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IN LOVING
MARCH 2022
2 Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS
ANNIE PASTOOR F. GEORGE HULMES PATSY ROGGE
1936 ~ 2022 1933 ~ 2022 January 27, 1936 - January 27, 2022
Annie Gerardina Pastoor (Post/Schmal), wife of Dirk Willem Pastoor, Dr. Frederick George Hulmes passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline “Patsy”
passed away at South Country Haven View, on January 28, 2022. Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Left to Rogge, 86, of Medicine Hat on January 27, 2022. She was a caring wife,
Beloved mother to Wesley (Binhwa) Post, Natalie (Brent) Sauer, Coin cherish George’s memory are his sisters, Shirley Klassen and Joyce mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Pauline will
Post, Brenna Oulette, Tina (Randy) Pastoor, Teresa Pastoor, Robert Hunter both of Calgary. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and be greatly missed by her loving husband Glenn Rogge; they were
(Sharmon) Pastoor, Rodney (Nancy) Pastoor; Oma to Jaclyn (Grey) Sauer, Winnifred Hulmes. Dr. Hulmes was born and raised in Medicine Hat married 64 years ago and have been inseparable ever since. Together,
Jen (Andy) Kerslake, Jerrid (Benita) Sauer, Alannah Reinhardt, Alex where he attended Riverside School and Alexandra Composite High they had four girls, Sandra (Glenn), Cindy (Kevin), Wendy, Shelley (Brad).
Reinhardt, Cassandra Oulette, Nicolas Oulette, Abbott Knezic, Piercon School. George later attended the University of Alberta where he Then, they were blessed with nine grandchildren and fifteen great
Knezic, Mackenzie Meunier, Chase Pastoor, Jordyn Pastoor, Talina completed his B.A. and Masters Degree. He spent a year at the London grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory her siblings,
Pastoor, Tylan Pastoor; great Oma to Kora and Lincoln Sauer and Mason School of Economics before becoming a professor at the University of Donna (Freddie), Jeannie (Ed), Rita (Vance), and Linda. She turned 86
& Jonah Kerslake; sister of Frank (Nel+) Schmal, Jim+ (Linda) Schmal, Alberta in Edmonton. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science at the U and they say a person who dies on their birthday has fulfilled God’s
John (Helen) Schmal, Jan Schmal, Peggy Schmal; in-laws, Klaas+ & of A in 1970 and taught there for many years. George also worked with given mission for them down hear on earth and that is exactly what this
Jantina+ Pastoor, Pieter+ (Mavis) Pastoor, Frouk Taal+ and Bill (Phyllis) the Department of Finance in Ottawa for a number of years. Upon woman did. She was truly a survivor and wouldn’t have made it through
Pastoor; as well as being much loved by extended family and friends. retirement, George moved to Medicine Hat where he remained until his any of it without her husband Glenn Rogge at her side. Pauline was
Anne was born in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands, January 31, passing. The family would like to thank the staff at Chinook Village and predeceased by her daughter Wendy, granddaughter Courtney, and
1936, to Franciscus & Anna Schmal. There she grew up with four AgeCare Valleyview for taking such good care of George over the years. great grandson Dane; her sister Margaret, and brother Allan. Funeral
brothers who adored her. Growing up during World War II took its toll Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at arrangements will be announced in the spring. To e-mail an expression
and her family bravely set out to their new county in Canada. The Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com
memories of entering Pier 21 in Halifax, made a real impact on her and website at www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, please consider subject heading: Patsy Rogge, or you may visit www.
it was very important to her to return there later in her life to see the a memorial donation to a charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
book that her family had signed when they entered their new country. family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
Medicine Hat became their chosen community. Here Anne married and Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403- CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
had her three children, Wesley, Natalie & Colin. She stayed at home and 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"
raised her family until the time was right for her to begin her career in
bookkeeping. She worked for various businesses, settling at Hat
Hardware and working proudly for Mr. Harry Veiner. Anne married Dirk
Pastoor in 1984 and through their marriage became the mother of four
more children, Tina, Teresa, Robert and Rodney. Dirk & Anne moved to
Lethbridge and worked together for the family company – Ducan
Industries until their retirement. Retirement brought them to a beautiful
home in Sanca, BC where they enjoyed time on Kootenay Lake. They
also travelled down south in their motorhome for many years and were
proud to say they visited 49 states. History was one of her passions and
she enjoyed visiting historical places such as civil war cemeteries,
museums, and the Statue of Liberty being one of her favorites. Our
mother had a beautiful singing voice and sang in many choirs and with
her trio The Masters Touch. Her gift of music was her ministry to many.
She loved the Lord, and we know that she is now ‘Safe in Jesus Arms’
(Veilig in Jezus Armen). Her family would like to thank all the loving staff
at Haven View for their kindness and care they gave to our mother over
the past years and to her most devoted and loving husband who was
always by her side. A Celebration of Anne’s Life will take place at a future ALICE REITA RUTH WILSON
September 5, 1934 - January 30, 2022
date. Memorial Gifts in Anne’s memory may be made to the Parkinson
Association of Alberta, 120 – 6835 Railway Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, KANEWISCHER Reita Ruth Wilson of Redcliff passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022,
T2H 2V6. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com 1927 - 2022 at the age of 87 years.
subject heading Annie Pastoor. Funeral arrangements by Alice Katherine Kanewischer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, Survived by her seven children; Sheila Bradford of Medicine Hat, Lindy
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION February 1, 2022 at the age of 94 years, beloved wife of the late Edwin Doyle, Russell Wilson and Jeff (Jeanine) Wilson of Redcliff, Don (Cathie)
CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Kanewischer, whom she was married to for 73 wonderful years. She Snider, Deanne Wilson and Nancy (Jack) Wilson all of Sherwood Park;
AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com leaves to cherish her memory three children, Mildred Brenner, Brenda sister, Joan McIntosh of Ontario; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-
Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. (Ron) Weiss and Merle (Sjaane) Kanewischer all of Medicine Hat; her grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
grandchildren, Gary (Arine) Brenner, Tina Brenner (Derek Van Diest), Mom was predeceased by her parents; one brother; and two sisters.
