April 23, 2022

1940 – PAT ENSLEN – 2022

Dorothy Patricia “Pat” Enslen, beloved wife of the late Jacob Enslen, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of 82 years. Pat’s kind, humorous spirit will be missed by all who knew her but especially by her three daughters, Lynann (Greg) Kerr of Medicine Hat, Tanya Enslen (Robert Robie) of Aliso Viejo, California, Tricia (Orin) Maxwell of Lethbridge and her five grandchildren, Dana Kerr, Colin Kerr, Morgan Maxwell, Cooper Robie and Cameron Robie. Pat is also survived by her eight siblings, several in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her cherished husband Jack, Pat was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Ethel Homister, a sister, Marilyn and a brother, Ted. Pat was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1940. She soon made her way to the big city of Edmonton where she worked as a nanny and ultimately completed her training as a nursing aid. It was during one of her work terms in Medicine Hat that she met Jack, on a blind date none the less! They married on November 1, 1965 and she moved to the farm south of Seven Persons. The couple worked long hours raising Angus cattle, chickens and even rabbits along with farming to grow feed for all the animals. Pat loved to garden which resulted in her becoming very gifted in canning, baking and cooking so that nothing was ever wasted. In the late 1990’s, due to Jacks illness, the couple moved to Medicine Hat where Pat continued her passion for gardening, joined a lovely church where she was a preschool teacher and made many new friends. Pat discovered that she loved to travel and made many trips to Vancouver and Southern California. She enjoyed visiting Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo and seeing whales off the coastline of Laguna Beach. In addition to spending time with friends and family, Pats constant companions during this time were her sweet dog, Daisy and her indifferent cat, Kitty. Pat lived in Lethbridge for the last few years, first with her daughter, Tricia and later in an amazing care home that treated her with dignity and respect. A private family interment at Hillside Cemetery will take place at a later date. In honour of Pat, the family requests that you plant a tree or a flower in her memory and that you treat the earth and each other with kindness, always. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Pat Enslen, 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

1941 – PEGGY SCHMIDT – 2022

Peggy Pearl Schmidt of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the age of 80 years, beloved wife of the late Bob Schmidt. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Michele (Tal) Hammel and Melody Guckert (Wayne Shute); three grandchildren, Marissa Hammel, Brayden (Rebecca) Guckert, Teyara (Jordan) Heerink and their son Knox. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Peggy Schmidt, 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

DENNIS STEVENSON

 

Mr. Dennis Stevenson passed away in Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 65 years. Dennis will be silently remembered by family and friends. (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”

DON MASON

 

The life of Don Mason was celebrated this past week with a private graveside service. Pastor Murray sang a beautiful rendition of “All I Have To Do Is Dream” which brought back so many memories for Virginia. Don will be missed!

 

Remember our happy memories with love,

I’m doing okay here, in Heaven above.

 

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”

FORNEFETT

ERIKA ANNA FORNEFETT, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Walter Otto Fornefett and mother of Barbara Gommeringer, Rita Perry and Harry Fornefett, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Arrangements will be announced once completed. To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

HONOURABLE JAMES PHILIP WAMBOLT

 

(1932 – 2022)

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father and Grandfather, James Philip Wambolt on April 20, 2022. Phil was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia by his parents Charles James and Mary. He attended Kings College and worked at his family business, J.P. Wambolt in Halifax for several years.

Phil married the love of his life Elizabeth McCully in 1956. They had four children, Brenda, Garth, Paul (Karen), Richard (Diane). Phil and Beth, astute in their assessment of the future of the family business sought out a better career. So, despite, and frankly due to, having the four young mouths to feed, they made the life changing decision to enrol in law school at Dalhousie University. Phil successfully graduated in 1970 and the world was their oyster. We fondly remember Mom and Dad leading a family meeting and spreading out brochures on the coffee table from a dozen cities across Canada. The kids successfully lobbied for the city that bragged about having the most outdoor pools per capita in Canada! A few months later Phil and Beth packed up the kids and a very restless cat in a brand new station wagon and headed West to Medicine Hat.

