January 21, 2021

By Obituaries on January 21, 2021.

1927 ~ JOSEPHINE HOLTON ~ 2021

Josephine “Jo” Marie Holton passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of John Holton. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page where the video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Josephine with a donation, may do so to the Salvation Army. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Josephine Holton, 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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1930 ~ FREDDIE BOLLINGER ~ 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freddie (Fred) Bollinger on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 68 years, Beatrice; three sons, Dennis (Gwen) of Cypress County, Rod (Erna) of Victoria, BC, Darrell (Margaret) of Cupar, SK; one daughter, Sherry (Gideon Mandel) of Medicine Hat; ten grandchildren, Jody (Mike MacKenzie) of Cypress County, Janel (Wade Traverse) of Elkford, BC, Carla (Byron Cavan) of Medicine Hat, Kari (Devon McLaren) of Medicine Hat, Lindsey (Chris Ruddick) of Victoria, BC, Meagon (Jarrot Drennan)of McLennon, AB, Amanda (Shay McKinley) of Dunmore, Tyler Bollinger of Regina, SK, Chelsey Mandel (Tyler Goldade) of Medicine Hat and Ryan Mandel of Medicine Hat; 14 great grandchildren, Isabel, Erica, Logan, Cody, Kessler, Trey,Kendra, Ava, Quinn, Aubrey, Keaton, Lili, Luke and Olivia as well as numerous nieces, nephews, In-laws and friends. Freddie was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Christina; two brothers, Art (Freida), Edwin (Olga); three sisters, Mary (John Zeller), Martha (Ted Schneider), Rosie (Dave Miller). Freddie grew up on the family farm south of Irvine. He learned all about farming at a very young age of 12 after the sudden passing of his father in June 1941. He had a love for horses and enjoyed rodeos, horse racing and chuckwagons. After semi retirement he enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, golf, curling and bowling. Due to his dementia his last two years were spent at the Good Samaritans where he was well liked and well taken care of by the wonderful staff. He loved his family and will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Dad. Public viewing will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel #1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Due to current COVID-19 – restrictions, attendance for the memorial service will be by invitation only. Memorial gifts in Freddie’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Freddie Bollinger. 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.

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1931 – IRENE LUTZ – 2021

Irene Margaret Lutz passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of Joe Lutz of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Ken (Eileen) Lutz, Myra Lutz (Cliff Berreth) and Allan (Debra) Lutz; seven grandchildren, Kendra Lutz (Dan Somerville), Keri (Will) Lutes, Amber (Brian) Braun, Kimberly Lutz, Kelly Lutz (Anna Ehret), Justin Lutz, and Vicki (Tanner) Betcker; five great grandchildren, Haileigh, Paige, Zachary, Hadley and Heidi; one sister Kay (Jerry) Hager; one brother, Mike (Marion) Ibach and sister-in-law, Margaret (Larry) McKay and many nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her parents Peter and Rose Ibach; Joe’s parents, Frank and Susanna Lutz, Joe's stepmother Edna Lutz; two brothers, Tony and Henry Ibach; one brother-in-law Joseph Lesmeister; sisters-in-law Katherine Ibach and Anna Marie Koenig. Irene was born on November 8, 1931 on the family farm north of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. She moved to Medicine Hat in 1948, and worked at Hycroft China, Medalta Potteries and Redcliff Glass Factory. She met Joseph Lutz and they were married in 1951. In the spring of 1952, they moved to the family homestead near Liebenthal where they farmed until 1989, retiring to Medicine Hat at that time. Irene loved to garden, do crafts and crocheted many projects over the years. If your name was in her birthday book you could always expect a call from her on your special day. Irene loved to play cards and would never pass up a chance to do so. Irene was a lifetime C.W.L. member. We would like to thank the staff from Homecare and Masterpiece for the excellent care given to Mom over the years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Masks are mandatory) Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish on Friday, January 22, 2021 with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. You are invited to watch the mass online at Youtube.com and type in Medicine Hat Holy Family Church. Log onto the Youtube page at 12:40 p.m. as the eulogy will be given at 12:45 p.m. (Mass to follow). Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Irene with a donation may direct it to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneral home.com subject heading: Irene Lutz, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneral home.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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1934 ~ DOROTHY YANKE ~ 2021

Dorothea “Dorothy” Elsie Yanke of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Fred Yanke passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her children: Phyllis Day Chief (Raymond Duchesneau), Harvey (Yvonne) Yanke, Leroy (Cheryl) Yanke, Marilyn (Glen) Emmelkamp, Valerie Yanke, and Sherry (Kevin) Rissling; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one sister, Ida (Larry) Ehnes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Dorothy was also predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Lydia Schmidt; one brother, Johnny Schmidt; and three sisters, Anne Urichuk, Shirley Lawson, and Jacqueline, in infancy. Dorothy was born on July 2, 1934 in Manyberries, AB. She married Fred Yanke on December 28, 1951. They settled in Orion, AB where they raised their family and she worked as a homemaker and a bus driver before moving to Medicine Hat in 1976. Dorothy built a career as a seamstress, was a fabulous cook/baker and was very creative. She enjoyed cake decorating, colouring, sewing, and Swedish weaving. She was very proud to have sewn the wedding dresses for each of her daughters. Dorothy was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the service will be by invitation only. Friends are invited to view the service via live streaming at http://www.saamis.com through the webcast link on Dorothy’s memorial page. Streaming will begin at 12:55 p.m. on the day of service. Memorial gifts in Dorothy’s name may be made to Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 – 020 HRIF-East, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 or South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dorothy Yanke. 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.

