August 24, 2021

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1934 ~ ESTHER KRAUSE ~ 2021

Esther Hilda Krause passed away on August 21, 2021, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 87 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 64 years, Emil Krause; and their children, Ricky (Vicky) and their children Amy and Daniel, Timothy (Elaine) and their children, Andrew and Emily, Lori (Thad) Karwandy and their children, Lois and Cordell, and David (Karen) and their children, Keaton, Jayda and Jenna. Esther was predeceased by her parents, John and Rosina Kruger; her sister, Irene Arndt; her brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Rose Kruger; and her nephew, Bobby. Esther was born on May 4, 1934, and raised on a farm near Hilda, Alberta. She married Emil Krause, a Lutheran pastor, in 1957 and together they raised their four children. Over the course of her life, she made an impact on many people whether through assisting with the ministry or teaching. She accepted many kinds of teaching assignments in various schools in the places she lived. She was a kind and loving woman who took great pride and interest in her children and grandchildren. She worked hard, in close partnership with her husband wherever their journeys took them. Her talents at the piano/organ were warmly welcomed in his parishes, as was her natural ability to lead. She organized Sunday Schools, directed Bible Studies, and was president of the ladies’ group for many years. She will be greatly missed but her legacy of patience, excellence and compassion will continue to inspire her family and all those who knew and loved her. She passed through this life with grace and dignity and we honour her memory as she now walks in the Light with those who have gone before her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot and Pastor James Bredeson officiating. A private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that those attending the funeral service wear a non-medical face mask. Memorial gifts in Esther’s memory may be made to the Victory Lutheran Perpetual Remembrance Fund, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Krause. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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.

1950 ~ HARRY NEWMAN ~ 2021

Harry Newman of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 71 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Caroline (Kory) Brost of Saskatoon, her mother Alex Dinsdale; two grandchildren, Clark and Hannah Brost both of Saskatoon; his brother, Peter Kelsey of Rochdale, U.K.; his sister, Susan (Steve) Baker of Romford, U.K.; and one sister-in-law, Vivian Kelsey of Chester, U.K. He was predeceased by his parents, Hilda and Harry Newman and step-father Stan Ditchett; one brother, Michael Kelsey; and one sister-in-law, Maureen Kelsey. Harry (Aitch) Newman joined the RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) in 1971. He trained as a Registered Nurse and travelled to many parts of the world during his 24 years of service. In 1977, he married Alex Dinsdale and together they had one daughter, Caroline Jane, who was the apple of his eye. He did two tours of active service in Northern Ireland in the early 70’s and received his LSGC (Long Service and Good Conduct) medal towards the end of his career. In 1990, he was posted to BATUS which became his final tour as he retired from the Army and settled in Medicine Hat. He worked for St John Ambulance for a number of years during which time he was invested into the Order and also received The Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005.
During his time in Canada Harry was actively involved in a number of different groups and activities. He could be found working with the ski patrol at Hidden Valley Ski Hill, volunteering for first aid coverage for a number of different events, playing in both pool and dart leagues, and could often be found at the pub ready to share a story and a pint. He was an amazing father, grandad and friend. He was always the life and soul of any gathering and would make friends easily. He will be missed by many but remembered by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Those who wish to remember Harry with a donation, may do so to the St. Joseph’s Home (156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Harry Newman, 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

