November 30, 2022
By Obituaries on November 30, 2022.
TYLER LEONARD ULMER
TYLER LEONARD ULMER April 15th, 1980 November 22nd, 2022 Tyler Ulmer passed away on November 22nd, 2022, at the age of 42 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rachelle Ulmer; children, Abbi, Gracie and Kallum Ulmer; parents, Dennis and Randi Ulmer; sister, Darli (David) McAulay and their children, Jordan, Sawyer, Cooper and Keetly; brother, Dustin (Tannis) Ulmer and their children, Emersyn and Aspen; father and mother-in-law, Al (Darlene) Hiebert; sister-in-law, Jena (Chris) Skappak and their children, Corbin and Bennet; aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as fur babies, O’Malley and Scout. Tyler was predeceased by his grandparents, Oliver (Eva) Ulmer and Harold (Alfreda) Mantz; uncle, Leonard Ulmer; aunt, Estel Engel. Tyler was born and raised in Medicine Hat and went to MHHS. He received his business degree at U of A.
He enjoyed camping, being at the lake, coaching and spending time with family and friends. Tyler will be remembered by his contagious laugh and how he would help anyone and everyone. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 5th @ 1:00pm at Holy Family Parish – 1451 Strachan Rd SE, with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Donations in Tyler’s memory may be made to Abbi’s Journey to Healing from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) @ abbiulmerintrust@gmail.com, Heart and Stroke Foundation http://www.heartandstroke.ca, or Ronald McDonald House Charities -https://rmhcalberta.org/donate/financial-gifts/. 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
HARVEY OTTO STUBER
HARVEY OTTO STUBER Harvey Otto Stuber passed away peacefully at Seasons Retirement Community in High River, Alberta on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 84 years old. Harvey was a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, neighbour, friend, rancher, and cowboy. He loved his family and friends; his passions were his ranch and animals.
Harvey was the first child born to Otto and Mary Stuber. He grew up and attended school in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where he learned to play hockey and apparently was the undisputed marble champion! e prHe moved to Hanna with his family in 1955. There, he attended church, where he met his future wife, Della. He and Della got to know each other when he was hired to work on Della’s parents’ farm southwest of Hanna. They were married on December 7, 1963.
Harvey and Della lived south of Hanna, where Dad worked as a hired hand until he and Mom bought his parents’ ranch southeast of Hanna in 1964. They remained on that ranch until retiring in 2006.
Harvey kept busy with his ranch and his family. He and Della parented their two daughters while running the ranch, which included all tasks and responsibilities associated with farming and ranching: sowing and harvesting crops; raising and training horses; raising and marketing cattle, pigs, and poultry; milking cows; and keeping dogs and cats. He was skillful and meticulous with his cattle and horses. One fond memory of Dad was after he had moved from independent living into the retirement home. He stayed with Janice on the farm for a few days and wanted to go out to the coulee on the side-by-side and check the cows. He was the first to notice a single cow was off by herself and sure enough, we investigated and discovered she had foot rot. Always a diligent rancher!
Dad and Mom taught us the ropes when it came to breaking and riding horses as well as checking, herding, sorting, and generally dealing with cattle and other farm animals. They spent years working hard on the ranch and attending auction markets to buy and sell cattle and horses. They travelled endlessly to haul us to rodeos, horse shows, BCRR (Big Country Riding and Roping Club) events, 4-H, music lessons, swimming, and figure skating lessons.
Dad was a detail guy. He worked together with Mom to ensure the ranch was tidy, the animals were cared for, and the fences were mended and painted. Perhaps his attention to detail was, in part, why he was the designated prairie oyster surgeon (a.k.a. castrator) at many community brandings.
Harvey was uncomplicated. He preferred to lead a quiet, simple life. If he wasn’t eating Alberta beef, his meal of choice was a bologna sandwich. He also loved “Christmas dinner with all the fixin’s”. He took time to think things through but once he made his decision, that was that. He was quietly wise and soft-spoken unless he was dealing with an unruly cow or an opponent who slashed him in a hockey game. He also did not like it much when the Flames lost. At one of the last Handhills Turkey Suppers he attended with Lorna, he remained silent throughout the meal until he finally said, “There are sure a lot of old people here,” to which Lorna immediately replied, “Have you looked in the mirror lately?” And then he laughed loudly.
Dad’s hearty guffaw was well known. He had a memorable and unmistakably dry sense of humour and was known to have a lot of fun with neighbours, friends, and family. There were team roping weekends, dancing up a storm at community dances and basement parties, card playing and all night canasta tournaments, old-timer hockey games, and occasional vacations to BC, California, Las Vegas, and Arizona when Mom could pry him off the ranch, which wasn’t often; he hated being away from home. When we were kids, we bought him a T-shirt that said, “I Hate Holidays”. Dad was the only person on the beach or 30 degree heat wearing jeans and cowboy boots! He loved playing as well as watching hockey and continued playing well into his forties. In his last game he was awarded a trophy for “Best Effort”.
