November 5, 2021
By Obituaries on November 5, 2021.
1936 – GEORGINA KOCH – 2021 Georgina Leotina Koch of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late Tony Koch. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Cheryl (Norm) Amberson and CoraLee (Kevin) Riehl; five grandchildren, Mitchell (Sam) Fox; Staven (Colby; Maverick) Fox; Courtney (Tyson; River) Fox-Toombs; Cody Riehl and Geena Riehl; her sister, Gladys (Larry) Leismeister and brother-in-law, Allen (June) Donst. She was predeceased by her parents, Christina and John Deis; her husband Tony on February 11, 2015; her brother, Ron Deis and sister, Barbara Donst. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Georgina Koch, 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
1936 – YVONNE MEIRING – 2021 Yvonne Alice Meiring passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of John Meiring of Cypress County. She also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Madeleine (Adriaan) Kriel; three grandchildren, Phoebe, Adriaan and Wessel; her brother, Johannes van der merwe and sister-in-law, Judy van der merwe. She was predeceased by her parents, Alice and Ivan van der merwe; her daughter, Alice van Rensburg and two brothers, Augustus and Ivan. Yvonne spent her first 20 years in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, then moved back to Pretoria, South Africa where she met and married John in 1963. They raised two daughters, Alice and Madeleine. Yvonne lived for her family; she loved spoiling them with elaborate dinners, and was always there to lend a helping hand. Inherently feisty, she had a sharp wit and a wicked sense of humour. She loved flowers and was a keen gardener. Her love for animals was evident especially for her pet dogs, Snippie and Jakkals. A private funeral service for family and friends will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. 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. Those who wish to remember Yvonne with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank https://www.mhfoodbank.com. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Yvonne Meiring, 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
1946 – ELGIN HORNUNG – 2021 Elgin Lawrence Hornung passed away on Tuesday , November 2, 2021 at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Sylvia Hornung of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Rocky Hornung (Coralee Tjeerdema), Rhonda (Tony) Saba and Ryan (Christine) Hornung all of Medicine Hat; six grandchildren, Destin, Camri, Audrey, Lincoln, Kinsley and Gracelyn; his brother, Randy (Nola) Hornung; three sisters, Lorraine (Vic) Baron, Sandra Hornung and Marion (Stu) Warrener as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Lawrence Hornung; his brother, Keith and sister, Geraldine.
Elgin was born on November 11, 1946 in Vanguard, Saskatchewan. He was the first son born to Lawrence and Mary Hornung. They lived on a farm a few miles south of Glen Bain. He loved to farm and started driving at the age of six. He preferred work to school and completed his grade ten which was the minimum requirement to begin a trade. In 1962, he enrolled at SIAST in Saskatoon in Farm Machinery but discovered the class was full. The welding class was not so he chose that. He apprenticed in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and found his way to Calgary where by July of 1967, he received his welding apprenticeship certificate.
Elgin met Sylvia on a blind date at the Redcliff Drive-in the fall of 1966. The date was set up by Elgin’s sister who became friends with Sylvia that same year at McCoy High School. They were married on April 20, 1968, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Medicine Hat. Elgin and Sylvia had their first child (Rocky) on January 2, 1969. Those early years were a struggle but through hard work and the support of family and friends, Elgin eventually ended up working at Kurt's Iron Works. The second of three children (Rhonda) was born on December 30,1970.
In the summer of 1976, Elgin and Sylvia decided that they wanted to start their own Welding business but they did not know where. By this time, they had their third and final child Ryan who was born on March 6, 1976. Elgin loaded up the family in a motorhome and drove across Canada looking for a new city to live and start a business. Despite seeing some great places that summer, Elgin and Sylvia decided to open up a welding shop back where they started in Medicine Hat. On November 1, 1976, Dynamic Welding Crafts Ltd. opened for business. Dynamic Welding was in operation for 30 years and proved very successful allowing Elgin and Sylvia to retire in 2006. Elgin ensured that post-retirement his garage was stock-piled with a tool for almost any kind of renovation. And boy did he and Sylvia renovate. In addition to renovating their own homes over the years, there isn’t a family member or relative who doesn’t have a story of Elgin showing up upon request or even unannounced to help with handi-work of some kind. He could always be relied upon to show up to help.
Elgin enjoyed retirement and loved spending time at Buffalo Pound, Saskatchewan where they owned a cabin for a number of years and where they routinely visited close friends and siblings. Elgin loved family. He especially loved travelling with and/or otherwise visiting Marion and Stu, Lorraine and Vic, Randy and Nola and, of course, his children and grandchildren.
