November 1, 2019
By Obituaries on November 1, 2019.
1944 ~ N. ANGUS GORDON ~ 2019 Neil Angus Gordon of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lyn, passed away on Thursday, October 30th, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Angus leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lyn; children, Neil Gordon and Traci Gordon. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Angus Gordon. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed bySAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1972 ~ COLIN FISCHER ~ 2019 Colin James Fischer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Colin Fischer. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
CARL JEROME ALLARD August 16, 1953 ~ October 27, 2019 On October 27, 2019, Carl Allard, Low Life Biker Trash and soul mate to Kelly, is Riding Free. A hard man to kill, medical staff dubbed him ‘The Miracle Man’. Carl passed away from esophageal cancer, his second cancer since 1989. An only child born in Empress, AB., Carl spawned nine offspring; Kelci (Clay), Lynsey (Rick), Megan (Peter), Andy (Kyla), Dustin, Arlen (Krissy), Tedd, Joe (Sylvie) and Renee many grandchildren and even a great-grandchild. Carl worked on the family farm as a child running all kinds of equipment at a young age. He loved being an equipment operator and especially using the high hoe. Carl enjoyed long haul trucking with over 2 million miles under his belt. Kelly started trucking with him when the kids moved out, but until then they relied on their Radar Love. Carl and Kelly had their first date 31 years ago, they have been together ever since. Carl even threw away his Little Black Book. The third marriage was the last. They met when Kelly lived right next door to his first ex-wife. Kelly had two kids, Carl adopted them. He stepped in when the bio-dad stepped out. Carl taught Kelly how to ride motorcycle bringing out the Crazy Biker Bitch in her and she brought out the Crazy Cat Man in him. Their love for each other was legendary; he was her Sweet Cheeks and she was his Boo Angel. Carl had many sides; wild, passionate, tender, mischievous and loving.  He was so proud to ride beside Kelly and his kids, most embracing the Biker Lifestyle. He had a way with people, charming many women. Upon meeting him, Kelly’s grandmother told her she would not worry about Kelly anymore. Carl loved motorcycles, he built his first Harley with his dad at the age of 12. He did things his way, far too independent to join a club. The only rules he followed were his own, the only opinion that mattered were his and Kelly’s. Carl loved kids, he melted around babies. An incredible man, husband and father, man enough to show his feelings. Carl loved animals and would not stand idly by when people were cruel, some learned a very painful lesson. While the world is a lesser place by his absence, heaven / the afterlife / whatever; is a much brighter, far more interesting place. As Carl would say, !!!Freedom!!! “Ride Free My Love, I will take you with me wherever I go. You always told people that I ‘had your six’, now you will have mine as you watch over me”. No service will be held. Go to the “Carl Allard Virtual Memorial” page on Facebook. In lieu of flowers donate to Critters, Cancer, Palliative Care or any Biker Charity Run. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
CLIFFORD GRANT HOPKINS April 15, 1936 ~ October 29, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Clifford Grant Hopkins announce his passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Cliff was born in Nipawin, SK., on April 15, 1936 and raised in the White Fox area. He married his life partner, Doris on February 5, 1966. Cliff farmed with his brother, Edward (Ted) his entire career until he retired in 1996. At that time, Cliff and Doris retired to Medicine Hat. During retirement, Cliff enjoyed the open road with his motorhome, stops for pie and coffee as well as making new friends. Cliff was predeceased by his parents, Wes and Iola Hopkins; brothers, Howard, Lorne and Bruce; sisters, June Schroeder as well as a sister in infancy. Along with Doris, his wife of 53 years, Cliff leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Debbie (Kris) Sapara of Yorkton, SK.; son, Clayton (Shauna) Hopkins of Red Deer, AB.; grandchildren, Morgan Sapara of Indianapolis, IN.; Kade Hopkins (Katy Emes), Kiera Hopkins and Kory Hopkins all of Red Deer, AB.; sister, Joan Douglas of Melfort, SK.; brother, Edward (Ted) of White Fox, SK.; brother-in-law, Arnold Schroeder of Swift Current, SK., along with many other relatives and friends. In honour of Cliff’s wishes, his life will be honoured and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. A private family interment will be held in 2020 at the family plot at the White Fox Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Cliff may do so through a donation to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
DAISY BEHIEL Cook’s lobby was bustling with conversation as family greeted friends who joined them to celebrate the life of a remarkable lady, Daisy Behiel. Her heart-warming smile will not soon be forgotten. She loved a good joke,
A chance to laugh and smile,
Family was always first,
She went that ‘extra mile’. Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
JEAN KLAUDT 1934 ~ 2019
