August 20, 2021
By Obituaries on August 20, 2021.
1934 ~ LEONARD YANKE ~ 2021 Leonard Allan Yanke of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late, Kathleen Mary Yanke, passed away at Masterpiece Southland Meadows on Monday, August 16th, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Leonard leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Cathy (Harvey) Martin of Medicine Hat, AB and Christine (Steve) Nelson of Calgary, AB; sons, Allan (Brenda) Yanke of Shaunavon, SK, Robert (Anita) Yanke of Pincher Creek, AB and Bill Yanke of Calgary, AB; eleven grandchildren; as well as many great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to Kathleen, Leonard was also predeceased by one grandson, one brother, and six sisters. Leonard will be remembered for his hard work ethic and his love of driving trucks. He will be quietly remembered by his family. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leonard Yanke. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
1934 ~ THOMAS MAY ~ 2021 The family of Thomas “Tom” May, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, announces Tom’s passing on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 at the age of 86 years. A private family graveside service will be held. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Thomas May. Funeral arrangements 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.
1950 – LORNE RIEGER – 2021 Lorne Frederick Rieger of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 71 years, beloved husband of the late Shirley Rieger. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service. Search for the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page where the video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time. Those who wish to remember Lorne with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Lorne Rieger, 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
1950 – MICHAEL HERTZ – 2021 Michael Hertz passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 71 years, beloved husband of Nancy Hertz of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Michael Hertz, 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
ALBURN BOYD 1936 ~ 2021
Alburn Carman Boyd, beloved husband of Thelma, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 85 years. Along with Thelma, Alburn leaves to cherish his memory: children, Verna Boyd, Maureen Boyd-Turner and Leslie Boyd; sister, Leva (Terry) Olstad and their children, Karyl Olstad and Kelly Olstad as well as numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Melvin and Lucy, Alburn was predeceased by his first wife as well as two step-children, Denise and Victor. Alburn was born in Fairview, Alberta on July 17, 1936. He married Thelma Jackson on May 28, 1975.
“We laughed for 46 years.”
Alburn’s life will be honoured and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. (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"
ANNA GUTFRIEND 1934 ~ 2021
It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of their beloved mother, Anna ‘Lena’ Gutfriend, beloved wife of the late, Thomas Gutfriend at the Wellington in Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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"
LEO NADEAU November 21, 1936 ~ August 16, 2021 Leo Crawford Nadeau, born and raised in Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, at the age of 84, with his family by his side. His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Marlene, of 57 years, and their three children and families: Brent Nadeau (Marianne Delaney), Payton and Matea; Jacquie Felesky (Blair), Trey and Spencer; Brad Nadeau and his children Dalyn, Elora and Sienna.
Leo’s memory will also live within the hearts of his siblings: Shirley (Sister Margaret Nadeau of Sisters of the Precious Blood), Ralph (Annette) Nadeau and Robert Nadeau. “Uncle Yoyo” will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Theophile (1991) and Ellen (1997).
Leo (also known as Dad, Papa, Grandpa and Yoyo) lived his life with family as his priority. His joy was spending time with his grandchildren, teaching them his favorite songs, riddles and life lessons. He was often heard saying “family is everything”.
Leo’s legacy will live on in all who were blessed to have known him; selfless without conjecture. God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you,
And whispered “Come to Me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best. A mass honouring Leo’s life will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Reception to follow. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cook southland.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"
MARIAN LESKIW October 30, 1926 ~ August 11, 2021 On Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, we said goodbye to our dear, sweet Marian. She brought joy to her family ever since she was born on October 30th, 1926, in a place called St Paul, Manitoba, a tiny little town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. She was the baby of her family to her parents, Ernest and Mary (Sulkers) Calsbeck and her only sister, Grace along with five brothers, Henry, Herman, Fred, Neil and John. Marian was the last of her immediate family to fall asleep in death. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Leskiw in 1998 and stepson, Wade Wolfe in 2019.