Ross (Mellissa) Weiss, Kristy Weiss, Blake Kanewischer, Kyle (Shawna) Mom managed the Redcliff Library for 25 years, retiring at the age of 75,
Kanewischer and Megan Allan; her great grandchildren, Brady, Carter, and knew generations of kids. She was a voracious reader, reluctant
Kylie, Rastyn, Madyx, Coen and Torin. She was predeceased by her gardener, a very involved member of her church, Gordon Memorial
parents Lydia and Henry Schuetzle, her husband Edwin on December United Church, and supportive of her community, even Citizen of the
27, 2019; one son-in-law Larry Brenner; six brothers, Arthur, Norman, Year.
Elmer; Harold, Fred and Carl; two sisters, Dorothy and Ruth. Alice was Mom and her three youngest children moved to Redcliff in 1976 and
born on September 26, 1927 in Schuler, Alberta where she was raised quickly became a valued member of the community. She will be sadly
and attended school. She met Edwin through a school project where missed by her family and many good friends.
during the war, students wrote to soldiers. On November 17, 1946, they In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA,
were married in Schuler, farming near there until retiring in 1982, at Diabetes Canada, or your local library.
which time they moved to Medicine Hat. Alice enjoyed travelling and A service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.
even wrote a book. I-Alice was about her early life and her family’s Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements
migration from Russia. She also loved handicrafts, sewing, knitting and are made by
painting just to name a few. Her family would like to thank everyone Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
from the cleaning staff to the nurses at Southlands Masterpiece for their 1924 10th Ave N.W.
LAURENT BOURASSA wonderful care of our mother over the years. The private family funeral Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
service, by invitation, will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, www.gracememorial.com
1940 ~ 2022 February 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. The 403-905-0440
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Laurent Hector Bourassa, service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to
beloved husband of Catherine Josephine Bourassa, announce his attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison
passing at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to
January 26, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Along with Catherine, also left service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing.
to cherish Laurent’s memory will be his two children: son, Doug Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to
Bourassa and his children, Lauren (Matt) Seitz and Justin Bourassa; remember Alice with a donation, may do so to the Royal Canadian
daughter, Roxanne (Marty) Bourassa and their daughter, Melissa (Lane) Legion Poppy fund or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an
Therriault. A Celebration honouring Laurent’s Life will be held at a future expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.
date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland. com subject heading: Alice Kanewischer, or you may visit www.
com) Honoured to serve the family is pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"
In Loving Memory
Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS 3
JOHN THOMAS MARGARET ANNE MARIAN McGEE
WRIGHT REIMER 1932 ~ 2022
Marian Jean McGee passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing Home
1934 ~ 2022 1953 – 2022 in Medicine Hat on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 89 years.
Anne Reimer passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer,
The family of John Thomas Wright are are saddened to announce his Marian leaves behind her five children to cherish her memory: Wayne
January 29th 2022, at the age of 68.
passing in Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the age of 87 (Marion), Ken (Chris), Patti (Tim), Barb (John) and Brian (Sandy). She is
She leaves to cherish her memory ten siblings, numerous nieces and
years. Tom will be missed by his wife of 62 years, Sharon; children, nephews and many caring in laws. also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marian
Bonnie (Gil), Murray, Shelley (Curtis); six grandchildren; five great- Anne was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and was the youngest was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy (2016) and her one
grandchildren; sisters, Muriel and Carol as well as numerous extended of fifteen siblings. Shortly after graduation she moved to Alberta and sister, Elaine (2019). Marian was born in Wingham, Ontario and grew up
family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Bert worked her entire career in retail. She enjoyed spending time with in Galt with her mom and only sibling, Elaine. She enjoyed roller skating
and Lilly. Tom was a Mr. Fixit person and this quality was demonstrated family and friends. Anne enjoyed working in her yard and always has a in her youth and this is where she met Roy, the love of her life and
during his early years fixing vehicles and equipment on the family farm soft spot for animals, especially her beloved puppy dogs. partner for 66 years. Raising five children, she always encouraged them
and while he attended Tech (SAIT) to train as a mechanic. His skill led to A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations and provided them opportunities to seek out their own paths. In 1978,
a 30 year career as a mechanic with the City of Medicine Hat. Family, in memory of Anne can be made to www.bcandalbertaguidedogs.com.
Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Roy and Marian moved to Medicine Hat and called it home since.
friends and neighbours often benefitted from Tom’s talents as he was
Arrangements are made by Marian was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed writing poems to
always willing and able to lend a helping hand. Family was very
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation reflect celebration milestones. She cherished her collection of special
important to Tom and he provided a wonderful life for his family. He
was always happy to visit with extended family and excelled in his role 1924 10th Ave N.W. occasion celebration cards that spanned over her lifetime and enjoyed
of “Grandpa”. Hobbies of Tom’s included camping, fishing, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 doing paper crafting to add that extra touch to make her card message
www.gracememorial.com personalized. Timed perfectly, you could count on her greeting card
snowmobiling, boating, building and inventing things, biking and
403-905-0440 arriving in the mailbox on your special day or Friday if on a weekend.
walking in the parks of Medicine Hat, gardening, raising cattle and
spending time at the farm. The family wishes to send a special thank- Mom shared a love for camping with Dad, taking the time to travel and
you to the staff at River Ridge Senior’s Village for their care and explore Canada from coast to coast, and also enjoyed driving trips to
compassion. Thanks also to Dr. Jeraj and Dr. Alphin. A private California and Nevada. She will be fondly remembered and we will miss
celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel her. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring
on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster and dedicated staff at Riverview Nursing Home over the past year, and
officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may to Brian and Sandy for providing Mom with personal care and support
be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) since Dad’s passing, enabling her to live at home for as long as she did.
Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel A private family interment will be held at a future date. (Condolences
Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com).
Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marian’s name may be made
owned & directed" directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 220, 6223 - 2 Street
S.E., Calgary, AB., T2H 1J5 Honoured to serve the family is Cook
Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - 13th
Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.
cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"
SANDY HELDT
1949 - 2022
Sharon “Sandy” Lee Heldt of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday,
February 1, 2022 at the age of 72 years. She leaves to cherish her memory
two children, Mike (Ana) Deane and Lisa (Dennis) Maggrah; seven
grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) and her daughter, Aylah; Ashley (JD) and her
children, Kiefer and Jaylee; James, Gabriel, Tyler (Kara), Tierra, and Katie; also
by her children of choice, Marvin, Michelle, Cindy, and Crystal; four brothers
and four sisters. She was predeceased by her parents, Elaine Bobrowitz and
Larry Grimes as well as six siblings. A celebration of life will be held at a later
date. Those who wish to remember Sandy with a donation, may do so to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation or to your local food bank. To e-mail an
CAROLE HERON expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.
com subject heading: Sandy Heldt, or you may visit www.