1950 ~ MIKE HERTZ ~ 2021

Mr. Michael Hertz of Medicine Hat and former Senior VP & Group Publisher at the Medicine Hat News and Southern Alberta Newspapers passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 71 years.
Mike is survived by his wife and best friend Nancy, the love of his life and his two loving sons Jason (Cari Knutson) and Cregg (Jenny Stelter-Millard) as well as numerous nieces and nephews – Bernard (Kirsti) Giacobbo, Bernadette (Ken) Kaufman, Geralyn Mouille (Brian), Anna Marie (Bruce) Adolf, Serina Lavallie (Gordie), Rick Giacobbo and Angela Giacobbo and their families along with numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his father Michael in 1958 at age 51, mother Clementine in 1994 at age 83, brothers Michael in 1945 at age 10, Edward in 1954 at age 17, Anthony in 1975 at age 39 and sister Dorothy in 2015 at age 82 and her husband Angelo in 2014.
Mike was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on June 19, 1950, and then raised on a farm at Alsask on the Alberta side of the border. His family had newly emigrated from the Ukraine through Germany in 1948, and had just settled on that farm. Life was tough in those first years especially after his Dad died and he and his mother lived alone on the farm. Mike attended school in Alsask to grade 6 and then went to Marengo for grades 7-10. In 1966-68 he went to St. Thomas College in North Battleford for grades 11 and 12, moving on to the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon for three years. Mike worked in the hospitality industry starting at the Harwood in Moose Jaw and managing restaurants and hotels for 16 years in different towns in Saskatchewan before moving on to the newspaper industry in Moose Jaw.
At the Times Herald in Moose Jaw he worked as a Sales Rep for three years, moving on to be Director of Sales and Marketing at the Prince Albert Daily Herald for three years and Publisher at the Swift Current Sun for three years. In 1996, he was appointed Publisher of the Medicine Hat News and two years later, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher for the Alberta Newspaper Group for all of southern Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. He loved the newspaper Industry and was in this position for over 22 years.
Mike was also very involved in the Community at all the places he lived, ranging from President of the Chamber of Commerce in Moose Jaw to executive boards in business and tourism across Saskatchewan. He was also a member of Rotary Clubs for 35 years including the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat for over 23 years. His passion in Medicine Hat was the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund which he supported in many ways from the time he moved to Medicine Hat.
Mike was passionate in his Catholic faith, a trait passed down to him by both his mother and sister Dorothy over the years.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, August 26, 2021, with a tribute to Mike to begin at 10:15 a.m. and funeral mass following at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Rodel Abanto celebrant. The tribute and mass will be live streamed at Medicine Hat Holy Family Church Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. A private family interment will take place in the Oyen Cemetery later that day. Those who wish to remember Mike with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund, c/o 3257 Dunmore Rd. SE, Medicine Hat, T1B 3R2 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 (please specify cancer clinic). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Mike Hertz, 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

1960 ~ RANDY TAVES ~ 2021

Randy’s life adventure ended suddenly August 10, 2021 on a canoe trip in Banff National Park. Surrounded by friends, he died hearing words of comfort and love. Weighing in at a little more than 4 lbs, fitting in the palm of his doctor’s hand, Randy’s story began in Turtleford Hospital on May 27, 1960. His childhood on the farm shaped him into the man we knew and loved. There was always a touch of the farm boy in Randy, which was evident in his love of the outdoors, his ingenuity, work ethic and colourful language. His cheeky smile and the twinkle in his eyes could be both engaging and unsettling at the same time. He graduated from Turtleford High School in the class of 1978 which consisted of 28 people, many of whom are still friends. At the graduation ceremony he shared the job of creating and reading the class prophesies with Beth Little who- unbeknownst to them-would become his wife. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education followed by an Education degree. His working career took him to Davidson, Fort Qu’Appelle, Lloydminster and finally to Medicine Hat. His career always involved Recreation. The job which brought him the most satisfaction and joy was teaching young adult First Nations students how to create recreation programs within their communities. In both his personal and professional life he enjoyed the role of mentoring and gave to the community. His passion for recreation continued when he retired in May of 2020, as he enthusiastically modelled how to live each day of retirement with joy! Beth planned and organized Randy’s participation in myriad physical activities, most notably, walking, e-bicycling, and hiking. Even without Beth’spersuasion he enjoyed cooking, camping in their trailer, motorcycling, canoeing, attending sporting events and drinking a little coffee in his Bailey’s. Randy loved his wife Beth, his daughters Kaitlin (Dan), Laura (Adam) and Avery (Eric). He and his many stories are remembered by his brothers Lee (Sheila) and Bert, his parents-in-law, Roy and Kathy Little, along with many in-laws, cousins, friends and colleagues. He will be acutely missed by his nephews and nieces, each of whom undoubtedly has a special Uncle Randy story to tell. Randy was predeceased by his parents, Bobby and Netta Taves. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Esplanade Theatre (401 – 1 Street, S.E., Medicine Hat) on August 25, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. A second Celebration of Life will take place in Turtleford, SK at the community arena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, have Beth over for a meal or give a memorial donation to the Turtleford Spray and Play by writing a cheque to the town of Turtleford (indicating the donation to Randy in the memo line) or sending an e-transfer to rbrand@townofturtleford.com. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Randy Taves, 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

