July 22, 2022
By Obituaries on July 22, 2022.
1928 ~ EDGAR HOFER ~ 2022 On July 17, 2022, Edgar Hofer was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 94. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister-in-law, Audrey Hofer; his two children, Earl (Jan) Hofer, and Ardeth (Mel) Wittke; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Olga in 2016; his parents, Jacob and Magdelina Hofer; his sister, Erna Stern; his sister, Hilda Schimpf; his brother, Jake Hofer; as well as 2 brother-in-laws.He was born on April 7, 1928 in Neudorf, Russia. He immigrated to Canada as an infant with his family. Edgar was actively involved in his church where he met his wife, Olga. They were married for 67 years. Edgar and Olga moved from town to the farm in 1960, where they raised their family.
His family, his church, farming and community were his passion.
His love and laughter will be greatly missed. It was his solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that sustained him to his last breath.
Heaven has gained what we have lost… A very special thank you to the staff at Chinook Village and MHRH for their loving care. Also a huge thank you to the family of Argo’s Restaurant, Pappi’s Restuarant and his circle of friends. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to The Gideons.
Edgar will be miss by all that knew him. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church one hour prior to service time. The funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Pahl officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Edgar with a donation, may do so to Gideons (PO Box 23142 – Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2C7). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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1942 ~ LESLEE MARTIN ~ 2022
Leslee Patricia Martin of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 79 years, beloved wife of the late Derek H. Martin. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Gregg (Kathy) Martin, Derek (Kathy) Martin, Shawn Martin (Tracie Lutz), and Cindy Martin; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Dexter, Casey, Lauren (Matt) and their children Ryden & Madden, Hayden, Christina C. and her son Jayden and Lauren C., Austin, Colton, Alexis; as well as her brother, Ron (Ina) Watson and their family. Leslee was born in Lethbridge on August 31, 1942 to Fred and Kaye Watson, she grew up in Lethbridge. Following schooling she began working in the bank as a teller. In April of 1976 she and her husband Derek H. Martin relocated their family to Medicine Hat when they took over ownership of the Pattison Funeral Home Ltd. which their family still proudly operates today. Leslee truly made Medicine Hat her home; she was involved in many community groups and societies including Beta Sigma Phi, Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce (where she served as President), Medicine Hat Community Foundation and Board of Fifth Avenue United Church, among others. When her sons took over operations of Pattison Funeral Home in 1987, Leslee began a second career as a decorator. She owned and operated Artistic Interiors successfully for many years before retiring fully in the late 90's. During her retirement Leslee enjoyed travelling, especially time away in Hawaii along with continuing her community involvement and in the past several years, her beloved dog Tiggy. Those who wish to pay their respects and visit with the family may do so atthe PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday July 23, 2022, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the Youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Leslee with a donation, may do so to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1) or the Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 2S8). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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1947 ~ CONNIE SHORROCK ~ 2022 Connie Cameron Shorrock of Redcliff passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the age of 75 years.
Connie is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Tammy) Magnusson; her step son, Kelly Magnusson; five grandchildren, Buddy (Nikki) Magnusson, Samantha (Clay) McDonald, Sarah (Shawn) Brooks, Tyler Magnusson, and Tanner (Megan) Vallee; one brother, Dunc (Brenda) Shorrock; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Connie was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Howard Shorrock; one son, James Shorrock; her step daughter, Brenda Kalawarny; one brother, Harvey Shorrock; her sister, Hughene Terry; and her nephew, Robbie Shorrock.
Connie was born to Howard and Margaret Shorrock on January 13, 1947 in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Connie took great pride in all that she did, two of her most memorable jobs were managing the dining room at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club and her 25 years as a correctional officer at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre.
Connie’s love beyond her family was the mountains. Over 30 years of camping she gained a lifetime of friends whom all miss her dearly. The numerous campfire meals that only Connie could do. She truly was the “hostess with the mostest”. Food, drinks, stories, laughter, and of course the odd scare if she could.
Connie always wanted to show family and friends the beauty that the mountains had hidden within – fishing holes, berry patches, and waterfalls that were tucked away. By Connie’s request, no funeral service will be held.
Those who wish to remember Connie with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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1938 ~ DOLORES MARLENE OLSON ~ 2022
Dolores Marlene Olson of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of the late Donald Olson.