1945 ~ 2022 pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Carole Dawn Heron (née Hermanson) was called home suddenly to her Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
Lord on February 1, 2022 at the age of 76 years. She is lovingly CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
remembered by her daughter, Alisen Nagy; sons, Aric (Treva) and Ash DENNIS BAGGS
(Tanya) Heron; granddaughters, Eden and Erin Nagy; and grandsons,
Camden, Lincoln, Emmett and Grady Heron; as well as her siblings,
1947 ~ 2022
Dennis W. Baggs of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marie
Derwood (Arlie) Hermanson, Marilyn (Ed) Olson, Micki (Brad) Olfert and
Sirphina Baggs, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28th, 2022 at
Melodie (Len) Nakashimada. Carole was predeceased by her beloved
the age of 74 years. Dennis will be lovingly missed by his mother Grace;
husband of 53 years, Daryl and her parents, Walter and Clarine
Hermanson. Born on August 31, 1945, she was raised on the family farm his sister, Janet (William) Wilkinson; brother, David (Carol) Baggs; his
and was an active member of her community. After graduating from the wife’s children and all his friends. Dennis was predeceased by his wife,
University of Regina, she became an adored teacher in Swift Current, Marie Baggs and his father, George Baggs. Dennis wished to be
Saskatchewan before marrying the love of her life, Daryl Heron, on July cremated and have a private memorial. Dennis was born in Worksop,
23, 1966. In 1981, Daryl’s job took them to Medicine Hat, Alberta which Nottinghamshire England and enlisted in the Royal Armoured Corps. in
is where they raised their family and Carole assumed the role of 1979. He served in the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales). During
devoted wife and mother. Later, Carole enjoyed a career in fashion retail his service he completed tours in Ireland and Cyprus before arriving in
management. Those who know her will remember a woman with Suffield. There he met his wife Marie, married, and became a Canadian
impeccable fashion sense, she was always “put together” even in a
casual setting. She was always supportive of her children in whatever COLLEEN CHANDLER citizen. He retired shortly after in 1992. Dennis enjoyed reading,
watching movies but mostly he enjoyed playing games with the
endeavors and athletics they were involved in, she created a 1945 – 2022 numerous friends he made. Dennis will be remembered for being
comfortable and loving environment and was always known for With sadness, the family announces the passing of Colleen Helen Chandler reliable, warm hearted, quick witted, and honest. Memorial gifts in
keeping an immaculate looking home. In fact, everyone who visited of Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, January 9, 2022, at the age of 76 years.
Dennis; memory may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association,
was always treated to great food and an amazing visit. She loved to Colleen will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Gary Chandler, and her
two nieces, Martina and Denise and their families; as well as extended family 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent
entertain and really enjoyed having a glass of wine on her deck with through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject
family and friends. Carole adored her grandchildren and always did her members throughout Western Canada. Colleen was predeceased by her
parents, Cecil and Ruth (nee McDonald) Chandler of Edmonton, Alberta, and heading Dennis Baggs. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
best to be a loving presence in their lives despite distance. She will be SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION
also by a sister-in-law, Donna Chandler of the Medicine Hat area. The family
sadly missed by all who knew her. A private family service will be held at CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat,
wishes to thank the wonderful people who worked with Colleen,
Hillcrest Church. Due to Covid-19, attendance is by invitation only. (affectionately known as "Grandma") at the Michener Centre in Red Deer. No AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com
Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to matter what position they held, each contributed positively to Colleen's stay Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Carole Heron. Funeral of sixty-seven years that only excellent care made possible. Cremation
arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. A
CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Condolences,
Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.
saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home
Holdings Ltd. and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
In Loving Memory
4 Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS
LINDA McANDREWS BEN HERTER DARRYL JOHN
The family of Benjamin Roy Herter is sad to announce his passing
1956 ~ 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
January 24, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born February 7, 1932, in
Medicine Hat, Alberta to Mary and Dan Herter.
SMITH
mother, Linda McAndrews, on February 1st, 2022, at 65 years of age Ben loved music and as a young man played the banjo in a band at local 1947 – 2022
after a brave battle with cancer. Heaven gained another angel as she dances. It was there he met the love of his life Evelyn, and on October 4, Darryl Smith passed away on January 31st, 2022, at the age of 74 years.
joins her husband, the late Ronald McAndrews. Linda will be missed 1952, they were married and resided in Lethbridge. Together they had He leaves to cherish the memory his wife, Sylvia; three daughters,
greatly by her children, Brandy (Matt) Stewart and Dustin McAndrews; five children. They were married 66 years when his beloved wife passed Stacey Smith, Tammy (Miguel) Olsen and Cindy (Mark) Schumlick;
her father, Patrick Michael; sisters, Cindy (Steve) Greene, Patricia Foley; away. Ben is survived by his children Gerald from Calgary, Colleen (Joe) grandchildren, Cheyanne (Scott) Sefcik, Reeve and Ashton Olsen,
brother, Leonard Michael; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. from Edmonton, Karen (Barry) Trites from Leduc and David (Debra) Ayden, Kohen and Ethan Schumlick; two sisters, Marlene Grinnell and
Linda was predeceased by her mother, Loretta Michael. Linda was born Herter from West Virginia. He is also survived by his brothers Clarence Tracey (Kevin) Nuttall; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Darryl
in Medicine Hat, AB, on April 30th, 1956. In her mid twenties she met and Wayne (Betty) and sisters in law Christine and Margaret. Ben is the was predeceased by his parents, John and Mae Smith; brother-in-law,
her husband Ron McAndrews and they married on October 1st, 1977. proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren and Len Grinnell.
