November 27, 2021

1942 – WAYNE GILBERTSON – 2021

Wayne Neil Gilbertson, born February 25, 1942, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Diane Gilbertson of Bow Island. He also leaves to cherish his memory their six children and seven grandchildren: Alan Gilbertson (Anna Butz); Chad (Helen) Gilbertson; Dan (Jackie) Gilbertson and their children Justin and Charles; Vickie (Craig) Pulsifer and their children Kavan, Colton and Ryann; Crystal Gilbertson (Damien Ferbey); Sarah Gilbertson and her children Kiya and Rylie; one brother Clarence Gilbertson; two sisters, Joan (Len) Bateman and Connie (Jamie) McClure as well as five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Clifford Gilbertson and by his in-laws Pete and Nellie Drschwiski, sister-in-law Evelyn and one niece Candace. Wayne was a mechanic by trade and operated his own irrigation sales and service business in Bow Island for over 40 years. He was passionate about his stamp collection and airplanes. He was a member of the Commemorative Air Force and a supporter of the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton. Wayne and Diane frequented air shows all over North America and Wayne loved to read and talk about WWII planes. Wayne was also involved with several community service organizations and would often joke about “always being ‘in season’ ” since he was a Lion, an Elk and a Moose. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Masks are mandatory. A private family service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mac deWaal officiating. The funeral 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 shortly before service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Wayne with a donation, may do so to World Vision, the Lions Foundation of Canada or the Bomber Command Museum Expansion Project. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Wayne Gilbertson, 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

1952 ~ KATHLEEN ANNE “KATHY” LOMAS ~ 2021

It is with great sadness to announce that Mrs. Kathleen Anne “Kathy” Lomas passed away on Friday, November 19th, 2021 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, at the age of 69 years after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband, Brett Cockerill; She will be missed greatly by her children, Johnny Sears and Jennifer (Michael) Rioux; Brett’s daughters, Sherry (Boyd) Craven, Mindy Cockerill and Heidi (Keith) Crawford; she gave lasting loving memories to her grandchildren, Allen, Abigail, Charlotte, Luke, Darrien, Cooper, and Davrie; and leaves behind her Sisters, Nancy -Jean (Brian) Wilde and Judy (Cecil) Seitz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Nancy Lomas and her brother, Greg. Kathy was born on April 17th, 1952 in Brooks, AB and weighed only 2lbs. She was kept warm by the coal stove wrapped in a bear rug and bear grease and fed with a cloth soaked in milk. Kathy was a proven fighter from the start! The family moved around in her early years, but she settled back in Brooks in Grade 11. Kathy joined the high school volleyball team and in her Grade 12 year, her team was the only high school team to make it into Nationals; finishing 5th in Canada. She graduated from high school in 1969, with honours. Kathy was not only active in many sports throughout her life, but she also volunteered her time to committees. Kathy raised her children and worked at several part-time jobs to help support her family. Kathy was accepted to the nursing program at Medicine Hat College and graduated in 1988. She started her nursing career in Bow Island until she retained a position at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital; first as a psychiatric nurse and then as a surgical nurse. In 1991, she met Brett and together they enjoyed travelling. They were engaged while on a vacation to Africa and were married in 1995 on their acreage just outside of Medicine Hat. They began their own company, Riverbend Water Hauling. They worked at their business side-by-side until their retirement in 2020. Kathy enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her delicious meals and baking that she generously shared. She enjoyed the outdoors and liked to work in the garden or go hiking. Kathy was a loyal and devoted friend, she made many over the years that she valued and treasured and called them her angels. The family is forever grateful to all of Kathy’s angels who took the time to visit and offer their support. A Celebration of Kathy’s life will take place at a later date. Gift’s in Kathy’s memory may be made to A.J.‘s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006 MacKenzieDrug Post Office, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kathleen Lomas. 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.

MATTHEW HOWITT

 

1983 ~ 2021

 

Matthew Jason Howitt passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the age of 38 years. Left to cherish Matthew’s memory is his brother, Darrell Howitt of Newfoundland. He was predeceased by his father, Earl Howitt. Matthew will be silently remembered by family and friends without the proceedings of a formal funeral 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”

ELFRIEDE ERNA KRIESEL

 