Dad was a true cowboy to the end. When his dementia took over, his mind and body started to fail; doctors told him he needed to use an oxygen machine. He hated having the tubing poke into his nose, and staff at his residence told us that whenever they put the tubing into his nose and around his head, he would rip it off, twirl it around over his head, and then throw it across the room as if it were a lasso. He always greeted the staff with a “Howdy”, and after several months, one of the staff, a lovely woman from Eastern Europe, finally asked Lorna, “What does ‘howdy’ mean? You always say that to your dad when you come to visit, and he always says it to us when we come into his room. I don’t know this word.” Lorna told her, “It’s the way cowboys say hello.”
Harvey is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Della, his father, Otto, and his mother, Mary. He is survived by daughters Janice and Lorna; sister Mable (Ben) Rath; brothers Roger (Sandra) Stuber and Gerry (Gail) Stuber; niece Marnie; nephews Darren (Pierrette) and Kent (Caterina); plus numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial and burial for Harvey will be held in the spring of 2023 in Hanna. Details will be forthcoming.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Harvey can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 119 14 Street NW, Floor One, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Phone: 1-888-473-4636.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd. has been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403-854-5956.
NICHOLAS ” NICK” DEIS
NICHOLAS ” NICK” DEIS 1977 ~ 2022
Nicholas Ralph “Nick” Deis of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 24th, 2022 at the age of 45 years. Nick was born June 14th, 1977. He lived his life in Medicine Hat to the fullest and it took a heart attack to take down our Nick. He loved life and always had a smile on his face. It brought him great joy to make everyone around him happy. Nick loved fast cars, driving fast cars and he loved his friends and buddies like they were his world. Everyone was always on the look out because Nick loved playing pranks on everyone…with no-exceptions. Nick’s newest buddy was a black four footed furball named Tiger. He said she was the smartest cat in the world and loved her dearly. The highlight of Nick’s life, aside from the many friends he made along the way, was when he was in Scotland training to be a directional drilling coach. While in Scotland he was fortunate to play a round of golf at St. Andrew’s course. Nick leaves to cherish his memory his mom, Judy Wonnenberg; his brother, David (Chrissy) and their son Avery; as well as stepsisters, Linda and her family and Suzanne and her family. Nick was loved and cherished by so many that is impossible to list everyone (and I fear I may miss somebody) but know that he treasured you all. Nick was predeceased by his father, Ralph Deis and his stepfather, Peter Wonnenberg. Nick’s friends and family are invited to attend his Memorial Service at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating. Family and friends that are unable to attend in person, are invited to join the service virtually by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Nick’s memorial page on the above date at 1:55 pm. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Nick Deis’s memory may be made to the 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 Nicholas Deis. 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
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KEN BRADSHAW
KEN BRADSHAW 1936 ~ 2022
John “Ken” Kenneth Bradshaw of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Bobbie Bradshaw. 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
HELANDA HERMAN
HELANDA HERMAN 1930 – 2022 Helanda Herman of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Ted Herman. 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
PEGGY NEEDHAM
PEGGY NEEDHAM Margaret Anne “Peggy” Needham passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the age of 81 years, beloved wife of Bob Needham of Piapot. She leaves to cherish her memory one son Lynn (Cara) and one daughter Roberta Howell (Terry Major); six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held in the St. Mary’s Anglican Church (Maple Creek) on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. (CST). Interment will take place in the Piapot Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. (CST). Our mother loved flowers however if you prefer to make a donation in her name please do so to St. Mary’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund 302 Jasper St, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0. 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
INEZ LOMOW
INEZ LOMOW 1936 – 2022
Inez Lomow of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the age of 86 years. A celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2023. For further information, please contact Warren Fox @1-604-765-7084. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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
MARIE ELIZABETH RICHARDS
MARIE ELIZABETH RICHARDS July 27, 1954 ~ November 27, 2022
Marie Elizabeth Richards, beloved fiancée of Rod Kultgen, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Marie’s memory will be cherished in the hearts of her children and grandchildren: son, Dylan (Stephanie) Richards and their children, Brianna, Milan and Griffen; son, Arlo (Valerie) Richards and their children, Trevor and Boston; daughter, Rhiannon (Wade) Sharp and their son, Jack; son, Brendan (Alison) Richards and their children, Rae and Jett. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Elaine (Richard) Schiebelbein, Robert (Vicki) Nikiel and Michael (Lana) Nikiel; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family as well as her very special friend, Michelle Bien. She was predeceased by her husband, Bryn as well as her parents, Oliver and Elizabeth ‘Edna’ Nikiel. Marie loved helping others as was evident through the care she provided to her patients as a Registered Nurse over 35 years. Once retired, her adventurous nature had her learning Spanish, taking piano lessons, golfing with her friends and sister Elaine and even yoga several times a week with her best friend Michelle. She loved life and made sure everyone knew it, whether through her inviting smile or that infectious laugh! Marie loved her family and enjoyed watching her numerous grandchildren perform and play the activities that they loved. Marie was truly excited about her future, until her life’s journey and future plans were put on hold having found out she had cancer. She will be forever remembered in the hearts of all who knew her, especially her family whom she loved so much! Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Both Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience either service may visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the home page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Marie may do so through a donation to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. 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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