July 19, 2023
By Obituaries on July 19, 2023.
MARIAN DORIS HADLER
MARIAN DORIS HADLER October 17th, 1936 – July 15th, 2023
Marian Hadler passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2023, at the age of 86 years with family by her side. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Delbert Hadler; daughter, Lori (Doug) Streifel; grandchildren, Chad Hadler and Michelle (Chad) Hurlbert; great grandchildren, Jaxon Hadler, Rio Hadler, Jada Hurlbert (Damon Jahraus) and Camryn Hurlbert; daughter-in-law, Diane Hadler; brothers, Clarence (Eleanor) Knodel, Lawrence (June) Knodel, Jim (Val) Knodel and Albert (Gladys) Knodel; sister-in-law, Mary Knodel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marian was predeceased by her son, Darrell Hadler in 2014; parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Knodel; brothers, Fred (Gladys) Knodel, Ben (Wynn) Knodel and Bill Knodel; sister, Rose (Art) Lehr.
Marian was born and raised on the family farm near Irvine, Alberta. After moving to Medicine Hat, Marian met her future husband while working at his family’s grocery business. She and Del were married in 1956 and were blessed with a son, Darrell, in 1957 and a daughter, Lori, in 1959. Marian loved being a homemaker and soon was an accomplished cook and baker as well as a gracious hostess. Fresh baked cookies were an after school must for her kids and many of their neighbourhood friends. Marian was involved in various Hillcrest Church activities over the many years. She had a strong Christian faith and prayed daily for her family. She enjoyed bowling, silk flower arranging and tending to her flower beds. Her two grandchildren were an absolute joy to her and she would go to great lengths to entertain them and make all their favourite treats each time they visited. In time, she was also blessed with four great-grandchildren to love. In later years she became a caregiver to Del, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease which eventually necessitated a move to Masterpiece Southland Meadows in 2021. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowlands for the kindness and care Marian has received over the past year while in Supportive Living.
A private Celebration of Life will be held. Donations in Marian’s memory may be made to the
Prairie Gleaners Society. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Cook Southland Funeral
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
DARLENE KEMP
1949 ~ DARLENE KEMP ~ 2023 Darlene Kemp of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at the age of 74 years. Darlene leaves to cherish her memory her children, Robert Kemp, Ronald (Lorrisa) Kemp, Michael (Courtney) Kemp and Nicole Kemp (Kendell Cornell); grandchildren, Taylor (Logan), Deidra, Shay (Toni), Lauren and Ashley, great grandchild, Maverick; brothers, Norman (Jerolyn) Traxel and Keith (Cindy) Traxel; sister-in-law, Shirley Traxel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Darlene was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Adelia Traxel; husband, Brian Kemp; brother, Gordon Traxel; sister, Shirley (Darrel) Lipsack and sister-in-law, Shannon Traxel. Darlene loved to spend her time with family and friends. She was the glue to our family and will be forever loved and remembered. She is resting peacefully now with the love of her life, Brian. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, July 21st, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Darlene’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Darlene Kemp. 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.
RUBY ANDJELIC
RUBY ANDJELIC 1929 ~ 2023
Ruby Andjelic passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the age of 94 years. She was married to Todor “Ted” Andjelic for 63 years before his passing in 2019. Ruby leaves to cherish her memory their children, Brian (Colleen) Andjelic, David Andjelic, Sandra (Darrell) Maser all of Medicine Hat and Michael (Dianne) Andjelic of Calgary; nine grandchildren, Jamie (Michael) Reid (Mila & Sonya); Joshua (Ursula) Maser (Layla, George & Teddy); Matthew Maser; Brandon (Alicia) Maser (Hannah & Kiana); Jessie Andjelic (Phil Vandermey) (Miles & Nico); Kimberley Andjelic (Curtis Zink) (Millie); Evan Andjelic (Suong Nguyen) (Aubrey); Sebastian Andjelic and Bryanne Andjelic; one sister, Grace Lewandoski of Medicine Hat and one brother-in-law, Simo “Sam” Andjelic of Vancouver. She was predeceased by her parents, Reinhold and Eva Gill. Ruby was also predeceased by sisters and brothers-in-law Francis Gill, Leonard and Gertrude Straub, George Lewandoski, Gladys and Jovan Andjelic, and Harriet Gill. Ruby was also predeceased by Ted’s parents, Djuro and Soka Andjelic, two brothers-in-law, Jovan “John” Andjelic and Mihajl “Mike” Andjelic, and three sisters-in-law Ika Cenic, Mika Petrovich and Draginja Radic. Ruby is also predeceased and survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruby was born and raised in the Irvine – Elkwater area. As a youngster, Ruby had many responsibilities to carry out on the family farm. Although Mom was the kindest person we knew, she also was tougher than many could imagine from growing up during the great depression and after. There are many stories of the six sisters helping to run the family farm, including Billy the horse, driving the horse teams working in the fields, running the harrows, managing the animals, and so many more. We were everyone’s best friend on Saturday mornings when the smell of the freshly baked cinnamon buns wafted through the front screen door, enough for all who showed up. Mom was an avid gardener and there are many stories of garden raids, sore tummies from too many peas and bum bums (strawberries), and so much more. Ruby was a long time Medicine Hat Tigers fan, a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, and the Medicine Hat Nurses Alumni. Mom enjoyed a lifetime of hobbies until she could no longer manage them including fishing, sewing, knitting, and puzzles. Each child, grandchild, and great grandchild received quilts, receiving blankets, pillows, aprons, and mittens made from Mom’s loving hands.
