February 16, 2022

By Obituaries on February 16, 2022.

FRANCES THERESA MASER (nee: VOLK)

1937~ 2022
The family of Frances Maser is heartbroken to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 84 years. Frances was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Allan Maser. Left to cherish her memory are her four children,
Neil (Cori) Maser, Brian (Val) Maser, Bradley (Moira) Maser, and Karen (Nigel) Lonsdale;
her nine grandchildren, Jenna (Taylor) Martin, Braden (Roslyn) Maser, Kaine (Britteny) Dick, Jessica Maser (Josh), Caroline (Ryan) Mashinter, Jordan Lonsdale, Jacob, Josh & Tyler Maser; her eleven great grandchildren, Alize and Bishop Stoa, Addyson, Brooke and Finnin Martin, Charlize and Owen Maser, Kyle and Chad Dick & Boston and Callie Mashinter; her siblings Alex Volk, Peter Volk & Jean Halpen.
Frances was born March 30, 1937 in Empress, Alberta. She was the third youngest of twelve children. On November 24, 1956 she married Allan Maser. Together they were dedicated parents to their children’s many sporting and educational pursuits. During their nearly 50 years of marriage, they treasured time spent with family, friends, camping, trips to the Moose and stopping over for a coffee and visit.
Frances was known for her kind, caring and generous nature. Following Allan’s passing in 2005, Frances demonstrated admirable strength and independence. She enjoyed cruising, taking bus tours to different destinations and watching the Toronto Blue Jays. As an avid Jays fan, Frances was always up to speed on baseball news and how the Jays were doing. Some of her favourite pastimes included playing Bingo, and meeting friends for coffee in the mall food court. She lived well and simply, demonstrating to those around her the importance of enjoying the little things.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME one hour before the service. The funeral service will be held at the PATTISON CHAPEL on
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
with Fr. Roque Pereira officiating. 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. Private internment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.
Those who wish to remember Frances with a donation, may do so to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Frances Maser, 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

CORNELIS ‘CASEY’ BOUTKAN

March 19, 1932 ~ February 12, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we share news of the passing of our husband and father, Cornelis Boutkan. Along with Ann, his cherished wife of 62 years, Casey leaves behind five children: Casey (Susan) Boutkan, James (Joanne) Boutkan, Gregory (Annabell) Boutkan, Caroline (Albert) Tokarchik and Maria (Garth) Pahl; twelve grandchildren, Brian (Leslie), Bradley; Cameron (Kalli), Jay; Tulio, Lynn; Finn, Rachel, Rebecca; Kaleb, Logan and Jonah as well as three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kinley and Adaline. Casey was predeceased by his parents, Willem and Maria Boutkan, four brothers and four sisters. Casey was born on March 19, 1932, in Rotterdam, Holland. He was a youth during the Hunger Winter at the end of the Second World War. He remembered being given small pieces of chocolate from Canadian Soldier's rations. It was like manna from heaven when you hadn't had real food for so long. He served in the Dutch military for two years before he immigrated to Canada in 1955. Casey moved to Redcliff and befriended Ann's older siblings. Ann, being quite a bit younger, flew under the radar for awhile, but later when they were both in her sister's bridal party, romance blossomed. Casey and Ann were married in 1959. Casey was a Master Electrician and had his own business for over 25 years. He also served as a Redcliff Town Councilor for seven years. Opa’s hobbies included camping in Elkwater, bowling, daily walks with his beloved dog and spending time with his grandchildren. We were very blessed to have Dad with us for 89 years. He will be greatly missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, February 17, 2022, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A service honouring Casey’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The service will also be live streamed and may be accessed through the church website at medicinehatcrc.org. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Casey may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. (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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CRAIG WALKER

1961 ~ 2022

Thomas Craig Walker passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 61 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"

