February 27, 2021

1925 ~ LORENE WENTLAND ~ 2021

Lorene Wentland of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 95 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorene Wentland. Funeral arrangements by

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1939 ~ JAMES LANGLEY ~ 2021

James “Jim” Eric Langley of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday February 22, 2021 at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of the late Verna Burk-Langley.

He is survived by his children Patti (Dave) Occleston (Langley), their children Rachel, Jack and Emma; Jamie (Erin) Langley, their children Benjamin, Nicholas and Annalise; Andrea (Doug) Hudson, their children Lyric, Harmony, Symphony, Bradley, Ava, and Lincoln; Rick (Laura )Burk, their children Matt (Shari), Jon (Kelsey), Aaron (Stephanie); Kelly Burk, his daughter Jesse Dollimont ( Jeff Kynoch); Chelsea (Don) Geldreich, their children Logan and Ben (Jordyn); his great grandchildren Felicity, Anson, Elias, Aurora, Noah, and Lennon; his siblings, Pat, Harry, and half brother Charlie Stuckel. He was predeceased by his father James Henry, his mother Alean and a sister Bea.

Jim was known for being ever the gentleman, with a smile on his face. We seldom saw anything else from his demeanor. He loved serving coffee and treats whenever company was over, even helping serve coffee to the residents of the care homes he resided in. His love of doting on Verna was apparent to all who saw them together.

He always worked in business and finance, working in banks and becoming the youngest Branch Manager at the time for the Bank of Nova Scotia, as well owning two H&R Block offices, and finally his last business until his retirement, Redcliff Income Tax Services. His ability to work with numbers stayed with him right until he passed away.

His love of computers and that technology had him ahead of his time for years. He was sending “letters through the wires” before it became known as the internet, and long before most of us even knew what that was. He was always fascinated with the developing technology.

He loved a good game of Crib, or Chess if he could find a willing opponent. He was still playing those games as his dementia worsened, and that helped with him feeling a sense of normalcy.

His love of music was always there, and in retirement he started playing his harmonica again; he was self taught by buying books with lessons. The last few years he became quite proficient at it and learned more tunes. Even though he was quite shy about his playing, the last year he became more comfortable and began playing in front of others. This was helpful as his dementia worsened, his harmonica could calm him, and bring him back to his usual happy self.

Jim was very proud of his sobriety of 39 years, and made many life long friends through the AA program.

A Graveside Service will be held later this spring. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Jim with a donation, may do so to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3, Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Jim Langley, 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

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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JULIA HOFFART

October 26, 1933 ~ February 25, 2021

 

Julia Mary Hoffart, beloved wife of the late Daniel Hoffart, passed away peacefully at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Julia will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rosealie Payne, Shirley Campbell, Michael Hoffart (Pat Turigan) and Allan Hoffart; grandchildren, Darcy Brown, Dale Brown (Colby, Keira), Kassidy Visser (Jess), Sean (Amanda), Daxon and Knox Campbell, Andrew (Sasha), Liam and Rylie Campbell, Brian (Allyson) (Natalie, Zoey and Josh) Campbell, Alex Hoffart, Trevor (Tieghan) Hoffart, Richard (Tiana), Amara, Layla Hoffart and Ashley Hoffart, Brady Hoffart and Dustin Hoffart as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Along with Daniel, Julia was predeceased by her parents, Alexander (Julia) Soltesz; son, Danny Hoffart; granddaughter, Jeanette Brown; grandson, Richard Hoffart; son-in-law, Jim Payne; daughter-in-law, Terry Hoffart; brother, Peter (Jean) Soltesz; sisters, Helen (Joe) Varga, Isabel (Jack ) Knibbs, Margaret (Alec) Diepdale as well as Daniel’s parents, William (Amalia) Hoffart. Julia was born in Hansworth, SK., and raised in the Taber area. She married Daniel Hoffart on November 25, 1950, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Taber. They were faithful members of Holy Family Parish and Julia was a member of the CWL in Castor for many years. In 1959, they bought a farm in Castor and in May of 1962, Daniel moved the family from Taber to Castor where they farmed until May 1995. Julia loved to cook and bake as she loved to entertain and feed people when they came to their house. She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading. Julia’s greatest love was her beloved husband and family, especially her grandchildren. She will be forever missed and loved! A private celebration of Julia’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Francis Tran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to experience the Funeral Service via livestreaming are encouraged to visit the Funeral Home’s website 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) Honoured to serve the family is

 

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LIEBIG

 

MRS. LEONTINE “LENA” LIEBIG passed away peacefully at Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, Alberta on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 93 years.

 

Lena is survived by her two daughters: Beverly (Jim) Kemp and Louise (Doug) Scholpp as well as her grandchildren: Sheralyn (John) Pearce, Brian Kemp (fiancée Amelia Eggebrecht) and Christopher (Sholeh Rempel) Scholpp. Also left to cherish her memory is one great-grandchild Emmett Pearce and his little brother or sister to be born in August.

 

Lena was predeceased by her husband Christopher Liebig in 1985, parents David and Emilie Pomreinke and all of her siblings as well as all of her in-laws.

 

Mom will be dearly missed by those who knew her including the staff at Sunny South Lodge who took such excellent care of her during the past few years. They made her time there a happy one.

 

A private Graveside Service for the immediate family will be held in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

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NELSON-YANKE, EMMA ELIZABETH

June 9, 1933 – February 15, 2021

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Emma Nelson-Yanke on February 15, 2021 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Emma is survived by husband Ray Yanke; daughter Susan Nelson, grandson David Boyce (Cheryl), great-grandson Kurtis Storoschuk Boyce (Jen); granddaughter Brandy Boyce (Doug), great-granddaughter Isla; son Rick (Debbie) Nelson, granddaughter Kyla Nelson; son Glen Nelson; stepdaughters Kim Simpson (Cam), Kari (Jim) Matsella, granddaughters Kevyn (Mitch), great-grandson Avery; granddaughter Cierra (Brendan); sister Eleanor Hass, and brother Ivan Speidel (Joan). Emma was predeceased by her son Larry Nelson in March 2020, husband Norman Nelson in 1976, parents Elizabeth & Joseph Speidel, sisters Dolores, Lorraine and brother Vern. Memorial Donations may be made to the Foothills Country Hospice Society, http://www.countryhospice.org. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. To send condolences and view Emma’s Tribute Page please visit http://www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

SEEFRIED, Christian

Christian Seefried, 88 of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Christian was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on December 4, 1932. He is lovingly remembered by his two brothers, Fred, Walter; his sister, Alvina; his four children, Georgina, Ronald, Angela, Randall; and step child, Samuella; as well as his many nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother and father; his three brothers, Jack, Harold, Ralph; and his sister, Helen. Christian Seefried, was a loving father, friend, brother and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Service details will be available at a later date. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.myalternatives.ca.

 

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