February 26, 2021
By Obituaries on February 26, 2021.
1933 ~ DOREEN RIEGER ~ 2021 Doreen Rieger of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Rieger. Funeral arrangements bySAAMIS 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.
1942 – MATILDA GROVES – 2021 Matilda (Tillie) Groves of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 78, beloved wife of William (Bill) Groves of 62 years. Tillie leaves to cherish her memory three children; Rodney (Kara), Bonnie (Dave) Offredi of Calgary, Gail (Wes) Hall. Her Grandchildren; Tessa (Neal) Myers, Derek (Patty) Groves, Travis (Jennifer) Kobly, Tanner (Cassidy) Kobly, Amy Offredi and Justine Olds. Great- Grandchildren; Atreyu and Indiana Myers, Gannon and Levi Kobly, Beau Olds and Isaac Groves. Her siblings, Jack (Betty) Resch, Charlie Resch, Jean Smith, Sam (Marion) Resch, Pat Resch & numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Deborah, son in-law Dean Kobly, her siblings Emily Erickson, Rose Meyer, Larry Resch, Alec Resch, Mary Harris, and Elizabeth Tuchscherer. Matilda was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan on April 11, 1942 to Jack and Philomena Resch and was raised on the "Resch farm" South of Lancer, Saskatchewan. Mom was the second youngest of 12 children. She met Bill at a dance in Lancer, Saskatchewan. Mom and dad started their life together on a farm south of Lancer, later moving to Swift Current to be close to a hospital due to health conditions of mom and Debbie. In 1969, mom and dad packed up the family for their journey to Medicine Hat which became home for many years. Mom worked for 25 years at BATUS Training in Suffield where she retired. Mom’s enjoyment was to do canning, making egg noodles, pizza pockets and salsa for her family. Her greatest joys were preparing the big dinners for the family and all the visiting. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Mom battled throughout her life with her mental illness and was a stronger person because of the illness. Mom had spent her last five years living at Meadow Ridge Senior’s Village where she met many new friends and had a great family to take care of her that loved her dearly. She enjoyed playing bingo and won often. Mom enjoyed when the bands came to play and especially if it was her brother Charlie playing his guitar, which made her very happy. We as a family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing caregivers in the Merrylea Cottage at Meadow Ridge for taking such wonderful care of our mother and for loving her as one of your own. Thank you to the nursing staff on 4 West at the MHRH for the awesome care you gave to our mom on her short time on the unit. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with 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 take place at Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Matilda may do so with a donation to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation c/o Mental Health.” (Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYour Community.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Matilda Groves, 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
1945 ~ DONALD ULRICH ~ 2021 Donald Howard Ulrich passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Home at the age of 75 years, beloved husband of Joyce Ulrich of Medicine Hat. Don is survived by his wife Joyce, son Ryan (Twyla), daughter Adrienne (Ryan) Beck as well as three grandchildren Donovan and Gavin Beck and Megan Ulrich; three sisters, Ann Fischer, Betty (Archie) Daffy and Shirley Johnson as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, one bother Robert in infancy, three sisters, Irene (Ray) Lippert, Violet (Walter) Hoffman and Beatrice Cullen as well as two brothers-in-law Arthur Fischer and Larry Johnson. Donald was born on December 7, 1945 to Emil and Lila Ulrich and grew up on the family farm near Schuler. Following high school he worked for several years at a variety of jobs including the Goodyear plant, building pipelines in Alberta and Saskatchewan and seismic drilling in northern B.C. and Alberta. In 1969, he settled in Edmonton working for Central Western Airfreight at Edmonton’s Municipal Airport. In May of 1970 Don and Joyce were married. In January of 1972, Ryan was born. Although Don loved working at the Airport his goal was to be a farmer and in March of 1972 the family moved back to the family farm. Adrienne was born in 1974. Don was to live there for 48 years – just moving to Medicine Hat in August of 2020. He was pleased to receive the Alberta Century Farm Award in 2013. His grandfather Frederick Ulrich had homesteaded the land in 1913 and built the barn that stands today. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Masks are mandatory) Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein 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.
Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Don with a donation, may do so to “HALO” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society, #12 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4 (please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society) or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Donald Ulrich, 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
ALFREDO ARAVENA The sun shone brightly through the trees at Hillside Cemetery as family and friends gathered this past Friday to honour the life of Alfredo Aravena. Memories were shared about a man who loved his homeland and who loved to share stories about it. This man who brought joy to so many will forever be remembered! “My feet will want to go
where you are sleeping,
But I shall go on living.”
– Pablo Neruda 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"
BERYL JUDD 1932 – 2021
Mrs. Beryl Judd of Lethbridge, daughter of Frank and Ethel Burns and beloved wife of the late Mr. Richard “Dick” Judd, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Beryl is survived by her son Trevor (Diana) Kinsey; grand-daughters Veronica (Gerald) Kinsey, Shauna Ford as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Besides her loving husband Dick, Beryl was pre- deceased by her parents Frank and Ethel Burns; daughter Gaye Sleightholm and her brother Raymond Burns. The family would especially like to thank Betty and Doug Florence for their care and compassion shown to Beryl throughout the years. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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CHARLES TRAINOR June 7, 1954 – February 22, 2021
The death occurred peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, February 22 of Charles St. Clair “Clair” Trainor of the AgeCare Valleyview Home and formerly of Prince Edward Island, aged 66 years. Born on June 7, 1954 to Louis Trainor (Summerside, PEI) and the late Teresa (McCabe) Trainor. Survived by his sisters and brother, Dorie (late Gerhard Engel), George (Marg), and Sheila Trainor (Summerside, PEI). Also survived by his nephew and niece, Trevor Trainor and Jillian Trainor (Alberton, PEI), Uncle Aeneas Trainor and Aunt Phyllis Keoughan (both of Charlottetown, PEI); step-daughters, Rachelle Wallis and Nadelle Stanvick; step-granddaughter, Sherra Wallis and her daughter, Zoey; as well as many cousins and friends.
Besides his mother, Clair was pre- deceased by his Trainor and McCabe grandparents; step-mother, Mary (McCabe) Trainor; partner, Audrey; brothers, Eugene (in infancy) and Gregory; and sister, Eunice.
Resting at Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 5 at 1:30pm with Father Roque officiating. Due to Covid-19 regulations, service attendance is by invitation only. Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, PEI at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alberta Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealthfoundation.ca. Condolences may be sent to condolences@gracememorial.com subject heading Charles Trainor. Clair’s family wish to especially thank the staff at AgeCare Valleyview Home for caring for Clair these past 13 years. 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
IRWIN NEIL May 4, 1943 ~ February 24, 2021 It is with a heavy heart that Betty Anne announces that her beloved husband, Irwin Lloyd Neil, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the age of 77 years. Along with Betty Anne, Irwin leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Lisa (Rob) Byers and their children, Kruse and Maeve and Sheree (Ian) McGuire and their children, Ethan and Harper; their mother, Val Wilson; step-daughter, Roxie (Tracey) Sackman and their children, Shelby, Shauneen and Hunter; Chuck’s children, Sierra and Tyler; siblings, Sharron, Glenn and Bonnie as well as his best friends, Clem (Kathy) Kuntz. Irwin was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Marjorie; sister, Lynda and his step-son, Chuck. Irwin was born on May 4, 1943, to Lloyd and Marjorie Neil and grew up in a farming community with his four siblings. He moved out west in 1963, where he put down his roots with the birth of his two girls, Lisa and Sheree; they were his pride and joy! So many cherished memories were made over the years that will never be forgotten. Irwin’s amazing work ethic, loyalty to his friends, sense of humour and his ability to make everyone laugh, are traits that he will be forever remembered for. He will be deeply missed! Irwin’s memory will be celebrated with a private time of remembrance in the spring. Memorial donations in Irwin’s name may be made directly to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Bay 4 – 602A Clay Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3V2. (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"
SHEILA BAILLIE Sheila Isabell Baillie passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the age of 81 years. A private time of remembrance will be held in Sheila’s honour. (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"
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