DELORES YATES

1928 – 2022

Delores Marion Yates, beloved wife of the late Bill Yates, passed away in Bow Island on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of 93 years.
A private funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Due to the fact that in person attendance at the funeral service is limited, those who wish to view the service may do so by clicking on the livestream link that will be available on Delores’ obituary page on our website at 12:45 P.M. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. The livestream will begin at 1:00 P.M. Please be aware that the network signal inside the church is not always reliable and interruptions out of our control may occur during the livestream.
Delores is survived by her son Bob (Tish) Yates of Calgary; son Tom (Dawn) Yates of Calgary and their family Travis (Bridget) Yates (their children Aven and Violet), Jamey Yates and Breanne and Rob Hanna (their children Lexi and Elli); son Gary (Shelley) Yates of Bow Island and their family Cassandra (Ryan) Kielstra (their children Alexa, Cash, Zane and Karista), Larissa (Deven) Collins (their children Kade and Ryker); Nancy (Nyle) Starner of Bow Island and their family Robert (Stephanie) Starner (their children Ava and Oliver), Jody (Jaime) Starner (their children Jaxson, Parker and Preslee), Cummins (Melissa) Starner (their children Nolen and Marshall), Morgan (Curtis) Clark (their children Bishop, Hildey and Dylan), Kelsey (Blane) Dureault (their son Kansas); Jim’s son Derek (Maria) Yates (their children Shailyn and Kayla). She is also survived by brother-in-law Tom Yates, sister-in-law Betty Ostby and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides Bill, her loving husband of fifty nine years, Delores was predeceased by her son Jim Yates; grandson Blake Elliott; parents Fauster and Marion Ostby; sister Delrose Bell; brother Donald Ostby; brothers-in-law Charlie Bell and Mick Brooks; sisters-in-law Midge Yates, Pat Brooks; Bill’s parents Harold and Ethel Yates and adopted brother, Richard Yates.
Delores was born on a farm in the Coutts area on May 28, 1928 to Fauster and Marion Ostby. She had a younger sister named Delrose and a younger brother named Donald. They moved into Coutts when she was fourteen. When she was fifteen, she went to work in the telephone office after school and took over running it before she graduated from high school. She ran it until she was twenty one. At that time, she married Bill Yates on July 15, 1949. They moved into a little trailer house. A few years later, they decided to live in Burdett. Delores and Bill went into the gravel crushing business, forming Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd., doing municipal work graveling roads throughout Southern Alberta for over fifty years. Delores did bookkeeping and cooking until their oldest son started school. They had five children and she used to go out with the children during the summer holidays when they were out of school. Delores always said that she didn’t think there was a gravel pit in Southern Alberta that they didn’t live in at one time or another. Delores was a cub and scout leader and also an active member of the Burdett United Church and a Sunday school teacher. She always said, it’s been a wonderful life. They moved all over Southern Alberta and have many friends in many places. She also said that in all their travels, she had never seen anything better than Southern Alberta.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Delores’ name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.

MELVIN MARTIN

February 19, 1934 – Feb 08, 2022
As he has been called Home to be with his Father in Heaven, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin. Beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Melvin was predeceased by his parents Christian and Bertha, siblings; Herb (Viola), Ben (Doris), Esther (Bill) and Marvin (Marijke). He is survived by his niece, nephews and cousins. Melvin enjoyed many things in his life but it is not hard to see that his love of God and family surpassed them all. He absolutely loved singing for the Lord in choirs and spending time with his siblings and their kids (although fishing may have been a close second). When he was fishing with his brothers, he needed nothing else. Melvin was a faithful, reliable, hard-working man and was very proud of his work. He put on many miles working for Beny Motors for almost 40 years and was sad to see his life slow down, he always liked to be busy. He will be dearly missed. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the PATTISON CHAPEL (540 S Railway St SE) . Masks are mandatary. The service will be live streamed, those 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 or share stories of Melvin, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Melvin Martin, 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 WILLIAM (BILL) BLORE

