May 21, 2022

By Destinee Mattson on May 21, 2022.

1929 ~ EDNA MARTIN ~ 2022

Edna Martin of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 (22 days prior to her 93rd birthday). Edna was born June 10, 1929 at Irvine, Alberta. She married Albert Martin on June 25, 1948. Edna and Albert were married 67 years at the time of Albert’s passing on July 2, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Harlan (Debby) Martin and Byron (Sharon) Martin; five grandchildren, Derek, Erin, Ryan (Krystal), Drew (Amanda), Erica (Eddie), Sargent, Owen (Jaime) and seven great grandchildren, Tate, Manny, Lola, Caleb, Carter, Kinley and Brynn. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Alvina Dietelbach. We would like to thank the staff at Haven of Rest for taking such good care of Mom these past few years (we know she could be a challenge). A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in the Hillside Cemetery. We would like to thank Dave Townsend and the Pattison Funeral Home. We realize passing away is “part of life” but you made our loss easier to deal with. Look out Dad…here she comes. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Edna Martin, 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

1929 ~ LAVERNE SEITZ ~ 2022

93 Great Years

Laverne Seitz of Medicine Hat passed away on May 6th, 2022. The Funeral Service will be held at Hillcrest Church on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at 1:00 pm. There will be a public viewing for family and friends at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm or on Friday, June 3rd at Hillcrest Church from 12:00 to 12:50 pm. Memorial gifts in Laverne’s memory may be made to Whispering Pines Camp. 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.

1939 ~ MARGARET DAVIS ~ 2022

Margaret Rose “Peggy” Davis (nee Roche) passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at the age of 82 years, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Michael Davis. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Joseph (Billijo) Davis, Michelle (Gary) Folk; grandchildren, Ben Davis, Amy Davis, Jason Folk, and Cameron Folk; great granddaughter, Avery Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Bridget Roche; sisters, Mary (Wilfred) French, Josephine (Brian) O’Rourke; and brother, Richard (Maureen) Roche. Margaret was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She married Mike and their military life took them all across Canada and Europe. They travelled extensively; she had a passion to see new places. Margaret, known to many as Peggy, was a kind and compassionate woman. Her love of her family was immeasurable. She was an active volunteer and supporter of organizations, like the Medicine Hat Head Injury Program and The Legion. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. The Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 at 11:00 am with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast on Medicine Hat Holy Family Church on the above date at 10:50 am. Interment will follow at the Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Margaret’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society, 1441 Aviation Park NE, P.O. Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 and Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margaret Davis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

DAVID GORDON DUFF

1966 – 2022

It is with extremely heavy hearts that the family of David Duff announce his sudden passing in Medicine Hat on May 16th, 2022, at the age of 55 years. David is survived by his special friend, Marlene “Emma” Sitter (and their dog, Benny), her children, Kim and daughter, Tayla; Vanya (Daryl) and their children, Ace and Aspen; siblings, Allan, Linda (Al), Barry (Bernie); nieces, Shannon (Ryan) and Kaylin; nephews, Trenton (Caroline), Richard (Sue), Jesse and Matthew.

As per Dave’s wishes, there will be no formal service held. Friends and family will have a chance to celebrate Dave’s life at a later date. 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

LAWRENCE

GLORIA ROSABELLE LAWRENCE passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

A private Family Service will be held at the Medicine Hat Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

ROBERT WILLIAM CHURCH

1951 – 2022

Rob Church passed away on May 18th, 2022, at the age of 70 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sheila; sons, Cameron (Chrystal) and their children, Hayes, Cooper and Chesney; Cody (Kendra) and their children, Gracy, Stella and Maeve; sister-in-law, Norma Church; several in-laws in Nova Scotia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rob was predeceased by his parents, Mona and Bud Church; and his brother, Lynn Church. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. For further life story information and to leave condolences, please visit 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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