November 15, 2024

By Obituaries on November 15, 2024.

CLAIRE JEAN SERGEANT

CLAIRE JEAN SERGEANT August 1st, 1936 November 7th, 2024
Claire Sergeant passed away on November 7th, 2024, at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, David (Sandy) Sergeant; daughters, Pamela Sergeant and Angela Sergeant; grandchildren, Matthew Collier, Darren, Amy (Chris), Kara (Milo), Dey (Geoff), Desiree (Mike), Levi (Stephanie) and Murrae (Dan); great grandchildren, Kaidence, Coleton, Brandt, Davis, Darian, Olivia, Jack, Layla, Ava, Malcolm, Frankie and Ella; 3 sisters. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Jim Sergeant (2015); parents, William and Mary Barker; son, Brad (April 2019); daughter, Laura (February 2020); grandchildren, Chris (August 2013) and Jennifer (June 1983); son-in-law, Ross (July 2024).
Claire was born in Russell, Manitoba and raised on the family farm in Binscarth, Manitoba. She was an elementary teacher in Medicine Hat. Jim and Claire married on April 21st, 1956, and settled in Medicine Hat.
No formal service will be held. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com.

GERALDINE “GERI” KIEBEL

1945 ~ GERALDINE “GERI” KIEBEL ~ 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Geraldine Kiebel (nee Kambeitz), who left this world peacefully in Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Geraldine was born in Empress, AB, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for family and friends. Geraldine was preceded in death by her loving parents, Joe and Nellie Kambeitz; her sister, Janet; sisters-in-law, Roxanne, Karen, and Mary; brother-in-law, Jim; and her son-in-law, Brian. Her legacy is carried on through her devoted spouse, George Kiebel, and her two adoring daughters, Pam Kiebel and Sandra Sinclair (Daryl Swenson). Geraldine’s family was her pride and joy, and she was a treasured grandmother to Colby Stonham, Holly (Kevin) Vandorp, Krista (Aaron) Fletcher, Kari Sinclair, and Kyle Sinclair. She was blessed with seven great-grandchildren, with another on the way, ensuring that her spirit will continue to thrive in the hearts of future generations. Geraldine dedicated part of her life to serving her community, having worked at the Medicine Hat glass factory and at the Empress hospital. She was known for her strong work ethic and her compassionate nature, always ready to lend a hand to those in need. A woman of many interests and hobbies, Geraldine had a profound love for live theatre and an adventurous spirit that led her to travel to beautiful places such as Nashville, Hawaii, Germany, Alaska, Mexico, Arizona, and eastern Canada. Her travels reflected her open-hearted nature and her desire to embrace the world around her. Home was where her heart truly lay, and she took immense pride in maintaining a well-kept home that welcomed family and friends alike. Her door was always open, and she enjoyed countless visits from her nieces, nephews, grandkids, and neighbors, creating a warm and loving environment filled with laughter and joy. Geraldine’s love for the outdoors was evident in her enjoyment of camping and sitting in nature. She found contentment in the simple pleasures, like enjoying a warm beer while surrounded by loved ones. Although she had little interest in playing cards, she took great pride in learning a new game called “Skip Bo,” showcasing her playful spirit and willingness to embrace new experiences. Geraldine was known for keeping a calendar of birthdays, anniversaries, appointments (as well as everyone’s appointments) and the weather. Never argue with her about what the weather was like the previous year, she’d tell you in an instant!! Her positive attitude was infectious, and she always saw the best in every situation. Geraldine was a devoted wife, a caring mother, an affectionate grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her, and she reveled in their accomplishments and happiness. Her book had no unwritten pages, very full and a happy story. As we celebrate the life of Geraldine Kiebel, we remember a woman who embodied kindness, joy, and an unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her. May her story continue through the lives of her children and grandchildren, as they carry forward the values and love she instilled in them. Rest in peace, Geraldine. Your legacy of love and positivity will remain with us always. There will be no formal service held at this time. Memorial gifts in Geri’s name may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Geraldine Kiebel. Funeral arrangements by
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.

