March 14, 2020
By Destinee Mattson on March 16, 2020.
1160 Obituaries 1926 ~ AGNES KNODEL ~ 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on Friday, March 6th, 2020 our mother, Agnes Barbara Knodel, beloved wife of late Earl Clarence Knodel. Left to cherish her memory are her son and his wife, Brian and Cecily Knodel and their children, Kyle (Jessica) and Madeleine (fiancé, Martin Baron); her sister, Maura Quinn; and her sister-in-law, Angela McDonnell. Her family would like to thank the staff of the Wellington and Holy Family Parish for the excellent care and compassion. A private family Funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Parish on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 with Father Vijaya Bathineni, Celebrant. Interment followed at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Agnes Knodel. 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.1928 ~ ALMA SCHNEIDER ~ 2020 Alma Schneider passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of Adolf Schneider of Redcliff. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alma Schneider, 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
BAKER Last week, many family and friends united at Cook’s to pay tribute and honour the life of this much loved man, Travis Baker. Touching words from his son, Kaiden and memories shared in pictures reached out and touched those in attendance…his life lovingly remembered. So go and run free with the Angels Dance around the golden clouds The Lord has chosen you to be with Him And we should feel nothing but proud. His Life Lived… His Life Cherished… His Life Honoured. Courtesy of 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”
Craig WALKER September 01, 1948 – Feb. 24, 2020 Raised in North Vancouver and Edmonton, Craig spent his adult life in the restaurant business, mainly as owner of Smitty’s Restaurant in Medicine Hat. He retired to Victoria in 2014, where he volunteered for several charities. Survived by daughter Meghan and two sons, Dane and Christian, mother Enid, brother Michael and sisters Penny and Heather.
ESSEX, Gwenda Lynne (nee Spackman) December 30, 1948 – Winnipeg, Manitoba February 21, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta Gwenda Essex, beloved wife of Gordon Essex of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Michael (Gloria) Essex of Calgary and Michelle Taylor of Edmonton as well as her 4 grandchildren, Tyson, Jayson, Kaitlin & Ethan. She was predeceased by her parents Fredrick & Phyllis Spackman and her nephew Daniel ‘Danny’ Spackman. Gwenda is also survived by her brothers Raymond (Shirley) Spackman and Wayne (Celine) Spackman and also by her nephews Tim, Ken, Marvin & Brian. Gwenda was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 30, 1948. She met Gordie Essex while living in Calgary, and married him on August 19, 1972. After Michael & Michelle were born and Gordie was discharged from the Canadian Air Force, they settled in Medicine Hat in 1975 and together they raised their family. After completing her Secretarial Science program, Gwenda worked as a legal steno, for the Medicine Hat School Board at Connaught School, as the office manager for R + W Electronics, for Hydraco Industries and also as a Real Estate Agent before retiring with her hubby ‘Gord’ and travelling to Mesa Arizona for many years becoming a ‘snowbird’ by wintering in the Good Life RV Resort. An “exceptional” drummer in the Cresent Heights Band, the Legion Pipe & Drum Band, and several local bands playing in and around Medicine Hat. Playing in bars starting before she was of legal age, she would often ‘sit on stage’ during breaks in those days. She met Mary Kahl, during her time playing with the Equal Rights Band in the 1980’s and they were kindred spirits and the best of friends. In the early 2000’s Gwenda joined the worship team at Hillcrest Evangelical Church and was active in the church community becoming a Steven Minister. Gwenda was loved by so many people and her love, compassion, fortitude and strength will be missed by all that knew her. We miss you ‘Gretch’ A funeral service for Gwenda will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Church, 3785 13 Ave SE, on Saturday, March 21 @ 11:00am. A Celebration of Life & Musical Jam will follow at Whiskey Creek, 937 13 St SW, from 12:00 pm to 4:00pm also on Saturday, March 21. Memorial gifts in Gwenda’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (https://alzheimer.ca/en/ab) Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with her family through the McInnis & Holloway website (https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/30273/Gwenda-ESSEX-nee-Spackman/condo lences.html#content-start) In living memory of Gwenda Essex, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.
JOAN ARTHUR 1928 ~ 2020 Mrs. Joan Archibald Arthur passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the age of 91 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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”
MARY REBECCA McNEIL WANNER 101 years 1918 ~ 2020 On March 9, Mary Rebecca McNeil Wanner a gentle, generous, kind and grand woman, formerly of Weyburn passed away at the age of 101 years in Medicine Hat Alberta. Mary was predeceased by, her loving husband of 53 years, Kasper Adam Wanner, brother Malcolm McNeil, and parents James and Ethel McNeil. She was the last surviving member of her ‘Wanner’ generation. Mary leaves to mourn a large extended family including; sons James (Jim) and Rita (Johnson) Wanner of Weyburn and Robert (Bob) and Joan (Emard) Wanner of Medicine Hat; grandchildren Shauna (Vincent) Crowley, Stephanie (Trent Bjorndahl) Wanner, Robyn (Shawn Lewis) Wanner and Nicoelle (Tyler Wiens) Wanner, Robert (Christine Tricky) Wanner and Denean Wanner; her sister-in-law Janet McNeil; 12 great grandchildren Maiah, Cian, Nathan, Ella, Joshua, Xavier, Zachary, Amelia, Marinn, Gibson, Mira and Mathew; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral dates in Medicine Hat and internment in Weyburn will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to AJ Loan Cupboard or to Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children Foundation (CARO) or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada (JDRF). Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Wanner. 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.
RUSSELL WAYNE RITCHEY April 1, 1951 – March 12, 2020 Russ was born in Medicine Hat, where he lived and worked as a steam engineer most of his life. About 6 years ago, he moved to Kamloops to be closer to his sister, and remained there until his passing. Russ was predeceased by his parents; Cecilia Ritchey (Kramer) and Bob Ritchey and his granddaughter Emma Hoffman. He is survived by his sister Carol Ritchey, daughter Cora-Lee Gray (Darcy), son Jason Ritchey, daughter Nicole Hoffman (Tyler), grandson Justin Ritchey, granddaughter Samantha McKay, grandson Ethan Hoffman, and great-granddaughter Desiray Dunn. Russ loved old westerns, action movies and a good “smoke”. Russ also had a sweet tooth. Russ will be cremated, without the proceedings of a formal service. A private family memorial will take place this summer.
VOELLER Family and friends united at Holy Family Parish yesterday to celebrate a Mass of Resurrection for this beautiful lady, Mary Voeller. Her everlasting love will be forever felt by the many whose lives she touched. “From the heaven’s above, Mary will watch over you all, Through the songs of the Angel’s, She has answered God’s call.” Her Life Lived… Her Life Cherished… Her Life Honoured. Courtesy of 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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