Ruby had two main purposes in her life. One of them was to provide the very best care for her patients in her role as a registered nurse. Mom was respected by patients and staff alike for her hands-on nursing skills and humble leadership qualities as head nurse. Mom and Dad regularly took time and energy to provide loving care for so many family members. Her other main purpose was to create the best life for her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Every child and grandchild felt they were grandma’s favourite.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Bradvoldt and staff, as well as the staff at Revera Meadowlands and the Carmel Hospice for the very high level of compassionate care provided to Mom.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE (540 South Railway Street S.E.) on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. with Hier Monk Spyridon Gusakov officiating. The family invites those who are interested to wear something purple, mom’s favourite colour. 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). Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to either St. Joseph’s Home (the Carmel Hospice) 156 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1, or the Canadian Mental Health (https://cmha.donordrive.com), or to the charity of your choice. 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
JEAN MAY RILEY
JEAN MAY RILEY (nee MacGillivray) 1931 – 2023
Jean Riley passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 92 years with her beloved family and friends by her side. She is survived by her two grandsons, Jared (Angie) Riches and Rory (Chelsea) Frazer, along with her great grandchildren Carson, Lincoln, Anita and Connor; stepson Terry (Donna) Riley; cousins, Marilyn and Doug MacGillivray, Lorraine (Don) Nordstrom, Matt Thomas (Rita Palmer) and Earl MacGillivray. She leaves to cherish her memory her “chosen” daughter and son Jeanine and Jeff Wilson (along with the whole Wilson clan, including four honorary great grandchildren) as well as another “chosen” son and daughter-in-law Jim and Cheryl Ramsay. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Johnny and Ruby MacGillivray, son Earl Embury, daughter Nancy Frazer, and husband Ron Riley. A graveside service will be held at the Redcliff Cemetery on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with a luncheon to follow at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Dunmore Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to CNIB or the SPCA. 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
SANDY MORRICE
SANDY MORRICE May 20, 1939 ~ July 15, 2023
George Alexander ‘Sandy’ Morrice passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Sandy was born in Medicine Hat where he resided his entire life. He married Annie (nee Bockman) on September 19, 1959, and together they raised their two sons, Ken and Mike. Despite losing his leg in an accident while working at CPR, Sandy’s determination allowed him to live a very fulfilling life. After the accident, he worked at BATUS until his retirement. Over the years, Sandy was involved and volunteered in many clubs and organizations. Some of these included the Knights of Columbus and the Medicine Hat Stock Car Association; he and Annie even travelled to Australia with the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Association. Everyone who knew Sandy also knew of his love for hockey. He volunteered for the Medicine Hat Cubs, Hockey Hounds and proudly wore his “Peg Leg” jersey to every Medicine Hat Tigers game. Sandy loved his early morning coffee with his friends at A & W, travelling, and in his later years he even learned how to sew, mending all the Cubs jersey’s and socks. Sandy is survived by his oldest son, Ken; daughter-in-law, Bonnie; grandchildren, Stevie and Reid as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie in 2012; son, Mike in 2019; son in infancy, Johnny; parents, Harry and Leah as well as his oldest brother, Darcy. The Morrice family would like to thank Jaime (Mya and Raymond) Kathleen and Janet for their care and devotion to Sandy over the last few years. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Parish Hall. In memory of his son Mike, donations may be made to the ALS Society, 7874 – 10 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8W1. (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”
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