March 16, 2023
By Obituaries on March 16, 2023.
JIM RACZ
JIM RACZ1947 ~ 2023 Mr. James ‘Jim’ Ronald Racz, beloved husband of Diane, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Affectionately known as “Jimmy the Tulip”, Jim was born February 7, 1947, in Taber, a son to Joseph and Mary Racz. He grew up on the family farm where, from a young age, he learned the value of a hard day’s work. Following graduation from St. Mary’s High School in Taber, Jim moved to Calgary where he first started working at a drug firm. On June 1, 1968, he married Diane Bosch and their marriage was blessed with three children. In 1974, the young family moved to Brooks, and “Tulip” first gained employment at the Horticultural Centre and then Lakeside Milling. Their last move was to Medicine Hat where he was a grain buyer at Landmark Feeds. In his retirement, Jim drove and delivered cars for various dealerships but was particularly fond of the folks at Toyota. He was well-liked and became well-known throughout the province as he made numerous trips over the years. Not only was Jim “a good driver”, but he could also “drive” a hard bargain. Being frugal was a natural talent. Jim was an incredibly hard worker but always made time for his family. Whether it was reading to them or taking the kids to their sporting events… he was always their number one fan! He was a great man with a wonderful sense of humour. People naturally gravitated toward Jim as he could change the energy in the room with his outgoing personality. He loved music and wasn’t afraid to show off his dance moves or belt out a song – he was truly the life of the party! Jim could not only tell jokes, but he would tell them in all different accents for dramatic effect. You could just hear him in his accents say his famous phrases, “you look marvelous” or “you dirty rat”. He was a proud man… proud of his impeccable green grass and most of all his family! Jim was one-of-a-kind and will be deeply missed by his dear wife, Diane; three children, son, Glenn (Cori) and his son, Austin; son, Kent (Tanya) and their children, Tatym and Ethan and great-grandson, Flynn; daughter, Denise and her daughters, Taryn, and Tyah; a sister, Margaret (Walter) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary, and his brother, Bill. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road, SE, Medicine Hat on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Private columbarium placement will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation (ICU Unit), 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. (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”
ANN CORRIGAN
ANN CORRIGAN October 21, 1946 ~ March 11, 2023
Mrs. Wealtha ‘Ann’ Corrigan, beloved wife of Larry, passed away peacefully at Sunnyview Nursing Home with family by her side on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Left to mourn her passing are her husband of 56 years, Lawrence; children, Jeffrey Corrigan of Fort McMurry, AB., Jennifer (Lisa) Corrigan and their children, Tyler, and Anthony all of Wyndotte, Michigan; brother, Roger (Josie) Ingham of Jaffrey, BC.; sisters, Carole (Gordon) Hallette of Cranbrook, BC., and Francis (Rolly) Portman of Kimberley, BC.; sister-in-law, Blanche Ingham of Castlegar, BC., as well as many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Julia Ingham as well as five siblings, Edward (Mary) Ingham, Tommy Ingham, Ella (Joe) Domain, Frank Ingham, Harriate (Sam) Cross. Ann was born the eighth of nine children on October 21, 1946, in Fernie, BC., to Carl and Julia Ingham. She first met Lawrence in the fall of 1963, in Fernie, BC. and they were married on April 2, 1966. Before moving to Medicine Hat in 1997, Ann lived from coast to coast and overseas over 35 years as a military wife. Ann loved to bake, read, bowl, play cards and take care of her flowers. She also loved to travel and see new places. The family would like to thank all of the staff at South Country Village for their treatment and affection shown to Ann throughout her 10 year stay there. A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship to follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. The service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience the chapel service may visit our website and select the ‘View Broadcast’ button on the homepage at service time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB., T2E 2P5 or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB., T6H 2J3. 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”
YULK TSE
1946 ~ YULK TSE ~ 2023 Yulk Tsun Tse of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of May Tse, passed away on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at the age of 76 years. Yulk leaves to cherish his memory his wife, May; children, Hon (Lillian), Nan (Linda), and Yee (Ling); grandchildren, Andrew, Sally, Kelvin, Emily, Elisha, and Brenda; brother, Yu Ning (Yuk Chia), and four sisters. Yulk was very hard working and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL #1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 9:30 am. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Yulk Tse. 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
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CGR Holdings Ltd.
THOMAS MORTLOCK
THOMAS MORTLOCK 1938 – 2023 Thomas James Mortlock of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Wilma Alice Mortlock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the age of 84 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. Oz Lorentzen officiating. 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). Those who wish to remember Tom with a donation may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. 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
LEN DEWALT
LEN DEWALT 1937 ~ 2023 Harold “Len” Dewalt of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, March 14 , 2023 at the age of 85 years. 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 15
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