July 21, 2021
By Obituaries on July 21, 2021.
1920 – EDNA CASWELL – 2021 Edna Ann Caswell passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 100 years, beloved wife of the late Albert “Ted” Caswell. The Stage three reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are no longer any restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome to attend. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, July 28th from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Edna with a donation, may do so to either the Bow Island Legion or the Bow Island Seniors Centre. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Edna Caswell, 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
1926 ~ LIDJA ROTHACKER ~ 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Lidja Rothacker of Medicine Hat on Friday, July 16th, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Lidja leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Emma (Gunther) Seifried, Ericka (Ron) Hensel, Edee (Ken) Gill; one son, Bob (Lori) Rothacker; as well as eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Lidja was predeceased by her husband, Otto in 2008. Lidja loved her family, family gatherings and loved to dance. In her later years her best companion was her dog Rufus. She will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to service time. A private family interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lidja's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 . Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lidja Rothacker. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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1927 ~ ANNE O’REILLY-BARKER ~ 2021 Anne O’Reilly-Barker (nee: Schmaltz), born in Prelate, Saskatchewan to Ludwig and Katie Schmaltz in 1927, passed away on July 13, 2021 at the age of 94 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Mary Jane (John) McLaughlin of Edmonton, Bernadette O’Reilly-Kavanagh of Lethbridge, Louis (Debbie) O’Reilly and Tom (Lorie) O’Reilly all of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, Alanna (Michael) O’Reilly-Debler, Tanner (Sarah) O’Reilly, Reilly (Christina) McLaughlin, Katlin McLaughlin, Keely Kavanagh, Nicole (Blair) O’Reilly-Hann and Tyler (Ashley) O’Reilly; thirteen great grandchildren; one brother Richard (Susan) Schmaltz of Pembrook, Ontario, one sister Eva Sutherland of Calgary, two sisters-in-law Emily Schmaltz and Loretta Schmaltz both of Medicine Hat; predeceased by her brothers, Peter, Frank, Louie, Jack, Adam and one sister Rose. Anne moved to Medicine Hat in 1948; she met and married her husband Barney (deceased 1987). She was employed with the Government of Alberta until her retirement in 1987. During that time, she was elected representative to AUPE for Southeastern Alberta and served as secretary. She chaired the first International Women’s Conference for the Government of Alberta. After retiring she moved to Mesa, Arizona where she met and married Milton Barker (deceased 1997). In 2006, she returned to Medicine Hat where she lived at Grandview Villa, Chinook Village and recently Masterpiece Southlands. We would like to thank Masterpiece Southlands for the lovely care and attention given to our mother in her final days. A private funeral mass was held. Those who wish to remember Anne with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Anne O’Reilly-Barker, 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
1949 – JUDY VANRIPER – 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann VanRiper of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of the late Richard VanRiper. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Robert (Jennifer) VanRiper, Greg (Brenda) VanRiper, Nova Miller (Rick Cameron), Christina (Dean) Schmidt and Keri Zylla; her grandchildren, Rob Jr. (Michelle), Heather (Paul), Chazmond (Alison), Joshua (Devon), Zach (Malissa), Andrew, William, Joel, Roman, Tyson, Reed, Billy and Ben; two great grandchildren, Makyla and Kalia; one brother William (Bernadette) Miles as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Eloise and Joseph Miles; and her husband Richard on May 13, 2000.
Judy was born on June 29, 1949, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. From a young age Judy showed her talent for sewing. Making her own graduation gown and, several decades later, creating grad gowns for her twin daughters as well. Her grandchildren also benefited from her sewing skills with several custom-made pajama sets. After graduating from High School in Prince Albert, Judy’s care and compassion led her to her chosen career as a Registered Nursing Assistant in Swift Current, Saskatchewan before giving birth to her daughters Nova and Chris in 1971. After her daughters were born, she moved to Medicine Hat and began working in the fabric department at Robinson’s Department Store where she made many lifelong friendships with her coworkers. After meeting her soulmate and best friend, Dick, in 1977 and marrying him on August 12, 1983, Judy earned her Diploma as a Registered Nurse, graduating in 1984 as the valedictorian of her class. Judy began her career at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital as an RN working on 6th East, Palliative Care and later in PHP until her retirement in 2007. During her career Judy mentored many young nursing students and touched the lives of every patient and co-worker she interacted with. Judy’s love knew no bounds as she took on the role of “mom” to Dick’s 3 children Rob, Greg and Keri without a second thought and they in turn loved and cherished her as their second mom. In her spare time Judy’s indulged in her passion for cross-stitch and crocheting. She created hundreds of beautiful cross stitch pictures that will be treasured by those lucky enough to have received them and many cherished crocheted items for those she loved most. Judy’s daughters, Nova and Chris, were her constant companions. Not only did they all look alike but they were the best of friends.