Marian Calsbeck and Edward Leskiw were married on May 1st, 1977 and she then gained a ready made family of two teenagers including a son, Wade Wolfe and a daughter, Cindy (Harold) Bice; two grandsons, Chris (Candace) and Corey (Erin) Bice and three great-granddaughters. Marian remained in Winnipeg until 1996, when after some health issues with Dad, they decided to move to Medicine Hat to be closer to Cindy. This was the first time for Marian to live away from Winnipeg. After Ed died only two years later, she chose to stay in Medicine Hat and remain close with Wade and Cindy. This is where she resided up until the time of her passing.
Marian had a quiet and loving nature that drew many more to her over the years. These ones loved and cherished her calling her Mom, Auntie, Grandma and wonderful Friend. Some of these friendships have lasted for over 60 years! These special people were such a gift for Marian and we know she had a love for them all as she expressed it many times.
Marian leaves behind an extended family of many nieces and nephews and one last sister-in-law. This is a very spiritual family that has a rich history of serving Jehovah God. Marian's parents studied with Bible Students and became active Jehovah’s Witnesses. Marian took this beautiful Bible knowledge and along with her deep spiritual values, applied them to her life. She dedicated her life in water baptism at age 14 and served Jehovah faithfully for over 80 years. She shared in many wonderful blessings while being able to serve God Almighty. She loved the thought from the Bible that speaks of a time when there would be no more suffering or sickness and death would be swallowed up found at Revelation 21:4 and Isaiah 33:24. She really did love the Bible’s promise that one day she could run to greet her resurrected loved ones, just as we look forward to hugging her again very soon (John 5:28,29).
Please join us in remembering Marian's life via Zoom Meeting on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, beginning at 2:00 pm MST. Those wishing to take part, please reach out and contact Cindy by email Cynthia201166@outlook.com She will then provide you with the access passwords to join the Zoom funeral. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com)
In respect to Marian’s deep faith, please consider donating to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
I would like to thank the Brothers who have cared for Marian’s spiritual and personal needs right until she took her last breath… you are truly caring and loving shepherds and we are grateful to have you. To my group of wonderful friends who helped me for years to care for all Marian’s needs and mine as well, I could not have done it without your love and care. My dear husband, how much I appreciate your support and love without you I could not have cared for my loved ones, thank-you. To the wonderful staff at South Country Care Center you really should be so proud of how you care for your residents. I am so very grateful for all you did to care for my Mom. She is so special to me and you treated her with the utmost respect and concern any one of us would want. Thank-you to Dr. Monty for your support and to our home care nurse, Carla who understood so much. A special thank-you to Dr. Bratvold for all the years you looked after Mom with your kind and calm manner that always reassured her.
Thinking of Everyone who touched Marian’s life.
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"
HARRY LEHR April 13th, 1925 – August 17th, 2021
Harry Lehr peacefully passed away at the Meadow Ridge Retirement home on August 17th, 2021, at the age of 96.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Urban; stepfather, Frank Urban; son, Melvin Lehr; sister, Alice (Reuben) Meier; brother, Art (Peggy) Lehr.
Left to remember him, his children, Dave (Linda) Lehr, Bev (Don) Luker, Audrey Lehr, Don (Ann Marie) Lehr, Gerald (Toni) Lehr, Cathy Boegal; his partner, Lolita Adams; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Harry was born and raised in Medicine Hat. At age 17, he joined the Merchant Navy.
In 1950, he was married in Vancouver. At that time, he became a commercial fisherman and fished off the coast of Bella Coola. In 1963 the family moved out to Bassano, AB where he built the Midway Motel. When he retired, he moved back to the coast and then returned to Medicine Hat where he spent his final years.
A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com.
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
LORNA SIMON
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Lorna May Simon, beloved wife of the late Orville Simon, announce her passing at Masterpiece Southlands Meadows, Medicine Hat, on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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"
MARY LEE 1928 – 2021
Mary Lee, beloved wife of the late Eddie Lee, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 92 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Foremost Community Hall, 802 – 1 Avenue West, Foremost on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. A private burial will follow at the Foremost Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary's name may be made directly to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
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