July 14, 2023
By Obituaries on July 14, 2023.
CLAYTON STUBER
CLAYTON STUBER 1933 – 2023
Mr. Clayton Stuber passed away June 29, 2023 just shy of his 90th birthday. Clayton was born August 16, 1933 in Medicine Hat. It was there that he met his wife Iris (nee Gehring) of 31 years before her passing in 1983. He is survived by his daughter Delaine (Brian) Wallawein, son Barry (Terri) Stuber, grandchildren Jaime (Brad) Wilson, Brandy (Kyle) Winnick, Holly (Adam) Keller, 3 great grandchildren Cole Wallawein, Haven and Easton Winnick as well as 2 sisters Vi (Rueben) Wutzke and Audrey (Jake) Hofer. A private ceremony will be held on Vancouver Island as per Clayton’s wishes.
TRAVIS NICHOLLS
TRAVIS NICHOLLS Travis Nicholls passed away in Medicine Hat on July 5, 2023, at the age of 49 years. Travis will be silently remembered by family and friends. (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”
GLENN WHENHAM
GLENN WHENHAM Donald Glenn Whenham passed away in Medicine Hat on July 8, 2023, at the age of 69 years. Glen will be silently remembered by family and friends. (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”
MORLEY DONNELLY
MORLEY DONNELLY February 15, 1951 ~ July 7, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of William Morley Donnelly, announce his passing on Friday, July 7, 2023, after losing his battle with cancer.
Morley was born on February 15, 1951, in Gladstone, Manitoba. He was the youngest of five children and, as is the case with all rural children, helped on the farm in his younger years. After high school, Morley worked in northern Manitoba and developed his love for Corvettes. Always the envy of his many friends in his hometown cruising in his Corvette when he was home on his days off.
In 1978, Morley married Patty (Patricia) Meloney and moved to Medicine Hat. Working as a grader operator building roads throughout Alberta, Patty and Morley bought a home in the small rural community of Seven Persons and raised their three children with the same small-town values as their own upbringing. Morley loved his Labrador dogs and hunting prairie chickens and ducks on his limited time off work. With huge demands on his work time taking him away from his family over the road building season, he became a supervisor for South Rock Construction in April 1989 and remained with the company for 27 years. During that time he was involved in the road construction industry from Ontario to British Columbia, including the building of the Coquihalla Highway in BC. He had a reputation for being a tough but fair boss, that always had time to listen and solve all the issues if possible. Morley’s own children and many of his nieces and nephews worked on his crews and are far better people because of it, always having very good Morley stories to tell and “Morley Wisdom” to share.
Patty and Morley travelled a great deal in the winter months and have seen pretty much every state in the US as well as every province in Canada. They both thoroughly enjoyed these getaways and even did the Panama Canal cruise. However, the highlight of his travelling was a trip to Disneyland with his children and grandchildren. He loved watching the excitement and wonder on their faces seeing their favourite Disney characters. His grandchildren were truly his pride and joy.
Moving back to Medicine Hat five years ago, Morley was able to slow down his work life and enjoyed his time with his children and grandchildren. Planting a garden at his daughter Nicole’s, making his family his famous salsa sauce and cooking for family and friends, a pastime he was very good at and enjoyed by all. He always retained his love of Corvettes and to this day, there is a Corvette in the garage. Summer cruising was always an important part of his life.
Morley is survived by the love of his life, Patty; three children: son, Derrick (Deanna) and grandsons, Wyatt and Hudson; son, Sean, (Cassie) and grandson, Connor; daughter, Nicole (Craig) and granddaughter, Maddison, and grandson Cash; sisters, Louise Shelestynski and Kay; brother-in-law, Wayne Ward; sister-in-law, Janette Donnelly; mother-in-law, Phyllis Meloney; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces and nephews with which he had a special bond.
Morley was predeceased by his mom, Katie and father, Jack; sister, Joyce McCaskill and brother-in-law, Glenn; nephew, Ron McCaskill; brother, Barry and brother-in-law, Joe Shelestynski.
Morley was one of a kind, always a lifelong friend to all that crossed his path and a wonderful family man that we all relied on for his candor and “just the facts”. We miss him so much already and always will. For now, we know he is building roads for all of us that follow and will make sure our journey to see him again is a smooth one. Rest in peace Morley, we love you!
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Grandstand Banquet Room on the Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds, 2055 – 21 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting
http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations in memory of Morley, to be made directly to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada), 235 Yorkland Blvd #600, North York, ON, M2J 4Y8. 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”
ROBERT KLEIM
1961 ~ ROBERT KLEIM ~ 2023 Robert Kleim of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at the age of 61 years. The Celebration of Life will be held at Royal Canadian Legion – Medicine Hat, 702 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1, on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Life Celebrant Lynett Getz officiating. Interment will be held at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 11:00 am. If unable to attend the Celebration of Life, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to
http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Robert’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 Robert’s memory may be made to Core Association, 412 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1 . Condolences may be sent through
http://www.saamis.com or to
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Kleim. 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.
