April 12, 2019

By Obituaries on April 12, 2019.

RINKE, Mata Alvina

On April 9, 2019, Mata left us to join her predeceased infant sister Bernice Wanda, parents Emanuel and Ida Bilau, and husband John Rinke. Born April 17, 1921 on a farm in the Stone District, Saskatchewan, she is survived by her sister Dorothy Helen Sitter, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws, as well as extended or inherited family members. Mata was a strong, quiet lady with a playful streak that only a few ever witnessed. She loved to travel, loved flowers, and when she was driving, loved her luxury cars. More than any of that, she loved her friends. We thank the staff at River Ridge Seniors Village for the love and care they provided Mata in her final years, and for the extension of that support to everyone that visited her. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House – Medicine Hat. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mata Rinke, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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STEFAN 'STEVE' KUELLER

July 14, 1937 ~ April 8, 2019

Mr. Stefan ‘Steve’ Kueller passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the age of 81 years. Steve is survived by his children, Sandra (Derrick), Carole, Steven, Eric and their families. His memory will be cherished by his sister, Rose Morfitt as well as his nieces and nephews in the Pomreinke family. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon; sister, Maria (Mary) Pomreinke and a brother, Michael. Steve was born in Budapest, Hungary and immigrated to Canada in 1956. After working a short time in Ontario, he moved out west, settling in Maple Creek, SK. Steve retired with Sharon in Medicine Hat after working for Parks Canada in various locations throughout Alberta and BC. Steve was known for his tireless work ethic and skilled craftsmanship in addition to his generosity and sense of humour. He was a carpenter by trade but would tackle jobs involving other trades with equal confidence. His animated style while telling a story amused all that he shared them with. Steve recently spent lots of his time helping out at the Shell on Dunmore Road. He talked fondly of many of the staff members who welcomed him and embraced him as family. Special thanks to the friends who called 911, EMS who provided emergency response, MHRH Emergency Room staff and physicians for their valiant efforts and to the ICU Staff for their care and compassion. A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, April 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with a time of fellowship following immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Interment will take place in the Maple Creek Cemetery at a future date. The Celebration of Steve's life will be live streamed through Cook Southland's website and may be viewed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com Those wishing to remember Steve are encouraged to do so through donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 340A Maple Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5 or to the Big Brothers / Big Sisters Association of Medicine Hat, 201, 665 Kingsway Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2W8. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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