They resided in Medicine Hat and had two children. Linda was a Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He also had a four-legged love Darryl was born in New Westminster, BC and raised in Burnaby, BC. After
devoted mother and wife, always smiling with a fun personality and in his cat Bethany. high school, he spent a year travelling throughout Australia. While
well loved by everyone that knew her. She leaves behind many Ben was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, parents Mary and Dan Herter, overseas, he got the call from the RCMP where he then served in many
memories that will be cherished by her family and friends and she will daughter Sharon Morland, brothers Archie and Elroy Herter and sister- communities throughout Alberta. Starting in Fort MacMurray to finally
be deeply missed. The interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery on in-law Carol Herter. retiring in Medicine Hat after 28 years. In each place he lived he created
Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at 1:00 pm. A Come and Go Celebration A celebration of Ben's life will be held at Christensen Salmon
special friendships that lasted a lifetime.
will follow at Desert Blume Golf Course, 107 Clubhouse Drive SW from Generations Funeral Home 703 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, on
Darryl’s many interests included carpentry, landscaping, watching
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Monday February 7, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. with lunch to follow at the Italian
Canadian Cultural Centre 1511 - St. Edward Blvd. North, Lethbridge, AB. sports (hockey, baseball, football) and a special passion for making
Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (cheques made payable to the Medicine wine.
The REP program is in place, so vaccinations or negative tests will be
Hat and District Health Foundation), 666 5 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A A special thanks to the incredible doctors and nurses at the Medicine
required to attend. A private interment will be held. For those who wish,
4H6. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject Hat Hospital who provided exceptional care and made his last days
live streaming will be available. A link will appear below this obituary 15
heading Linda McAndrews. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to dignified and comfortable.
minutes before service time.
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Darryl’s
CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, memory may be made to Arthritis society www.impact.arthritis.ca.
AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements
Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
ELIZABETH IRENE
NOBLE
IDA (FLAIG) HEINZ (Nee SIMON)
1923 - 2022
In her 99th year, Ida gently passed away at home in Coldstream, BC on December 14, 1935 ~ February 1, 2022
January 16, 2022. We’d like to think that she happily strolled through Mrs. Elizabeth Irene ‘Liz’ Noble, beloved wife of Bob, passed away
peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on
the pearly gates where, after almost a century, a huge party was waiting
to greet her. Born 21st of March 1923 in Hilda, Alberta to Rose &
Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 86 years. Along with Bob, Liz
leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, Randy (Sandy) and their three
HARVEY WUTZKE
Emmanuel Flaig, Ida had an enriched childhood on the prairie with
children, Kayla (Joe), Jared (Mikayla) and Randall; Durwin; Brent (Cheryl) April 30, 1932 ~ February 2, 2022
siblings, Ray, Bertie and Lloyd. On the farm at ten years old, she drove a and their three children, Ashley (Dan), Dillion and Emilia (Shelby); two Harvey Wutzke, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-
team of horses pulling wagonloads of wheat to the grain elevators, a daughters, Penny (Warren) Hepfner; Diana (Richard) Bergen and their grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional
ten mile trip that little Ida made - by herself. Music and literacy were son, Trey. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren with one on Hospital with Joan, his loving wife of 63 years, by his side. Along with
important to the Flaig’s. Ida played piano from an early age and went on the way; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Simon and Beverly Jans as well Joan, Harvey leaves to cherish his memory: son, Murray (Bernadette)
to become a school teacher. ‘Miss Flaig’ taught Grades 1-3 in Milk River, as numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her and his children, Caitlyn (Jesse), Amanda and Chase; daughter, Sandie
Tilley, and Hilda Alberta in the 1940s. In her late 90s she was touched to parents, Emilia and Louis Simon; brother, Louis; sister, Joan Mezei; Bob’s and her children, Kyle (Kayla), Josh (Anna), Jon (Kassia) and Clark (Liz).
receive notes from several of her students, fondly remembering how parents, Fred and Wilma Noble as well as a brother-in-law, John Mezei. He was very fond of his great-grand-children and looked forward to
she had taught them to read. Liz enjoyed her job as a bank teller, working with the Royal Bank until frequent visits with Misha, Daxton, Luke, Maddox, Reid, Makenna and
In 1947 Ida married William Heinz, a WWII Juno Beach veteran, they had her eventual retirement. She took advantage of this extra time, going Maisy. Harvey grew up on the family farm near Elkwater along with his
fourteen children. Our parents provided well for us and ran a tight ship on numerous trips with Bob and family. A very community minded two brothers, Ralph and Rueben (Violet) and families, who also survive
in our happy and chaotic household. We were all frequent flyers in the individual, Liz enjoyed giving of her time to numerous causes, especially him, along with sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, John and Carol
time-out-chair, and learned to put the fun in dysfunctional! They raised at the Veiner Centre and working bingos and casinos. She was an avid MacLaren, and Dave and Rosella Morin and families. He will be
us to be kind, accountable, resourceful, and to give back. They showed Tigers fan and always on the move, whether going to bingos, bowling, remembered as a determined and hard-working man who enjoyed his
us the transformative power of a good book, humour, art, music and volunteering her time or taking Bob dancing... again! She treasured her
early career as a truck driver before transitioning to Real Estate when a
spending time in the great outdoors. Ida was predeceased in 1959 by time with family and loved getting together with the children and
back surgery in the early 70’s necessitated a change of careers. Harvey
their little daughters Iris and Grace, son David in1999 and husband grandchildren, especially for a game of cards or any kind of game! She
leaves a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. treasured his time with family and friends. He loved to get together to
William (Bill) in 2009. Life brought her tremendous joys and threw her share a meal, a game of crib or a cold beer and always enjoyed a drive
many hardships and tragedies but Ida always found the grit and grace A Celebration of Liz’s life will be held at the Medicine Hat Golf and
Country Club, 947 Pigeon Street N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, February to the mountains or to see the farmland and crops in the summer. We
to keep moving forward. Her faith was her refuge and strength. Her will fondly miss his presence in our daily lives and the sharing of stories
11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
super powers were her resilience, kindness and gentle humour. and memories of his early days on the farm and as a truck driver. The
Standard covid protocols will be in place, so those attending will be
Ida was a lifelong learner, bilingual, an avid reader, current events required to provide proof of vaccination. Liz’s remembrance will also be family wish to thank the doctors and nurses on 5 East for their care and
keener and enthusiastic traveller. It was always fun to sit down with live-streamed and those unable to attend who wish to experience the compassion during Harvey’s final days. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a
Mom over a cup of Red Rose tea and see the world through her wise celebration may do so by visiting www.cooksouthland.com and private celebration of Harvey’s life will be held at Cook Southland