January 14 – 1935 – February 10, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we wish to announce the sudden passing of Bill our beloved husband, uncle, brother in-law, cousin and friend. Bill turned 87 years of age in January and passed away on February 10, 2022 in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Bill was born in Red Deer, Alberta to father, Fred Blore and mother, Grace (Cooke) Blore. Bill grew up in Red Deer and took all his schooling there. He later obtained a Degree in Education at the University of Alberta. He was hired by the Calgary Board of Education and taught for 10 years; then served as principal for 25 years. While teaching at Currie School, Bill met and later married the love of his life, Clare Wagner of Lemsford, Saskatchewan, who was also a schoolteacher. After teaching many years, Bill and Clare decided in 1991 to retire and move to Vancouver Island. They chose a beautiful waterfront property in the North Sannich area and resided there for 22 years. In September 2013, they made the decision to be closer to Clare’s family, moved to Alberta, and chose a nice retirement community in Medicine Hat. Bill being an educator had a huge capacity for learning and one of his favorite subjects was history. Bill could give great history lessons about Canada to a lending ear, but it seemed like his most vast area of history was of the United Kingdom. Since Bill and Clare had made approximately a dozen trips to the UK, he amassed a wealth of information about England. He loved to visit his mother’s relatives in the Worcestershire area and the Blore relatives in the Staffordshire area. With that history, it was very natural for Bill to become a volunteer on the Island to such historic sites as Craigdarrock Castle, Hatley Park National Historic Site, the BC Lieutenant Governor Residence and the Royal BC Museum, as well as the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat. Bill was even a creator of small museums for the Victoria Police Department and Medicine Hat Police Service. Bill and Clare are very devoted subjects to HRH Queen Elizabeth II, with collections of memorabilia to all things related to the royals. From the first time the Queen visited Edmonton where Bill witnessed her drive by, to the attendance at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, to the Queens official visits to the Victoria area – Bill would love to see his Queen. For a time, Bill was the chair of the Monarchist League of Victoria. Bill and Clare loved travelling and visiting family and friends in Alberta and Saskatchewan. With annual trips they tried to visit as many people as possible. Families always looked forward to seeing Bill in a car or a rented RV. Many heartwarming conversations were held over dining room tables throughout the Prairies. Bill is survived by Clare, his loving wife of 54 years; sister-in law, Betty Scherger; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Helen), Joseph and Pius Wagner; cousins, David Blore, Alan (Jean) Blore, Casey (Judy) Tanner, Audrey Blore, Anne (Bill) Nugent and Bill (Myrna) Haydamack; friend, Elizabeth Carmichael; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who have all considered Uncle Bill an important part of their lives. Bill is also survived by his British cousins, Rachelle Nicholls, Louis Nicholls, Karl (Sally) and daughters, Amy and Lucy Nicholls; Sue and son, Warrick Cooke; as well as Peter, John and Alan Hodgkinson. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Grace Blore; his cousins, Ken Nicholls, Heidi Nicholls, Steve Cooke, and Sheila Hodgkinson; his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Thank you to Staff of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for their professional and exceptional level of care. Thank you to Arnold and Barb Schmidt for their caring kind friendship, taking Bill and Clare to medical appointments and on road trips. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 from 6:00 to 6:55 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will follow at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238-2nd Ave NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 11:00 am with Celebrant, Roque Pereira. Interment will be determined at a later date. Family and friends that are unable to attend in person, are invited to join Bill’s service streamed live by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Bill’s memorial page on the above date at 10:55 am. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Bill's memory may be made to the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub, 440 Maple Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading William Blore. 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.