Our beloved Elfriede Erna Kriesel passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021, at the age of 81, following a courageous 25 year battle with cancer. She was married to her teenage sweetheart and love of her life, Gerhard, for over 62 years. Born in Germany, Elfriede moved to Canada with their infant son and husband to join her brother Arnold and family in Medicine Hat in 1960. A few years later, Elfriede and Gerhard along with their friend and partner, Theo Boldt established ‘European Coiffures’ which was a thriving small business in Medicine Hat for over 40 years. Elfriede’s life was dedicated to serving others. One of her greatest pleasures was volunteering at the Hospital Gift shop for over 38 years, serving on the cancer board for several years all while working in the family business and building a loving home. She was an amazing cook and delighted family and guests with her gourmet meals and special cakes. Elfriede had a gift for making other people happy, providing comfort and giving hope and inspiration especially to those suffering from cancer which she ‘climbed back’ from time and time again. She will be very sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. In addition to her loving husband, Gerhard, who was by her side every day until she completed her journey here with us, Elfriede is survived by her son, Andre and his wife, Rosemarie. She was able to witness her three wonderful grandchildren, Jasmine, Joshua and Bridget blossom into young adults. She also leaves one sister, Gisela Errelat and her partner Bill; sister-in-law, Dorothea Kriesel; nephew, Udo Errelat and his wife, Donna; niece, Marina Budczinski and her husband, Mitchell together with several other beloved nieces and nephews. Elfriede was predeceased by her parents, Erna and August; brother, Arnold Errelat and wife Leni; sisters, Marianne and Magdalene as well as nieces, Angelika and Elfie Errelat. A private service will be held for family and close friends and a Celebration of Life in honour of Elfriede will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elfriede’s memory to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4H6. (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”

JOSEPH “ED” MOLLIN

1941 – 2021

 

Joseph Anthony “Edward” Mollin, born May 5th, 1941, in St. Boniface, Manitoba passed away November 25th, 2021, after losing an argument to cancer at the age of 80 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Diane; sons, Dwayne (Tracie) and Chad (Tomoe); grandchildren, Bradley, Hana, Nina, Kaedence, Karington and Kallico; great grandchild, Elijah.

Ed served overseas in Germany in the Canadian Army, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in the 1950’s to 1960’s. He was trained at Curry Barracks in Calgary. Upon completion of his military career, he met and married the love of his life, Diane, in Ottawa, Ontario while managing and A&W. Later, they moved to Winnipeg and then Medicine Hat where Ed managed the A&W on Gershaw Drive. After that, Ed moved on to own and operate Mary Brown’s and Mr. Submarine from 1975 to 1995.

Ed was also one of the first members of the Saamis Teepee Association with Rick Filante. He was with them for 5 years. Ed will be missed by all who knew him……..except the chickens.

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

MICHAEL GEORGE HARTY

 

1946 ~ 2021

 

Michael George Harty “Mike” beloved husband of Joanne Faye Harty went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the age of 75 years.

Besides his wife of 50 years, Mike leaves to cherish his memory two children: daughter, Tamara Darnell (Bob) Epple and their children Ainsley, Felicity and Quinn, Bob’s children Kelsey, Jackson and Haylee; son, Landus Michael (Mary Corinne) Harty and their children Gavin, Donavin and Brodin.

Mike is also survived by brothers, Richard (Gladys) Harty, Ron Harty, Bruce Harty, Les (Ann) Harty; brother-in-law, Elmer Wehlage; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Clarence) Johnson, Cheryle (Bob) Schick and brother-in-law, Roy Ayearst and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Harty; Joanne’s parents, Paul and Sue Nikiwski; son, Michael; sister, Marjorie Wehlage; sisters-in-law, Bernice Harty, Bernice Ayearst, Kathy Harty and nephew, Kirk Johnson.

Mike was born February 24, 1946 in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was raised in the Hoping area on the family farm. Mike married the love of his life, Joanne Nikiwski on January 2, 1971. They bought the family farm and lived there and raised their children.

Mike loved farming. Mike and Joanne started out mixed farming and later switched to grain farming. He also did custom combining and later worked selling fertilizer and then doing road maintenance. In 2009, Mike took a job with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray doing road and street maintenance. Mike loved his job in Fort McMurray and cherished the friendships that he made there. At an age that many would retire, Mike was one of the hardest workers as he put all of his effort into everything he did whether it was repairing roads, sweeping streets or plowing snow. Having spent his entire life in southern Alberta, you could find Mike outside in Fort McMurray marveling “I can’t believe there is no wind.”

Mike and Joanne lived in Fort McMurray until they retired in 2017 to Sherwood Park, Alberta. Mike didn’t take retirement seriously, he stayed busy. He enjoyed helping Landus on his farm in Saskatchewan and he and Joanne did some travelling.

Mike was the perfect driver, especially from the passenger seat and spent years coaching everyone how to drive. He had a great sense of humour and he was quick to come up with something clever to say to make people laugh.

Whether it was badminton, horseshoes, chess, crib or any other type of competition, Mike played hard and played to win. He would say “there are no friends in games”. But there were friends in his life and there are many who would say that Mike was the best friend they ever had. He had the kindest heart and would help anyone, anytime.

Family was important to Mike. Any family event was not complete without “Uncle Mike”, he loved to spend time with his siblings, in-laws and nieces and nephews. The door was always open and the coffee on.