lens, no topic was off limits. ‘Grammy’ enjoyed welcoming her 21 grand- selecting the View Broadcast Button on the home page at service time. Funeral Chapel, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor
children and 10 great-grandchildren and taught many of them how to (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www. Murray Jaster officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The
read; they played in her yard, climbed trees, jumped in piles of leaves, cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Liz’s chapel service will be live-streamed and anyone wishing to experience
read stacks of books and ate heaps of cookies. name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic, payable the service is encouraged to visit our website and select the View
Ida truly made the world a brighter place; she was a treasure to all who to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 - 5 Street S.W., Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may
knew her. God speed, dear Ida, Mom, Grammy, you are cherished and Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6; St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com)
forever in our hearts. 156 - 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to AJ’s Loan Honoured to serve the family is
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Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS 5
BARRY WUTZKE
DOREEN GRACE STOLZ 1944 ~ 2022
Barry Joseph Wutzke of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday,
JOSEPHINE (WINDER)
1931 – 2022
Doreen Stolz passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of
February 7th, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Barry leaves to cherish his
memory his nephews, Kevin (Tina) Stuber and Jason (Patti) Stuber; and
MASTEL
90 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Cheryl great nieces, Katelyn, Colyssa, and Sydney. He was predeceased by his 1938 ~ 2022
(Jennifer) Stolz and Wayne (Lori) Stolz; sisters, Marlene Sulz and Diane Joyce was called home suddenly to the Lord on February6th, 2022 at
parents, Joseph and Anna Wutzke; as well as sisters, Lynne Stuber and
Romanchuk (Ron Romanchuk); as well as numerous nieces, nephews the age of 83 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter, and
Judith Wutzke. Barry was born March 25th, 1944 in Medicine Hat, AB. He
and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, August her daughter, Cheri. She is survived by her son, Brian; daughter, Bonita
was raised with a love for the land and was a hardworking and proud
Stolz; her brother, Oscar Donald Moser; her brother-in-law, Lloyd Sulz; as (Donald); granddaughters, Stephaine (Justin) and Kimberly (Zach); six
well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Doreen farmed the farmer until his retirement. He will be deeply missed by all those who great grandchildren, Dawson, Ashlyn, Kaydance, Taylor, Kerris, and
homestead with her husband, August Stolz near Mendham, knew and loved him. A private graveside service will be held at Hillside Nixon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alberta Heart &
Saskatchewan, until she and August retired to Medicine Hat in 1986. In Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Barry 's memory may be made to the Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Due to
retirement she enjoyed hobbies such as crocheting, baking, gardening, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Alberta/NWT Chapter, #700 – Covid-19, a private service will be held. Funeral arrangements are
fishing, and volunteering at Echo Dale hobby farm. Due to COVID-19 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9. Condolences may be entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM &
restrictions, the funeral service will be by invitation only, on Friday, sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE,
February 11, 2022, at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 heading Barry Wutzke. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@
Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat at 3:00 pm. The service will be live SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
streamed at that time; visit the Saamis website at http://www.saamis. CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat,
com/. On Saamis home page scroll down to “Recent Events,” and then AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com
click on Doreen Stolz’s obituary and then click on the “Live Stream” link. Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
In lieu of flowers gifts in Doreen’s memory may be made to The
Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H
1J5. Condolences may be sent to Wayne and Lori Stolz, 44 Clelland
Crescent SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1M7. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM &
RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE,
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MARIAN "JEAN"
RIGGINS
ROSA October 9, 1931 ~ January 9, 2022
HAMMEL Jean Riggins passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in Stettler, AB on
January 9, 2022. Former resident of Medicine Hat, she had been residing
Rosa Hammel (née: Buscholl), aged 99 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed at Paragon Place in Stettler since August of 2020.
away on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022. Rosa was born and raised Jean is survived by her daughter, Glenna Carlson; grandsons Chad
south of Sceptre, SK. She married Martin Hammel in 1950. They lived in (Krista) and their daughter Kinley, Jordan (Kim) and children Sydney and
several places but the longest was in Richmond and Cabri, SK. In their Cole, and Joel and children Jaxson, Hailie and Gavin, as well as
retirement years, Rosa and Martin moved to Moose Jaw and enjoyed numerous well-loved nieces, nephews, cousins and special and close
KATHLEEN CARLYLE
the time spent with kids and grandkids. Family and church were very friends. Jean was predeceased by her son, Rick; brother, Ernie; sisters,
important to them. Alice (Ken) and Jessie (Ken) and former husband Glen.
1930 ~ 2022 She was predeceased by her husband, Martin; son-in-law, Dale; and Jean enjoyed spending time in her yard tending to her garden and
Kathleen Maude Carlyle, (nee Langdon), beloved wife of the late Wilfred siblings: Lizzie, Chris, Mary, Frank and Jim. Rosa is survived by her flower beds, golfing, walking many miles through the city, curling,
“Bill” Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at the age of children: Marie, Frank (Rita) and Meinrad (Josie); 11 grandchildren and watching the Medicine Hat Mavericks and the Medicine Hat Tigers. Jean
91 years. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memory: cousins, John 13 great-grandchildren. spent 30+ years being a billet mom to many Tiger and Maverick players,
(Delores) Chandler and David (Donna) Chandler; 2nd cousins Art, Jeff, Rosa suffered the last few years from Alzheimer’s disease. She is now at affectionately known as “Mean Jean” because she was the complete
Christine, Dean, Derek, Dana, Jim and Tom Chandler as well as many peace. Thank you to the staff at Moose Jaw Extendicare for the care she opposite of mean. She took those boys in and treated them as her own
Langdon cousins in England. Also cherishing her memory are her sister- received. and many continued to be a part of her life today. She also enjoyed
in-law Martha Carlyle; nieces and nephews, Terry Carlyle, Leslie (Jim) A Funeral Service to honour Rosa will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic spending time watching her great grandchildren participate in their
Ebert, Danny (Lynn) Carlyle and Colin (Trish) Carlyle. Kathleen was Church in Cabri, SK at a later date. Interment will take place at Cabri various activities.
predeceased by her parents Lily and Sydney Langdon, her sisters Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Rosa’s name may Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2022 at
Marjorie and Dorothy Langdon and her brother Richard. Kathleen, a be made to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 – Westminster United Church Medicine Hat, Alberta dependant on Covid
devout Christian, had many passions in her lifetime including her 12th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose restrictions at that time.
