then welcome to join the Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis. [email protected] subject heading Mary English. Mary and family at Player’s Pub, 39 - 8 Street NW, Medicine Hat for a few drinks in Alberta T4V 0V4) [email protected] subject heading: Johnne Singh, or com subject heading Wally Bertrand. Funeral arrangements are Ralph’s cremated remains will be interred at a later date. Funeral Tony’s honour, beginning at 4:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. arrangements are entrusted to you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to “Dedicated service since 1906” SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. 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DOROTHY SMITH ALISTAIR "AL" GEORGE ESTHER RAUGUST 1928 ~ 2020 1927 ~ 2020 Dorothy Smith left her family broken hearted as she passed away on GARDEN Esther Edna Raugust of Medicine Hat passed away on October 26, October 25, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born June 11, 1936 ~ 2020 2020 at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Jakob “Jack” 1928 in Whitewood, SK to Lexie and Fraser Robertson. Dorothy was Our Dad and Grandpa went to be with the Lord on Monday, October Raugust. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Faye Bosch their middle child. Her childhood years were spent in Whitewood, SK. 26, 2020. Dad was blessed with 84 wonderful years. He is survived by and Elaine (Ken) Lupul; five grandchildren, Coral (Kevin) Leblanc, their In 1946 she moved to Cereal, AB where she worked at the Cereal his loving wife, Tanis. He is adored and remembered by his children, children, Morgan and Josh; Teri (Cam) Maxwell, their children, Tanner, Hospital. While working in Cereal she met the love of her life Goldwin Scott Garden (wife Judy, granddaughters Savannah and Sierra) of Hayden, and Evan; Wayne (Jane) Bosch, their children, Halley and Jack; Smith. They were married in Drumheller on October 16, 1947. In 1949, Camas, Washington; Dana Bykowski (husband John, granddaughters Darcy (Lori) Bosch, their children, Joscelyn and Alysia; Rick (Colleen) they started adding children to their family. Six of the children started Elani and Janelle) of Lethbridge, Alberta; and Krista Bartman (husband Miss Me, Bosch, their children, Bryden, Tianna, and Dariyne; her sister, Lydia their lives on the family farm in Cereal under Dorothy’s watchful eye. Troy and grandson Truman and granddaughter Amaly) of Medicine Wilhelm; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was In 1965, they moved to Irvine, AB where their family was completed Hat. Dad is also remembered and cherished by his sister, Linda Garden predeceased by her parents, Katie and Rudolf Sukut; her husband, with their final child. Dorothy and Goldie always made sure there was of White Rock, British Columbia. Dad was born on July 30, 1936 in Jack Raugust in 1999; and son-in-law, Henry Bosch. Esther and Jack room in their house for any family or friends who happened to need a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to his parents, Bill and Dorothy Garden. As But Let Me Go farmed near Mendham until retirement in 1992 at which time they place to sleep or eat. As her family got older Dorothy returned to the the only son of hard working farmers, Dad’s first two years of life were moved to Medicine Hat. Those who wish to pay their respects may do workforce. Dorothy worked at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Medicine on a farm in Surbiton, Saskatchewan, before moving to a new family When I come to the end of the road so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 - Hat from 1970 to 1979 and Weidemann’s General Store in Irvine from farm in Rolling HIlls, Alberta. As a youngster he was keen to dig 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on 1979 until her retirement. Upon retiring Goldie and Dorothy fixed up a ditches or haul potatoes for extra spending money, but farming was And the sun has set for me, Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David camper and loaded it on their 1987 Dodge 4 x 4 and drove the Alaska not to be his calling. Although he would describe himself as a Townsend. Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the highway, enjoying many stops and sights along the way. They also mischievous student, schooling for him was a wonderful rural I want no rites in a gloom filled room Chief Medical Officer of Health - funeral services are now limited to no enjoyed trips to Mexico. In December 1995 they sold their family experience. He played hard and learned enough to move on to Olds Why cry for a soul set free! more than 100 attendees including family and funeral home staff. home in Irvine and moved to Grandview Village in Medicine Hat, AB. College, Alberta, at the tender age of 16, to complete a dual certificate Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service In January 1996 her world changed when Goldie passed away. After program at the Olds College School of Agriculture. He was so excited Miss me a little, but not for long, by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral Home. The Goldie’s passing Dorothy continued to enjoy many trips to Mexico and last summer to celebrate a 65 year reunion with many of his former And not with your head bowed low. video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time on the Pattison went