HERBERT “HERB” WILLIAM BACHLER

HERBERT “HERB” WILLIAM BACHLER Rev. Herb Bachler, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Red Deer on November 11, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. Born in Torrington, AB, in 1935, he married Myrtle in 1957. They were devoted parents to Janise and Keith.
Herb was a dedicated educator and pastor. He taught science and served as Vice-Principal at Acme High School. In 1974, Herb felt called into ministry and, following seminary, he and Myrtle went on to pastor churches in Southey, Hilda, and Smoky Lake. Later, he became a chaplain at South Country Village in Medicine Hat.
Beyond his professional life, Herb was a talented woodworker, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and was a member of the Medicine Hat Gas Light City Singers. In retirement, he and Myrtle loved to travel in their Dodge camper van to visit family & friends and exhibiting their barnwood picture frames at craft markets.
Herb is survived by his wife, Myrtle, and children, Janise (Frank) and Keith; grandchildren Jessie (Troy), Gracie, Jayden, Tyler (Kelsey), Krysten, Keegan; brother Ernie (Violet) and sisters, Lydia and Wilma, and many special nieces & nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 @ 1:00 PM, Living Stones Church, 2020 – 40 Ave, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honoured if you made a donation to the NAB Chain of Love orphanage in Brazil.
Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be made or viewed at http://www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

MARY ELIZABETH BAIRD

MARY ELIZABETH BAIRD November 12, 1940 November 12, 2024 Treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Mary Elizabeth Baird was given the greatest gift by God on the night of her birthday, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, when she entered her forever reward in the kingdom of Heaven during the playing of her late husband’s favourite song, the legendary “Red River Valley.” Born in 1940, Mary lived an amazing life, raising a loving family, showing herself a witness to her boundless faith in Jesus Christ and having travelled from her humble origins on a farm in Vilna, Alberta to such exotic places as Rome, the Caribbean Sea and Aruba, just to name a few. Mary touched many lives and made countless friends, bringing smiles, joy and love to everyone who knew her, offering a helping hand or a word of Godly advice to anyone who needed it. She was a director of World Missionary Fellowship, was active in the Church of God for many years, and loved spending time with her family and friends, including those among the residents and staff at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Medicine Hat. Mary loved playing cards, reading, and fishing. Mary had a full and unique sense of humour and always shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ down to her very last day on Earth, when she told her children and their families to “stay close to Jesus, so we can all be together again.” Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Al Baird, and is survived by her brothers Ed and Tony; numerous nieces and nephews; her children, Al (Sue), Jackie (Adam), Jonn (Nikki); grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan (Nicole), Jessica, Adam, Branden, Drayden, Dalten (Marissa), Robin (Jackson), Maryssa, Noah, Will (Kela), Alex; and many beautiful great-grandchildren. We are all grateful for the blessing of her, and she will be so desperately missed. In accordance with Mary’s wishes, celebration of life will be private. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

ERNEST BONIN

ERNEST BONIN 1936 – 2024 With heavy hearts the family of Ernest Bonin announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed. (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”

DENISE HAUCK

1960 ~ DENISE HAUCK ~ 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Katherine Hauck. Denise passed away peacefully at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at the age of 64 years old, after a long, arduous battle with cancer. She is survived by her two daughters, Amy Kay Hauck (Clint) and Kate Michalczyk; her two grandchildren, Coleton Hauck (Ashlee), and Paige Harrison Hauck; as well as her great-grandchildren; Nevaeh, Hudson, and Parker. Denise lived for her grandchildren and will always have a special place in their hearts. She also leaves behind her sister, Anita Nagel (Cliff); three brothers, Robert Hauck (Brenda), Darcy Hauck, and Leslie Hauck; nephews and niece, Clay Nagel (Madison), Brayden Hauck, Jared Hauck, and Kayla Hauck (Jarod); as well as their children, Ivy Nagel, and Brinley Flexhaug. Denise was pre-deceased by her loving mother, Katherine Hauck, and her adoring father, George Wendlin Hauck, whom she missed very much. We are sure that they met her with open arms and are comforted by the fact that they are together now. Through the years, Denise was an avid pool player and baking aficionado. In her later years, she spent a lot of time crocheting blankets and other items for her family and friends, as well as baby caps and booties to donate to the hospital. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed group activities of any kind with family, whether it be meals, canning tomatoes, or taking long drives and “car-dancing” to the music. Denise was born in Leader SK, on October 11th, 1960. She was a full-time bartender, working in various bars doing what she loved most: caring for people and making them laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humour and a contagious laugh. She loved nothing more than cracking a beer, joking around, bantering with her patrons, and driving her children crazy. She will be truly missed. A Graveside Service will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Denise Hauck. 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.