Phil joined the Horsman Law office and eventually became a partner with Jim. A few years later he opened his own practice. He filled the role of City Solicitor in Medicine Hat and was accredited to the Queen’s Council. In the ensuing years, Phil was encouraged to put his name forward for the role of Provincial Court Judge. This resulted in a very successful career in that role for 20 years. During those years, Phil and Beth thoroughly enjoyed trips to destinations around the world. They raised the four children who attribute their successes and happy lives to the love and support they were so fortunate to enjoy throughout their upbringing. Phil made us all very proud as a member of the Medicine Hat Community Association, served as a member and President of the Rotary Club and member of the Cypress Club and Shriners (where he also made us a tad nervous riding around on those ATVs in parades around the Province). Phil and Beth were so extremely proud of their Grandchildren Brittany, Jack and Sam and loved spending as much time as possible with them.

After Phil retired he and Beth thoroughly enjoyed meeting with friends and family on and off the golf course and around the world.

He grieved every day the loss of Brenda in 1976 from a motorcycle accident and Beth from cancer in 2009.

The entire family wishes to sincerely thank the wonderful team at Masterpiece Southland Meadows. There are too many of them to name over the years while thoroughly enjoying living there but their exceptional care, kindness, friendship and patience was truly appreciated by Phil and all of us.

The family will honor Phil’s wishes with a small family celebration of life in the coming months. Phil will be reunited with his beloved daughter and wife in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers we invite you to make donations to The Shriner’s Patient Transportation Fund http://www.abshriners.com/ways-to-donate.

To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Phil Wambolt, 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

PATSY OLSON

 

December 29, 1942 ~ April 14, 2022

 

Edna Patricia ‘Patsy’ Ann Olson passed away at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat, on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 79 years. Patsy is survived by her son, Curtis (Nisay) Carson, of Vernon B.C.; grandchildren, Thi Chao of Vancouver, B.C., Shayla Carson (Benjamin Cole); great-grandson, Henry of Vernon, B.C. and Darion Carson of B.C. She is also survived by her sister, Roberta Zanatta of Surrey B.C.; brother, Bob (Yvonne) Hamilton of Ontario, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Gladys Mclean of Riverhurst, SK. and father, Robert Hamilton of Chaplin, B.C. and her sister, Jean Gustafson of Riverhurst, SK. Many thanks for the wonderful care Patsy was given at Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat for the past 20+ years. She always felt like this was an extended family for her over the years. Patsy lived first and foremost for her love of Jesus Christ, her family and friends. In honouring Patsy’s wishes, her life will be silently remembered by her family without the proceedings of a formal service. (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”

SHELLEY ANNE CARLSON

 

Shelley’s life was celebrated this past Wednesday as family and friends united in Cook’s chapel. Nicholas shared a heartfelt tribute to his mother, painting a picture of this wonderful woman who’s memory will be forever cherished.

 

A mother’s love is something

That noone can explain –

It’s made of deep devotion

And of sacrifice and pain.

 

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”

WINFRIED RIECHELMANN

 