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1942 ~ JEAN COZART ~ 2021

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jean Sharadon Cozart on January 15, 2021 at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late Abner Cozart. Jean is survived by her six children, Hal (Diane), Deni, Brett (Beth), Chris (Mark), Troy (Louise), and Kym; and many grandchildren all of whom held a special place in her heart; two brothers, Gordon (Val) and Rod (Sue); and her sister, Shirley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Halvor Hegland; her husband, Abner Cozart; one son-in-law, Don Watson; one brother, Don and several members of Abner’s family. Jean was born on February 8, 1942 in Lethbridge, Alberta but spent most of her childhood living in Empress hanging out with her friends, going to community dances, and having a coke at the local cafe. It was also here where she met the love of her life (Ab) at the age of 14. They were married on October 22, 1960, and lived in a little trailer prior to moving to a farm house in the middle of nowhere. For anyone that knows Jean this was not going to work, so with three kids in tow the family moved to Bindloss, where they had two more kids. The family moved to Medicine Hat and then to Redcliff in 1972 where Jean spent the remainder of her life. After some of Jean’s kids moved out, with five bedrooms to fill and to avoid being an empty nester, her and Ab decided to become foster parents. Ab passed away in 2000, but Jean continued fostering and fostered over 300 kids in total. She became Grandma Jean to everyone who knew her. It was during this time that one of these kids (Kym), became her sixth child. The family felt this was ironic as Jean always said her life’s goal was to be a mom and have six kids, three boys and three girls, and that is just what God gave her. Even after retirment shewas still surrounded by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren each of whom she had a special relationship with. Jean was very active in her church and had an unwavering relationship with God. She prayed her family through all of life’s ups and downs. Jean loved to laugh and she had the best giggle, she was named Giggly Grandma by her grandkids. She touched so many live’s with her gentle heart and she will be truly missed by all who knew her, however her laughter and the memories we have will be forever etched in our hearts. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve MacCuaig officiating. Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page where the video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date in the Glenview Church of the Nazarene followed by interment in the Redcliff Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Jean Cozart, 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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DEL MUDRACK

Love Is Forever

Family gathered together this past Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church, to honour the life of this remarkable lady. Although she will be dearly missed, her smile and memory will not be forgotten.

You can only have one mother,
Patient, kind and true;
There is no other in all the world,
Who is as beautiful as you.

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

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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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PAUL CHAPMAN

February 16th, 1958 – January 14th, 2021

With heavy hearts and great sorrow, the family of Paul Bernard Chapman wish to announce his sudden passing on Thursday, the 14th of January, 2021. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia Paul had a great childhood growing up in Canada’s Ocean playground with his brothers and sisters. He moved to Alberta at the young age of 18, where eventually he met his future wife, Fay, and together they raised a family, primarily between Redcliff and Camrose. Paul was a fun-loving guy whose heart was as big as his laugh. He could make any situation funny and people were just drawn to him because he was warm, open and always ready to share his mostly ‘inappropriate’ humour. He loved his Pepsi, his Oilers, his junk food and anyone who knew him would also know that the animals in his life always came first. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and he leaves to cherish him, his wife of 34 years, Fay Chapman; Daughter, Angela (Neil) Kew; Sons, John (Melody) Astika, Chance (Cassandra) Chapman and Randy (Camille) Chapman. He was also otherwise known as ‘Big Paul’ to his grandchildren, Mae, Ben, Lylah, Alexis, Savannah, Annalise, Josh, Briony, Alex and Willow. He also leaves behind brothers, Ron, Billy, Andy and sister, Marg as well as many nieces and nephews. Paul is predeceased by his Mother, Jantina; his Father, Arnold; a grandson, Finn; as well as his sister, Marilyn, who will surely have met him at the pearly gates with a whiskey in her hand. Most importantly, Paul will be reunited with Luke, Minnie-Mouse, Foxy, Simba and numerous mama kitties!

Abraham Lincoln said

“And in the end, it’s not the years in a life, it’s the life in the years”

Paul’s life is a testament to this quote as he lived every one of his nine lives to the very fullest.
A Celebration of Life will be held at GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION, 1924 10th Ave N.W Medicine Hat, on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. With current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance for the service is by invitation only. Memorial gifts in Paul’s memory may be made to SPCA http://www.medhatspca.ca or APARC http://www.aparc.ca. Condolences may be sent to condolences@gracememorial.com subject heading Paul Chapman. Arrangements made by
GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION, 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com http://www.gracememorial.com

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