beloved husband Bill, sisters Marjorie and Dorothy, extended family, Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the MS Society of
friends, her church family, reading and travel. She met her future 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com Canada.
husband Bill late in life while working at the Medicine Hat Hospital. They
married in 1980 and lived with and cared for Bill’s mother, Isabel Kate,
until her passing in 1987. After retiring, Kathleen and Bill loved to travel
and tend to their beautiful garden. Anyone who had the pleasure of
knowing Kathleen was struck by her deep and abiding devotion to
those she loved. Her faith in God and her church always sustained her,
giving her a full life. We give grateful thanks to all front-line medical
staff, EMS paramedics, management and staff at the Medicine Hat Villa
and many others who helped support and care for her in recent years.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON
FUNERAL HOME on Friday, February 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(Masks are mandatory) The funeral service will be held in St. Barnabas WE HAVE CUBII’S!
Anglican Church (635 4th Street SE) on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 2:00
p.m. with The Reverend Dr. Oz Lorentzen and The Reverend Canon Gene
Packwood co-officiating. A private interment will follow in Hillside
Cemetery. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience the
celebration of Kathleen’s life are invited to watch via live stream on the
St. Barnabas Church facebook page or Youtube channel. Access to both KEITH LANG
are available on the St. Barnabas Church website, www.stbmh.ca. As an Keith Lang passed away on Friday, January 28th, 2022 at the age of 62.
expression of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Barnabas He will be forever remembered by his loving children: Matthew Lang
Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 635 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, (Brittney Hillier), Isabel Lang; Grandson Cayden; parents: Shirley and
T1A 0L1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ Elmer Lang; sister: Lois (Pete) Falkenberg; brother: Alan (Cheryl) Lang; as
pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Kathleen Carlyle, or you well as numerous other family members and friends.
may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of #2 - 46 CARRY DRIVE SE Keith was predeceased by his wife Patty Lang and grandson Cameron.
condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL 403-527-8110 A celebration of life will take place in Medicine Hat, Alberta at a later
HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM • SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM date.
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6 Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS
ROBERT GORDON
RICHARD MARTIN NORWOOD WILLIAM MURRAY
Nov. 7, 1946 ~ Feb. 3, 2022 1929 - 2022 1932 - 2022
It is with deep sadness that the family of Richard George Martin Robert Gordon Norwood passed away February 3, 2022 at the age of 92 William 'Bill' Angus McBain Murray passed away peacefully at Medicine
announce his peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital years. Gordon is survived by his sons, Dale and Allan; his daughters, Hat Regional Hospital on the evening of February 6th, 2022, at the age
on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Rick will be silently Sharon (Terry) and Valerie (Art); brother, Gary (Maureen); as well as his of 89 years. Bill was married February 14th, 1955, to and survived by his
remembered by family and friends. To share memories and express grandkids, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. He was wife, Margaret. Bill and Margaret have two children, Garnet and Debbie;
condolences please visit our website at www.cooksouth land.com) predeceased by his wife, Irene; daughter, Charlene and granddaughter, son-in-law, Danny Mikkelsen; two grandsons, Peter and Dexter. Son of
Honoured to serve the family is Terri. A private service will take place at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL Armilda Mae and George, Bill was born on the family farm near
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 - CHAPEL on Saturday, February 19th, 2022. Due to Covid-19, attendance Goodlands, Manitoba on August 11th, 1932. A typically large family for
13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 is by invitation only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the the time.
www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" Veterans Food Bank of Calgary, 4619 6 St NE #1, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z6 or Bill was predeceased by his sisters, Florence Cowan, Audrey Maddess,
the Salvation Army, The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON Norma Mae Thomas; and brother, Glenn. Bill is survived by his sister,
M4H 1P4 . Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to Mildred Hillis. Bill spent most of his career in the restaurant and food
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Norwood. Funeral industry as a chef, salesperson and teacher/instructor. An ardent fan of
arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL football and hockey, Bill cheered on the Calgary Stampeders and
CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Flames. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com.
Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www. Arrangements are made by
saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
Holdings Ltd. 1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
ALBERT ROTH
1941 – 2022
Mr. Albert Roth of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer
Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of
80 years. Al was born December 23, 1941 in Medicine Hat, Alberta and
was raised in the Medicine Hat area. He attended the University of
Alberta and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical
Engineering in 1964. Al’s career started with Calgary Power in Calgary,
Camrose and Red Deer for a total of fifteen years, and then with the City
of Red Deer as the Superintendent for the Electric Light and Power
DONNA EILEEN
Department for twenty-seven years. Al was a faithful and loyal servant
in his work, and would often say that if you choose a job you love, you GOERTZEN TEUNTJE ‘TONI’ PRINS
will never work a day in your life. He served on several Church Boards
and was a member of several work-related organizations. Al loved to (nee Seymour) February 4, 1936 ~ February 12, 2022
Teuntje ‘Toni’ Prins, beloved wife of the late Arnold Prins, was called home
garden (especially on the acreage), read, travel, spend time with his October 16, 1950 – February 9, 2022 to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 86
grandchildren, and most of all, he loved being with his family. He
enjoyed listening to country and gospel music and was fond of baseball (age 71) years. Toni was born in Barendrecht, The Netherlands, the fifth of ten
and fishing. Al always took time to stop what he was doing to help Donna peacefully passed on with family by her side at St. Joseph’s Home. children born to Arie and Bastiaantji Gouw. Toni and her family
anyone in need with moving, repairs, driver training, running errands She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Eldon and Lillian Seymour. She immigrated to Canada in 1951 where they settled in Magrath, AB. A few
and chauffeuring about town. He faithfully flipped burgers and washed was predeceased by her husband Albert (Al) Goertzen in 2004, as well as years later she met her husband, Arnold and they were married in 1958.
