March 10, 2022

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1932 – BILL MAY – 2022

William “Bill” Frederick May, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Betty May, passed away on March 8, 2022, at the age of 89 years. He is survived by his sons, Clark May of Medicine Hat, Dean (Delaine) May of Golden Prairie/Medicine Hat; grandsons, Landon (Ellen) May and Evan May; great granddaughters, Lily, Robin and Summer May. Bill was born on May, 29 1932, to Fred and Lena May, on a farm in the Burstall area. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents and sisters, Betty and Eileen, to Golden Prairie. After finishing his schooling he worked in Broome’s Store and later moved to Swift Current where he worked for a short while. In time his Dad wanted him to come home and help with the farming, which he did. Bill married Betty Cochrane in 1957, and together they loved and worked on their farm for 26 years at which time they moved to Medicine Hat to make room for Dean to begin farming. He drove out to the country weekly to help with the work and that continued for many years. He was a hardworking man who knew each field well and loved the work involved in caring for it. That love of farming remained into his final years. He had a tender place in his heart for children – his own yes, but also the children of friends an neighbors. Visits from his three great granddaughters were his greatest joy in these last years.

Farmer’s Prayer
Lord, bless the land You’ve given me,
And may I always know
As I tend each crop and creature
You’re the one who helps them grow.
Grant me strength and wisdom;
Please protect me from all harm,
And thank you for Your gracious gift –
The blessing of a farm.

A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL. Interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery.To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Bill May, 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

1933 ~ JOSE GOMES ~ 2022

Jose Gomes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 in Medicine Hat. Jose is lovingly remembered by his sons, Noel and Oliver Gomes; grandsons, Keiron and Cody; brother, Luis; sisters, Alice and Fernanda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jose “Joe” Gomes was born on August 11th, 1933 in Horta Faial, Azores, Portugal. He immigrated to Canada in 1960 and joined the railway, eventually settling in Medicine Hat. He gained employment at Goodyear Tire and met his wife, Helga. Jose was a loving, caring, and dedicated father and grandfather. He was lifelong friends with Tibor and Olga Lengyel, and Joe and Maria Cruz, as well as many others. Joe was an excellent cook. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and making wine. He loved to visit the Azores and he cherished time with his family and friends. Jose will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan RD SE, Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast on Medicine Hat Holy Family Church on the above date at 12:50 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6 or Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120 – 6835 Railway Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2V6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jose Gomes. 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.

1960 – NELS NELSON- 2022

Nels Brad Nelson passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 61 years, beloved husband of Karen Nelson of Medicine Hat. Due to family health concerns, anyone who is unvaccinated is requested to wear a mask or view the service online. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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 take place in Manitoba at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Nels Nelson , 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

ARCHER “ARCHIE” SACKMAN

1954 – 2022

Archie (67) passed away on the morning of March 7th, 2022. Archie is survived by his loving wife, Marlene; his stepdaughter, Cindy; brother, Bill (Karen)(Ryley); numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Ethel; sisters, Marie, Marilyn and Janice; brothers, Frank, Les and Darcy.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday. The service will be recorded and available to view at http://www.gracememorial.com. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Archie’s memory may be made to Tom Baker Cancer Centre or Margaret Yuill Cancer Centre by visiting http://www.ourhealthfoundation.ca or cheque payable to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation. 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

DOWNEY (nee COLE)

Shirley Anne Downey passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 7, 2022. Shirley will be deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Gerri Downey, grandchildren; Chris Schneider (Holly), Leanne Lapierre (Chad), Mike Downey (Alyssa), Jarret Downey (Amber), great grandchildren; Ashlynn, Colton, Jaida, Cameron, Emery and Henry. Sister-in-law Peggy Cole, nieces; Nancy Cole (John+), Nickia Dick (Barry), and many great nieces and nephews. As well numerous brother and sister-in- laws, nieces and nephews in the Downey family. She was born August 31, 1938 in Oakville, Ontario to parents Bert and Lucy “Olive” Cole (nee Scarrow). Shirley was predeceased by her parents, husband Paul, son Don, daughter Linda, son -in-law Glen, brother Carl, an infant sister, granddaughter Jenine, and nephew Terry. Shirley met her husband Paul in Ontario and ventured west with him in 1954, settling in Medicine Hat. Shortly after moving Don was born, Linda 11 months later, their family was complete. Shirley was a homemaker but also enjoyed spending time with Paul on some of his road trips; he was part owner of a moving company. She also enjoyed playing bingo, going to a casino with Paul and later with her girlfriends. She loved time spent with family, going out for lunches, receiving mail, exchanging cards, photos, and letters from relatives afar. She was thrilled to attend her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events and activities, they called her GG. Shirley was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion 60+ years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira officiating. The chapel 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. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Royal Canadian Legion 17, 702 – 2nd St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Shirley Downey, 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

