November 14, 2025

By Obituaries on November 14, 2025.

GEORGE KOWALCHUK

GEORGE KOWALCHUK 1938 ~ 2025 George Alexander Kowalchuk, born in 1938 in Three Hills, Alberta, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on November 10, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
In 1963, George met the love of his life, Vera Cunningham, together, they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.
George and Vera began their family in Rockyford, Alberta, where George worked for Alberta Wheat Pool. They welcomed their first son, Randall, in 1965, followed by Richard three years later. In 1970, they adopted Juline, completing their family. In 1973, the family moved to Rainbow Lake, where George worked for Aquitaine and earned his 2nd Class Steam Engineer diploma. This achievement led to a long and fulfilling career with Shell Canada in Peace River, Alberta. Later in life, George and Vera settled in Medicine Hat, where he worked at Chinook Village as a maintenance man.
He loved helping his children with home projects, repairs, and yard work. He volunteered at the Esplanade and Medicine Hat Hospital and was always ready to lend a hand to neighbors, especially when it came to snow shoveling.
George will be remembered for his hard work, sense of humor, and deep love for family. He cherished time with his grandchildren; Braedon (Chalenne), Jordyn (Cole), Georgia, Grace (JP), Jameson, and Benjamin, and was excited for the arrival of his first great-grandchild in February 2026.
He is survived by his beloved wife Vera; his children, Randy (Laura), Richard (Lenore), and Juline (James); his grandchildren, and siblings, Catherine, Roy, Geraldine, Rosalie, and John. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Susan Kowalchuk (Zak); brothers, Lucas, Louie, Peter, Kenny; and sisters, Jean and Donna.
In his later years, George faced Alzheimer’s with grace and continued to share his warmth and sense of humor with everyone he met. His legacy of love, laughter, and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, 430 6 Ave SE #104, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Kowalchuk. 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.

JOYCE WOOLLEY

JOYCE WOOLLEY February 6, 1937 ~ October 17, 2025
Eleanor Joyce Woolley, daughter of Norman and Ada (nee Hawthorne) Woolley, was born on February 6, 1937, in Medicine Hat. Her surviving family remember her as an exotic, elegant and classy big city girl. She had left home while the first of her nieces were very young, so while a country girl at heart, Aunt Joyce was a celebrity in their eyes. She had attended Feldman Lake School (a one room country school) and then went to Alexandra High School in Medicine Hat.
Joyce joined the Canadian Air Force where she was a radar operator. After the Air Force, Joyce worked for The Bell Telephone Company in Toronto, then at Canada Life Insurance in Toronto for 23 years. She moved to Tottenham, Ontario where she worked briefly in a market garden. Joyce was well known for her love of birds, peonies and day lilies. She decided to take a course in health care and worked at Good Samaritan Home until she retired.
Joyce is survived by four nieces, Marjorie (Les) Wonnenberg, Carol Franz, Shirley Maurer and Janice (Larney) DeBoer; one nephew, Calvin (Melissa) Boschee as well as numerous cousins and extended family in Ontario and Alberta. Joyce is also fondly remembered by her good friends, Joe and Sharon Duggan.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Ada; sister, Jean (John) Boschee; partner, Elwin “Slim” Tassie as well as her niece, Joanne Krutzler.
Honouring Joyce’s wishes, she will be laid to rest with her parents at Hillside Cemetery at a later date.
The family wishes to acknowledge Dr. Joanna and the caring staff at Simcoe Manor in Nottawasaga Wing, Dr. Lewis at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Bryce Giroux (Jason Smith Funeral Chapel), Scott at Rod Abrams Funeral Home and Cook Southland Funeral Chapel in Medicine Hat for completing Joyce’s journey home. Thank you all for your compassion. (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”

LEONARD ZIETARSKI

LEONARD ZIETARSKI 1946 ~ 2025 Leonard John Zietarski of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 79 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

KENNETH ARTHUR

KENNETH ARTHUR 1954 ~ 2025 Kenneth Eugene Arthur, beloved husband of Linda Arthur of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 71 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

ALICE REILING

ALICE REILING 1925 ~ 2025 Alice Reiling, beloved wife of the late Philip Reiling, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 99 years. She leaves to cherish her memory six children, Diana Wenzel, Loral (Pearl) Reiling, Lola (Jack) Bennett, Vern Reiling, David Reiling, and Murray Reiling; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Otto and Emma Rasch; her son, Ken Reiling, and her grandson. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot celebrant. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the service. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Alice’s obituary page on our website, for the link. 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

DALE HIRSCH

DALE HIRSCH 1956 ~ 2025 Allan “Dale” Hirsch of Redcliff, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 69 years. He was predeceased by his parents Mathew and Lila Hirsch. 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

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