A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Elgin Hornung, 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
ALFRED HARRY HERBERT BELYEA 1949 – 2021 The family of Alfred “Alf” Belyea are saddened to announce his passing at the age of 72 years.
They want to celebrate the life of a hard-working, kind and dedicated family man.
He leaves to mourn his memory, his wife, Deborah; daughters, Trina, Robyn (Korey) and Jodi (Jason); grandchildren, Bryce, Sabin, Landon, Aeris, Amalia; sisters, Lillian and Eunice.
Alf was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Lillian; sister, Florence.
Alf was born in Preeceville, SK and raised in Trail, BC.
Alf was an infinitely kind and dedicated father and family man. He started working for M & B on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands), in the 1960’s and became skilled in almost every aspect of road construction. Later on, his family moved to Ontario, where he took on a road foreman position. They toughed it out for 4 years before returning “home" to Port Clements back on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). He was a road foreman for many years before expanding his already abundant amount of knowledge to take on the position of public works manager for the town of Port Clements. When his three daughters moved away, his wife and him started their new chapter and moved to Maple Creek, SK for retirement; only to move to Alberta a few years later. He was a steward of his community, serving as a Cypress County Councillor for Suffield for the past six years.
He loved helping people, and people loved him in return.
He deeply loved his family, especially his wife of more than 50 years, and his three daughters. His family of five were his world. He was always beyond excited to spend time with his grandchildren and always had time to listen and teach them things. He enjoyed fishing, darts, pool, and golfing with friends. There wasn’t anything Alf wouldn’t do for someone in need. If there was a chance to volunteer to better an experience for kids or his community, he was always the first to do so.
There will not be a funeral service. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com or emailed to alfbelyea21@gmail.com. Donations may be made to your local SPCA in Alf’s memory. Arrangements are made by Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
CORY CARSON May 31st, 1973
~ Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
Cory Dana Carson of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at the age of 48 years. Cory leaves to cherish his memory his children, Tye, Kaitlyn and Liam; parents, Kenneth and Judy Carson; and sisters, Tiffany (James) Vaughan and Denise (Scott) Butterfield; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts, cousins and friends. Cory was predeceased by his grandparents, Aunt Denise, Aunt Rusty and Uncle Ron. Cory was born in Shaunavon, SK on May 31, 1973. He attended school there until the family moved to Medicine Hat. He worked in the oilfield, long haul trucking industry and cab driving. Cory had many hobbies. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing, listening to music, his animals/reptiles, watching his teams in NFL football and hockey and Sport Select Picks! More than anything he relished the time spent with his kids and family. He also found much peace with his Faith in God! He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. The funeral service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Life Celebrant Lynett Getz officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions attendance will be limited. Family and friends are encouraged to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast Cory’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cory Carson. 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.
JASPER LEE June 13, 2021 – October 27, 2021
Jasper Martin Lee, treasured baby boy of Missy and Brendan Lee, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the age of four months. He will be remembered and forever loved by his siblings, Kenzie, Zenon and Atticus, by his grandparents, Bill and Jackie Lee and by his aunties Shauna, Kristin and Lynsey. Truly there are no words that could ever encapsulate such a sweet, smiley and loving boy. No words could justify who he was and who he’ll continue to be. Jasper will forever be the early sunrises full of bright colors and the moon that powerfully shines through the dark. He will continue to be the calm when things stand still, and be the wind that ruffles through the leaves. It’s difficult to find the right words to explain such a vibrant little being, who graced this world with his presence and his light. He was absolutely everything anyone could hope for, dream for, love. Jasper took pieces of our hearts when he left this earth, but truly we were the most blessed by the footprints he left behind. Everywhere we look, we will see his beauty, his color, his love, his charm. Everytime we close our eyes we’ll remember his softness, his heart, his eyes, his smile. He was so much more than a baby, he was a gift, a treasure living up to his name. Forever he will be missed, forever he will be loved. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Jasper Lee, 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
MARIENNE SISKO Marienne Gwyneth Sisko of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marienne Sisko. 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.
KENNETH DAVID PATTISON SHIRLEY MAE PATTISON
September 28, 1944 – October 23, 2021 April 2, 1944 – October 13, 2021 The family is saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Pattison on October 13, 2021 at the age of 77 at the Rimbey Hospital, as well as Ken Pattison on October 23, 2021 at the age of 77 at the Rocky Mountain Health Center. Condolences may be made by visiting
https://www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca/obituary/KenShirley-Pattison
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