SHELBY JEAN DUPREY

1939 – 2022

Shelby Jean Duprey (nee Ambridge, Olivier) went home to be with our Lord February 12th, 2022, after a long battle with cancer at Carmel Hospice, St Joseph’s Home, Medicine Hat. Shelby was born in Dryden, ON, March 11th, 1939. She was the youngest and last living of 5 children born to Joseph & Anne Ambridge. Shelby married Clarence Olivier on May 5th, 1956, in Salmon Arm, BC and together they were blessed with 6 children. In 2001 she remarried Arnold Duprey of Makwa, SK where they resided until moving to Redcliff.
Mom loved to cook and will always be remembered for her butter tarts, flapper pie, cabbage rolls and perogies. An avid lover of many sports, 5 pin bowling, softball, & curling. You may be surprised to know she liked the racetrack & drove stock car in the ladies Powder Puff Derbys in Sangudo. Besides raising her 6 children, Mom worked part time as a cook, cashier and as a waitress in Tilley Hotel. Her passion as a Certified Health Care Aide looking after our seniors, she worked 20 plus years in the Brooks Nursing Home Long Term Care and Dan McCharles Extended Care, Medicine Hat. It was commonplace for Mom to get needed items for residents. One particular time, we remember stopping by for a visit and finding a hair wig set with curlers for one of the residents. She loved her job and often went above and beyond. Fond memories growing up for us included Mom’s instructions for hanging clothes on the line, putting clothes through the wringer washer and getting into trouble for popping babies rubber pants, hanging diapers even in the winter and taking them off stiff as cardboard. Oh yes, we can’t forget sprinkling and ironing tea towels, pillowcases and shirts. She was a hairdresser for the family cutting, Toni perms, pin curls and styling with ringlets.
Mom will be dearly missed by friends and family. She is survived by her six children, Debbie Dovichak, Cindy & Don Hankel, Shelly & Larry Janke, Holly & Dennis Webber, Clancy & Elaine Olivier, Darrin & Sharon Olivier; stepdaughter, Tanya Duprey. She has 18 Grandchildren, Lucas Dovichak & Cheryl Stadnicki, Shane, Zane, Lane Hankel & Bobbi Jo Moch, Chad, Cody & Riley Janke, Shyloh, Delore, Austin Webber, Kaylee, Dallis & Erin Olivier, Tyler, Dustin & Darrin Olivier and 20 great grandchildren. Mom was predeceased by her great granddaughter, Bria Janke.
Celebration of Shelby’s life will be on Friday, February 18th, at Holy Family Parish Medicine Hat at 11:00am. If friends or family wish, donations may be made in memory of Shelby to: St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat, AB c/o Covenant Foundation Room 3C60, 11111 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4 Phone: 780.342.8126 foundation@CovenantHealth.ca
Website: http://www.covenantfoundation.ca
Our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the kind and caring staff of Carmel Hospice.
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

February 4, 1936 ~ February 12, 2022

Teuntje ‘Toni’ Prins, beloved wife of the late Arnold Prins, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 86 years. Toni was born in Barendrecht, The Netherlands, the fifth of ten children born to Arie and Bastiaantji Gouw. Toni and her family immigrated to Canada in 1951 where they settled in Magrath, AB. A few years later she met her husband, Arnold and they were married in 1958. They eventually moved to Redcliff where they owned and operated a Greenhouse business for many years. Once retired they made Medicine Hat their home. Toni will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Arie (Jill) and Debby (Albert) Den Otter; daughter-in-law, Ingrid; grandchildren: Colton, Curtis (Taylor), Taryn, Evan (Mimi), Eric, Liv and Owen and great-grandson, Andy. Toni also leaves behind her siblings: Rose (Klaas) TenHave, Ed (Marion) Gouw, Jim (Shirley) Gouw, John (Weltje) Gouw, Casey (Janet) Gouw and Bill (Mary) Gouw. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold; son, Barry; sister, Audrey and brothers, Arie Gouw and Jan Gouw.

“We, the family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the care providers at Expressions River Ridge Seniors’ Home for the love and exceptional level of care they gave to Mom.”

The Memorial Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Dr. S.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. (As per current Covid 19 protocols, attendance is no longer limited, however masks are mandatory for those attending) Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to experience the service via live-stream may visit http://www.med icinehatcrc.org at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Toni’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 306, 10430 – 61 Ave. N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3. 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"