She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Dwayne (Kendra) Olson, Debra Olson (Mike O’Connor), and Dale (Wendy) Olson; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Jodi (Allen) Hornung and their children, Eben, Bram and Otto, Stacey Martini, Dustin (Cathy) Goldade and their son, Dayton, Mikayla Olson (Jared Noble), Scott Gustavson (Ashley Gill), Regan (Jay) Hogg and their children, Brock and Quinn; as well as her sisters, Leona Marsh, Dagney Vermunt, Audrey (Keith) Bennett, her brother, Garry (Lucille) Kramer, and all of their families. Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Donald Olson on July 4, 2010; her parents Ferdinand and Ella Kramer; one son Douglas Olson; one granddaughter, Jessica Olson; one grandson, Tyler Gustavson, four brothers-in-law, Lee Vermunt, Joseph Baron, Frank Marsh, and Gordon Sinclair; and sister-in-law Karen Foster. Dolores was born on October 13, 1938 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan and spent her youngest years on the family farm. As a young girl the Kramer family moved to Medicine Hat where Dolores obtained her schooling and spent many years helping her parents run the family business, Central Grocery and Meats. She married Donald Olson on August 6, 1960 in Medicine Hat and together they raised four children. Wonderful memories were made enjoying summers full of traveling, camping, fishing, golfing, and playing cards. Dolores had many hobbies and was a very gifted seamstress. She cherished family gatherings, preparing wonderful meals, and handcrafting personalized gifts. Dolores worked as a hairdresser for many years, was also employed at (Dominion) Domglass, and later held many office management jobs in the city. Don and Dolores enjoyed their retirement years working along side their son Dale at his pub Oly’s Alehouse. Dolores enjoyed every minute spent meeting new people, cooking German meals, and socializing with friends and family.
A private family funeral service will be held. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Dolores with a donation, may do so to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (http://cancercaresoutheast.ca/canadian-breast-cancer-foundation). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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DOROTHY MARIE HOPE (nee BENINGER) April 15, 1928 ~ June 16, 2022 Mrs. Dorothy Hope passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the age of 94 years. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Jackie (Rick) Hope-Hammel; son, Kyle (Debbie) Hope; daughter-in-law, Dona Hope; granddaughters, Kendra (Will) Klatt, Natalie (Kurt) Reid, Ashley (Jim) Wettlaufer, Dakotah (Anthony) Hope-Cupidio, Kaylee (Dan) Hope, Jennifer (Jayson) Ottenbreit, grandson, Don (Jess) Hope; great-grandchildren, Kole and Kayden Klatt, Karsun and Konrad Pears, Sofia and Roman Reid, Mason Ottenbreit, Camden Cupidio, Julianna, Jaxon and Jayden Hope (and their mother, Starr Hope), Finlay Jacob; brother, Howard (Melanie) Beninger; brother-in-law, George (Ruth) Hope and sister-in-law, Lorreen Treloar as well as many loved nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Jack Hope; son, Keith Hope; great- granddaughter, Faith Hope; parents, Lue Etta and Erwin Beninger; mother and father-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Jack Sr. Hope; sisters-in-law, Ellen Ladret, Violet Davis and Madeleine Beninger; brothers-in-law, Robert Treloar, Al Ladret and Al Davis; niece, Dayle Woods; nephew, Bob Treloar and Dorothy’s loyal friend, Eileen “Billie” Felesky.
Dorothy was born on April 15, 1928 and was raised and educated in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. After graduation, Mom moved to Medicine Hat to attend Nurses Training at the Medicine Hat General Hospital and graduated in the class of 1951 RN, with the awards for Obstetrical Nursing and Bedside Nursing. Mom was very proud of her profession and was known for her compassion, thoroughness and caring during her working years. Mom met Dad while in training and they were married on August 2, 1952 in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. In 1956, they moved to Redcliff where Mom resided until April of this year when she moved to River Ridge Senior’s Village Independent living. She was always very proud of their little house on the corner of Broadway and Mitchell and the appearance of the yard. Mom loved to garden and especially loved the flowers. She and Dad enjoyed trips to the Cypress Hills and the Rocky Mountains. Mom’s greatest love and joy was her family. To her grandchildren, she was Grandma Dot. She was very proud of each and every one of them and their accomplishments. When giving cards, Mom would often find a quote or a little poem to convey advice, encouragement or express love. Mom was a member of the Nurse’s Alumnae and looked forward to attending the yearly reunions. Mom was also a member of the Redcliff Legion, Branch No. 6. She enjoyed reading and was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Calgary Flames. Mom’s life was full. She had good friends, good times and made everlasting memories.
A Graveside Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at the Redcliff Cemetery on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A time of fellowship will follow thereafter at the Redcliff Legion, 302 Broadway Avenue West in Redcliff.
(Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Those wishing to remember Dorothy may do so through a gift to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, made payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the Redcliff Public Library, 131 Main Street South, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P2. 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
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GRACE LEMON (nee EDMUNDS) 1930 ~ 2022
Grace Mae Lemon of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 at the age of 92 years. Grace leaves to cherish her memory her children, Allen Lemon, Dwight (Carolfae) Lemon, Gregory (Barbara) Lemon, Rodney Lemon and Andrea (Greg) Tunstall; grandchildren, Neal (Menchie) Lemon, Scott (Natacha) Lemon, Amy (Trevor) Brees, Tracy (Brent) Follensbee, Gillian (Thom) Walton, Hilary Lemon, Andrew (Becky) Tunstall and Jordan (Ashley) Tunstall; great grandchildren, Maxime, Maya, Aria, Lucas, Sadie, Braxton, Birkley, Tyce, Sylvie, Ezra, Sloane, Jules, Tristen and Brooklyn; sister, Darlene Edmunds Freitag (Will); brothers-in-law, Joe Zaba and Bill Mayer. Grace was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Lucy Edmunds; beloved husband, Wilbur Lemon; sisters, Alice Edmunds Zaba and Shirley Edmunds Mayer; and daughter-in-law, Lois Lemon. Grace was born on June 15, 1930 at the family farm in Browning Municipality, SK. She was the first of four daughters born to Lucy and Walter Edmunds. In 1950, she married her lifelong love Wilbur and raised a family of five. Family and friends were very important to Grace and she will always be remembered for hosting family gatherings and dinner parties. She loved her family from the depth of her soul. The Funeral Service will be held at Arcola SK, on Friday, October 7th, 2022. Memorial gifts in Grace’s memory may be made to Wounded Warriors Canada, 10047 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1W7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Grace Lemon. 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.
KENNETH WILLIAM GAIR October 9, 1947 ~ July 7, 2022 Ken was born in The Pas, MB., on October 9, 1947, the only son of Jean and Bill Gair. He was raised on the farm in the Carrot Valley and attended school in the Pas and the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. After school, he spent a year exploring the British Isles and France, delving into family history and enjoying the old world atmosphere. On his return to Canada, he worked as a surveyor, a carpenter and on construction across Western and Northern Canada. He married Victoria Percy in 1974, and together they made their home in various areas including B.C., Northern Alberta, Weyburn, SK, Cowan, MB., and finally Redcliff where they eventually retired to enjoy their home and garden while spending time with family and friends. Their adventures over the years would fill a book! Their home, wherever it was, became the hub of the wheel around which their large family revolved. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Victoria, in 2021 as well as his step-son, Ron Percy, in 2016. A dedicated scholar, historian, author and musician, Ken left this world on Thursday, July 7, 2022, while at St. Joseph’s Hospice with family at his side following a 6 month bout with cancer. He leaves to treasure his memory: granddaughter, Amy (Jesse) Finnerty and family – Style, Tressie and Elder as well as Candi Percy and son, Syah; sister, Jeanne (Vernon) LaJambe and family; brothers-in-law, Jean (Betty) Rivard and Glen (Bev) Rivard as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of good friends. The following is a quote taken from Ken’s memoirs…
“I see now that my legacy, my gift to the world, is all you people who I’ve loved. I feel like I’ve been given a gift of love – to give and to receive. And I’ve loved and been loved by such wonderful people. That’s the best legacy I can leave the world, and that’s enough.” Rest in peace, Ken and Vic. You will be so missed. A celebration of the lives of Ken and Vic Gair will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Oz Lorentzen officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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
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MARLENE McKAY April 2, 1951 – July 17, 2022 It is with great sadness, the family of Shiela ‘Marlene’ (Hoff) McKay share the news of her sudden and unexpected passing on July 17, 2022 at the age of 71. Marlene leaves behind: sons Brent and Brad; grandchildren Ryder, Weston, Karista and Megan; and daughters-in -law Shauna and Penny. Marlene was predeceased by her husband Norm McKay in 1999. She spent her remaining years with her loving partner Mike Mahoney. A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held at Ralphs SteakHouse on Tuesday, July 26th from 4-7pm. Appetizers and Beverages will be provided.
TOM ERB July 29, 1962 ~ July 15, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that Lou announces the sudden passing of her son, Thomas Gail Eugene Erb on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Redcliff, AB., at the age of 59 years. Tom was an avid sportsman and especially loved fishing, golf and watching hockey and baseball. Tom began working for Pony Express at the age of 19, working there for 23 years before starting with Good Year where he was employed for the next 17 years. Tom will be forever remembered in the hearts of his mother, Lou Beard and father, Gene (Maureen); brother, Ron (Lavern); sister, Karen (Greg) along with their children, Dalton and Kayci as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Tom was predeceased by his step-dad, Bob and his brother, Gordon. Tom’s life will be silently remembered in the hearts of all who knew him without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Tom’s name may be made directly to KidsSport Alberta, Medicine Hat & Redcliff Chapter, c/o P.O. Box 36107, Lakeview RPO, Calgary, Alberta T3E 7C6 or on-line at http://kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/medicine-hat-and-redcliff/ and click Donate Now to make a donation. (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
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