Winfried Riechelmann of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 85 years. He leaves to cherish his memory four children: Anke Carnegie (Greg Brown), Maike Kemball (Mark Lehar), Annegret (Len) Seefried, Kim (Tanis) Riechelmann, and their mother, Uta Riechelmann; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Connor) Hodgins and their sons, Henry and Elliott; Brian Kemball; Shawn Carnegie; Linden (Andrea) Carnegie and their son, Aiven; Tenille Riechelmann; Tyler Riechelmann; and Sierra Finley; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Hertha and Otto Riechelmann in 1988 and 1993 respectively, as well as sister, Waltraud Matthiessen in 1978. Winfried was born in Hamburg, Germany on August 21, 1936. Immediately after completing his formal schooling, he entered a woodworking trade-school apprenticeship program, finishing top of his class in 1955, and became a Master Carpenter. His long carpentry career began with building furniture and cabinets, and selling and installing high end prefabricated kitchens. Dad was known for his precision work, having a good eye and his tireless work ethic. Winfried married Uta (Grams) in 1960, together they had four children, the first two in Germany the last two following our immigration to Canada in 1970. Moving his young family to Medicine Hat allowed him to reunite with his older sister Waltraud, who had immigrated here in 1952. In 1973, dad founded Winfried Construction & Custom Cabinets and worked as a busy finishing carpenter for many years. In 1974, dad built his first house in Medicine Hat, start to finish, by then for our family of six. The following year, he built a home for his parents and brought them to Canada to be reunited with their son and daughter’s families. Sadly, dad’s sister passed away just three years later. Numerous custom-built homes followed thereafter, eventually under the banner of Winfried Construction Ltd. At the height of his home building years, dad’s large company built 52 homes in a single year and featured numerous houses in Medicine Hat’s Parade of Show Homes. In 1979, dad built the Bison Building on South Railway Street, a multi unit office/warehouse building, which he also owned and operated for 25 years. In 1986, dad was awarded the “Golden Hammer Distinguished Builder Award” by the New Home Warranty Program of Alberta.

Dad lived a full life of adventure, love, and laughter. In his early years, he enjoyed spending time with a large group of youth-club friends, in activities such as dancing, camping, and travelling throughout Europe on bicycle and motor scooter. During the family years, his passion for the outdoors included camping on the coast of Denmark and later in the Cypress Hills (Elkwater) and RV’ing all over western Canada. Dad was known to enjoy photography, beautiful flowers, cats, bison, barbequing, making amazing German potato salad, sight-seeing, waterskiing, fishing, West coast salmon fishing, sail fishing in Mexico, watching soccer and hockey games. Dad taught all of us to fish, and insisted that whomever catches a fish must also clean that fish. Dad had a passion for cars and very much just enjoyed driving. He was always eager for trips to forested areas, lakes, mountains and the ocean. Dad enjoyed music, attending concerts, playing the organ and harmonica and listening to his extensive record collection. Mozart was his favourite composer. Dad loved to travel; some notable destinations were Hawaii, Mexico, New Orleans, Quebec City, Las Vegas, Vancouver Island, London England and multiple trips back to Germany and Europe in general. Over the years, dad was involved with the German Canadian Harmony Club, Lion’s Club, Loyal Order of Moose, Elks Club, Housing and Urban Development Association of Canada (HUDAC), Alberta New Home Warranty Program, Strathcona Centre, Veiner Centre, Singles Night Out and Cowboy Country Church. Following his retirement, besides time with family, he continued to travel extensively in the United States, attended local musical events, played shuffleboard and Mexican Train Dominos, and met regularly with friends for coffee at Co-op, lunch at Perkins or dinner at Trukker’s Restaurant in Redcliff. Dad also continued to attend dances for as long as he possibly could. Dad maintained many close friendships over the years, some dating all the way back to his school years, namely Alfred, Peter, Karlheintz and Irma, Gunther and Heike. He was known to be generous, had a big heart and was eager to unconditionally help others. Dad would want us to also acknowledge his long-term Medicine Hat friends; Doug and Mavis, Ray and Joan and Henry and Karen, who cared about him to the end. Our father had unique relationships with each of us kids, and encouraged us all to be honest and independent, with integrity and a strong work ethic. He would tell us he loved us all the same. At every opportunity he would tell others how proud he was of all his children and grandchildren. Near his last day, he whispered that he loved us all and didn’t want us to be sad, that he had lived a good life. We, dad’s children will forever miss hearing him say “this is your daddy calling”.

A special thank you to staff and caregivers at Meadowlands Retirement Residence and Masterpiece Southland Meadows.

You are invited to the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday April 30th beginning at 12 noon for a time of fellowship with his family. The funeral service will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the PATTISON CHAPEL with Life Celebrant David Townsend. A private family interment service will follow at Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Winfried Riechelmann or visit 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