dishes every Wednesday night for the past thirteen years, at a her sister, Verna Brown in 2016. Donna leaves behind two sons, Brent They eventually moved to Redcliff where they owned and operated a
community BBQ, rain, snow or shine. Al will be remembered for his Goertzen (Kimberley Froese) and Allan (aka Al) Goertzen (Chantal Greenhouse business for many years. Once retired they made Medicine
amusing stories, his joy for life, his jokes and practical jokes, often being Catellier), her grandchildren, Justin (Sara), Kyle and Christine and two Hat their home. Toni will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by
on the receiving end of such, and enjoying it to the full. Al was raised in great grandchildren, Carter and Sydney; her siblings Darlene Hiebert (Al), her children: Arie (Jill) and Debby (Albert) Den Otter; daughter-in-law,
a Christian home and lived out the moral and spiritual principles of a Dave Seymour (Jan) and numerous nieces and nephews. Donna held Ingrid; grandchildren: Colton, Curtis (Taylor), Taryn, Evan (Mimi), Eric, Liv
Christ-centered faith throughout his life. His life verse was "Be faithful various jobs throughout her life from serving tables at the local Husky in and Owen and great-grandson, Andy. Toni also leaves behind her siblings:
until death and He will give you the crown of life", Rev. 2:10. Al lived life Headingley; retiring in 2015 from AquaTech after being employed there Rose (Klaas) TenHave, Ed (Marion) Gouw, Jim (Shirley) Gouw, John (Weltje)
to the fullest in service to God, family and his ever-extending circle of for 30 years. Our childhood was filled with fun and laughter because we Gouw, Casey (Janet) Gouw and Bill (Mary) Gouw. She was predeceased by
friends. Al will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of fifty-four had a mother like Donna. Mom enjoyed camping immensely. She her husband, Arnold; son, Barry; sister, Audrey and brothers, Arie Gouw
years, Marlene, his two children, Richard (Celine Danis-Roth) and Joanne camped with family and friends up until her first diagnosis with Cancer. and Jan Gouw.
(Ronald) Walokoff and his three grandchildren, Connor, Sophia and Memories by the lake are countless. One memory is of her listening to the “We, the family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the care
Chloe. He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Margaret Herter and his Friday Night Bomber game on the radio tuned on CJOB. Yes folks, she was providers at Expressions River Ridge Seniors’ Home for the love and
six sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, a hard-core Bomber fan. She was elated seeing her team have back-to- exceptional level of care they gave to Mom.”
and he was a father figure to many. Al was predeceased by his two back Grey Cup wins. Another great love of hers was Saturday afternoon The Memorial Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300
infant sons, David Albert Roth and Jonathan Roth, his father, Michael Bingo. She could be found at the Selkirk Legion listening for that B6! Primrose Dr. S.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 3:00
Roth, his mother, Emily Bertha (Wahl) Roth, an infant sister, Frieda Roth, Thank you, Mom, for all that you have done for us. We love you very p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. (As per current Covid 19
his father-in-law, Albert W. Rode, his mother-in-law, Bertha Rode, and much! At Donna’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no protocols, attendance is no longer limited, however masks are mandatory
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many in-laws. A Celebration of Al's service. Instead, please remember her through your memories and the for those attending) Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.
Life will be held at Streams Church, 5350 - 46 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta times you have shared together. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, Those wishing to experience the service via live-stream may visit www.
on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome. While his please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: med icinehatcrc.org at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by
spirit is with Jesus, Al's earthly shell will be laid to rest in the Garden of Donna Goertzen, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Toni’s name may
Peace, Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer County, Alberta. Condolences, leave a message of condolence. be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 306, 10430 - 61 Ave. N.W.,
memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3. Honoured to serve the family is
parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 -
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Saturday, March 12, 2022 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS 7
MELVIN MARTIN DELORES YATES MYRTLE PANKO
February 19, 1934 – Feb 08, 2022 1928 - 2022 1924 - 2022
As he has been called Home to be with his Father in Heaven, it is with Delores Marion Yates, beloved wife of the late Bill Yates, passed away in Myrtle Norah Panko of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, February
great sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin. Beloved son, Bow Island on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of 93 years. 7, 2022 at the age of 97 years. Myrtle was born November 01, 1924 near
brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Melvin was predeceased by his A private funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 Constance, Saskatchewan. She grew up on the Schnell family farm and
parents Christian and Bertha, siblings; Herb (Viola), Ben (Doris), Esther - 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Burial to attended Goose Creek School. As a young woman she found work in
(Bill) and Marvin (Marijke). He is survived by his niece, nephews and follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by the Rockglen and Killdeer districts. She married and settled on a farm
cousins. Melvin enjoyed many things in his life but it is not hard to see visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. near Killdeer where she raised her family and became an active member
that his love of God and family surpassed them all. He absolutely loved Due to the fact that in person attendance at the funeral service is of the Killdeer community. Myrtle moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta in
singing for the Lord in choirs and spending time with his siblings and limited, those who wish to view the service may do so by clicking on the 1980, where she worked for several years in childcare and house
their kids (although fishing may have been a close second). When he livestream link that will be available on Delores’ obituary page on our cleaning. During that time Myrtle made many friends and endeared
was fishing with his brothers, he needed nothing else. Melvin was a website at 12:45 P.M. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. The livestream will herself to many a family. Myrtle leaves to cherish her memory one son,
faithful, reliable, hard-working man and was very proud of his work. He begin at 1:00 P.M. Please be aware that the network signal inside the
Tim (Judy) Panko of Clearwater, BC, and children, Stacia, Grayson,
put on many miles working for Beny Motors for almost 40 years and was church is not always reliable and interruptions out of our control may
Jennifer and Tommy; and one daughter Charlotte Panko (Ralph Eckman)
sad to see his life slow down, he always liked to be busy. He will be occur during the livestream.
Delores is survived by her son Bob (Tish) Yates of Calgary; son Tom of Fernie, BC. She was predeceased by her parents Florence and Ludwig
dearly missed. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Schnell; her husband Alex in 1992; one daughter Annette in 2019; two
Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the PATTISON CHAPEL (540 S (Dawn) Yates of Calgary and their family Travis (Bridget) Yates (their
children Aven and Violet), Jamey Yates and Breanne and Rob Hanna brothers, Roy and Clifford; four sisters, Waneeta, Florence, Vera and Elsie.
