April 2, 2022

1928 ~ VIOLET ANHORN ~ 2022

Violet Anhorn of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, March 28th, 2022 at the age of 93 years. The Graveside Service was held yesterday at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Anhorn. Funeral arrangements 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 ~ LARRY DALEN ~ 2022

Larry Wayne Dalen of Fox Valley passed away on March 30, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning at the church from 10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Fox Valley Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Larry with a donation, may do so to TeleMiracle at: https://telemiracle.com/. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Larry Dalen, 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

1995 – BRIAN RIEGER – 2022

Brian James Rieger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the age of 26 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Margaret and Floyd Rieger; his brother Blair Rieger (Brandy Halliwell) and their family. Brian was born in Brooks on April 17, 1995 and grew up in Medicine Hat. He enjoyed playing hockey, travelling, camping, and he loved taking photos, but never of himself. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with 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. Those who wish to remember Brian with a donation may do so to the local S.P.C.A. (55 Southwest Drive SW) or to “Halo” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society (#12-1 Airport Drive SW – Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Brian Rieger, 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

COREY MARTIN

 

Cory’s family and friends gathered this past Monday at Holy Family Parish to pay tribute to Corey’s life. Songs were sung and stories were shared about the life and times of a truly remarkable man. He will be forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.

 

 

“Never let the fear of striking out

keep you from playing the game.”

– Babe Ruth

 

 

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”

DONNA LORRAINE GARDNER

1951 – 2022

 

Donna Gardner passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 16, 2022. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Ed Reynen, her children; Trevor Johnson (Karen Johnson), Brian Johnson, and Sherry Johnson, her grandchildren; Theron, Drew, Story, and Hailey, her sisters; Lois Hanna (Philip Hanna) and Ruth Elliott, her sister-in-law Theresa Gardner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donna was predeceased by her parents; Sam and Evelyn Gardner, her sisters; Elizabeth, Debra, and Helen, her twin brother; Donald Gardner, and her infant son; Craig Johnson.

Donna was born in Swift Current, SK on April 14, 1951. She was the 4th of 7 children. She grew up in Simmie and Shaunavon, SK and lived in several places (Craik, Montmartre, Eastend, Yorkton, and Medicine Hat) before settling with her long-time partner, Ed, in Hughenden, AB.

Donna loved fishing and camping and she will always be remembered for her great humour, gardening, wonderful cooking, and for never missing the Saskatchewan draws at the Brier and Scotties.

Donna made a point to make sure everyone’s birthday was remembered and their birthday cards got to them right on time. She always made time to call her friends and family to check in.

 

IRISH BELSSING:

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

And rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in

the hollow of His hand.

GERALDINE SCHNEIDER OPALKA

1932 – 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Geraldine Alice Schneider Opalka. Gerry passed away quietly on the morning of March 28th, 2022, leaving her family and friends with a wealth of wonderful memories. She was predeceased by her first husband Chesley Schneider and second husband William Opalka. Born April 16, 1932, in Gull Lake Saskatchewan to Florence and Harry Allen. Geraldine is survived by her sister Mary Louise Turgeon (Gerry Turgeon), son Brennan Schneider (Susan Schneider) and daughter Cindy Roberts (Tom Roberts); grandchildren, Jennifer Roberts, Jason Roberts, Zoë Schneider (Jonathan Vaughn), and Nickolas Schneider, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Bill’s nephew Darren, Rose Anne, and Hannah Rud, and niece Pam and Mike Hole.

Gerry’s kind smile and twinkling blue eyes were the first thing you would notice about her, followed by her deep kindness and affable nature. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; taking joy in the moments spent with her family. Gerry was an artist and gardener; cultivating and creating beauty in everything she touched.

Her passion for nature led her and Ches to find a cabin in the Shuswaps of B.C. in 1975. The cabin was a place for her family and friends to join and connect with each other and nature. After Ches passed away and Gerry married William, the cabin welcomed him and his family as well. So many great memories were created there, with Gerry as the catalyst.

Gerry’s love of travel led her and Ches to Maui and Mexico, as well as countless road trips. Gerry and Bill explored Portugal and made many return trips to Arizona. She had a love of the plants and style of the Southwest. One of her favorite places to be was in her garden in the early morning, listening to the birds.

With her friends from knitting club, Gerry co-founded an artisan shop called Creative Hands in Medicine Hat in the 1980’s. Gerry loved her watercolour friends at the Strathcona Arts Studio. Her family cherishes her many watercolour paintings and cards. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and Explorer’s. Gerry’s quiet and strong faith saw her through life’s many ups and downs. She loved the quiet beauty of this world. We would like to thank the staff at River Ridge for the compassionate care Gerry received.

A private celebration of Gerry’s life will take place on her birthday at St. John’s Presbyterian church. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Geraldine Opalka, 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

KATHERINE ZEZULKA

(nee Klymchuk)

1947 ~ 2022

 

Katherine passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the age of 74 years. She is survived by her two daughters, two sons-in-law and four grandsons – Leanne, Shaun, Samuel and Nolan Calderwood of Kelowna; Jennifer, Hugh, Holden and Joel Lehr of Medicine Hat; her brother David (Debbie) Klymchuk of Regina; nephew Lyndon (Beth) Klymchuk and their children Oliver and Emily of Regina; niece Kimberley (Brennan) Kuny and their daughter Cleo of Saskatoon; Aunt Anne Baier of Medicine Hat; Aunt Alice Graham of Edmonton; Uncle Eugene Klymchuk of Nanaimo; cousins; Leanne and Jennifer’s father Jerry (Paulette) Zezulka and his family. Katherine was predeceased by her parents Russell and Marie Klymchuk. Thank you to all her friends for the laughter, the tears and the prayers, especially her best friend for 60 years, Virginia Davies. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant and interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Both Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be live streamed. Those wishing to experience either service are invited to visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast button on the home page at service time. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Katherine’s memory to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 24054, RPO Crestwood, Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8M8 or to the Friends of McCoy Society towards the theater project, 202 – 8 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5R6. (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”