Saturday, December 18, 2021

By Destinee Mattson on December 18, 2021.

1931 ~ RACHEL WALKER ~ 2021

Rachel Anna-Marie Walker of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at the age of 90 years. Rachel leaves to cherish her memory her children, Raymond (Pebbles) Walker, John Brian Walker, Clyde (Sherre) Walker, Darrell (Sherry) Walker, Donna-Lee Chapman (Conrad Grams), and Charlene Burr (Carey Glowatsky); 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; brother, Joel Painchaud (Elaine Exner); sister, Alice Plewes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rachel was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Georgia Painchaud; son, Earl Joseph Walker, grand daughter, Stephanie Charron, and brother, Daniel (Elizabeth) Painchaud. A memorial service will be held in Saskatoon, SK at a later date. Memorial gifts in Rachel Walker’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5, Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9, Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rachel Walker. 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.

1941 – GAIL SCHMIDT – 2021

“Family ties are precious threads

No matter where we roam

They draw us close to those we love

And pull our hearts toward home.”

On the afternoon of December 14th, 2021, we lost the heart of our family, Gail Schmidt of Redcliff, AB. She was predeceased by her husband, Ken, of 60 years. She is survived by her most prized possessions, her family, Sandy (Cody and Christy, Shayna, William, and Wyatt); (Kyler and Ashley, Knoxx and Jury) Moser, Penny (Trina) Schultz, Kendra and Mitch (Kelsi and Adam, Colton) Seifert, Jolaine (Jordon and Jared) Hepfner; brother, Joe (Laurie) McFadzen; brother-in-law, Dennis (Ruth) Schmidt; sister-in-law, Pat Schmidt; numerous nieces and nephews; and her favourite four-legged companion, Brewster. While Gail was a stay at home Mom she was also the Recreation Director for the Town of Redcliff, where she planned and organized many events and trips for the town’s seniors. Once her youngest was 10, Gail took a job at the Woolworths jewelry counter which she absolutely loved. She always loved interacting with people! While working at Woolworths, she and Ken became the owner/operators of Tilden Rent a Car, which she ran for several years. Gail then went on to work at the Halfway House at the Redcliff Riverview Golf Course where she loved to visit with all the regulars and always had lunch ready for her grandsons who were working there (and they all worked there and loved having Grandma make sure they ate!!) Gail had a great love of music and taught piano lessons for many years. She was an amazing pianist and was asked to play for several town events and functions. When her mother could no longer play the organ for St Ambrose Church, she agreed to help them out while they found a new organist and stayed playing there for 30 years! During this time she was an active member of the Redcliff Roving Choir. Although Gail enjoyed coaching girls baseball for several years, she most loved watching her grandchildren participate in their many activities. Whether it was a dance recital or a rough hockey game she was their biggest fan. Family truly was the most important thing to Gail. She loved them all so very much. A Private Family Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Redcliff Scholarships for Advanced Education c/o Prairie Rose Public Schools, Attention Ryan Boser, Secretary Treasurer, 918 2nd Avenue, Dunmore AB, T1B 0K3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gail Schmidt. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

1967 – TREVOR WIEBE – 2021

With the blinds open and a glimmer of light shining through, Trevor Wiebe 54, peacefully but suddenly passed away at the Peter Loughead Center in Calgary, on December 15, 2021, from medical complications arising from his Pulmonary Fibrosis diagnosis in September 2019. He battled the disease with the most amazing grace, bravery and strength. He lived everyday with positivity and determination not to let the disease keep him from doing the things he loved. Everyone who knew Trevor knew he was an extremely kind, loving, gentle and peaceful person, and that he never lost his childlike spirit and love for life.

Trevor married the love of his life Sharna in February 1987. They met at the mall walking down the hallway staring at each other. Sharna made a sign for Trevor to call her, and well the rest is beautiful history. Trevor was a loving and dedicated father to his three children, Tyler, Brock and Shaylena, and a very proud, doting papa to his grandchildren, Carson and Noah, who he truly adored. They were the center beam of his life and he gave everything a father/papa could give. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he proudly mentioned often. Trevor put family first, always, and was a dedicated father, papa and husband.

Trevor (also known on the job as “wheels”) was extremely passionate about his work. He was employed with Alberta Aggregates Ltd. where he remained a devoted employee for more than 30+ years, until he could no longer work due to his condition. Throughout his career, he formed many successful, lasting relationships and left an impact on everyone he worked with. Loved ones that cleared the path for Trevor are his sons, Brock (2020) and Tyler (2021), his father Johnny, his brother Kevin, his mother-in-law Karen Denis and his brother-in-law Ken Denis.

Loved ones that will miss Trevor until they meet again are his beautiful mother Jeanine, his brother Travis-Terra and family, his brother Kevin’s children, Kristine-Nathan and family, and Keane. His father-in-law Armand Denis, his brother-in-law Joe Denis and family, and his brother-in-law Allan-Lori Denis and family, as well as so many others.

In the words of his daughter Shaylena, “Dad has transitioned into our newest guardian Angel”.

There will be a Celebration of Life in Spring/Summer 2022.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the family to help cover costs would be greatly appreciated. E-transfer is available to InMemoryofTrevorWiebe @gmail.com (Case sensitive).

To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattison funeralhome.com subject heading: Trevor Wiebe, 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

DEBRAH LYNN BUDD

Debrah Lynn Budd, 66, passed away on December 14, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Debbie was born on June 12, 1955 to Alvin and Shirley Brown in Fort Frances, Ontario. She had four siblings that she adored; Donna, Darlene, Doug and Darcey. After high school, Debbie went on to secondary school in Thunder Bay, ON to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The nursing life lead Debbie to Western Canada where she made permanent roots in Medicine Hat and built her career by helping others. Debbie married and had two children; Brandi and William. She dedicated her time between her family and nursing until the early 1990’s, when she decided to stay home full time. Her passion was cooking and filling the home with many wonderful kitchen delights. Her culinary skills were a wonder to watch and she passed along these qualities to both her children and grandchildren. Unfortunate to both Debbie and her loved ones, a lifetime of memories and relationships were lost due to her devastating battle during the last 2 decades with Early- onset Alzheimer’s. She has been missed by many and loved by all throughout the years. Debbie was predeceased by her father & mother; sisters, Donna and Darlene. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi (Foss) Murray; son, William Hleucka; son-in-law, Christopher Murray; daughter-in-law, Kara Studer; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madeline, Mason, Cambria, Aria and Alex; brother, Doug; and sister, Darcey. The family requests any donations to be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. A private celebration of life will be held in the New Year.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4)

in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

MACK RATTAI

1994 – 2021

Mackenzie Dean Rattai, beloved husband of Lynn Rattai, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the age of 27 years.

Further information will follow once arrangements have been finalized.

WAYNE LEWIS ROBERTS

1953 – 2021

Wayne Roberts passed away on December 14th, 2021, at the age of 67 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Eric Roberts; daughter, Alison Roberts; sisters, Marion (Mike) Chorney and Lois (Jack) Schacher; mother, Kathleen Roberts; nieces and nephews, Kenny (Kim), Tracy, Lance, Lauren and Drew. Wayne was predeceased by his father, James Roberts.

Wayne was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on December 17th, 1953. He was raised on a ranch in the Glasford District, south of Orion. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching and playing baseball. He was a humble, laid back and fun- loving man. Wayne spent his early years ranching and working in the oil patch. In his later years, Wayne worked for a local trucking company, Sabine CO2.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in Wayne’s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com.

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

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