May 28, 2022
By Destinee Mattson on May 30, 2022.
1921 – JOSEPH LORENTZ – 2022
Joseph B. Lorentz passed away on May 26, 2022 at the age of 100 years and 9 months, beloved husband of Christina Lorentz of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Garry (Jane) and their children Brad (Nauda), Nicole (Kevin) and their daughter Olivia all of Calgary; Darryl (Dixie) of Medicine Hat; Ivan (Jackie) and their children, Ryan (Meagan) and Katelyn (Darcy) all of Calgary; two sisters-in-law Sheila of Kimberly, B.C. and Alice of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth (1943) and Joseph (1953); two sisters, Pauline (1923), Johannah Kuntz (2009) and her husband Mathew (1993), two brothers Matt (2006) and Jim (2021). Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. Those who wish to remember Joseph with a donation, may do so to Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4V3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Joseph Lorentz, 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
1935 ~ RAYMOND SCHINDLE ~ 2022
Raymond “Ray” Schindle of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mavis Schindle, passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Ray’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ray’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ray Schindle. 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.
1938 ~ CHARLOTTE LONSON ~ 2022
Charlotte Anne Lonson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2022 at the age of 83 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Charlotte Lonson. Funeral arrangements 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.
1955 – TOM MONSON – 2022
Thomas “Tom” Campbell Monson passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Tom leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Barb; sons Sean (Joanne) and Kevin (Jordanne); siblings Jim (Donna), Morag, Stephen (Emmy), David and Evelyn (Hal); Sister-in-law Patti (Grant) Illerbrun along with numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his parents Jim and Pat Monson and in-laws Allan and Jean Houston. Tom was born April 20, 1955 in Renfrew, Scotland. At the age of 12 he immigrated to Canada with his family and they settled in Burstall, Saskatchewan. Tom spent his youth in Southwest Saskatchewan before moving to Medicine Hat. He worked for Methanex for 20 years, followed by starting his own procurement business then working for Medicine Hat School District until his retirement in 2013. Tom spent his retirement years surrounded by friends and family enjoying his passions of golf, travel and barbecue. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. 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. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Tom with a donation, may do so to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Tom Monson, 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
BILL HOETMER
Last week, family and friends united to honour the life of a remarkable man, Bill Hoetmer. Although he will be dearly missed, his memory will not be forgotten.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
BONNIE WILLIAMS
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bonnie Williams announce her passing on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed. (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”
CHARLES WARREN PEDERSEN
May 1, 1940 – May 16, 2022
Charles leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Judi; son Vince (Kelli), daughters Velynda (Basil) Zoe, and Valerie (Jim) Kantz; grandchildren Tyson (Lynnzi) and Dayne; Tell and Shayla; Mariah (Randy), Alecia, Tonya; great-grandchildren Kenzie, Lukas, and Everly. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Mabel Pedersen. Chuck is fondly remembered by his brother, Robin (Joy) of Helena, Alabama and his sister Shirley (Dan) Rose of Redcliff.
The service, on June 2, at 2pm, is entrusted to Hamre’s Funeral Chapel, Ft. St. John, British Columbia.
ED KECK
It has been just over one week since family were joined by some of Ed Keck’s many friends at Cook’s in celebration and remembrance of his life. In preplanning his service, Ed insisted that the poem Desiderata be read… a tribute of sorts as to how he lived his life.
“As far as possible,
and without surrender,
be on good terms
with all persons.”
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.Courtesy of
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”
HEEG, Donald Christian (Bud)
March 15, 1930 – October 12, 2021
The family of Donald (Bud) Heeg is very saddened to announce his passing on October 12, 2021, at the age of 91.
Bud became ill in the fall of 2021 and passed away at St. Joseph’s in Medicine Hat. He is predeceased by his parents, Christian and Emma (nee Shultz), brother Art (Betty Lou), and sister Bernice Miller. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma (nee Tyrrell), their daughter Dawn Nieman (Jerry), their children Katie Nieman, Christal Nieman (Jonathan Chow, great-grandson Davis), James Nieman (Hannah), brother Ronald (Jeanne), brother in law Bud Miller, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Raised on the family farm in Estuary, Saskatchewan, the second of four children, he started farming with his father at an early age. From the age of 16 to 18 he took winter jobs in Medicine Hat, first at a pool hall and then driving taxi for Deluxe Cabs. Driving the cab led to his meeting Norma one night in the fall of 1950. Bud and Norma married June 7th, 1951, and moved into the Heeg family farmhouse, running the farm with his brother Art.
A lifelong athlete, Bud played hockey and baseball for the local teams. Curling and golf were also favourites, participating in many bonspiels and tournaments. Fishing was a particular love, passed down by his grandfather, who was a commercial fisherman. He also shared this love of fishing with his own grandchildren.
