May 22, 2021

1927 ~ DOROTHY MATERI ~ 2021

Dorothy Materi of Medicine Hat passed away on May 19, 2021 at the age of 93 years. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Larry (Denise) Materi, Rebecca Materi and Maria (Tom) Vetter. Also, son-in-law John Kelly; nine grandchildren, John Jr. Kelly, Barbara Kelly and Kerri Kelly, Kevin and Ryan Materi, Christopher (Mandy) Cornet, Danielle (Jason) Hunter, Michael (Krista) Vetter and Jeff Vetter; ten great grandchildren, Cassandra Kelly, Justin Kelly, Brady Deboice, Annette, Claire and Evelyn Hunter, Danika and Ryker Cornet, Dakota and Tianna Vetter. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Marcus on May 23, 2008 and eldest daughter Roberta Kelly on May 2, 2021. She was born November 6, 1927 in La Broquerie, Manitoba. Dorothy married Marcus on March 30, 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They moved to Fox Valley, Saskatchewan in 1947 and then in 1950 to Medicine Hat where she resided until her passing. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of Sunnyside Nursing Home for the wonderful care shown to our mother during her short stay there. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Rest in Peace Mom – We Love You. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Dorothy Materi, 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

1928 ~ GRACE SEMENOK ~ 2021

 

Dorothy “Grace” Merle Semenok of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Semenok (who passed away on September 26, 1981) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday May 18th, 2021 at the age of 93 years. Grace, much loved mom and grandmother, will fondly be remembered by her sons, Irving (Charis) Semenok of Banff and Brian (Tammy) Semenok of Medicine Hat and her four grandchildren, Landan Semenok of Canmore, Colton (Kristi) Semenok of Kelowna, Matthew Semenok of Medicine Hat and Travis Semenok of Medicine Hat. Her grandkids have many great memories of their grandma, especially her homemade buns, brownies and Nanaimo bars. She would always bake for any occasion, even to carry on the Greyhound bus at Christmas when going to Banff for the holidays. Grace is also survived by her brother, Ian (Myrtle) Hope and also, numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by, her parents, Thomas and Annabelle Hope, and siblings, half brother George Hope, sisters, Winnie (Lloyd) Bowyer, Eilee Barsn (Herbert) Drever, Marie (Maurice) Drever, and brothers Wilfred (Gerty) Hope, and Ken Hope. Grace was born January 28th, 1928 in the Caswell District, Saskatchewan on her family farm that was named “Maple Springs Farm” by her great grandfather, because of the natural spring that flowed there. Grace is the fourth youngest of seven children. She started her schooling at the Caswell School, south of Piapot, Saskatchewan, and completed her schooling in Victoria, B.C. After that she continued her education at the Garbutt School of Business and graduated with an office management diploma, Medicine Hat. In 1945, Grace accepted a position with the Department of National Revenue Income Tax Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. Later transferred to the same Department in Vancouver, B.C and lived there until 1954. Grace had decided to return to Maple Creek and then later met Bill (William) Semenok and they were married June 28, 1955. They had two wonderful sons, Irving Edward, in 1957, and Brian William in 1964. In 1954, Grace accepted a position with the Maple Creek Health Clinic in the front office until 1962. After that she continued to accept various positions including, Russel & Needham Architect (1971-1977) and for the City of Medicine Hat Museum from 1977-1982. Grace then decided to invest in two struggling printing businesses and re-located them to the North Railway location and called it the “Print Stop”, rebuilt the business and after 12 years sold the business and was rewarded for all her hard work. Mom had taken on a few volunteer jobs including volunteering at Hillcrest Church, the Auxiliary Association at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. In between volunteering she went on numerous vacations including Israel, Scotland, Alaska, California, Southern United States and many, many trips, camping to Christina Lake in B.C., and Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan. She spent many a night in front of the fire reading her books and sipping her campfire sludge(coffee). Playing Bridge with her gang was a must, twice a week and included, no phone interruptions while the marathon Bridge game was on. And while retired, no phone calls prior to 9 a.m., nor would you call while she was on her coffee visits with her friends, between 10am – noon most days. One thing about mom was, “you always knew where you stood with her, she always told you the truth, even, if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear!” The family wishes to extend their gratitude to: Dr. Charles Aniagu, Dr Tessier, Dr. Foley, Dr. Best and all of the 4W staff, Endoscopy Staff, Emergency staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, and the incredible staff and residents at Chinook Village who were a second family to her. A special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph Hospice for all their wonderful care. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. You are invited to attend the service online at hillcrestchurch.net; select the WATCH tab where you will see the FUNERAL LIVE STREAM option. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Grace with a donation, may do so to either: My Compassion c/o http://www.compassion.ca/my or call 1-800-563-5437 or email to info@compassion.ca; or to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada c/o 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Dorothy Semenok, 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

1956 ~ AMANDA HUNTER ~ 2021

Amanda Elizabeth Hunter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at the age of 64 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Amanda Hunter. Funeral arrangements 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.

