April 30, 2022
By Destinee Mattson on April 30, 2022.
1927 ~ JAMES HIRSCH ~ 2022
James “Jim” Nelson Hirsch of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 95 years, beloved husband of the late Jean Hirsch. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Those who wish to remember Jim with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat Public School’s Education Foundation (601 – 1 Ave. SW). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Jim Hirsch, 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 ~ DONNA EWANCIW ~ 2022
Donna Lorraine Ewanciw passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory six children, Ron (Dawn) Becker, Debbie (Emil) Tweten, Linda Becker, Denise Becker, Randy Becker, and Raelene (Gerald) Flaske; seven grandchildren, Natasha (Eric) and their daughter, Everly; Adrianna, Jeff (Treena), Jason (Courtney) and their children, Riley and Hannah; Crighton, Kaylyn and Colton as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Rudolph Becker and her second husband, Paul Ewanciw; her parents, Martha and Ralph Poh; two brothers, Sam and John; two sisters, Mary and Isabel. The graveside service will be held in the Riverside Cemetery (Vegreville) on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. Those who wish to remember Donna with a donation, may do so to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Donna Ewanciw, 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
1966 – TINA HOLLAND – 2022
Tina Louise Holland of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at the age of 55 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tina Holland. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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.
CLARENCE SCHMIDT
Clarence Nuton Schmidt of Bow Island, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 86 years. Anyone who may have any knowledge of Clarence’s family please contact the Pattison Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Clarence 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
JOE PROSOFSKY
Cook’s Chapel is where family and friends gathered this past Thursday to celebrate the life of a man who touched so many. Ty and Tom shared tributes about a generous man who leaves a legacy of love and respect like no other.
To all of those that think of me,
Be happy as I go out to sea.
If others wonder why I’m missin’
Just tell ‘em I’ve gone fishin’.
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”
MILDRED WRIGHT
1921 – 2022
Mildred Violet Wright, beloved wife of the late Russell Wright, passed away in Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 100 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 5, 2022 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by clicking on the livestream link that will be available on Mildred’s obituary page on our website at 1:45 P.M. on Friday, May 6, 2022. The livestream will begin at 2:00 P.M.
Mildred will be lovingly remembered by her huge family as well as her acquaintances in the communities of Hays, Enchant, Vauxhall and most recently Medicine Hat. She leaves behind twelve children and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by Russell, her husband of seventy eight years and two of her sons, Wayne and Tim.
As a mother, a grandmother and a friend, she has gently encouraged us, by her shining example, to keep moving forward, one step at a time, through any challenges we may face in life.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mildred’s name may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca) or to HALO Air Ambulance, 12 – 1 Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4 (www.haloairambulance.com).
With gratitude, the family would like to acknowledge her friends, and staff members at Meadowlands Memory Lane and the care that Mildred and Russell received during their stay. They would also like to recognize the staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for her frequent treatment there but most particularly when she celebrated her hundredth birthday. The nursing staff surprised Mildred with an impromptu birthday celebration when her family could not gather with Mildred due to covid restrictions. It is with their deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation that the family recognize Bonita at Medicine Hat Home Care. Thank you for your exemplary support and care of Mildred; your attention to her comfort and wellbeing comforted the family too, in so many ways! Also, thank Medicine Hat Community Paramedics Team.
TIBOR “TED” LEMPERGER
1936 ~ 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Ted Lemperger, on April 24, 2022. Ted leaves behind his beloved wife, Gladys Lemperger of Medicine Hat, AB. His children, Ted Lemperger (Kathy), Eric Kolbe, Teresa Bailey, and Ilonka Lemperger. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Emma Bernhardt, Shane Lemperger, Samantha Lemperger, Kiana Bailey, and Eden Lemperger. Ted was born in Budapest, Hungary on September 18, 1936. He immigrated to Canada in 1956 where he first made his way to Saskatoon, SK for a short period of time before settling in Toronto, ON where he had his son, Ted, and began his lifelong career as a painter. His life later led him to Edson, AB where he met his wife of 38 years bringing into his life his step children, Eric and Teresa. Ted and Gladys gave birth to Ilonka Lemperger in 1986. Ted loved his garden and spent many hours in the yard and greenhouse tending to his vegetables and flowers. His greenhouse was also where you would find him in the wintertime listening to the radio by the wood stove welcoming anyone in for a beer and visit. Ted spent his last years at River Ridge Care Home, where he enjoyed watching his Toronto Maple Leafs, eating cinnamon buns, and wrapping both staff and his family around his finger with his crooked smile, wittiness, and heart of gold. “As I’ve grown up you’ve grown to be my best friend”. Love always, Teresa. There will be no funeral service. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ted Lemperger. 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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