March 1, 2023
By Obituaries on March 1, 2023.
THOMAS YATES
THOMAS YATES 1932 ~ 2023 The family of Thomas Harold Yates are sad to announce his passing at the Bow Island Health Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Tom leaves behind his children, Russel (Rochelle) Yates, Pat McCray, Shelly Lambert and Murray (Jayne) Yates; grandchildren, Bailey McCray, Miles McCray, Kaelin Lambert, Clayton Yates and Rohdy Yates as well as his great-granddaughter Mekah McCray. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife, Midge in 2009; son-in-law, Scott McCray; parents, Harold and Ethel Yates; sister, Pat (Mick) Brooks; brothers, Bill (Toody) Yates and Richard Yates as well as all of Midge’s siblings. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. (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”
CHRISTEL RICHTER
CHRISTEL RICHTER 1929 ~ 2023
Seven weeks after the passing of our Dad, our Mom, Christel Elfriede Richter of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Paul Richter, peacefully passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 93 years.
Mom, the second of twelve children, was born to Gustav and his first wife, Emilie (Schritt) Kort on August 16, 1929, in Schmellenthin (now a part of Poland). After resettling in Germany during World War II, she met Paul, and they were married 71 years ago. Their oldest daughter, Cornelia (aka Coni) was born a year later; shortly after the family immigrated to Canada, residing in Medicine Hat. Their second daughter, Gisela, was born and completed the family.
Christel was creative, meticulously so; she enjoyed cooking and baking. What a hostess she was! Each birthday was made special by the torte she made for us. Gisela and I have tried replicating this talent and have failed miserably at it. Mom loved entertaining; and in spite of having to work full-time, she had no problem planning dinner parties, without recipes, for family or friends, groups sometimes as large as 20 people. Her tables always looked amazing! Mom found enjoyment in knitting. She would give us a Sears catalogue, and would say, pick a sweater you want. Two sweaters would be finished in no time, and looked exactly like the picture in the catalogue, all without a pattern. Our parents both enjoyed gardening Dad planted the vegetables, and Mom the flowers of all colors and description.
Mom taught us about sacrifice and that love conquers all by saying good-bye to 11 siblings and her parents in Germany to live in a foreign land she knew nothing about but would later call home. She taught us that prayers are answered, about helping and being kind to others and to love the way Jesus taught us.
Christel is survived by her daughter, Coni (John) Christo and their children, Kevin (April) Christo along with Oma’s ray of sunshine, great granddaughter, Kinley; and daughter Sheena (Jim) Slobodian; and her daughter Gisela (Vince) Mullan and their daughter Carrera (Mitch) Kostur. She is also survived by two brothers and two sisters in Germany, as well as brother-in-law Rudy (Marlene) Richter and sister-in-law Marie Richter.
Besides her loving husband Paul on December 31, 2022, Mom was predeceased by her parents, two sisters and five brothers as well as seven sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law.
Following a private interment at Hillside Cemetery, the funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium at South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish to remember Christel Richter with a donation may do so to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1 or a charity of your choice.
The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). 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
RAQUEL OLMSTEAD
RAQUEL OLMSTEAD 1987 ~ 2023 Raquel Olmstead of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, February 12 , 2023 at the age of 35 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME. For service details please visit Raquel’s memorial page at http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com where you can also leave a message of condolence.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
PHYLLIS HAMMEL
PHYLLIS HAMMEL 1944 ~ 2023 Mrs. Phyllis Lorraine Hammel, beloved wife of Peter, passed away at Masterpiece Southland Meadows in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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” 10
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