August 20, 2022
By Destinee Mattson on August 20, 2022.
1926 ~ RALPH IMMEL ~ 2022
Ralph William Immel of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Ann Immel, passed away on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3. Condolences may be sent through
http://www.saamis.com or to
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ralph Immel. 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.
BUD (WILLIAM) ROLICK
On August 11, 2022, Bud went home to be with our Lord.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Faye, daughter Billie Jo (Geoff), brother-in-law Don (JoAnne), niece Dana, nephews Scott (Maria), Mark, Chris (Elisha) and their children.
Bud was predeceased by his parents Bill and Peggy, brother Bob, Mother and Father-in-law Jim and Johanna Mitchell and sister-in-law Wendy.
On June 2, 1943 he was born in Leader Saskatchewan and grew up in Burstall, spending two years of high school at Campion College in Regina. Bud began his life long career with TransCanada Pipelines in 1964. In 1966 he married Faye, his partner of 55 years. Bud’s pride and joy, Billie Jo completed the family in 1972. A move in 1976 made Winnipeg home for the years following.
Cremation has taken place and Bud’s final resting place will be in Medicine Hat, Alberta. A private family internment will be held.
If friends and family so desire, memorial donations may be made in Bud’s name to the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Center, 1028 Arnould Road, Ile des Chenes, Manitoba, R0A 0T0.
Family and friends may sign a book of condolence at
http://www.glenlawn.ca.
Glen Lawn Funeral Home
204-982-7550
1924 – IVY “MURIEL” SNOWDON – 2022
Miss Ivy “Muriel” Snowdon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at the age of 97 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her two nieces, Norma Mueller (David Gourlay) and Lynn Moore (Jim); nephews, Ron Cyster and Mark Snowdon(Jill); great-nephews, Aaron Cyster and Nathan Snowdon; great-nieces, Pierce and Makenzie; as well as three great-great nieces and nephews and several cousins. Aunt Muriel will join her parents, John and Florence Snowdon; sisters, Daisy Snowdon and Connie Cyster; and brother, Keith Snowdon. Muriel was born on the family farm in Pettapiece, Manitoba. Muriel was a teacher and she taught in many places around the world including England, Panama, Dawson City, Montreal and Kamloops. Upon her retirement, she moved to Medicine Hat, AB. She enjoyed travelling and went to places like Egypt, Australia, Amazon River cruise and Galapagos Islands, Japan, the Orient and Hawaii to name a few. Muriel enjoyed her garden in retirement and loved everything pink. She did beautiful handwork and was an avid reader. A very special Thank You to the staff at Riverview Care Center for the wonderful care given to Muriel over the past years as well as for the support given to her family. Cremation has taken place and as per Muriel’s wishes there will be no formal service. Condolences may be sent to
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ivy Muriel Snowdon. 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.
MICHELLE HUMENY
1966 ~ 2022
Michelle Dawn Humeny, beloved wife of Robert Stanley Humeny, passed away at home in Medicine Hat on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the age of 56 years. A celebration of Michelle’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. The funeral celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Michelle’s service may visit the Cook Southland website at
http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the home page at service time. (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”
THOMAS HAMMEL
September 18, 1969 ~ August 10, 2022
As the last star was fading into the light in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Thomas Robert Hammel passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat, AB., at the age of 52 years. Tom touched the hearts of everyone he knew by making them feel important in his own special way. Each of us will remember and celebrate his life with both a tear and a smile. Tom was born on September 18, 1969, in the Cabri Hospital. As a child he had no fear and was often seen riding a bicycle or later, a dirt bike and would catch everyone’s attention as he preferred to ride on one wheel! He was a dare devil and became known as “Uncle Danger” and now as “Grandpa Danger”.
Tom’s parents owned and operated the Hammel Store in Abbey, SK., in which the Hammel children all “did time”. Tom began working at the store at a very young age and would always greet the customers with a happy face and they would get a chuckle out of watching him try to reach the till. He was grateful for his time in the store and attributed his life skills to working there in those early years. After high school, he followed his brother-in-law to Medicine Hat and started his floor installation career. Tom was very talented at everything that he did and he explored many different career paths, some of which included, farming, backhoe operating and landscaping.
Tom’s pride and joy was his daughter, Jessica (whom he referred to as “Bird”), who entered his life in September of 1998. He shared much of his knowledge and expertise with her in their time together. Tom was always proud to adjust her golf swing, help her learn to sing a new song, or just share some words of wisdom to guide her through a bad day. Tom’s love for music carried him throughout his whole life. He began playing guitar and drums at a young age and was soon playing in live bands. Tom’s passion for music had a positive influence on others who loved to watch him play.
Tom took pleasure in the simple things in life and always had the utmost positivity… he took life in stride and was always ready to enjoy a beer or two with his family and friends. He was a natural at any sport he tried – hockey, golf, baseball and skiing were some of his favorites. The family farm was important to Tom which he referred to it as his “Little Mexico”. Many hours were spent enjoying bonfires, skeet shooting, riding sleds and spending time with his family. More recently, he could be found tending his lawn, watching SportsCenter in his garage, spending quality time with his fiancée, Heather, and proudly playing trucks with his grandson, Kasher.
Tom is survived by his fiancée, Heather; daughter, Jessica (Keagan) and grandchildren, Brantley, Kasher and Kassidy; mother, Bertha; brothers, Lloyd (Jamie) and Bill (Lissa) and sister, Sandra (Larry); his nieces and nephews, Teela (Matt), Tristan, Devyn, Destiny (Trey), Ashley and Taylor; great-nephews, Dylon, Liam, Tatum and Steele including his countless friends and co-workers. He was predeceased by his father, Meinrad.
A special thank you to Heather and to the doctors and staff who helped Tom and his family through this difficult battle. With much gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph’s Home-Carmel Hospice for making his final days comfortable.
A Come and Go Celebration of Life to share memories and stories of Tom, will be held at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, Fireside Room, 2055 – 21 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, on Friday, September 16, 2022, starting at 3:00 p.m.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tom’s memory may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 39 Somerset Dale S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 0C9. (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”
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