December 26, 2020
By Destinee Mattson on December 26, 2020.
1927 ~ AUDREY DOYLE ~ 2020
Audrey Doyle passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Good Samaritans, Medicine Hat, at the age of 93 years. She leaves to cherish her many memories her four sons; Patrick, Michael, Timothy and Thomas; one daughter; Anne Marie, as well as her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Charles; son, Maurice and daughters, Charlotte and Diedre. Audrey was a warbride, coming to Canada from England in 1946 and settling in Miramichi/Doylesbrook area in New Brunswick. She spent the last 10 years in Medicine Hat. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private graveside service will take place at a later date in New Brunswick. Memorial gifts in Audrey’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 Audrey Doyle. 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.
1935 ~ ROSE ULLAND ~ 2020
Rose Ulland of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Cliff Ulland. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Masks are mandatory). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service by invitation only will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. You are invited to remotely attend the funeral service by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time on the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Rose Ulland, 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
1943 ~ RONALD SCHORR ~ 2020
Ronald (Ron) Schorr of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan on December 22, 2020, at the age of 77 with his beloved wife and grand-daughter at this side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Donna and daughters Cammie (Brian) Kannekens of Medicine Hat, and Juli (Desmond) Jordan of Calgary; grandchildren Quinn, Kelsi, Kia Kannekens and Maiya, Desirae, and Sacha Jordan; sister Val (Dave) Moir of Cayley, Alberta; sister-in-law Florence Schorr of Medicine Hat; and dear friends, Werner and Debra Redel, from Edmonton. Ron is predeceased by his parents, John and Rosie Schorr, and brother Vernon Schorr. Ron was born March 15, 1943 in Medicine Hat and lived his entire life on the Schorr family farm on the Eagle Butte Road in the Woolchester area. He attended Antelope Cut Country School (where he was the janitor at age 12) and Medicine Hat High School. He met his wife, Donna, while they both were attending Hillcrest Christian College; they were married in 1967. His faith was important to him and he attended Little Plume Church his entire life. Ron was a passionate and progressive farmer having started as a youngster doing barnyard chores and helping work the land with a Fordson tractor and a 6-foot cultivator. He was an innovative risk-taker, often experimenting with new machinery and crops; he was one of the first in the area to plant canola and later served 6 years on the Alberta Canola Commission. Ron was naturally competitive and in his athletic younger years he loved to curl and play softball and slo-pitch. He was always ready for a game of Rook or crokinole, and enjoyed fishing, even stocking the farmyard dugout with trout. The grandchildren will remember the many quad rides while Grandpa checked the crops. Those wishing to pay their respects to Ron and his family may do so on Sunday, December 27th, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. (Covid-19 restrictions will be in place). The interment will take place at 1:30 pm on Monday, December 28th, 2020 at Little Plume Cemetery. A private family service will follow at Little Plume Church. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions the service will be by family invitation only. A recording of the service through Ron’s memorial page at http://www.saamis.com will be available after Tuesday, December 29th, 2020. Memorial gifts in Ron’s memory may be made to the Whispering Pines Camp, Box 23110 Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ronald Schorr
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.
1947 ~ JOAN BRIGDEN ~ 2020
Joan Brigden of Cypress County, AB , passed away on Monday, December 21st, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Joan leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, Ross; son, Graham (Carla) Brigden and their daughter, Emily; brother, Robert (Laureen) Keating; sister, Maryanne (Jack) Lindsay; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Dorothy; son, Ryan; brother, Clifford; and grandson, Connor. Joan was born on April 4, 1947 in Estevan, SK and was raised in Benson. As a young adult she moved to Regina and received her education in business technologies and then accepted a position with Coop Insurance in Regina in their computer department back when computers were still a relatively new idea. Joan met the man who was to be the love of her life in Regina, Ross Brigden, and in 1975 they were married. They remained there and they welcomed their first son, Graham. In 1979, the family moved to Redcliff, AB. Shortly after, they were blessed with second son, Ryan. In 1986, the family moved to their current home in Cypress County, just west of Medicine Hat. Joan was an exceptional wife and mother. Her family and her friends were her passion and delight and she especially loved spending time with them at the family cottage in Kenosee, SK. She leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at 2:00 with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions the service will be by family invitation only. However, you are all invited to view the service via livestream through Joan’s memorial page at http://www.saamis.com starting at 1:55 pm. Memorial gifts in Joan’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Ronald McDonald House, 569 4 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4G2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joan Brigden. 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.
FRANK McCONVILLE
1958 ~ 2020
Mr. Francis ‘Frank’ Patrick McConville passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the age of 62 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”
JOANN SCHWARTZ
A beautiful memory
Family gathered together at Cook’s Funeral Home this past Tueday to honour the life of Joann Schwartz. Her memory will never be forgotten by all those who knew and loved her.
So talk about the good times,
And the way you showed you cared,
The days you spent together,
All the happiness you shared.
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”
KEN PETERSON
Forever Loved
The weather let up just long enough this past Wednesday, allowing family to gather in the peaceful surroundings of Hillside Cemetery and honour the life of Ken Peterson. The flowers laid at his grave will serve as a lasting remembrance of this remarkable man.
“Think of me when you’re at the tee,
I’ll be watching from heaven afar,
An angel caddy at your side,
Making sure you get that Par.”
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”
MARCEL GENDRE
1956 ~ 2020
With heavy hearts the family of Marcel Leon Gendre, beloved husband of Patty Gendre and Dad to Jesse, announce his unexpected passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 64 years. Marcel was born in Stettler, Alberta on May 6, 1956 and was raised on the family farm south of Erskine. He attended grade school in Erskine and graduated high school in Stettler. Marcel furthered his education at NAIT where he received his Chemical Technology Diploma and later achieved a 2nd Class Power Engineer ticket. On July 15, 1978, Marcel married Patty Ogle in Stettler and their marriage was blessed with a son, Jesse. Those who knew Marcel know that he was a kind, thoughtful and caring person. He had a strong positive attitude and always looked at things as they could be… not as they were. He loved to ride his motorcycle on the wide open roads and always looked forward to summer rides with his cousins. Marcel found much comfort in relaxing in his hot tub before retiring for the night. He had strong faith in the Lord and this was the time where he could reflect and talk to the Lord. He always said his greatest gifts in life was knowing his Lord and his little family. Marcel was always happiest when he was with his wife and son. He had a zest for life and always kept active whether he was skiing, swimming, playing baseball, racquetball, ping pong or driving his 98 Honda Accord that he put over 1 million km’s on! He loved the outdoors going for rides and loved to sit around bonfires and visit with his pals. He had a great memory and could recall historical dates, family history and he never forgot birthdays! Marcel was truly a unique individual who will be missed dearly. He is survived by his loving wife, Patty and his son, Jesse; his father, Leon Gendre; siblings, Lucille (Rick), Lillianne (Eugene), Bernadette (Don), Yvonne, Louis and Henri (Lisa). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Verna Ogle; sisters-in-law, Bev (Lyle), Judy (Mark), Alice (Jim); brothers-in-law, Jimmy (Kim), Dave (Wanda), Everett (Sherry) and numerous nieces and nephews. Marcel was predeceased by his mother, Rosemarie Gendre; father-in-law, Roy Ogle and brother-in-law, Dwayne Raddis. Due to Covid gathering restrictions, the Celebration of Marcel’s life will be private. The service will be live-streamed on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (MST). To support the family and experience the service, please visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and click the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Marcel’s name may be made directly to the Medicine at & District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street, SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6. 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”
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