August 12, 2022
By Obituaries on August 12, 2022.
1924 – DOLORES RINKE – 2022 Dolores Estelle Rinke of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 97 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Dallas Hjorth officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Dolores with a donation may do so to the Good Samaritan, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4P1. 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
1935 ~ GERARD STODOLKA ~ 2022 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gerard “Gerry” Leroy Stodolka on August 09, 2022, at St Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat at the age of 86 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mary, of 65 years; his four children, Glen (Debi), Wanda (Garry), Joyce (Boyd) and Blaine (Donna); his seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Gerry was born September 25, 1935, to Markus and Ruby Stodolka at the family homestead, where he was raised and worked the farm with his dad until 1960 when he took sole ownership. Gerry and his wife, Mary, then raised their children making it a third generational operation which gave Gerry immense joy and pride – resulting in 100 years of Stodolka ownership. Gerry was a devoted family man. He loved baseball, fishing, playing cards, dice, playing pool, tinkering and fixing things for himself and others. He loved to travel, but even more he loved being present and supportive of his children’s lives and their sporting events. Gerry was also involved in the Knights of Columbus since July 1, 1958 for a total of 64 years and sat as a board member for the church for six of those. Gerry also spent his time as a counsellor for the RM Enterprise from 1973-1991 for 18 years keeping him busy. Gerry retired to Medicine Hat in 1997, however he did not retire from baseball and continued to play until no longer able to for a resounding 70 years. One of his highlights of retirement from baseball was when he was surprised, awarded, and honored for 25 years of playing in the Medicine Hat Senior Slow Pitch League, which blessed him tremendously. Lastly, our family and all who knew him will remember his amazing smile. He will be missed more than we can begin to put into words. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held on August 14, 2022 at 7:30 pm at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. The Funeral Service will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:00 am with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Memorial gifts in Gerry’s name may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerard Stodolka. Funeral arrangements 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.
AL GYORKOS 1939 ~ 2022 Mr. Aloysius “Al” Francis Gyorkos, beloved husband of Priscilla and father to Randall (Maureen) and Rod (Teresa), passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. (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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KEITH WILLIAM CRAWFORD 1951 ~ 2022 Keith passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Medicine Hat at the age of 71. He will be missed so much by his wife, Dora; children, Pamela Hayward (Kevin), Timothy, Jeffrey (Carlena) as well as his favorite grandson, Ryan Murray. At Keith’s request, there will be no formal service held. (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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KEN KILCULLEN On Tuesday July 12th, Ken, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Kath, dad to his adored Keri & Sean, also a loving stepdad, a dear grandpa, an uncle and a great friend to many. Ken was born in Dundee, Scotland and worked most of his life as a registered architect. He spent time in Cyprus and Germany before moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta to work as a British works liaison officer. Ken & Kath made lifelong friends in Medicine Hat before moving back to the U.K in 2007, where they eventually settled in Dalbeattie, Scotland. Ken will be fondly remembered as a family man with a keen sense of community spirit and a great sense of humor. A celebration of life service was held at the Kings Arms, Dalbeattie, on August 1. Contact funerals@dglockhart.co.uk to watch a recording of Ken’s service.
Arrangements are by D.G. Lockhart Funeral Directors, 66 High Street, Dalbeattie, U.K. TEL 01556 610108
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