DWAINE ROBERT WATSON

1958 – 2021

It is with heavy hearts that Dwaine’s family announce his departure on Friday, August 20th, 2021, just 8 days short of what would have been his 63rd Birthday. Dwaine was born on August 28th, 1958, in Maple Creek, Sask. to his loving parents, Millie and Bob Watson.
Dwaine is survived by his loving wife, Angela of Medicine Hat, AB; his father, Bob Watson of Maple Creek, SK; his son, Robbie (Jaylene) Watson of Medicine Hat, AB; daughter, Valeri (Sean) Watson of Lethbridge, AB; step-son, Kelly (Jamie) Dickinson of Taber, AB; step-daughters, Jacki (Jesse) Murphy of Medicine Hat, AB, and Candace Dickinson of Medicine Hat, AB; brothers, Glen (Wendy) Swift of Vancouver, BC; Warren (Nancy) Watson of Brooks, AB and life-long best friend, Darcy (Donna) Johnson of Robsart, SK; grandchildren Jarren, Vance, Audrey, Callie (Jayden), Haylee, Emma, Cody, Taylor, Kaidin, Shinesta, and Kolby; nieces, Jody (Dylan) McGuire of Vancouver BC and Jessica (Ryan) Gust of Calgary, AB and nephew Jeffrey (Laura) Watson of Prince George, BC as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Dwaine was predeceased by his brothers, Donnie and Jerry Swift; his mother, Millie Watson; and stepson Ryan Dickinson.
For those wishing to pay their respects, a visitation will be held at Grace Memorial, 1924 10 Ave NW, Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, August 26th, 2021, from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
In honoring Dwaine’s final wishes, a graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Robsart Cemetery. Coffee and a light lunch will follow at the Consul Community Hall; guests are invited to share their best memories of Dwaine.
Dwaine’s family would like to express their gratitude for the exemplary care that Dwaine received from the staff at the Medicine Hat Hospital and Masterpiece Living over the past 6 months, and most recently to the staff on Unit 4-West for their dignified care during Dwaine’s final days. Donations in Dwaine’s memory can be made directly online to Diabetes Canada.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

EILEEN FERGUSON (nee: HASCHAK)

1942 ~ 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Eileen Ferguson, but it is with great honour and privilege that we celebrate her life. All her family and friends are invited to celebrate Eileen’s life at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The funeral service will be live streamed on Youtube for family and friends who are unable to attend. Please search Youtube for the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. The service will go live 10 minutes before service time. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Eileen Ferguson, 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

VICTOR CLIFFORD SEDERBERG

1923 ~ 2021

Mr. Victor Clifford Sederberg, beloved husband to Dorothy (nee Gurney), passed away at the Good Samaritan Society Southridge Village on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 98 years. Along with Dorothy, his loving wife of 60 years, Victor leaves to cherish his memory: two children, Bruce (Shauna) and their children, Lauryn (Brett) Salzl, Clancy (Sarah), Olivia (Layne Woods), Ali Payze, Danika (Grayson Kleckner) Mattson; Joyce (Darwin) Stuber and their children, Austin and Wyatt; five great-grandchildren, Rosalind and Rowan Salzl, Josie Sederberg, River and Finley Payze; one sister, Doris Smith as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents as well as five siblings, Ruth Bruins, Nancy Odegard, Lloyd Sederberg, Hildur Babe and Lorraine Voeller. Victor was born on the family farm to proud parents, Carl and Ragna Sederberg. His parents immigrated to Canada and homesteaded in 1910 North of Seven Persons. He received his education at the Amos School. Victor farmed the family homestead his entire life and received the Centennial; Farm Award in 2010. Farming was his passion; Vic was proud of raising Hereford cattle and liked to attend cattle sales at the MHFC. In semi-retirement, Dorothy and Vic spent their summers at their cabin in Ashley Lake, MT. Then, in retirement they became snowbirds for twenty-plus years until he was 95 years old. The family wish to thank all the staff at the Good Samaritan’s for their loving care. A Private interment will take place. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Vic’s name may be made directly with HALO, 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7W5. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) 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 http://www.cooksouthland.com
“Locally owned & directed”

WILLIAM HERBERT CRANSTON

May 1, 1922 – August 20, 2021

“Call me Bill because that’s my name” – “I just thought I’d drop by and spread a little joy.” Dad was a man with a saying for every occasion. He loved to entertain people with a joke or playing piano and a sing along. We, his family, love you and will miss you, but you will always be in our memories and hearts. You have been a bright light in many people’s darkness and now you are in a place of eternal light and peace. Thank you to my cousins who phoned and visited Dad. It meant so much to him. I want to thank all the kind people of Medicine Hat who helped Dad. People from his condo, church, The Wellington, Collette Care Van, taxi drivers, guitar teacher, banker, accountant, doctors and nurses at the clinics and hospital and passerby who stopped to help Dad with his groceries, getting his walker in and out of his car and parking his car. Thank You Lord for the Wonderful People of Medicine Hat.
Bill will be interred at Ellisboro Cemetery in Ellisboro, SK.
Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

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