on two Alaskan cruises with her family. In the winter of 2016, classmates. For Dad, school was easier than working on the farm and Funeral Home youtube page. Interment will follow in the Hillside Dorothy made her final trip to Mexico. In February 2018 she moved to so he continued his studies and completed his grade 12 at the Red Remember the love we once shared, Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Esther Raugust with a Masterpiece Southland Meadows. In June of 2018 we celebrated her Deer Composite High School before qualifying for entrance into the donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society. To e-mail an expression 90th birthday with many family and friends in attendance. Her family Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Dad applied to the Miss me, but let me go! of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com was completed with seven children, eighteen grandchildren and Army to help pay for dental school and complete his degree. As part of For this a journey we all must take, subject heading: Esther Raugust, or you may visit www. twenty-three great grandchildren. Terry and Sharon Smith - Troy Smith his program, he spent four years at university summer training in pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. (Taylor, Kyla and their mom Shantele), Jodi Smith (Hailey Smith, Colt Camp Borden, Ontario. Upon graduation as an Army Captain in 1961, And each must go alone; Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Degenstein and Dakota Degenstein); Barb and Brett Gaff - Renee Gaff he was posted to Currie Barrack in Calgary for two years and then CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 (Dakota Gaff and Ryder Wasilow), Bodie Gaff; Judy and Ron Brookes - another year at R.C.A.F Station in Penhold, Alberta. During his time in It’s all a part of the master’s plan Brad and Mary Brookes (Ronan and Bridget) Lyle and Kelsey Brookes Calgary he met and married his lifelong partner, Tanis. After his Army A step on the road to home. (Lauren, Brent, Finna and Eli); Heather and Ross Beierbach - Ryan and commitment was complete, Dad and Mom moved to Medicine Hat Tania Beierbach (Rana, Lara and Jace), William and Donna Beierbach where Dad accepted a position with the dental practice of ‘Slack, When you are lonely and sick of heart (Tate and Kate) Mona Beierbach (Georgia Howe and Hayes Howe); Snedden and Gray.’ At that time, the practice was located in a little Go to the friends we know, Doug and Jeanette Smith - Taryn (Courtney) Countryman (Case) and white building on Second Street. In 1979, Snedden, Gray and Garden Jadyn (Ryan) Smith; Trish and Blaine Lanz - Boyd Lanz (Nathaniel) and moved their clinic to its current location at River Center Dental Clinic. And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Micheal Lanz; Karen and Doug Shwetz - Jimmy and Stephanie Dad was proud of this new location and enjoyed looking over the Fieldberg, Allen and Nicole Fieldberg (Avery) and Mark Fieldberg, South Saskatchewan River to view the seasonal changes each day. His Miss me, but let me go. Ashley Shwetz and Spencer Shwetz. dedication to his work was reflected in his long work day and by only Also survived by her sisters, Jane Fafard and Beth (Bob) Courchene; taking the same two weeks of holidays each year- at the time of his – By Janice M. Fair-Salters brother-in-law, Don (Karen) Fockler and sister-in-law, Jean Smith and birthday! Over his 43 year career in dentistry, he was dedicated to numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband doing his best for people and considered it a privilege to serve the of 48 years Goldwin; sister, Joan; brother, Donald; brothers-in-law, people who chose him as their dentist. Dad also served his community George Fafard and Ward Smith. Dorothy lived for her family. Her as an active volunteer and member of the Community Foundation, greatest pride and joy was helping her children grow into adults with the Rotary Club and Music Festival, the YMCA, the Kinsmen, as well as children of their own. She was blessed to watch her grandchildren do many other organizations. Dad and Mom enjoyed supporting local the same and treasured each moment of joy they brought her. Our music and theatre at the Esplanade and the Medicine Hat College. This Wilbert Albert Schimpf family would love to thank the staff at Masterpiece for being there for year, Dad was so pleased to become an Honorary Member of the her. Special thank you to Shelley Brooks for her outstanding friendship Rotary Club for his dedicated lifetime service. Mom and Dad were 1927 ~ 2020 to our mom. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we regret that Dorothy’s most proud of their relationship with St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Mr. Wilbert Schimpf, beloved husband of the late Marion Schimpf, of celebration will be private family, Live streaming of the service can be where they served as elders for many years. Faith and service were an Medicine Hat, passed away Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at the age of found on the Saamis Memorial Site on the day of the funeral starting integral part of life for both of them. Upon retirement, Dad continued 93 years. Wilbert also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Kevin at 1:55 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Multiple to be a member of the YMCA and Connaught Golf Club and followed a (Natalie) of Medicine Hat and Lance (Aline) of Parkland County; Sclerosis Society of Canada 101 - 1201 Kingsway Avenue SE Medicine healthy routine and active lifestyle. He enjoyed travelling to Montana grandchildren, Nicole, Jacob and Alexandra; two sisters, Bertha Hat, AB T1A 2Y2. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com with his family and golfing at Connaught golf course - still enjoying a Schimpf and Vivian Glesman; as well as numerous nieces and or to [email protected] subject heading Dorothy Smith. few rounds this summer! He loved how golf connected him with nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife; parents, Alexander Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL friends and family. Dad was deeply proud of all of his family and never and Katherina Schimpf; and his two brothers, Edward Schimpf and CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the missed an opportunity to share that with them or with anyone who Harold Schimpf. Wilbert was born August 26, 1927 on the family Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 would listen! Dad lived a wonderful life and recognized how fortunate homestead in Estuary, SK. Wilbert attended school in rural www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed he was. To quote our dad, “To live at this time, in God’s world with all Saskatchewan, completing his high school education in Leader, SK. He CGR Holdings Ltd. the blessings I have received, my cup overflows with thankfulness.” helped his parents on the family farm in Estuary, SK until their A celebration of life will be held on October 31st, 2020 at 3:00 pm at retirement to Calgary in 1953. He took over working the farm and in ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 2nd Street SE. Due to current 1958 he married Marion. Together, they had two sons and raised them restrictions there will be limited seating at the service. Please R.S.V.P to in Medicine Hat, AB while Wilbert continued to farm in SK during the SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL at 403-528-2599. Live summer months and work odd jobs in the winter. The Funeral Service streaming of the service can be found on the Saamis Memorial Site on IN LOVING will take place at River Valley Community Church on Friday, October the day of the funeral starting at 2:55 p.m. Graveside interment will be 30th, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A private family graveside service will follow. a private moment for the family. Those who wish to honour Al’s Those who wish to honour Wilbert’s memory may send a donation to memory may send a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of the River Valley Community Church, 1101 Queen Street SE, Medicine Canada. 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences Hat, AB T1A 1B3. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis. or to [email protected] subject heading Wilbert Schimpf. com subject heading Al Garden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com [email protected] www.saamis.com [email protected] Locally owned and directed Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. CGR Holdings Ltd. Memory

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EMMA FREDERICK GARDNER RONALD “RON” LILLIAN HERTZ GLORIA WALL VALENTINE GETZ March 27, 1925 ~ October 22, 2020 WILLIAM TKACHUK KLAIBER A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, 1936 ~ 2020 1946 ~ 2020 1934 ~ 2020 August 16, 1928 ~ October 24, 2020 brother and uncle has gained his heavenly wings. Frederick James 1941 ~ 2020 On Monday, October 26, 2020, the angels came for our mom, Lillian Hertz, It is with heavy hearts that Melvyn and the family announce the Valentine ‘Val’ Sol Getz, beloved husband of Doreen, passed away beloved wife of the late Ralph Hertz. She passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- peacefully with family by his side at South Country Village in Medicine Mrs. Emma Klaiber, beloved wife of the late Albert Klaiber, passed from Gardner, beloved husband of Berta Gardner, passed away at St. Ronald “Ron” Tkachuk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 79 years. Ron leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat at the age of 84 years. Lillian was grandmother, Gloria Jean Wall at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Hat on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the age of 86 years. Due to this life into Glory on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 92 years of age. Joseph's Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Thursday October Maureen and daughter, Kelli Tkachuk. He was predeceased by his parents, born on October 20, 1936 in Standard, Alberta, a joy to her parents, John on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 73 years. The celebration of COVID 19 restrictions, the Vigil Prayer Service and Funeral Mass will be God was gracious to take her quickly as that was her desire. Left to 22, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Along with his loving wife Berta, left to and Mary Zeliznik, and older brothers, Bill and Tom. They lived in the William and Vera Tkachuk; one sister, Gwen Johnston. The family would Gloria’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 by invitation only. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland mourn Emma’s passing are her children, Norbert (Linda) Klaiber and cherish Fred's memory are his children: Judy Hill, Dave Gardner residence at the C.P Rail station in Standard, Alberta and she carried the love like to thank the nursing staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Funeral Chapel in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 7:00 Hilma (Gerhard) Brost; grandchildren, Brandon (Rebekah) Klaiber, (Sandy), Bill Gardner (Lois) and Ken Gardner (Cindy); nine of the train whistle with her even after moving away from home. She grandchildren: Wendy Jones (Kelly), Cathy Gardner (Dave Schram), west main for their kindness and wonderful care. The family will have a 2:00 p.m. Due to restrictions in place from the Chief Medical Officer of p.m. Those wishing to watch the Vigil Prayers via the live stream are Justin (Jacinda) Klaiber, Aaron (Sherry) Brost, Tim (Jenna) Brost and received her schooling in Standard, enjoying her love of music, friends, Scott Gardner (Shelly Logan), Melanie Gour (Wayne), Ryan Hill (Nina), private family time of remembrance. Memorial gifts in Ron’s name may be family and horses. Health regarding COVID - 19, funeral services are limited to no more encouraged to visit www.cooksouthland.com and click the video Sara (Grant) Hopkins; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Lyla and Jaxon Dustin Gardner (Amy), Lynsey Durback (Jeff), Megan Gardner (Justin made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Mom married the love of her life, Ralph Hertz, on August 18, 1956 and than 100 attendees. As a courtesy, Gloria’s service will be live streamed stream button on the homepage at service time. The Private Funeral Klaiber; Kira, Karver and Kanyon Klaiber; Kyler and Kristopher Brost; McLellan) and Nathan Gardner (Kelsey Walker); fifteen great- Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or shortly after moved to the Hertz Family Farm, after making Dad promise through the Cook Southland website. (Condolences may be expressed Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Nic, Drake and Milo Brost as well as Finley Hopkins. Emma also leaves grandchildren and another on the way! Fred is also survived by his to [email protected] subject heading Ron Tkachuck. Funeral they would never raise chickens and she would never have to roll her own by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 31, 2020, with interment in Oyen behind a sister-in-law, Elvire as well as several nieces, nephews and sisters, Jenny Gardner and Diana Gardner; brothers, Stan Gardner arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL cigarettes (he kept his promise). serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www. Mom worked at Dad’s side on the family farm and kept very busy raising their families. (Marge) and Dennis Gardner; sisters-in-law, Cecile Gardner and CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is She was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert in 2001; parents, Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis. their 5 children with love and devotion. She hauled every one of her kids to 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & Darlene Gardner as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was every sport they were involved in, being their #1 fan always, not because Andreas and Sara Necker; two sisters in infancy, Elsa and Alma as well com [email protected] Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. directed" predeceased by his loving parents, James and Milford (nee Law) she had to, but because she wanted to. as another sister, Hilma at the age of 22; sister-in-law, Erna and her Gardner; brothers, Floyd Gardner and Les Gardner; sisters, Gwen Pratt When mom and dad retired, they built their dream home in Medicine Hat only brother, Albert who also passed at the age of 92. (Claude) and Lill Thauberger (Peter); son-in-law, Fred Hill and great- and enjoyed their golf and socializing with all the gang at Park Meadows. Emma was born in Kulm, Bessarabia and immigrated to Canada in granddaughter, Haley Gardner. Mom loved and was devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren 1952. She met Albert Klaiber in Medicine Hat as his family had also Fred was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on March 27, 1925 and and was so proud of each of their accomplishments. Mom was an avid immigrated here. They married in 1956 and had two children, Norbert was raised in Mankota, Saskatchewan. He was the eldest in a family of curler, active in politics, loved to golf, and recently developed an obsession and Hilma. As a couple, they loved the Lord and served and followed nine. Wander lust beset him at the young age of sixteen. He left home for diamond painting (blame it on TA). She kept her love of sports, watching all her favourite teams. She especially enjoyed her season tickets to Tigers Him throughout their lives, a devotion which was passed down to on his horse, which he sold in Swift Current, hitched a ride to Calgary games and rarely missed a game. and rode the rails to B.C. where he would work on ranches and in their children and is a blessing to the following generations. Together Mom had great faith in the Lord and was an active member of the Holy they had an amazing gift for hospitality. Countless friends enjoyed lumber camps. He traveled back and forth to the prairies that way