Active in the community, Bud was a member of the Leader Lions Club. He was also a member of the Municipal and Hospital Boards for many years. A dedicated church member, he served on the St. Johns’s Lutheran Church council, and even filled in at the pulpit when the church was without a pastor for a time.
Bud was a devoted animal lover. He especially loved horses (Flicka and Sugarfoot) and cows, and loved seeing them on the pasture hills surrounding the farm house. He also raised and trained many cocker spaniel dogs to become renowned hunting dogs.
The farm was his lifelong passion. Along with his brother Art, Bud took over the family farm upon their father’s “retirement” in 1951. Bud became an expert in machinery maintenance, taking a welding course, and was widely known and sought out for his knowledge and advice. Bud and Norma expanded the farm with a large addition known in the family as the Russell Farm in July of 1955, just a few days after the birth of their daughter, Dawn. They continued to add sections over the next 20 years until the family land holdings became what they are today.
After his brother Artie’s stroke in 1985, Bud continued to farm with hired help until 2012, when he decided to partially retire and began renting out the land. Unwilling to retire entirely, he continued to help with seeding and harvest.
Eventually, Bud and Norma made the decision to move to Medicine Hat. In September 2017 they joined the community at Chinook Village and enjoyed the perks of city life. He enjoyed getting together with friends for coffee and reminiscing at the Bistro. He was a great story teller, and a regular volunteer at the counter of the Chinook tuck shop.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday June 4 at the Estuary cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Leader Friendship Center at 2:30 PM.
ISDAHL, MARLENE MYRA (MUGS)
Born August 26, 1942 in Medicine Hat AB.
Died May 23, 2022, peacefully at home in Shawnigan Lake BC with her family at her side.
Predeceased by her son, Shawn Isdahl, her parents, Sanford and Evelyn Kaldestad
She is survived by her son, Dean Isdahl (Nicki) and their children, Daysia and Joren, Campbell River, BC
Daughter, Erin (Rob) Norman and their children, Kahzen (Wynter) Norman and Great grandson Esben, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Kaylie (Alex) Prince, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Grandchildren, Taylor (Sheldon) Trees, Great Granddaughter Lennon.
Chase Isdahl
Tatum Isdahl
Kennedy Isdahl
Brother, Wayne (Louise) Kaldestad Nanaimo BC
Marlene was raised in Redcliff AB, leaving home at an early age moving to Victoria. There she married, and raised her family in Sidney BC. Once her family grew up, she moved back to Redcliff in 1994 to help her Mom and Dad and enjoyed working at Red Hat Coop
meeting many old and new friends. When her Mom and Dad passed away, she moved back in 2005 to be with her family in Shawnigan Lake, where she lived happily until her passing.
At her request, there will not be a funeral, a private interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 6, Redcliff AB, or the BC Cancer Foundation.
JAN SCHMAL
1941 – 2022
On May 15th Jan celebrated his final birthday (according to Jan everyday was his birthday) and peacefully ducked out of this world. His final words…Ooobally WOW WOW.
Chet Atkins once said “Once you become predictable no ones interested anymore”. Jan was never predictable and that’s what made him so memorable. If he stated “you’re so ugly”, “you need a slap?”, or “scheisse in the hose” you knew it was just Jan and were never truly offended by it (most anyhow). His love for music shone through the many instruments he played and recordings he constructed. He made numerous albums not only as a solo artist but also with various bands and members all over the world. He loved to travel and showcased his talent in many countries. He was a brilliant artist with an uncanny sense of humour and will be missed by many.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, “Fly” Chester, Winston (Christie Wilson) and Andrew (Kim) Schmal; daughters, Rebecca Schmal and Wil Schmal; grandchildren, Emma, Dominic, Alexander, Alessia, Kaeylarae, Erasmus, Arie, Mikayla, Maddie and Kyle; great grandchild, Lyla; Jans brothers, Frank Schmal and John (Helen) Schmal. Jan was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ann Schmal; brother, Jim Schmal; and sister, Anne Pastoor.
An Open-Mic concert/celebration will be on June 1st, 2022 starting at 6:30pm at LIQUID Concert & Event Venue at 638 14th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V6. Please bring your guitar, bass, kazoo, spoons, a recording, etc and let’s share our talents and memories. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com.
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
JODI ALBRECHT
This past Friday, family and close friends joined together in a touching celebration of Jodi Albrecht’s life. Laughs were shared and tears were shed by all present… a beautiful tribute to a truly wonderful woman.
Being a mother means
your heart no longer belongs to you;
it wanders wherever your children do.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
WAYNE HART
Last week, family and many friends gathered in Cook’s chapel to honour and celebrate the life of this much loved man, Wayne Hart. Favorite music, a video tribute and a special eulogy reflected a life well lived. Wayne’s memory will be treasured by all who knew and loved him.
In our hearts your memory lingers,
always tender, fond and true.
There’s not a day, dear father,
we don’t think of you.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
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