STERLING ADAMS

It is with the deepest of sorrow that the Adams family announces the passing of Sterling Robert Adams at 84 years of age on May 20, 2021 in Lacombe, Alberta. Sterling is predeceased by his loving life partner and wife Phyllis and his sons Darrell and Steve Adams; siblings Lloyd Adams of Alberta, Florence Murray, Elga Arsenault, Isabel MacEachern, and parents Amos and Nellie Adams of PEI. Sterling is mourned by his daughters Cynthia Picot and Terry Adams, grandchildren, Cody, Justin, Luke, Kristen Adams and Krystal Cardinal, plus his great grandchildren Noah, Skylar, Mahaila and newborn Jaxxson Kyle Sterling Sykes Adams. Sterling is mourned by his siblings, Carolyn Millar of PEI, Valerie Tennant, Judy Darmos and Sharon Nemeth of Ontario; Dorothy Russell and Wendy Baker of B.C.; Don Adams, Nancy Estabrooks, Ellis Adams and Cheryl Adams of Alberta, as well as numerous nieces’ nephews.

Sterling was born in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island, on October 26, 1936. After joining then leaving the army Sterling came to Red Deer Alberta in 1956. He met his gorgeous wife at the ‘Club Café’ Diner in downtown Red Deer. They married and moved to Medicine Hat where they became proud parents of four children. After becoming the bestselling car salesman at Klaudt’s Toyota, Sterling and Phyllis opened Sterling Trailer Sales in the 1978 and sold it to Mark Semrau and Rick Porter in 2005. Besides his family, Sterling’s other loves were stock car racing, (he was the first president of the Medicine Hat Speedway), RV camping, watching sports on TV, and sitting with a coffee and cigarette on the lawnmower on his acreage. Sterling was a very proud and supportive 50-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Sterling will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sterling was larger than life yet humble. Sterling left this world peacefully. We love you husband, father, brother, friend; you were always our provider and protector. Ya did good!

ALBERT DIETZ

1940 ~ 2021

 

Mr. Albert William Dietz, beloved husband of Alvina, passed away peacefully at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 80 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. If friends so desire, memorial triubtes may be made in Albert’s name directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T2E 8W1 or to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. (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”

DONALD HECKENLIABLE

1949-2021

 

Don passed away peacefully in Calgary, May 12, 2021, at the age of 71.

He was born and raised in Medicine Hat, moved to Vancouver for a short time then on to Calgary.

Don was an avid collector of vintage memorabilia and antique furniture.

In retirement he volunteered at Richmond Road WINS in Calgary where he formed lifetime friendships.

Don will be lovingly missed by his sister Elaine Berg, his niece and nephew, their spouses and children, and by all of his dear friends.

Condolences may be sent to elainekb@telus.net

JOHNSTON, JAMES “JIM” McCOLL

February 14, 1958 – May 17, 2021

 

With a broken heart, Ian announces the passing of his Dad, James (Jim) McColl Johnston on Monday, May 17,2021 at the age of 63, after a brave year long fight with brain cancer. Jim will forever be missed by his son Ian and siblings Leigh-Anna (Mike) Anton, Lori (Steve) Marshall and Kendra (Mark) Johnston-Oxamitny. Jim was born February 14, 1958 in Medicine Hat, where he attended Riverside School and Crescent Heights High School, graduating in 1976. He moved to Edmonton to attend Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and convocated in 1978 as a Telecommunications Specialist. He worked at AGT/Telus for 43 years and was well liked by all his co-workers. His life truest and most important adventures began with the birth of his son Ian in 1994. They shared a love for video games, walking on Nose Hill Park and their yearly trip to Banff to hike up Johnston Canyon. Every Saturday they went downtown to see the sites and activities of the day, always finishing with a “beer and a burger.” Jim will be forever remembered as a wonderful father and a loving friend to all, especially to Dean Romeril and Mike Litwinowich. Based on Jim’s request there will be no service. He asked that you remember him by having a beer and raising a toast. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at http://www.piersons.ca.

MARGARET BROCK (nee WILKER)

1937 – 2021

Margaret Brock (nee Wilker) passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at the age of 83. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE. Flowers are gratefully declined but in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association. Condolences for the family may be sent at http://www.saamis.com or condolences@saamis.com, subject heading, Margaret Brock. 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.

MILES BARKLEY

 

Miles Barkley of Jenner, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. A private Celebration of Miles’ life will be held at the Rainy Hills Lutheran Church, Iddesleigh, Alberta, today at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor John Theiss officiating. (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”

RAYMOND FOX

1926 ~ 2021

 

Ernest Raymond ‘Ray’ Fox passed away at Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Ray will be lovingly remembered by his children, Duane (Linda), Daryle (Edith), Robert (Laura), Ronald and Debbie; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren as well as his sisters, Ividell and Jean. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian; parents, John and Annie; brother, Ken as well as his infant son, Kenneth. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking but more then anything, he enjoyed the spent on the farm with his family. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Monty and the staff at Riverview Care Centre for the care they provided to Ray Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience Ray’s celebration are invited to watch via live-stream and may do so by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com and selecting 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

 

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”