Jean Fay Klaudt (nee Nicoll) passed away quietly with her family by her side at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 85 years. Her battle with Alzheimer’s over the past five years has come to an end. Jean has many devoted family members who will cherish her memory including sisters, Barb (John) Roberts and Evelyn Bootland; brother, Neil Nicoll (Susan Schank); sister-in-law, Arlene Nicoll; brother-in-law, Mark (Sonja) Marshall as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Norma Nicoll; sisters, Dorothy Hammel and Valerie Marshall; brother, Thomas Nicoll Jr.; brothers-in-law, Simon Hammel and Scotty Bootland; sister-in-law, Edna Payne; nephews, Keith Roberts, Jack Nicoll and John Bootland Jr. as well as numerous other family members. To all who knew her, Jean will be remembered as a gentle, kind person with a generous nature. She adored her family and loved to host Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners so that everyone could be together. Jean was also a great animal person and loved her pets, especially her dogs. She was a career secretary over the years and for the majority of her working career it was with Canadian Fertilizers in Medicine Hat where she loved working with the management and fellow staff. Jean loved to travel and took many pictures of her adventures for her family and friends to enjoy. She will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview Care Centre for the love and support that was given to Jean over her time there; family are truly grateful. A Private family service will take place. Memorial donations in Jean’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #201, 770 – 6 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
KEHN Clifford Kehn passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the age of 68 years, beloved husband of Linda Kehn of Bow Island. A come and go luncheon will be held in the Ortona Room at the Royal Canadian Legion (702 – 2 St. SE) on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation 39 Somerset Dale SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0G9 or to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Clifford Kehn, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
KRUTZLER Bernadette Krutzler passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the age of 65 years, beloved wife of Bruce Krutzler of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bernadette Krutzler, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
ROBERT BLOCK (August 11, 1920 – October 28, 2019) Oh, what a life! Bob Block lived a rich and full life that, if he could have chosen, would have been absent of fools (with an exception for those who played the role on stage).
Bob was born in London, an only child to Andrew and Tynia and quickly became immersed in his father’s world of rare books, which would be a central part of his life. His working life began (and ended) in public libraries, starting at St. Pancras in London.
He served in the RAF in WWII, with such incredible luck that he was posted to Calgary rather than Libya, crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth, a ship with the horsepower to outrun German U-Boats lying in wait in the north Atlantic and had his late-war combat mission to Japan rerouted to Hong Kong after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan’s surrender.
His charmed life continued in Canada. He met Doris Ryer (1921-2004) in Calgary, married in 1944 and then contributed extensively to the Canadian baby boom, with six children: Eva (Rick), David (Rebecca), Naomi (Gary), Leslie (Grace), Susan and Peter (Barb) born over the next 18 years and grandchildren and great grandchildren following ever since.
His love of the arts (which he credits to his mother’s influence) saw him run music societies during the war, “star” on stage, making his own contribution to the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap (performing in Medicine Hat, not London), lead the film society in Edmonton, and host radio and TV shows on books and the arts in Medicine Hat.
His “formal” career included developing recreation programs (in Kitimat and Edmonton) and running the Medicine Hat Public Library (twice). His post-retirement career was devoted to taking over his father’s antiquarian book business, with regular pilgrimages back to London to source first editions and unique finds and then engage his global network of collectors with his impressive trove of rarities. For Bob, books represented ideas and free thinking and the more exchange of these, the better.
While he led many associations and served as a school trustee in Medicine Hat, he would shudder at being labelled a “pillar of the community”. He was a champion of new, different and fresh – accepting of all and begrudging only fools and those resistant to change. He embodied eclecticism – a love of Shakespeare and Beethoven was matched by an equal admiration of Joe Orton and Pink Floyd. He left a little of himself (both good and bad) in each of his children, all of whom will have their own lifetime of memories to cherish.
A graveside service for Bob is being planned for the spring of 2020, in his 100th year. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bob Block, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
SMITH Celebration of Life for Lyle Smith will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at the Fireside Room in the Cypress Centre from 2 pm – 5 pm friends and family invited to dress casually.
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