March 3, 2022

By Obituaries on March 3, 2022.

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1922 ~ MARIA RADSMA ~ 2022

Maria passed away on February 22, 2022, with her family by her side. Maria was born in the Hague, Netherlands, the only daughter of five children born to Cornelis and Theodora Pas. In May of 1949, Maria, her husband Remmert, and son Benny immigrated to Canada, settling in Rapid City, Manitoba, where they owned the local garage. In 1950, their only daughter Shirley was born. Maria was known for her quick wit and her need to keep busy. She loved a challenge, especially a math one. Even though she was stubborn in her ways, Maria was full of love for her family. In 2019, Maria moved to Alberta to be closer to her grandchildren.
Her great-grandchildren kept her full of life. She loved to teach them life lessons, and they loved to teach her new technology. At 98 years old, “Hey, google” become one of her new favorite sayings. Ensuring that “Family Comes First”, Maria kept herself busy making items for her family. Her love for knitting kept her mind strong, she enjoyed going to Stitch and Chat, where she would socialize and teach the “old ladies” (that were younger than her) how to knit. Left to mourn are her daughter Shirley (Bob) Hainsworth, brother Theo Pas, 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous family members in Holland. She was predeceased by her husband Remmert Radmsa, sons Ben and Jan Radsma, good friend Chris Corby, granddaughter Debbie Walpole, and brothers Dick, Case, and Jack. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Maria Radsma, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

1930 ~ SUI WONG ~ 2022

Sui Lung Wong of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Kai Yin Wong. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Ming (Sheila) Wong, Betty Beck, Ken (Lindy) Wong, Oi (Waldy) Batsel, Sai Ming (Darcee) Wong; eleven grandchildren, Breanna and Matthew Wong, Nathan and Nicole Beck, Jessica and Mikaela Wong, Dillon, Jason, and Celina Batsel, Jordon (Randal) Wong, and Kaitlin (Dallas) Smith; one brother, one sister as well as being blessed with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Kai Yin Wong on July 15, 2009. Sui was born on December 8, 1930, in China where she married Kai Yin in December of 1949. They then moved to Hong Kong before coming to Canada in January of 1972. During her working years, she worked at Foodland IGA, Pink Lantern, and Riverside Restaurant while raising her family. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid officiating and Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. 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: Sui Wong, 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

1931 ~ SHIRLEY CHRISTIAN ~ 2022

Shirley Ruth Christian of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her son, Brad (Lisa) and granddaughter, Sarah. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Flora Smith. Shirley was born on February 1, 1931 in Welland, ON. She received her primary education in Fonthill, ON and then continued on to attend nursing school at Hamilton General from 1950 to 1953. Following her graduation she worked in California, Australia, and then settled in Medicine Hat in 1966 where she continued to work at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital until her retirement in 1988. Shirley loved travelling and following her retirement, she vacationed for two months, first going to Florida and then overseas to Spain. Shirley liked to quilt in her spare time and enjoyed the company of family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 11:00 am. A private family interment will take place at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley Christian. 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.

1942 ~ MARY SHABATOWSKI ~ 2022

On February 25, 2022, Mary Hudyma passed away at the age of 79 years in Medicine Hat. She was predeceased by her parents, Karl and Eugenia Hudyma, as well as her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Nattie Darnell and husband, Dan Darnell; as well as her son, Patrick Shabatowski and his wife, Denise Shabatowski; grandchildren, Natasha and husband, Bob, Natalie, Nathan, Nicole; great grandchildren, Harley, Hayden, Hudson; as well as cousins and nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm or on Friday, March 4th from 10:00 am to 1:55 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, at 2:00 pm with Fr. Antoine Ciobanu, Celebrant. Family and friends that are unable to attend in person, are invited to join Mary’s service streamed live by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Mary’s memorial page on the above date at 1:55 pm. An interment will take place in Kamloops, BC during the summer and at this time no date has been set, to be informed please contact one of the family members. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or to the Red Cross- Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis appeal, https://www.redcross.ca/.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Shabatowski. 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.

GORDON HARTH

Last week, family, friends and Legion members gathered in Cook’s chapel to celebrate the life of this much loved and respected man, Gordon Harth. A Poppy Service honoured his stellar career in the Navy.

At the going down of the sun
and in the morning…
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of

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"

LUCY TOWNER

1927 – 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom. Lucy Towner (nee Rigo), of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away quietly in her sleep on the morning of February 27th, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Rigo in Hagersville, Ontario on March 23rd, 1927. She was the oldest of their five children, Nora, Louis, John and Joe, who have all passed on to their final reward. She married Frederick Hugh Towner on August 25th, 1951, and is survived by her five children, David (Patty), Catherine (Keith), Susan (Barry), Richard (Trina), and Maria (Wally); 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her husband, Fred passed away April 15th, 2000.
Lucy is remembered as a humble and loving person with a big heart and a beautiful soul. As a mom, she was always there for us. She was an amazing cook and loved to garden, read, knit and do word search puzzles. Music brought her great joy and she loved to sing and yodel and brought joy to those around her. She knit over 700 baby hats for the Medicine Hat Hospital. Lucy was especially interested in the Native American heritage, as she lived next door to the Six Nations 40B Reserve near Hagersville, and her dad was very close to many of our native brothers and sisters who lived there at the time. The last 7 years she resided at the Cypress View Foundation where she enjoyed living and was thankful for the compassion and care that the staff there showed her. Mom, you will be missed so very much. Please know that you are loved with the deep love only a child can feel for their mother. We have shed our tears at your passing, but we carry on with the joy and comfort that you have moved on to your final reward for a life well lived and are now with God. We wait for the day we will be with you again in glory.
Donations in Lucy’s name may be made to the Southern Alberta Humane Society https://southernalbertahumanesociety.com
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