a Family Parish. Emma’s fine meals which were more like feasts. Her extra tall German few times. As luck would have it he met a lovely young lady named Left to cherish and forever remember all her love and devotion are her black forest cakes were somewhat of a legend. Emma never did Berta at a St. Patrick's Day dance in Merritt, B.C. After going back to children: Cheryl (Dale), Darcy (Joddi), Rick (Mary), Terry-Anne, and Greg anything in a small way even though she was generally quiet in Regina to take a barber's course, he sent her a letter saying he was (Natalie); her grandchildren: Lindsy, Mandy (Matt), Karly (Whyat), Danny nature. You would find her singing while doing her tasks around the coming back for her... and so began the love of a lifetime. They (Silvia), Tyson (Callie), Brandon (Kallie), Kurtis (Courtney), Keely (Matt) and married in Kamloops B.C. October 10, 1948 and just celebrated their Eden and her great-grandchildren: Sloane, Fowler, Hayes, Hadley, and Bo. I thought of you today house. When baking kuchen it was always 40-50 at one time... enough 72nd anniversary this year. In the course of their marriage they would She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ralph; her parents, John to fill the freezer. Emma made noodles in the same fashion. There were move 25 times... always happy, making new friends and raising a good and Mary and her brothers, Bill and Tom. noodles spread on table cloths all throughout the house to dry before family. He owned his own barbershops in Smithers, Moose Jaw and AUSTIN BRIAN BENZ A Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish with I thought of you with love today packaging them for the freezer. Some of her other German specialties interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by Regina over the years. In later years, he became a Saskatchewan January 29, 2001 - October 22, 2020 visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Flowers are gratefully and family favorites were strudels, kase knoepfle, homemade Wheat Pool elevator agent at Gibbs, Denzil, Hearts Hill and Pinkham. but that is nothing new. sauerkraut, pfeffer sosse, milch reis and floating islands to mention a It is with profound sadness that the family of Austin Brian Benz declined but if you desire, memorial donations in Lillian’s name may be He retired to Alsask for a couple of years and eventually moved to made directly to St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, 156 - 3rd Street S.E., few. The grandkids all have such fond memories of her great cooking announce his unexpected passing in Ontario as the result of an Medicine Hat in 1992... first a house, then a condo and finally Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is Cook I thought about you yesterday and baking. Emma was also very artistic. She made pictures that were automobile accident on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of 19 Masterpiece Independent Assisted Living. years. Austin will be forever remembered in the hearts of his parents, Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th made of straw, an art she learned in the old country. She would cut Fred's last name was very apt for he was an excellent gardener. Shane and Laura; brothers, Aaron and Ashton; Gma Darlene Larson; Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www. and days before that too. open the straw with a special knife, flattened the straw and then dyed Everywhere they moved a beautiful garden and grounds were created. grandparents, Bill (Margaret) Reimer; aunts, Jennifer (Brandon) Poole, cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" in various colours before beginning her masterpieces. She would He loved to do pencil sketches and excelled at wood carvings: boots, Amanda (Buck) Dixon, Tracy (Austin) Peel, Carrie Benz and Kaelee visualize all the pictures she made in her mind, nothing designed on skates, animals, birds, fish and jewelry. In fact, his carved figure skates (Derek) Anderson; uncles, Dale (Peggy) Reimer, Shaun (Courtney) Benz paper. These are all unique with very delicate detailing, geometrical made it around the world through Skate Canada and his hockey and Bob Benz as well as numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, I think of you in silence designs as well as every variety of flower you could imagine. These skates through the World Juniors. Another of his talents was baking friends and his girlfriend, Abbi and her family, who took him in as their beautiful creations left for us are a true treasure as they are one of a bread and buns well into his nineties. All the family and friends own. He was predeceased by his grandpa, Gerry Larson. Austin was I often speak your name, kind. Emma also loved her flower gardens and vegetable gardens. So enjoyed his gift of homemade bread! He loved doing puzzles, born and raised in Redcliff. He went to school in Redcliff and many of her loves and giftings have been passed on which makes the watching baseball, curling and of course the Saskatchewan graduated from Eagle Butte High School in 2019. Hockey was a big all I have are memories memory of her so sweet. She also loved to go for long walks in the Roughriders. Animals, especially dogs and horses, were always drawn part of Austin’s life. He played from age 7-18 in Redcliff Minor Hockey earlier years at Strathcona Park, and in the latter years, on the Ross