September 24, 2022

By Destinee Mattson on September 24, 2022.

1946 ~ GARRY McDONALD ~ 2022

Garry Allen McDonald of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Marlene McDonald, passed away on Monday, September 19th, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Garry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Marlene McDonald; children, Carol McDonald, Kathy Lavoie, Kevin Gallinger, Karen (DJ) Worrell, Christina (Ryan) McNeil, Donna McDonald, and Pam McDonald; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy (Edna) McDonald and Brian McDonald; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Garry was predeceased by parents, Murray and Phyllis McDonald. Garry was a fantastic carpenter and taught many others his skills. He was a hockey fan as well as an avid fisherman. Garry dearly loved his grandchildren and spending time with his family. Memorial gifts in Garry’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 and/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 Garry McDonald. 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.

1981 ~ LESLIE McLENNAN ~ 2022

Leslie McLennan of Redcliff, AB, passed away very suddenly on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at the age of 41 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Cherry McLennan and Archie (Millie) McLennan; sister, Kelly McLennan; brother, Ian McLennan; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leslie McLennan. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by

1954 – CLINT KLEINKNECHT – 2022

Clinton Kleinknecht of Manyberries, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 68 years, beloved husband of Debbie Kleinknecht for 48 years. Besides his loving wife Debbie, he leaves to cherish his memory three children, Carla (Rory) McArthur (Wynn and Nate); Shawn (Teresa) Kleinknecht (Kade, Kiana, Skyler and Trista); Darcy (Taylor) Kleinknecht (Emmett and Brinley) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by one son Devon; his parents John and Irene Kleinknecht (Kriwokon); one sister Betty Bohnet and one brother Don Kleinknecht. Clint was born January 23, 1954 in Medicine Hat, AB. He grew up on the family ranch near Manyberries, Alberta until the age of 10. After the passing of his father, John, he moved with his mother, Irene, to Medicine Hat, where he continued his education. Clint returned to the family ranch at the age of 16 and worked alongside his brother Don. In 1974, he married the love of his life Debbie Nittel and started their ranch together. Their family grew with Shawn in 1974, Devon in 1977, Carla in 1984, and Darcy in 1987. Clint was a very hard worker and loved the ranch life. He wasn’t afraid of a challenge and in 1989, they purchased a small feedlot near Seven Persons. After the passing of their son Devon in 1982, through the bible studies with Pastor Dave Shauf, Clint and Debbie accepted the Lord Jesus as their Saviour. His faith in the Lord got him through many hardships including breaking his pelvis, BSE, and periods of drought. In 2007, the feedlot was sold and his primary focus was the ranch. Besides ranch work, Clint also enjoyed rodeo, hunting and fishing with his family. He competed in team and calf roping and held events at the ranch. Clint found joy in his family and spending quality time with them. They were a highlight of his life and he prayed for his children and grandchildren every morning. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Shauf officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Clint with a donation, may do so to Whispering Pines Fellowship Centre and Camp, PO Box 23110, Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4C7 or to HALO Air Ambulance (formerly Southern Alberta Medic Air Society) #12 – Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques out to HALO. 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

1930 ~ DOROTHY MAY TRACEY ~ 2022

Passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat Hospital on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 92 years young. She leaves to mourn her passing four children Ken (Val) & Donna (Francis) of Kelowna, BC. Sharon & Margaret of Medicine Hat, AB, 7 grand kids, 11 great grand kids. To honour Dorothy’s wishes her life will be hounoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral.

JOHN PAUL DART

April 1, 1968 – September 8, 2022

John was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1968 and moved to Canada at the young age of 2. Spent the next 23 years in Canada making memories before deciding to move back to England at the age of 25, the Country he loved the most. He lived his life in two countries, shared memories with his friends and family from one side of the ocean to the next. John leaves behind to cherish his life separated in two countries by 6000 miles. His mother, Florence Rose (Bob Thiessen). Father John Dart (Maragaret Dart), Three Sisters, Jennifer Dart, Lisa Dart, Catherine Dart (Jeffrey Rieger) One brother, George Dart (Teri Dart) and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, in Canada. Cousins, uncles, aunties, and cherished friends from both countries, and a very special uncle and dear friend Colin Rose who held a very special place in John’s heart. Fly free John, cheers. Funeral will be held at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle Upon Tyne on September 28th 11:45 UK time, live stream available at https://watch.obitus.com username: buyi9448 and password 596520

LEO BRASSARD

September 15, 1948 – September 11, 2022

Just shy of his 74th birthday, Leo Jean Joseph Brassard passed away in the early hours of Sunday, September 11th, 2022. He enjoyed late night TV watching, and this time was no different.

Leo was born to Jean-Charles Brassard and Rita Caissie on September 15, 1948 in Kénogami, Quebec. After a few years in the Navy, he moved West, met Carmelle St Vincent, and married in 1974. They had two daughters, Stella and Nicole.