NEIL RUSSELL

NEIL RUSSELL 1939 – 2024 Everett “Neil” Russell passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of Joanne Russell of Medicine Hat. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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

DIANNE THORNE

DIANNE THORNE 1943 – 2024 Dianne Evelyn Thorne passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 81 years, beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Thorne of Medicine Hat. 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

LOTTIE PACHOLEK

LOTTIE PACHOLEK 1932 – 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lieselotte “Lottie” Pacholek (nee Pettirsch) of Medicine Hat, on November 10, 2024, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Nikolaus Pacholek. Nick and Lottie were married in Germany and later immigrated to Canada in 1956 where they were blessed with three children. Her Catholic faith was very important to her and she loved to bake and cook German delicacies. She spent her time doing her favorite things; gardening, growing flowers and reading the newspaper. Sunday family gatherings filled with food and company will be a memory we will forever cherish. Lottie is survived by her children Ray (Vickey) Pacholek, Elizabeth (Owen) Elgert, Michael (Penny) Pacholek; her grandchildren Collin (Stacey) and their children Dana, Natalie and Lauren; Brandon (Shalese) and their children Karsen, Hailynn, Nateya, Linden and Emily; Alicia (Calvin) and their children Layton, Kinley and Maylee; Natasha (Mike) and their children Ethan, Dylan and Avery; Megan (Justin) and their children Abigale, Cassandra, Madison, Hayden and Brooklyn, Colton (Rijalda) and their child Austin; Nickolaus (Ciarra); Amanda and her children Madilyn, Domanick and Chloe; one nephew Shane (Krissy) Pettirsch and their children Kemery and Krew. She was predeceased by her husband Nick, parents Franz and Emma Pettirsch, one brother Warren Pettirsch and a nephew Ted Pettirsch. The family would also like to extend a thank you to the staff at the Wellington, Homecare and Dr. Lötter for all the care they provided Lottie. Family and friends will gather for prayers on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE at 7:30 p.m. The Livestream link will be available on Lottie’s obituary page on our website. The funeral mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Those who wish to attend virtually please visit https://www.youtube.com/@medicinehatholyfamilychurch/videos. Interment will follow in the 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

CHRISTINALORENTZ1933-2024CHRIS

CHRISTINA LORENTZ 1933 – 2024 Christina Monica Lorentz passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Lorentz of Medicine Hat. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, Garry (Jane) and their children Brad (Nauda), Nicole (Kevin) and their daughter Olivia, all of Calgary; Darryl (Dixie) of Medicine Hat; Ivan (Jackie) and their children, Ryan (Meagan) and Katelyn (Darcy), all of Calgary; four sisters, Rose Lesmeister of Medicine Hat, Barb Mocan of Regina, Saskatchewan, Yvonne Bitz of Valleyview, Marlene Hopfauf of Regina as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth Kurtz (1989) and George Kurtz (1996); brother Donald Kurtz (2015); four brothers-in-law, John Mocan (1979), Leonard Lesmeister (1980), Tony Hopfauf (2018), and John Bitz (2021). Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The livestream link will be available on Christina’s obituary page on our website. The funeral mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Funeral mass will be live streamed. Please use this link https://www.youtube.com/@medicinehatholyfamilychurch/videos to view the mass. A private interment will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Those who wish to remember Christina with a donation may do so to Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3. 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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