ELISE MARIA KROOSHOOP

March 23, 1983 ~ March 4, 2022

It is with a brave face and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Elise Krooshoop in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, March 4, 2022, age 38 years. Elise was born on March 23, 1983, in Bow Island, Alberta, the third child and only daughter to proud parents, Ria Welbourne and John Krooshoop. Elise moved to Medicine Hat at the age of 5 where she remained until the age of 15. She ultimately returned to Medicine Hat to raise her two boys, Atlas and Tytan Herter.
As a single mother, Elise became a registered nurse and was proud to be recognized as a health care professional. Elise was simply good at what she did. She had a passion for spiritual healing, was a great listener and carried powerful energy. When Elise loved, she loved with all her heart and she simply had a contagious energy about her that everyone naturally gravitated towards.
Elise enjoyed golf, fishing, baseball, camping, gardening, cooking, dancing, and all things that involved friends and family.
Elise will be remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, and caregiver. Elise, we will be seeing you, in all the old familiar places, that you made better with your smile and grace.
She is survived by her two boys, Atlas and Tytan Herter; her special pet dogs, Luna and Angel; parents, Ria Welbourne and John (Daria) Krooshoop; four siblings, Taria (Curtis) Gouw, Scott Krooshoop, Clinton Massong and Michael (Corinna) Krooshoop along with a large list of extended family in Canada and the Netherlands.
Vigil Prayers will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience the Funeral Mass via live-stream are invited to watch by connecting to YouTube and searching: Medicine Hat Holy Family Church and selecting the video link. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Elise’s name may be made directly to the Holy Family Future Development Fund, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1B 4V3 or to the Phoenix Safe House, PO Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8G8. 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"

FLECKENSTEIN, ADOLPH

1935 – 2022
Dad passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at 86 years old. Dad was born in Maple Creek, SK to Lukas and Rosa Fleckenstein as the 9th child of 12, He grew up on the family farm in Fox Valley, SK until 1947 when his parents retired and moved to Medicine Hat, AB. Dad met and married Mom in 1954 and they had four children while living in Medicine Hat. In 1969 they decided to move to Whitehorse, Yukon where they resided until 1989. They then retired and moved to Spruce Grove, AB. In 2017 they moved to a seniors residence in St. Albert, AB.
Dad will be remembered for being a hard worker, managed two bowling alleys in Whitehorse and was an incredible bowler himself. Dad and Mom owned their own Janitorial business for many years. Dad loved travelling to Hawaii not only for the warm sunny weather but also for the tropical birds. Dad loved suntanning, fishing, cooking, hosting many BBQ’s, watching birds and was a kind and wonderful Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Agnes of 65 years in 2020. He leaves behind his four children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by three brothers, the Schile family, nieces, nephews and friends.
Dad never liked to say goodbye so
‘See Ya’
Dad. You will be greatly missed.
To send condolences online, please visit http://www.glenwoodmemorial.com

JENNY STIGTER

1937 ~ 2022

It is with sadness that the family of Jenny Stigter, beloved wife of Casey Stigter, annouces her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 84 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed. (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"

JUDY SORRELL

July 11, 1958- March 2, 2022
Judy Sorrell was born on July 11, 1958 to Margret & Allen Sorrell n Brandon, MB. The family moved to Redcliff, AB in the spring of 1959. Judy married the love of her life, Robert Dockrell on May 20, 1977. Judy and Robert had a daughter, Stephanie who the welcomed on October 29, 1982.
Judy was widowed on October 9, 2003. Judy leaves behind her daughter, Stephanie Koch (Cameron), her beloved grandsons, Jordan and Hayden Koch. She also leaves behind her brother Wayne Sorrell (Mary); sisters, Wendy Sorrell, Gwenda Baldie (Duncan), and Carmen Baker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Judy was pre-deceased by both parents, as well as brother-in-law, Brad Ward. Judy loved animals and was pre- deceased by her beloved horse, Jackamoe, and dog, Trigger.
As per Judy's wishes, there will be no service. Immediate family will be invited for the spreading of her ashes at a later date. In memory: give to the Canadian Cancer Society, SPCA or Canadian Mental Health Association.

SANDRA LYNN MEHRER

1948 – 2022

Sandra Mehrer passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2022, at the age of 73 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dave Mehrer; son, Ed (Elsbeth) Mehrer; daughter, Jen (Andy) Shaw; grandchildren, Rio, Aidan, Greta and Erik; sister, Wendy (Wayne); brother-in-law, Peter Mehrer; nieces and nephews, Bonnie (Tim), Mike, Heather (Dan) and Sean (Diane). Sandra is predeceased by her parents, Mel and Marg Dixon; and sister-in-law, Elaine (Louie).
Sandra was born, raised and spent most of her life in Medicine Hat. She was a graduate of Medicine Hat High School. She was an active member of the community, volunteering with minor hockey and Medicine Hat Police Service Victim Assistance program. She also enjoyed travelling, gardening, arts and crafts and spending time with her family and friends.
A private graveside service will be held this summer. Donations in Sandra’s name may be made to the Kidney Foundation – Dialysis team http://www.kidney.ca. 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