October 25, 2022
By Obituaries on October 25, 2022.
GAIL WRIGHT
GAIL L. WRIGHT May 4, 1939 ~ October 18, 2022
It is with fond memories and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandma, Gail Letitia Wright, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Gary Jr. (Heather) and his daughter, Dana (Luke) and his step-sons, Daniel (Melanie and their family Brooklyn, Westen, Carver and Case), Adam, and Josh (Erin and their daughter Sarah); son, Todd (Betty) and their daughter, Montana; daughter, Vanessa (Pavol) and her two daughters, Katelyn and Brooke and her two step-sons, Juraj and Matus, as well as loving nieces, nephews, life-long friends and her best friend, Gail Frandsen. She was predeceased by her husband, Gary; her parents, Harold (Tag) and Beatrice Torkelson and her loving sister, Dolores Pahl.
In her early married years, she worked part-time at Hudson Bay in Calgary. After graduating from Garbutt Business College in 1963, she worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. A. Wilkie as well as in the family business, Wright’s Jewelry.
Between raising her three children, Gail was involved in many clubs and activities. She was Past President of Medicine Hat G&CC Ladies Golf and the Kinette Club. Gail canvassed for many organizations including Heart & Stroke, United Way, Flowers of Hope and Canadian Cancer Society. She had a knack for entertaining and was always a wonderful hostess to her friends and family, making sure everyone was well fed; her delicious Christmas dinner menu will be a lasting legacy.
Gail enjoyed sports and participated in many throughout her life: baseball, City Champ for High Jump in Grade 8, curling, figure skating, skiing and golfing to name a few, having a special love for horses and riding.
Gail had fond memories of many travels through the years with special friends and family: Whitefish, Palm Springs and Maui were among her favorite destinations and having a good view was of the utmost importance. Wherever she travelled with friends and family, rest assured there was also an abundant supply of chocolate, one of her favorite temptations. “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy chocolate, and that’s the same thing.” ~Anonymous.
A celebration of Gail’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating, with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Gail can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB., T2E 2P5 or to the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, 1311 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 4N2, both a special cause close to her heart. (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”
MARY BUSCHOLL
1934 ~ MARY BUSCHOLL ~ 2022 Mary Buscholl of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service 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 Mary Buscholl. 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
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ANNA MARY LANZ
ANNA MARY LANZ 1942 ~ 2022 It is with heavy hearts that family of the late Anna Mary Lanz announce her peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the age of 80 years. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
“Locally owned & directed”
ALICE COLLINS
1939 ~ ALICE COLLINS ~ 2022 Alice Mae Collins of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Collins who passed away October 4, 2022. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live steamed on the church website http://victorylutheran.ca/livestream/. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
SHIRLEYED MUNDSON
SHIRLEY EDMUNDSON 1933 ~ 2022 Shirley Edmundson of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Edmundson. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
LINDA BECK
1950 ~ LINDA BECK ~ 2022 Linda Mae Beck passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of Gerry Beck of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select youtube (arrow). Interment will take place in Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Linda with a donation, may do so to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
IAN HOPE
1936 ~ IAN HOPE ~ 2022 Thomas “Ian” Reid Hope passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Myrtle Hope of Medicine Hat. As per the family’s request, Covid 19 precautions will be in effect in all locations – masks and hand sanitizing are mandatory. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, October 28th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 16
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