He loved both of his children, their spouses and all of his grandchildren very much and was so proud of all of them. He enjoyed playing cards with them (teaching them his “no friends” rule early on), fishing, farming and watching them in all of their events and activities.

His whole life, Mike loved and trusted God with all his heart. Mike wanted his grandchildren to remember three things: love God, love people (including yourself) and live until you die. Mike did all three of those.

To know him was to love him and while his family and friends are sad and will dearly miss Mike, they know that he has taken possession of his heavenly home. In lieu of flowers, please take your children or grandchildren for an ice cream cone to remember Mike as it was one of his favourite things to do.

Well done good and faithful servant. The only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, the service honouring Mike’s life will be by invitation only. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jeff Gullacher officiating. While the Funeral Service is by invitation, the Graveside Service is open to the public and you are invited to join the procession and attend the interment which will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to experience the chapel service may visit our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com and select 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”Locally owned & directed”

 

Richard (also known as Rick, Ritch, Ritchie or Rickie) William Redmond passed away suddenly at his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on Saturday November 20, 2021, at the age of 63 years.

Rick was born in Sarnia, Ontario on June 24, 1958, and was the son of Richard and Beverly Redmond. After graduating high school, Rick remained in Sarnia, working with his father at Redmond Mechanical Contractors. Rick then decided to start his studies at the University of Western Ontario and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1984. Rick was an accomplished and well-respected engineer and was always willing to teach and mentor the next generation of engineers.

With his degree in hand, Rick moved to Alberta where he began his long career with Royal Dutch Shell. He was involved in the Shell Caroline Plant before moving on to a leadership role at the Shell Scotford Plant in St. Albert. Through his roles at Shell, Rick was able to travel the world and visited many of Shell’s facilities in Western Canada, the United States and Europe. After his time at the Scotford Plant, Rick went on to work in Chester, England. Finally, Rick decided to come back to Canada. He settled in Medicine Hat and held a leadership role at Shell’s Criterion Plant until his retirement in 2015.

Once retired, Rick spent much of his time in his yard and garden and found enjoyment in growing his grapes, building his water feature and yard improvements. He became actively involved in the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, the Medicine Hat Library Board and many other organizations in and around Medicine Hat. He loved living in Medicine Hat and gave back to the community he loved. Rick was also the President of the Medicine Hat Paddling Club. He was an avid fan of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and friends hiking, biking, exploring, and camping. He turned his love of the outdoors into his passion for sailing and kayaking. Rick was also an avid and proud Oiler fan.

Rick is survived by his sister, Denise (Paul) Bonner; father, Richard (Shirley) Redmond; cousins, James (Carla) Bell and their children, Colin and Eric and Allison (Yogi) Kim and their children Nicklas, Isabelle and Tyler. Rick spent the last several years in a loving relationship with Corla Prentice, kayaking and exploring the west. He also stayed connected with his old buddies, Tommy Chesher, George Ayers and Mark Olacke.

Rick was predeceased by his mother, Beverly Doreen Bell (Redmond); uncle, William Alexander Bell and grandparents, William Tankard Bell, Margaret Alice Bell and Whitney and Effie Redmond.

A celebration of Rick’s life will be planned for the Spring/Summer of 2022 in Medicine Hat. (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”

TANYA DAWN ELLIS

October 28, 1974 – November 25, 2021

Our Tanya Dawn Ellis was surrounded by love as she courageously leaned into her peaceful goodbye on Wednesday, November 25, 2021. Tanya’s boys will carry on her legacy; Tripp (18), Trigger (16), Niko her furry companion and Tim, the love of her life and husband of 24 years. Tanya was predeceased by her son Jett Ellis (2002).

Tanya is also survived by her mother Marilyn Houff (partner John Reddekop) and father Rocky Houff, brothers, Troy (Teresa) and Travis Houff and Shannon Houff, mother-in-law Lynn Ellis (Terry Ellis + ), brothers-in-law Mark (Alison), Greg (Wanda) and sister-in-law Jodi Churla (Mark), along with cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Join us on Tuesday, November 30th at 2:00 p.m. for ‘Tanya’s Happy Ending’ at the Cypress Centre Auditorium. COVID-19 REP protocols will be in place and all guests are required to show their vaccination QR code (with Government issued ID) or a negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours); masks are mandatory. Guests are encouraged to come early as we will need to review immunization and testing records. Tanya’s unique perspective on life was contagious and her no-regrets philosophy influenced people globally. Whether she inspired you through her online presence or made memories with you in person, she wanted everyone to attend her Happy Ending. You are the reason that her light burned for so long.

The event will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. You are invited to watch the event by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to event time and will remain on our youtube page for future viewing. Donations in Tanya’s honour can be made through performing Random Acts of Kindness.

Rest peacefully Tanya.

To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Tanya Ellis, 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