April 7, 2022

By Obituaries on April 7, 2022.

1953 – JOE ROUSSEAU – 2022

Joseph “Joe” Rousseau of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the age of 68 years. A celebration of Joe’s life will take place at the AA Clubhouse (1710 Bell Street SW – the little green building directly across from the airport entrance) on Saturday, April 9, 2022 between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. Joe was born in Montreal on December 7, 1953 and spent the first part of his life in the East before moving West to B.C. Joe landed in Medicine Hat in the early 2000's. He met most of his friends through various places of employment and most everyone was called “my friend”. He was passionate about his dogs who were constant companions in his life. With encouragement from those who knew him, Joe refocused in his later years and made it his mission to continue sharing the 12 step program that turned his life around. His tireless efforts saved many lives just as others working with the 12 step program helped save his life. He worked alongside many of his great friends encouraging others to become a better version of themselves. Joe ran a strong race and seemed to pick up speed towards the end – unfortunately cancer was the only thing that slowed him down. Rest my friend and we’ll see you again. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Joe Rousseau, 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

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.

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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