ALAN FIELD
1959 ~ ALAN FIELD ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Matthew Field on July 4th, 2023 at the age of 64. He was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. Alan is survived by his son, Nathan Field, of Calgary; sister, Mary (Colin) Cooper, of Medicine Hat; and nephews, Dawson (Jessica) Cooper and Derek (Katie) Cooper. He is predeceased by his parents, Jim and Sandy Field, and his sister, Patty Field. He was born January 2nd, 1959 in Vancouver, Washington. Alan was an active, on-the-go fellow who loved the outdoors. After numerous moves in and around Montana and California, the family immigrated to Canada in 1972, settling in Medicine Hat. Alan married Marilyn Hubbeard in June 1984. Deciding to pursue his love of photography, the couple moved to Ontario in 1986 and he enrolled in Fanshawe College. He enjoyed taking pictures of nature and animals. Following graduation, they moved to a few locations across the province. In 1992, Alan and Marilyn welcomed their son, Nathan, into their lives. The family returned to Alberta and settled in Calgary in 2005. Ten years later, Alan had the opportunity to return to Medicine Hat, where he rekindled old friendships and made many new friends. He was glad to get his trumpet out and joined the community band for a couple of years. He loved hunting and fishing, and his favorite colour was probably camo. Alan will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at The Alano Club, 466 Macleod Trail SE, Medicine Hat, AB at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent to
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alan Field. 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.
EDNA LUTZ
~ EDNA LUTZ ~ Numerous tributes were shared in Cook’s Chapel this past Monday as family and friends gathered to honour this devoted family matriarch. She leaves a lasting legacy for her loved ones to cherish.
Just think of her as resting, From the sorrow and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years!
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
OLINDA STICKELMIER
OLINDA STICKELMIER 1934 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our loving mom, grandma and great grandma, Olinda who passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday one hour prior to service time. The funeral service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit victorylutheran.ca/livestream. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Olinda with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories, #101, 1201 Kingsway Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2Y2 or to the Good Samaritan, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4P1. 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
HOMER BARKMAN
HOMER BARKMAN 1933 – 2023 Homer Barkman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of the late Helen Barkman. 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
FRANCES O’CONNOR
FRANCES O’CONNOR 1941 ~ 2023
Frances Ethel O’Connor of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully after a brief but courageous health battle on Thursday, July 6 , 2023, at the age of 81 years. Fran was born in Winnipeg on November 23, 1941. Her family settled in Redcliff in 1953, where she met and married her husband Edward. They resided in Redcliff for 23 years and were blessed with two sons Robert and Michael. In 1976, the family moved to Pine Point, Northwest Territories. Following Ed’s untimely passing, she met her partner of 46 years Eli, and they moved to Medicine Hat in 1980, where they resided until her passing. Fran was always hard working and held jobs at Dominion Glass, ALCB, and managed many successful Macs stores in Medicine Hat for 20 years. Fran enjoy reading, crosswords, puzzles and socializing with family and friends but most important to her was her family. In her later years she got the most pleasure spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fran is survived by her spouse Eli, her sons, Robert (Melissa) O’Connor, Michael (Debra) O’Connor, and stepson Gordon; her grandchildren, Jamie (Jenelle); Kim; Tyler (Heather); Meagan; Dustin (Cathy); Krystle (Curtis); Ashley (Harold) and Amelia (Colton); her great grandchildren, Aiden, Madisen, Bryden, Colten, Callie and Dayton; her siblings, Kathleen (Bryan), Bryan (Merle), and Susan; sisters-in-law Gloria (Doug); Angie (Bob) and brother-in-law Stan (Sandy) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Agnes Ellerman; her husband, Edward; father-in-law Walter; mother-in-law Mary, one brother, Donnie; sisters, Gail and Joan; brothers-in-law, Dave, Jim, Leroy, Ken, Alfred, Melvin and Robert; a stepdaughter Dana;and sister-in-law Vickie. The graveside memorial service will be held in the Redcliff Cemetery on Monday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Janice Bezler officiating. If you wish to attend the graveside service please meet at the cemetery 15 minutes prior to service time. Those who wish to remember Fran may do so with a donation to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at
http://www.InYourCommunity.ca or to Home Care Service Medicine Hat. 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
CORY MCKAY
CORY MCKAY 1975 – 2023 Cory McKay of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 47 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. A private family time of remembrance will take place at a later date. Please visit
http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com to view the full obituary and to leave a message of condolence.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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