June 17, 2022
By Obituaries on June 17, 2022.
DEREK WEST June 13, 1927 ~ June 14, 2022 Mr. Francis Derek Ian West passed away at the Good Samaritan Southridge Village in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 95 years. Derek is survived by his second wife, Mary Gallagher; five children: Raymond West, Maureen Remus (John), Catherine Buscholl (Frank), Nancy West and Joseph (Cindy) West; eight grandchildren: Fr. Derek, Joseph and Bernadette Remus; Catherine Cole (Steve) and Frank Buscholl Jr. (Natasha) and Rebecca, James and Olivia West; six great-grandchildren: Bently Cole, Ryland Cole, Bralyn Cole, Everly Cole, Kayson Buscholl and Elihanna Buscholl; three step-children: Dr. Mark Gallagher (Moira), Dr. Clare Gallagher and Paul Gallagher (Joy) as well as two step-grandchildren: Laura and Sheila Gallagher. He was very proud of them all and cherished the time they had together. Derek was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and raised in Calgary. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita Theresa (nee Blais) and married Mary Gallagher in 1995. He graduated with a B.Sc. in pharmacy in 1952 from the University of Alberta and moved to Medicine Hat in 1957. He was a member of the Kiwanis Golden K and Knights of Columbus. Derek loved music. He had perfect pitch and could play a song in his own style within 20 minutes of hearing it on the radio. He enjoyed golf, table tennis, slow pitch, curling, duplicate bridge, badminton and tennis even though he said most of the time he lost. His favourite team was the Calgary Stampeders. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Derek Remus celebrant. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Derek’s name may be made directly to Vincent de Paul Society c/o 238 – 2 Avenue N.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 6A1 or to the Salvation Army (Family Support Centre), 737 – 8 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M6. 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"
HOUSTON GREGORY KREIN 1988-2022
On May 26, 2022 Greg and Miriam Krein received the devastating news that their beautiful boy Houston Gregory Krein, age 33, passed away suddenly of a heart attack. He was enjoying a day on the beach playing soccer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Houston lived life in the fast lane; sledding, quadding, boating, scuba diving, elephant rides in Thailand, hugging Koalas in Australia… he lived life to the fullest every day. Houston was born in Medicine Hat Alberta on October 10, 1988. Houston’s Dad remembers his first dirt bike and 4 wheeler rides at age 8, burning up circles on frozen wheat fields. Houston attended Medicine Hat high school until grade 11, then enrolled at SAIT for a three-year Recreational Vehicle Technician program where he received his general diploma, and an award for having the highest marks in the program in the province of Alberta. Houston then went on to achieve his Red Seal Journeyman certification, and was able to use his skills as an RV technician to repair bunkhouses out in the oil field. As a natural entrepreneur, Houston started up three successful branches related to the recreational vehicle business in Medicine Hat, where he was honoured as one of the top 40 businessmen under the age of 40. At one point in his young life he spent a fun filled weekend in the Okanagan with his cousins and decided to make a major move. Houston started out with the purchase of a property in Salmon arm BC, but found the small Shuswap town to be a little quiet for his liking. Houston then found and developed a beautiful property backing onto Mission Creek in Kelowna, where he continues to provide housing for adults over the age of 55. Once he got the Mansion Resort up and running, Houston’s attention was turned to yachting and enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle. Houston loved speed and thrills, and he always wore his heart on his sleeve. Houston was loved by many including special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, many of whom called him brother; 3 honorary nephews and a niece that will always remember him as ‘Uncle Huey’. Houston was predeceased by his very proud grandparents Fred and Ella Krein, and Earle and Vivian Crowe. Friends and family who wish to celebrate Houston’s life on Sunday, June 26 at 11AM in Medicine Hat may email: kreinm@hotmail.com to confirm the location and number of attendees. Houston was a proud supporter of STARS; the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service. Anyone who wishes to donate in his name, may do so.
1963 – ISAAK KRAHN – 2022 Isaak Neufeldt Krahn of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the age of 58 years. A graveside service will be held at Redcliff Cemetery on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Those who wish to remember Isaak with a donation, may do so to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Isaak Krahn, 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
MAST, REID – Mr. Reid Mast, a 42 year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 496, passed away June 9th, 2022. The Officers, Members & Staff extend their deepest sympathy.
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