April 6, 2022

By Obituaries on April 6, 2022.

CATHERINE LEE McCANNEL TERRY

1958 – 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Lee McCannel Terry on April 1st, 2022, at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer.
Cathy was born in Kamloops, May 5th, 1958, to John Edward and Shelia Grace (Gammie) McCannel. Cathy graduated from Kamloops Secondary School in 1976.
Cathy was married to Randy in August of 1979 and was blessed with two children. Cathy met the love of her life, Dave Terry in 2003 and they were married in Palm Springs, California on December 29th, 2009.
Cathy spent most of her working career in pharmacy positions in Kamloops, Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat. Cathy’s pharmacy friends would attest to the special woman she was and the relationships that bonded them. Cathy’s love for travel took her on many journeys around the world. Her favourite place to be was her home, Indian Palms Country Club, Palm Springs, where she was embraced by her California family and friends. Cathy made some very special friendships throughout her life. Cathy was a devoted mother and soulmate, who inspired everyone to live each day to the fullest.
Cathy will be dearly missed by family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents; her brother, John; sister, Gail. Cathy is survived by her mother-in-law, Hannah; brother, Bill; sister, Mary; sister-in-law, Lourdes; her children, Kellen (Jeanette), Krysta (Richard), Gemma (Thomas), Nikole (Matt) and Brittani (Sean); nephew, Nathan; niece, Shelby; grandchildren, Karter, Nevaeh, Masen, Jackson, Jacob, Cheyenne, Denali and Layla.
It was Cathy’s dream to celebrate her blended family and it came true in the summer of 2021 when everyone came together at Christina Lake, BC. This will continue to be a family tradition.
A special thank you to all the staff and great support team and Margery E, Yuill Cancer Center, Medicine Hat. Cathy’s last days were spent at St. Joseph’s Hospice with her family providing support and love near and far.
A small service was held on Tuesday, April 5th at Grace Memorial. A graveside service will be held in Kamloops at Hillside Cemetery. Date to be determined. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christina Pines Campground July long weekend.
Donations in Cathy’s memory may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard – Bay 4-602A, Clay Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3K2. 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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LUDWIG JOHN SCHMIDT (LOUIS)

1937 – 2022
It is with broken hearts that the family of Louis Schmidt announce his passing on April 1st, 2022 at the age of 84 years. Louis leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 63 years, Lovina; as well as his children and their families, Denise (Nestor) and their children Jay (Liz) and Cheyenne, Kirby (Jesse) Crozier and Hadley, Kalli and Weston and Cordell Johnson; Dale (Shari) Schmidt and their children, Brodie (Kerry) Gross-Schmidt and Kinley and Katelyn and Colton (Jenny) Gross-Schmidt and Zaylee. He was predeceased by his parents, Theresa (Martin) Wacher and Ward Kimmitt. A Celebration of Louis’ life will be held at the Bow Island Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 202 5 Ave E, Bow Island, AB on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Louis Schmidt's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation https://crohnsandcolitis.donorportal.ca/Donation/InHonour. For additional information go to Louis’ memorial page at http://www.saamis.com. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Louis Schmidt. 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.

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PEMBERTON, SYLVIA DELLE

March 1, 1938 – April 3, 2022

“…if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God,
an eternal house in heaven…” 2 Corinthians 5:1
Sylvia Pemberton (nee Redden) passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the age of 84. She discarded her earthly tent and entered her new eternal building to be with Jesus forever. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Ken Pemberton of Medicine Hat; her four children, Cynthia (David) Hall of Medicine Hat, Terri Lynn (Peter) Blanchard of Ellershouse, Nova Scotia, Kelli McIsaac of Kingston, Ontario, Craig (Lorna) Pemberton of Medicine Hat; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Havelock Redden and Ethel Redden (nee Woodman); and her three brothers, George, Clarence and Ervin.
Ken and Sylvia were married on October 27, 1956, in Martock, Nova Scotia in the home she grew up in. They lived in the Bedford and the Windsor areas, in Nova Scotia, where their children were born and raised. Here, they developed many life-long friendships that continued even after their move “out west”. In 1980, they moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta for a “change” in life. This new home became one they loved. On arrival to the Hat, they attended Heights Baptist Church where they found many new friends that became a great blessing to them.
Sylvia was the “heart and soul” of her family. She lovingly made each of them feel uniquely special and loved. Holidays and life events always were momentous through her ability to cook and bake wonderful treats. Her children and grandchildren often commented about her “brown-bread”, sugar-cinnamon donuts, and birthday cake with the wonderful icing. She was Nannie that made even simple days at Echo Dale Park feel like the “best day ever”.
Sylvia was known for her sense of humour and her ability to make people laugh. One friend commented “that Sylvia is such a hoot”. She would often say things that made family and friends, co-workers, and even complete strangers double over with laughter. Often the family would recite the things Mum and Nannie had said. It is those remembrances that continue to bring joy in the face of loss.
A life value for Sylvia was gratitude. She was not very tolerant of “complaints” and would often say “just be thankful”. She looked to be thankful for even the small things; like the colour of the paint on the living room wall, the breakfast lovingly prepared by her husband, a freshly changed bed by her daughter, a chocolate bar brought by her son. She brought her family great joy and they brought her the same.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2:00 PM at Heights Baptist Church, 1250 Division Ave S, Medicine Hat, AB with Pastor Art Hildebrand officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to The Mustard Seed Medicine Hat, 503A Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3E4; online giving – http://www.theseed.ca/medicine-hat-urgently-needed-items. 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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STANICE MARTIN

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This past Saturday, many friends and family gathered in Cook’s Chapel to say farewell to a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and friend. Branden paid a fitting tribute to his mother, Stanice as she will be forever loved by all who knew her.

You were such a wonderful person,
Just as an Angel from up above,
I’m sure your purpose here,
Was to show others how to love.

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her 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"

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