to him as were his young grands and great-grands who he teased either wearing the ‘C’ or an ‘A’ on his jersey on more than one occasion. Socializing and his friends played a huge role in making him the funny, and your picture in a frame. Glen coulee trails where she was a familiar face to many. endlessly and they always came back for more. social and crazy kid he was. He also enjoyed traveling to various She spent the last 8 years of her life as a resident in assisted living at Fred will be remembered for his smile, his wit, being a kind and loving family man and always a gentleman. He will be dearly missed by all destinations with friends and family. Austin was currently working Chinook Village. We cannot say enough about the amazing care she with Borea Construction on the windmills the last couple of years and received from all the loving nurses, care aides, kitchen staff and who knew him. Your memory is my keepsake, A family celebration of his life will be held in the spring of 2021. If absolutely loved his job! He loved all of his amazing coworkers who housekeeping staff. We thank you with all our hearts. We know God became like family to him. Austin will be deeply missed and never friends and family so desire, memorial donations in Fred's name may will return His blessing over each of you for the kindness and love forgotten! Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook with which I’ll never part. be made to HALO, 12, 49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., shown to her. From this past week, we will add our thanks to EMS, Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on DONALD FREDERICK T1A 5G4 or to the Alzheimers Society of Alberta, #201, 770 - 6 Street doctors and nurses that attended to her and the final stop of less than Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A private God has you in His keeping, S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4J6. (Condolences may be expressed by family time of remembrance will be held at a future date. LEMNA a day at St Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice. We thank you for all the visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve attention given to our mother. God bless you all. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. September 29, 1936 ~ October 24, 2020 the family is cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is I have you in my heart. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Donald Lemna of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 Calgary Foothills Medical Center in Calgary on October 24, 2020 at the age Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 of 84. Don was the loving father of Donald Lemna (Joanne) of Chestermere, 30, 2020, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Celebration of www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" AB, and Boyd Lemna (Christine) of Manotick, ON. He will be dearly missed by Emma’s life will be held at River Valley Community Church, 1101 his brothers: Pat and Fred; grandchildren: Joseph (Michele), Sean (Heather), Queen Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Samantha (Diego), and Robyn; and his great grandchildren Werner, Rachel, 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Randy Blatz officiating. Private interment will and Daisie. Don was predeceased by his soulmate and loving wife of 53 take place prior to the Memorial Celebration. The service will be live- years Deanna, and his grandson Matthew. Don was born in Medicine Hat, streamed and may be accessed by visiting the River Valley Community Alberta to his parents Edward and Phyllis. He spent his childhood in the Hat, Local community news, sports, entertainment and many years later, when walking through the downtown with his Church facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/ children and grandchildren, he would point out the landmarks of his RiverValleyCommunityChurch/ (Condolences may be expressed by childhood, and provide a story for each. Don joined the Royal Canadian Air visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, and events at your fingertips daily. Force in 1955, and attended Royal Roads and the Royal Military College of memorial donations may be made to Whispering Pines Camp, Box Canada, where he earned an engineering degree. He met Deanna in his final 23110, Medicine Hat Mall P.O., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4C7. year of RMC and they were married in 1960. After serving 20 years, Don Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel YOUR NEWS. ALL DAY. YOUR WAY retired from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel, and the family moved to Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Sedgewick, Alberta where he took up writing full time. In 1981, Don and Deanna moved to Medicine Hat and it has been his home ever since. He was Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com a published author, avid gardener (tomatoes and morning glories being "Locally owned & directed" growing. changing. evolving favorites), friendly neighbour, amateur mason, loving father, and devoted husband, and he will be lovingly remembered by us all. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be made at a later date. To express condolences, please visit: www.mountain viewmemorial.ca.

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