July 27, 2021
By Obituaries on July 27, 2021.
1920 – EDNA CASWELL – 2021Edna Ann Caswell, beloved wife of the late Albert “Ted” Caswell, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 100 years. She lived in her home until the fall of 2017, when she reluctantly moved to the Bow Island Seniors Home for six months before settling at the River Ridge in Medicine Hat for her last three years. A special thank you to the Bow Island Seniors Home and River Ridge. She really appreciated being treated so well. Edna was predeceased by her parents Alma and Axel Mattson; her husband Ted on May 8, 2008; three brothers, Erling (Martha) Mattson, Harold (Margaret) Mattson, Chester Mattson and one sister Ruth (Mike) Bohnet. Although Ted and Edna had no children of their own, she is lovingly remembered by many nephews, nieces and a special neighbor Liz Hyland Worley. Edna was born at White Sulpur Springs, Montana on August 28, 1920; she then moved to Orion with her family where she was raised and educated. Edna enjoyed helping neighbors at threshing time, and cooking for the big crews they needed. She then went to work for Chay Gilchrist for almost two years, first at the Cross Z Ranch and then at the Lost River Ranch. Following that she came home and cooked for the Sabin Gogolinski family. On July 2, 1942 she came to Bow Island, thanks to her last teacher, Muriel Rolefson who encouraged her to move there. She enjoyed working at the Myrtle Hotel for Mrs. Ridgedale, who treated her so well. Edna married Ted Caswell on November 18, 1944, at the Fifth Avenue United Church in Medicine Hat. Together they farmed one year on the Caswell farm north of Bow Island, until Ted’s older brother, Ernest, came home after the war. Ted managed a service station for Harry Hines until they bought their own land and started farming again. They enjoyed the mixed farm until 1974, when they sold it. Edna was honored to be a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion. Her comment: “Bow Island is a good place to live”. Edna enjoyed gardening, baking, curling, carpet bowling and of course her painting. 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. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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.coms 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
1935 ~ FRED KRAMER ~ 2021 Fred Kramer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021, at the age of 86 years. He was the best friend of his wife Barbara and loving father to Carleton and Stephanie. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Those who wish to remember Fred with a donation may do so to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 – 8th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1M5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Fred Kramer, 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
1944 – ELDON BLANCHARD – 2021 The family of Eldon George Blanchard is saddened to announce his sudden passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 76 years, beloved husband of Sharon Blanchard.
A celebration of his life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. If desired, donations may be made to the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (Box 2154 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2 or wwww.heatlandhospice.ca). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Eldon Blanchard, 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
1951 ~ LINDA WILLIAMS ~ 2021 Linda Williams of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at the age of 70 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Williams. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed 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.
1960 ~ MARK HANNA ~ 2021 It is with broken hearts that we announce Mark Steven Hanna of Medicine Hat passed away on July 22, 2021 at the age of 61 years after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Mark was born the middle child to Pat and Ethel, in Lethbridge on January 1, 1960. He was “Little Mister 60”, the first New Years baby in Canada that year! Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Ethel Hanna of Medicine Hat; his brother, Brett “Butch” Hanna of Medicine Hat; three sisters, Brenda (Jamie) Durkin of Redcliff, Terri (Dennis) Mann of Medicine Hat, and Julie (David) Herrmann of Schuler; ten nieces and nephews; nine great nieces and nephews and one on the way; aunts and several cousins; as well as many friends including his close friends, Kelly, Ray and Diane. He was predeceased by his father, Pat Hanna and his niece, Kayleigh. Mark graduated from McCoy High School in 1978 while working at Safeway. In true teacher fashion he trained new recruits at this job. Mark continued to work for Safeway while he earned his Bachelor of Education, with Distinction, in 1985, from the U of L. Mark spent his entire 30 year teaching career at St. Mary’s School where he developed many lasting friendships with colleagues, while serving his students. He was one of the founding members of the Southern Alberta Minor Football Association, instrumental in getting football off the ground in the Junior High School level during the early 1990’s. He was dedicated to coaching; he was often found recruiting and encouraging students to join the team. Mark was able to turn his love of working with his hands into a career as the Shop Teacher. His home reflected his meticulous and beautiful wood work projects. Mark encouraged all children, especially his nieces and nephews, to realize their dreams. He lent his support no matter what