“Mom, the three of us have been together since the beginning and because of your love, we will continue standing together without you.”
The Stage three reopening protocol is now in place, therefore there are no longer any restrictions on funeral attendance; everyone is welcome to attend. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home YouTube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the YouTube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Judy 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Judy Van Riper, 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
EDNA STACH 1928 ~ 2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edna Doreen Stach (nee Howes). She passed away at the Good Samaritan Southridge Village in Medicine Hat on Sunday July 18, 2021, at the age of 92 years. Edna was born near Success, SK., on November 22, 1928, to Florence and Elmer Howes and raised on the family farm along with her two brothers and four sisters. She married Robert Clarence Stach of Swift Current, SK., on June 4, 1948, and began a life of running a home and raising a family. In September 1962, they moved to Medicine Hat where they continued to live and celebrate 69 years of marriage. Edna enjoyed camping, sewing, cross stitch, reading and “wine time” on her deck listening to the birds, but most importantly she enjoyed raising her children, and the company of her family. Edna is survived by her three children: Larry (Sandy) Stach and their children: Misty (Mike) Stach, Amber (Gary) Cameron and their son, Jax; Diane (Barry) Sulz and their children: Angela Sulz, Stacey (Ryan) Sulz and their daughter Ella; Darcy Stach (Grace) and their children: Jesse (Tanya) Stach and Jason Stach. Edna was pre- deceased by her loving husband Robert ‘Bob’ Stach. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. (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
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JOHN (J.C. / JOHNNY) HOFF March 24, 1925 ~ July 6, 2021 John Clement Hoff passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the age of 96 years. John leaves to mourn his passing: four sons, Jan (Bev) of Crossfield, Tyler (Heather) of Wembley, Jody (Sheila) of Sexsmith, Ryne (Tara) of Calgary; nine grandchildren, Jason (Cheryl), Lesley (Clayton), Brett (Delicia), Macy, Rylan, Chad, Bailey (Tanner), Cassidy and Nicole; six great- grandchildren; several step-grandchildren as well as his two sisters, Evelyn Bulloch and Ella Olsen. John was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean in 1995; sister, Rosie Bowen; brothers, Fred and Edward (Teddy) as well as several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. John was born and raised on the farm at Mair, Saskatchewan. He married Jean Blunt on December 5,1951, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They started their married life on Vancouver Island where Johnny was employed at a sawmill for a brief time. They made the move to Fairlight, SK., where he started up a Massey Harris dealership (and garage). A few years later, he sold his business and moved to Redvers. It was at this time he went into the road construction and farming business. His beloved, Bar Punch Ranch, was created in 1965 when he purchased a herd of cattle. John started learning about purebred cattle and developed a passion for the Charolais breed. His discovery through the study of blood lines and pedigree of the animal was of utmost importance to John, so much so that he traveled to France twice and started to import cattle to Canada. In 1976, John and Jean made the decision to sell the farm and all of his cattle. They decided to pursue a new interest and purchased the Redvers Hotel which they owned until the fall of 1980. Over the next 14 years they owned the Kennedy Hotel and then the Burstall Hotel. In 1994, they finally decided to sell the last hotel and moved to their acreage in Medicine Hat. John never forgot his passion and it was here that he made the decision to get back into full French Charolais cattle. Bar Punch Ranch was born 56 years ago and is still in operation by his sons to this day. Johnny’s favourite pastime was watching baseball, especially the Blue Jays. He also had a love for music and dancing and was known to always have a line of beautiful women waiting to step onto the dance floor with him! In December 2015, John decided to move to Calgary to be closer to his family and it is where he resided until the time of his passing. John’s witty sense of humour and stubborn sense of independence will be sadly missed by all. A Celebration of Johnny’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with Murray Jaster officiating. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience John’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. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in John’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB. T2N 1Z6. Honoured to served 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
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