Leo was the Dad and Uncle that would play with the kids, and buy them treats! He enjoyed having the latest little gizmos and gadgets, always a child at heart! There aren’t many photos of Leo as he was always the one hiding from the camera, or busy taking video of everything! In his last years, Leo lived in Strathmore, Alberta, close to his caring daughters and grandchildren.

With a natural gift of gab, Leo would talk to anybody. He always had a smile on his face and cheerful banter. Leo loved playing cards, especially crib, you would have to be on alert for his sneaky cheating ways!

Leo was an excellent businessman. He enjoyed arriving in a new community and figuring out what niche he could fulfil, and then sell. Some of his business ventures included Hat News and Tobacco, a laundromat, an arcade, Radio Shack, and Forever Picture. He was mayor in hamlet Hays, Alberta, alongside running the local restaurant / grocery store.

Leo loved to drive, anything and everything. He even got to fly a plane once! His working days included long hauling, bus driver, and even in his younger years, a train brakeman.

Leo will be missed by daughters Stella (Andre Proust) and Nicole (Ryan Stoneman), ex-wife Carmelle St Vincent, grandchildren Leon, Rory, Cody, Valérie, Madeline, and Arthur, siblings Aurore, Claude (Huguette Caron), Carmen, Gérard (Lyse Bouchard), Mireille (Jeannine Hébert), Nancy (Gilles Gauvin), nieces, nephews, cousins and several coffee buddies. Leo was predeceased by his parents and his brother Benoit.

As requested, there will be no service. Please have a Timmies coffee in his memory.

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.ca.

Alternatively, in lieu of a donation, Leo would encourage you to try your luck with a lotto ticket. He always said he’d have to win a million to break even. Good luck!

MICHAEL JAMES YASINCHUK

October 14, 1927-September 18, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Yasinchuk. Michael was born in Warsaw, Poland on October 14, 1927. He passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s in Medicine Hat, Alberta on September 18, 2022 at the age of 94. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Purych, Deneen & Twyla Yasinchuk; his sister, Stella McKone; his brother, Johnny (Nadine) Yasinchuk; and by many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Michael and his family emigrated from Poland in 1930 to Saskatchewan where they lived with family until settling in the Moon Lake district. Michael was an industrious, hard-working, social, kind, caring man who loved life. He was a self-taught “Jack of All Trades”. He worked in the coal mines, oilfield, railroad, trucking industry, farming, mechanics, and pipe-fitting. Michael spent much of his retirement years in Terrace, B.C singing at the local pub, picking mushrooms and hanging with the guys at Gus’s Pool Hall. In 2010, he moved to Medicine Hat to be with his daughters. His greatest joys were spending time with his family and friends. He will be forever missed. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral chapel, 1 Dunmore Road, SE, Medicine Hat, Ab on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Roland Weisbrot 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 Michael’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Michael’s name may be made to S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Michael Yasinchuk. Funeral arrangements by

1971 ~ VANESSA YOUNG-PAHL ~ 2022

Vanessa Leanne Young-Pahl passed away in Medicine Hat, AB on September 7th, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Stephen Pahl; and is also lovingly remembered by her daughter, Maloney Young; brother, Shane and Karen Briggs as well as their family, Hunter, Trey, and Tucker; LeRay and JoAnn Pahl; Scott and Gina Pahl as well as their family, Alli, Logan, and Kaden; Dan and Shauna Pahl as well as their child, Madison; Scott and Jessica Eresman as well as their child, Brody; Logan and Shayna Straub; Steve and Nichol Enslen as well as their family, Melissa and Alisha; and Pat Jamieson. Vanessa was predeceased by her mother, Rose Marie Hagel. Vanessa loved to cook, read, do crosswords, scrapbook, travel, and especially loved playing games with family and friends. She will be forever remembered as the fun and crazy auntie!! She had a sympathetic ear and a huge heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She especially loved volunteering at the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter (Phoenix Safe House), P.O. Box 2500, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8G8. Condolences for the family may be sent at http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Vanessa Pahl. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

WINONA HANOVER

November 12th, 1933 – September 14th, 2022

Winona Hanover (Beam), age 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 14th, 2022. She was very dedicated to her love of music and passed her gift onto many students throughout the 69 years she taught piano. Winona participated with the Kinettes in both The Pas and in Swift Current from 1964 to 1978. She was also influential in the creation of The Calgary Synchronized Skating Club (formerly named Calgary Precision). Winona’s talents were many, she taught art classes at Medicine Hat College when she wasn’t creating her own art pieces at home. She was a remarkable seamstress and a beloved member of the community, a part of Newcomers and a competitive Bridge club. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer who loved to entertain. Preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Benjamin Beam; husband, Gerald Hanover; brother, Jack (John) Beam; and sister, Hazel Rose (Beam). She is survived by her son, Richard Hanover (Margaret); daughter, Maureen White (Mike); granddaughters, Amanda Hanover and Jessica White; grandson, Jerrald White; great granddaughter, Isabella Hanover; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Dr SE, with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. A light lunch will follow and provide a time to come together for fellowship.

The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by South Country Village as well as the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The Hanover family would like to recognize all of the support her friends and neighbors provided during this difficult time. 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

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