their individual interests were, and he was always there to cheer them on. Mark enjoyed travelling. This included a trip to the UK with Mom and Dad, chaperoning Spring Break trips, and going with Butch and friends to Las Vegas. Some of his favorite trips included one of his greatest passions – stock/NASCAR racing. Mark and Dad had a great time at a NASCAR race in Phoenix. He had the experience of a lifetime taking the opportunity to drive a NASCAR. Excitement for fast moving cars was instilled in Mark as a child when Mom would take us kids to watch Dad stock car race in Lethbridge. This love of tinkering and driving was the catalyst for his long membership with the Medicine Hat Stock Car Association. Mark valued the friendships he made at the track and was also instrumental in getting Dad back into driving stock car. The boys often worked all hours of the night and day to prep for the next race day. Racing and competing with Dad, Butch and Dennis were highlights for not only Mark but for the whole family as we cheered them on. Racing, like much of the rest of Mark’s life, was a family affair. Family was one of the most important aspects of Mark’s life. He rarely missed any of our “Walton Clan” events or declined the opportunity to spend time together. Uncle Mark was so generous with his time whether it was chatting with younger ones or older folks alike. He was the first to offer help when there was a task to be done whether it was building a barn with David or renovating a kitchen with Jamie. Mark has been an inspiration to all of us, always subtly teaching lessons. Mark was an exemplary man of faith throughout his life, and this extended into his final journey. In Mark’s own words “no matter what happens, we will all be ok. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 – 2nd Avenue N.E.) on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Mark with a donation, may do so to St. Mary’s School (for school athletics) c/o 155 11 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4S2 or to the Bantam Rangeland football league c/o 200 7 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4K1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Mark Hanna, 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
ANNA HAAS 1935 – 2021 Anna passed away on July 20th, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Larry (Loreen); daughters, Wally Crooks, Elvira (Jim) Patrick and Sigrit (Geoff) Craddock; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Helmut (Inge) Schaible. Anna was predeceased by her parents, Friedrich and Ida Schaible.
Anna was born in Hoffnungstal, Bessarbia in on October 25th, 1935. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and sewing.
A private family service was held on Tuesday, July 27th at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Memorial gifts in Anna’s name may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Bay 4-602A, Clay Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3K2. Arrangements made by Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
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403-905-0440
RYAN BRADLEY JAMES HATCH Ryan Bradley James Hatch, resident of Silver Valley, AB, formerly of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away near Golden, BC, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 44 years.
Ryan was born in Lethbridge, AB, and educated in Cluny/Silver Valley. He worked in the oil patch and tire shop in Slave Lake, AB, and found a comfort zone job of assistant hotel and bar Manager/Bouncer. He loved his family and friends but did not get around to having a wife and kids of his own. Ryan just became “Uncle Jungle Gym” to everyone else’s kids.
Most descriptions of Ryan have 3 things in common: his friendly attitude, his smiles and big booming laugh, and his wonderful hugs he gave to anyone who needed one.
Ryan will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends in Slave Lake, Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Silver Valley; as well as other numerous people and places that Ryan touched.
A Remembrance Gathering in Ryan’s memory will be held in Slave Lake, Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Silver Valley in the coming weeks.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Fourth Creek Community Hall, in Silver Valley, AB.
Condolences may be sent by visiting
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THOMAS GIESINGER September 20th, 1999 ~ July 21st, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas due to a sudden illness. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his mom, Deanne (Corey); grandparents, Wayne and Judy Giesinger; aunts, Christy Nemeth (Steve) and Heather (Mike) Ruetz; cousins, Emma and Ashton Ruetz; as well as many other family, friends and colleagues. Thomas graduated from Medicine Hat High School in June 2017 and started his first job at Bartle & Gibson in November that year, where he was currently employed. He loved gaming with his best friend, Corey, driving his car and joining family for dinner and game nights. He was well liked and respected by everyone who met him and will be profoundly missed by everyone whose life he has touched. Rest easy Thomas! We love you! Baaaaaa!. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. The family requests that that those attending dress casually for the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the 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 Thomas Giesinger. 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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