Railway St SE) . Masks are mandatary. The service will be live streamed, A private time of remembrance will be held. To e-mail an expression of
thosewho are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by (their children Lexi and Elli); son Gary (Shelley) Yates of Bow Island and
their family Cassandra (Ryan) Kielstra (their children Alexa, Cash, Zane sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject
searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will heading: Myrtle Panko, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com
go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube and Karista), Larissa (Deven) Collins (their children Kade and Ryker);
Nancy (Nyle) Starner of Bow Island and their family Robert (Stephanie) and leave a message of condolence.
page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
Starner (their children Ava and Oliver), Jody (Jaime) Starner (their
To e-mail an expression of sympathy or share stories of Melvin, please CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
children Jaxson, Parker and Preslee), Cummins (Melissa) Starner (their
direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Melvin children Nolen and Marshall), Morgan (Curtis) Clark (their children
Martin, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a Bishop, Hildey and Dylan), Kelsey (Blane) Dureault (their son Kansas);
message of condolence. Jim’s son Derek (Maria) Yates (their children Shailyn and Kayla). She is
also survived by brother-in-law Tom Yates, sister-in-law Betty Ostby and
by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides Bill, her loving husband of fifty nine years, Delores was
predeceased by her son Jim Yates; grandson Blake Elliott; parents
Fauster and Marion Ostby; sister Delrose Bell; brother Donald Ostby;
brothers-in-law Charlie Bell and Mick Brooks; sisters-in-law Midge Yates,
Pat Brooks; Bill’s parents Harold and Ethel Yates and adopted brother,
Richard Yates.
Delores was born on a farm in the Coutts area on May 28, 1928 to
Fauster and Marion Ostby. She had a younger sister named Delrose and
a younger brother named Donald. They moved into Coutts when she
was fourteen. When she was fifteen, she went to work in the telephone
office after school and took over running it before she graduated from
high school. She ran it until she was twenty one. At that time, she
married Bill Yates on July 15, 1949. They moved into a little trailer house.
A few years later, they decided to live in Burdett. Delores and Bill went CORNELIS ‘CASEY’
FRANCES THERESA
into the gravel crushing business, forming Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd.,
doing municipal work graveling roads throughout Southern Alberta for BOUTKAN
over fifty years. Delores did bookkeeping and cooking until their oldest March 19, 1932 ~ February 12, 2022
MASER (nee: VOLK) son started school. They had five children and she used to go out with
the children during the summer holidays when they were out of school.
It is with great sorrow that we share news of the passing of our husband
and father, Cornelis Boutkan. Along with Ann, his cherished wife of 62
1937 - 2022 Delores always said that she didn’t think there was a gravel pit in years, Casey leaves behind five children: Casey (Susan) Boutkan, James
The family of Frances Maser is heartbroken to announce her passing on Southern Alberta that they didn’t live in at one time or another. Delores
(Joanne) Boutkan, Gregory (Annabell) Boutkan, Caroline (Albert)
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 84 years. Frances was pre-deceased was a cub and scout leader and also an active member of the Burdett
Tokarchik and Maria (Garth) Pahl; twelve grandchildren, Brian (Leslie),
by her beloved husband Allan Maser. Left to cherish her memory are her United Church and a Sunday school teacher. She always said, it’s been a
four children, Neil (Cori) Maser, Brian (Val) Maser, Bradley (Moira) Maser, and wonderful life. They moved all over Southern Alberta and have many Bradley; Cameron (Kalli), Jay; Tulio, Lynn; Finn, Rachel, Rebecca; Kaleb,
Karen (Nigel) Lonsdale; her nine grandchildren, Jenna (Taylor) Martin, friends in many places. She also said that in all their travels, she had Logan and Jonah as well as three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kinley
Braden (Roslyn) Maser, Kaine (Britteny) Dick, Jessica Maser (Josh), Caroline never seen anything better than Southern Alberta. and Adaline. Casey was predeceased by his parents, Willem and Maria
(Ryan) Mashinter, Jordan Lonsdale, Jacob, Josh & Tyler Maser; her eleven If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Delores’ name may be made Boutkan, four brothers and four sisters. Casey was born on March 19,
great grandchildren, Alize and Bishop Stoa, Addyson, Brooke and Finnin directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, 1932, in Rotterdam, Holland. He was a youth during the Hunger Winter
Martin, Charlize and Owen Maser, Kyle and Chad Dick & Boston and Callie Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0. at the end of the Second World War. He remembered being given small
Mashinter; her siblings Alex Volk, Peter Volk & Jean Halpen. Frances was pieces of chocolate from Canadian Soldier's rations. It was like manna
born March 30, 1937 in Empress, Alberta. She was the third youngest of from heaven when you hadn't had real food for so long. He served in
twelve children. On November 24, 1956 she married Allan Maser. Together the Dutch military for two years before he immigrated to Canada in
they were dedicated parents to their children’s many sporting and 1955. Casey moved to Redcliff and befriended Ann's older siblings. Ann,
educational pursuits. During their nearly 50 years of marriage, they being quite a bit younger, flew under the radar for awhile, but later
treasured time spent with family, friends, camping, trips to the Moose and when they were both in her sister's bridal party, romance blossomed.
stopping over for a coffee and visit. Frances was known for her kind, caring Casey and Ann were married in 1959. Casey was a Master Electrician
and generous nature. Following Allan’s passing in 2005, Frances and had his own business for over 25 years. He also served as a Redcliff
demonstrated admirable strength and independence. She enjoyed cruising, Town Councilor for seven years. Opa’s hobbies included camping in
taking bus tours to different destinations and watching the Toronto Blue Elkwater, bowling, daily walks with his beloved dog and spending time
Jays. As an avid Jays fan, Frances was always up to speed on baseball news with his grandchildren. We were very blessed to have Dad with us for 89
and how the Jays were doing. Some of her favourite pastimes included years. He will be greatly missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may
playing Bingo, and meeting friends for coffee in the mall food court. She
do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine
lived well and simply, demonstrating to those around her the importance of
Hat on Thursday, February 17, 2022, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A
enjoying the little things.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL service honouring Casey’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed
HOME one hour before the service. The funeral service will be held at the Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, February 18,
PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Interment
Roque Pereira officiating. Masks are mandatory. The service will be live will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The service will also be live streamed
streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to and may be accessed through the church website at medicinehatcrc.
watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. org. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Casey may be made
The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the directly to the charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed
youtube page for future viewing. Private internment will follow in the by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve
Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception
office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Frances Maser, or you Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-
may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of 527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed"
condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND
CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
In Loving Memory
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