August 22, 2024
By Obituaries on August 22, 2024.
TERESA KIRCHNER
TERESA KIRCHNER Teresa Melinda Kirchner (Holden) of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at the age of 61 years, surrounded by family. Teresa was born in Brooks on September 30th, 1962 to Nephi and Jean Holden. She attended school in the Brooks area. Teresa tried her hand at multiple careers, working at JBS, previously Lakeside Packers, Brooks Horticultural Centre and cleaned houses. She was a great cook and made the best fudge. Teresa had a crafty side to her, she was not one to shy away from using a little paint and glue to build something unique. She had a huge part in the fund raising for a Dialysis Treatment Facility in Brooks, raising thousands of dollars for the fund. Teresa had firsthand knowledge of the struggles dialysis patients experience as she was a dialysis patient for the last 14 years for her life. She took part in the kidney walk in Medicine Hat the last 3 years after moving to Medicine Hat. Teresa will be lovingly remembered for her heart of gold and her generosity, always giving thoughtful gifts to the people she cared about. Little man was her whole world and always looked forward to her visits with him. Teresa was predeceased by her fiancé Al Van Duzen; father, Nip Holden; stepfather, Harvey Boyd; nephew, Joey Wocknitz and grandparents Jim and Vera Perry and Bert and Ebba Meggit. She is survived by her children, Ken Jubenville, Brandie (Bernie) House and Ricky (Nicole) Jubenville; grandson, Kenneth, mother Jean Holden; sisters, Melody (Lyle) Wocknitz and Wendy (Merl) Fitzpatrick; nieces and nephews, Chris (Cara) Wocknitz, Travis Wocknitz, Desiree Wocknitz, Jesse (Lori) Fitzpatrick and Ariel (Tyler) Wikdahl; special friends Jon Pellerin, Sharon Black, Fern Skuban and Leo Dunne and many other extended family members. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 5th at 1:00 PM from Cassils Community Centre. The family would like to thank the nurses and Doctors at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, the staff in the Dialysis Unit, Homecare nurses and Doctors and the staff of Country Haven East for the exceptional care that Teresa received. A special thank you to the volunteers who stopped by to visit and brightened Teresa’s day. In memory of Teresa, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a Go Fund Me page set up to help the family with costs.
Cremation entrusted to and conducted at Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks Funeral arrangements entrusted to: SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM BROOKS, ALBERTA Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free 866-362-4652 “Our Families Serving Your Family Since 1951”
DOMENICO (DON) ISERNIA
DOMENICO (DON) ISERNIA (October 17, 1933 – August 12, 2024) Please join us in celebrating the life of our father, Domenico (Don) Isernia, who passed away in Medicine Hat early Monday morning, August 12th, at the age of 90 years.
He was born in Naples, Italy, and at 19, he immigrated to Canada with his skills as a shoemaker. He owned and operated Don’s Shoe Repair in Medicine Hat for 35 years. In his younger years, Don was an avid soccer player, birdkeeper, hunter, fisherman, and dog owner. In his later years, he enjoyed golfing, running, gardening, wine-making, and attending dances at the German Harmony Club in Redcliff.
Domenico is survived by his younger sister, Maria Iuvino of Venice, Italy, and her family; his two children, Franco Isernia and Marina Phillips; Franco’s wife, Shelly (Koch) Isernia; and five grandchildren; Zanetti and Mriseis Isernia, Josh and Courtney (Perrior) Phillips, and Lily (River) Phillips. He also leaves to cherish his memory his longtime companion, Eleanor Grona; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; as well as other extended family and friends across the globe.
Domenico was predeceased by his parents, Maria Gracia and Francesco Isernia; two sisters, Richetta and Lelina; and one brother, Sabato.
Domenico was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.
Funeral services are planned for Friday, August 23rd at 1:00 pm at Saamis Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. If unable to attend, family and friends can participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Domenico’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. A recording of the service will be available online for two weeks following the service. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Domenico Isernia. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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CLARA MILLER
CLARA MILLER 1927 – 2024
Clara Miller, beloved wife of the late Valentine Miller, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Sunday evening, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. Please note time change for funeral mass The funeral mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. The prayer service and funeral mass will be live streamed. Please visit Clara’s obituary page on our website for the respective links. Interment will take place in Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
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Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
KARI BRITTNER
In Loving Memory of KARI BRITTNER October 12, 1935 – August 18, 2024
The family of Kari Brittner is saddened to announce the passing of their loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Kari passed away peacefully at Masterpiece Retirement Home, which has been her home for the past three years.
Kari was born in Norway October 12, 1935, and at the young age of 19 years old she decided to be adventurous and travel to Canada where she was employed as a caregiver for a local Norwegian senior couple in the small town of Acadia Valley Alberta. Kari was a determined young lady to make life in a new country of Canada despite leaving behind her family consisting of her parents, one brother and two sisters. Despite Kari’s limited English-speaking ability, she worked hard for the Acadia Valley family and also found time to meet a young charming man named Sig (Siegesmund) Brittner; soon after their meeting they married on November 5, 1956. Kari and Sig had 4 wonderful children and took up farming in the Richmound Saskatchewan community.
Kari and Sig moved from Richmound Saskatchewan to Medicine Hat Alberta despite having many friends and great relationships in Richmound. Kari absolutely flourished in Medicine Hat. Here is where she became active with the Church , volunteered with different organizations and became employed by Tip Top Tailors. Her story at Tip Top was one of hard work and being so appreciated and trusted by so many customers. Kari won sales awards at Tip Top and she was awarded a trip to Quebec City to receive a Canada wide sales award that made her and her family so very proud.
Kari will be lovingly remembered by her surviving family, her children David (Bonnie) Brittner, Ingrid (Duncan) Chisholm, Robin (Heather) Brittner and daughter-in-law Yvonne Brittner. Kari was predeceased by her son Richard Brittner in 2000 and in November of 2023 her husband Sigesmund (Sig) Brittner.
Kari will be fondly remembered by her eleven grandchildren, Jamie (Chantal) and Justin (Natalie) Chisholm, Kaylen (Tyler) Christiansen, Kristin (Dylan) Armstrong, Kevin (Laura) and Jerret (Alyssa) Brittner, Kari Ann (Trevor) Wenzel, Chad (Jody) Brittner, Paulina (Tom), Madison and Zach Brittner. Kari also had the opportunity to enjoy fourteen great-grandchildren. They will all greatly miss the wonderful attitude and fun loving teasing and funny expressions Grandma Kari (Kay) would use to make them laugh.
Kari is survived by her sister Berit and sister-in-law, brother-in-law Katherine (John) Lawrence and sister-in-law Betty Irving. She was predeceased by her parents Kristian and Ingrid Pedersen and siblings Inge Berg and Kristian Martin.
In addition, Kari was a loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews in Canada, Norway and Sweden.
The Brittner family would like to extend a big thanks to the Masterpiece staff in SL4 Unit for the kindness and care and overall great relationship provided to Kari during her time at Masterpiece. “She truly enjoyed her time on this lovely boat”
The funeral mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday August 23, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. The funeral mass will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually please go to: https://www.youtube.com/@medicinehatholyfamilychurch/videos or visit her obituary page on our website to access this link. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 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
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