August 26, 2021
By Obituaries on August 26, 2021.
1940 – LORRAINE RIES – 2021 Lorraine Anne Ries passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of Adam Ries of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Lorraine with a donation, may do so to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Lorraine Ries, 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
1949 ~ EDWARD STRAUB ~ 2021 Edward Fred Straub of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at the age of 72 years. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at his home, 640 Pottery Street, Medicine Hat, AB on August 28, 2021 starting at 2:00 pm continuing until late evening.
1952 – DOUGLAS COOPER – 2021 Doug passed away suddenly on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the age of 69 years. He is loved and remembered always by the true love of his life, his wife Carolyn. He will be missed and loved as Dad and Grandpa to his children and grandchildren: Rebecca Holifield, husband Johnny and their son Gunnar; Matthew Cooper and his daughters, Emma and Caylee; Nathan Cooper and his daughter, Kiera Kajewski. He also leaves one brother, Ron Cooper, wife Suzanne. Doug was well known and respected in the plumbing industry, having retired as manager of Emco in 2016, after a lifelong career throughout Southern Alberta. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Whiskey Creek, Creekside Reception room (937 13th Street SW, Medicine Hat) from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Doug Cooper, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com to leave a message of condolence and where a more detailed obituary will appear.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
1983 ~ JAMES SCHMIDT ~ 2021 James Nolan Schmidt of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at the age of 37 years. James leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Kim and Jim Schmidt; sisters, Tara (Doug) Critchlow and their children, Cole and Taylor, Alicia Schmidt (Chris), Brittney Schmidt (Jason); brothers, Travis Unger and his children Brandon and Devon, and Ryan Unger (Kerri) and their son, Finlay; grandparents, Betty Oerlemans (Melvin) and David Prawdzik; special cousin, Wally Prawdzik; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. James hobbies included cooking and spending time with his cats, Lucee, Cindee, Wendee, Smokee, and Babee; that he adored. His sense of humour was infectious and his imagination, bountiful, filled with dreams and new ideas. He cherished the time he spent with his family and could light up a room with his smile! If you were lucky enough to know him – James was a truly delightful, generous, easy-going, fun- loving human being and he will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him. A Celebration of James’ Life will take place at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Life Celebrant Lynett Getz officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on James’ memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in James’ memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health, 204 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8, APARC, 1002 South Railway Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W2 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading James Schmidt. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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BONNIE DYCK 1948 ~ 2020 Bonnie Faye Dyck (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat with family by her side on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her husband, Cal Dyck; sons, Shaun (Jen), Shane (Lina), Casey (Cassie); daughter, Chantelle Fickinger (Simon) as well as step-daughters, Jacquie Mirtle and Carla Kolody (Shaun). Bonnie is also survived by her sister, Brenda Hamilton (Jack); brothers, Don and Dave as well as nine grandchildren. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901- 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, August 30, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to experience the Funeral Service via livestreaming are encouraged to visit http://www.cooksouthland.com 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 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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GAWRON It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth Joseph Gawron announce his passing on August 19, 2021 in Medicine Hat after a long, courageous battle with Leukaemia. Ken was born in Saskatchewan in 1951 but lived most of his life in Alberta. Crowsnest Pass was very much home for Ken and he made many precious friends and memories there. Ken met Linda in 2010 and soon after they married at Lundbreck Falls. They spent their next 10 years together in Medicine Hat where he resided until his passing. Ken was a skilled mechanic and chef with a passion for cooking, motorcycles and all things outdoors. Ken took pride in his home and yard and kept the trees well manicured and the flower gardens neat and tidy. He had a love for Mexico, its people and culture and visited many times over the years with friends and family. Ken enjoyed various sports, fishing, boating, watching movies and mechanics. He was an avid motorcycle rider with a love of Harley Davidsons. He will be best remembered for his love of family, the outdoors, motorcycles and his pets. Ken was predeceased by his parents Ted and Sofia and his sister Marcia. His family meant the world to him and he will be greatly missed by his wife Linda of Medicine Hat, son Vance (Christa) and their 2 daughters; stepson Ryan (Becky) and their daughter; stepdaughter Traci (Patric) and their 2 sons; sister Alice; brother Stan (Kerry) and last but not least his best fur buddy Willy. In memory of Kenneth, memorial tributes may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre by calling (403) 528-8133. For further information or to leave a message of sympathy, please visit http://www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.
HELEN ALICE FLAIG July 21, 1931 ~ August 16, 2021 On August 16, 2021, Helen Flaig was called to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at the age of 90 years. She was born in Maple Creek, SK., the eldest daughter of Fred and Hellen Grage on July 21, 1931. Raised on her father’s Homestead, along Belinger Creek in Cypress Hills, she acquired a love for horses and cats. After graduating from Moose Jaw Normal School, she taught in one room school houses in Southwest Saskatchewan. On December 28, 1953, she married Phillip Flaig of Irvine, Alberta. In the spring of 1960, they relocated from the Cypress Hills area to Nemiskam Community Pasture at Manyberries, AB. This would be her home town for most of the next 55 years. In 2015, she moved to Chinook Village in Medicine Hat. Here, she volunteered much of her time helping others at South Ridge Village. She had a strong faith in God that never wavered. Her children were taught to be curious and never stop learning. Food was to be shared with whomever sat at her table and there was always a can of pork and beans in the cupboard, just in case someone stopped by unexpectedly. Besides cooking for her guests, she enjoyed Jigsaw puzzles, reading endless books, knitting and crocheting countless afghans. Her hands were busy with yarn to her final days. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Phillip in 2009 as well as one infant grandson at birth. She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Dale (Gerald) Mack and Larry (Ann) Flaig; two grandsons, Rory (Marlene) Mack and Kirk (Heidi) Mack as well as six great-grandchildren. Helen’s life will be honoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. Halo Air Ambulance was a cause she firmly believed saved lives. As a sign of remembrance, donations in Helen’s name may be made directly to HALO, 12 – 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5G4. (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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