July 18, 2022
By Obituaries on July 18, 2022.
1933 ~ CAROLL FLOBERG ~ 2022 The family of Caroll Mae Floberg is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 at the age of 89 years. Caroll leaves to cherish her memory her children, Glenn (Auralee), Richard (Diane Pepin), Deb (Bob), Shawn and Darryl (Colleen); grandchildren, Alaina (Phil), Kyle (Kym) Brandi (Brent), Brianne (Josh), Scott (Cindy), Kim (Shane), Chase, Jarrett & Aubrielle; great grandchildren, Phoenix, Sierra, Koen, Zane, Keadyn, Koryl, Olivia, Bostyn, Ty, Andi, Eugene, Pearl, Charlie & Lars; brother, Ken (June) Green; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Caroll was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Thelma Green and her beloved husband, Gordon. Caroll was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on June 18,1933 to parents Carl & Thelma Green. Caroll and Gordon met in grade 10, and later married in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1953. She was a wonderful mother, even from a young age she would hand make the children’s clothes, while moving from town to town as Gordon worked on the railroad. She worked tirelessly as a stay at home mother to her 5 children. Eventually settling in Lethbridge, she spent many hours with her growing family, traveling, entertaining Gordon’s Sunlife clients, crocheting, knitting, and gardening. She moved to Medicine Hat in 1998 when Gordon became ill, to be closer to her family. After Gordon’s passing she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed many different activities including; painting, embroidery, & gardening. She was a kind, loving gentle person, with a strong stubborn streak. She was always someone you could depend on for anything, and she would do anything for you. She was a spitfire till the end, and we will all miss her! The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Monday, July 18th, 2022 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Caroll's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or 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 Caroll Floberg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
1937 – INGRID PETKE – 2022 Ingrid Ruth Herta Petke of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Erich Petke. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
1967 – MARNI PRUDEN – 2022 Marni Gaye Margaret Pruden passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 55 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Tim; their son Tanner (Sydney) Pruden and her grandchildren, Bo, Judah and Everly and her parents, Ken and Bobbi Bradshaw of Medicine Hat. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira Celebrant. Personal tributes will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the mass to follow. 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 Marni with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat Public School Education Foundation (https://mhpsd.imagin eeverything.com/education-foundation). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
BETTY SAWYER 1934 ~ 2022 Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Sawyer passed from this life on June 29, 2022, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her mother, Blanche Alberta Sawyer and her father, William Charles Sawyer, as well as her twin sister and best friend, Charlotte Lee Fortier. She is survived by her nephews, Thomas William Sawyer and Jay Taylor Fortier. Betty was born minutes after her twin sister on March 14, 1934, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She was (deservingly so) inordinately proud of achieving her 88 years, as well as obtaining a teaching diploma and subsequently teaching for many years, most notably at the Montreal School for the Blind. This despite having multiple disabilities from birth. In later years, she enjoyed her own home, her feline and canine companions and her small circle of friends and relatives who regularly kept in touch. These last five years saw Betty as a resident at the Meadowlands Retirement Comm- unity in Medicine Hat, where she appreciated the care and friendship of many staff, as well as that of her tablemates, Joy and Doris. The family wish to thank the medical staff of 4 West, MHRH for their care and compassion towards Betty during her final days. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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
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OLIE RIFFEL July 23, 1925 ~ July 10, 2022 Mr. Olie Peter Riffel passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 96 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Mike Patrick and Elaine; grandchildren, Ashley, Megan, Nicole, Suzanne and Jennifer and his great-grandchildren, Huxley and Knox. He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline; daughter, Sharon; son, Wayne and son-in-law, Ron. A service honouring Olie will be held at a later date. Details will be announced closer to the service date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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
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ROY WALLIS 1951 ~ 2022 Mr. Roy Allan Wallis passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 71 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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
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Ruth (Pfeifer) Coté was born January 22, 1937 in Bowell, Alberta to her parents Matilda (Weiss) and Jakob Pfiefer. She died peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 6, 2022.
Her parents taught her and her sisters and brothers to be good people. They were raised on a farm near Bowell until the age of 12 when they moved to Medicine Hat. Ruth had two brothers and three sisters, one being her identical twin Ruby. Ruth and her sister Ruby were pranksters and tried to fool many people with their identical looks.
Ruth married Louis Coté on May 19, 1956 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, this union was blessed with five children.
Ruth is survived by her loving family, children: Susan (Drew) Cadenhead, Jennifer Coté (Cliff Stenger), Edi Coté (Gary Johnson), Ted Coté (Kathleen Williams) and Teresa (Arjan) Van Hienen; grandchildren: Jessica (Andrew) Fagan and Matthew (Ellie) Arsenault, Renee Cadenhead, Amy, Derrick and Mackenzie Van Hienen (Keegan Miller); great grandchildren Aria Fagan and Axton Arsenault; sister Florence Leech and many extended family and friends. Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Lou Coté, parents Matilda and Jakob Pfeifer, twin sister Ruby Williamson, sister Norma Bowen, brothers Jim Pfeifer and Bert Pfeifer.
No formal funeral service will be held. Donations in memory of Ruth are gratefully accepted to Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 329 Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0 or Rose Haven c/o The Bethany Group Foundation, 5612-53 Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y6
To send condolences to the family, please visit http://www.parkviewfuneralchapel.com Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements, 403-882-3141
SAM SCHULER 1929 ~ 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a true gentleman, Samuel Schuler, who passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the age of 93 years. Left to cherish his memory are his adopted family, Linda Monti, Sherri Desrosiers (Monti), Stacey Monti as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Christina Schuler as well as 12 siblings. Sam enjoyed life and loved to play pool, cards and watch baseball. He touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered for his kindness, sweet spirit and infectious laugh… the one he had after skunking you in a game of crib! He will be missed. Those wishing to make a donation in Sam’s memory are encouraged to do so to the Veiner Centre, 225 Woodman Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3H2. (Condolences may be expressed by 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
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