August 16, 2022

By Obituaries on August 16, 2022.

1924 – DOLORES RINKE – 2022

Dolores Rinke of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 97 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Dallas Hjorth officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and click on the live streaming button, then on the youtube arrow. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Dolores with a donation may do so to the Good Samaritan, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4P1. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

1932 – HENRY STRAUSS – 2022

Celebrating the life of Henry Gustav Strauss, we as a family announce that at the age of 90 years, Henry passed away peacefully on Saturday August 13, 2022, with family at his side in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He was predeceased by Loretta, his loving wife of 65 years, who passed away in 2019. He is survived by four of his five children: Neil (Judy) Strauss, Brian (Cheryl) Strauss, Kathy (Ralph) Korner and Karla (Gerrit) Vermeer. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lynnetta, in 2012. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews – all who brought love and joy to his life. He valued God’s faithfulness to his family and their desire to follow God in footsteps of faith. Henry is survived by his loving sister, Ella Binder of Langley, BC. and her children Arlene (Roland) Poehlke and Rodney (Leanne) Binder and families. Henry was born July 4, 1932, to Ed and Selma Strauss at Sandy Point, Alberta, near Burstall, Saskatchewan, where he was raised on the farm with his sister, Ella. He was predeceased by his parents and stepmother’s Lydia and Inge., which expanded our family with the blessing of even more siblings and relatives. Henry accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at the age of 12. He attended the one room school at Sandy Point. He continued with junior schooling in Medicine Hat and advanced studies at CTI (Christian Training Institute) in Edmonton. It was at CTI that Dad met and married his life partner, Loretta. They worked in Edmonton for one year before moving to the farm at Sandy Point where they developed their farming enterprise. In 1977, they moved into Medicine Hat to pursue other employment while continuing involvement with the expanding farm business. Many have experienced Henry’s gift of leadership in the community and church families that he served both in Hilda and Medicine Hat. He was a friend and mentor to many. He was not one to sit still. He loved to travel with Loretta. Their adventures took them across Canada, many parts of the USA, Africa, Cuba, Israel, Mexico, Panama Canal, Alaska, and Hawaii. He and Loretta so enjoyed living their last years with the condo community at Heritage Heights. He was a loving and faithful husband to Loretta. Henry was a solid Christian example as a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He invested in his family and was committed to encouraging each one to become their very best. Henry was a kind, steady, thoughtful, humorous, and committed man. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed, but his influence lives on. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Henry’s life will take place at Temple Baptist Church (606 7th Street SW) on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman officiating. Private interment will take place at Prairie View Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually please go to https://templebaptist.ca/calendar. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to ShareWord Global Canada (formerly known as Gideons International) https://sharewordglobal.com/ca/give/today or to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G1. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

1932 ~ FRIEDA JESKE ~ 2022

Frieda Jeske of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Howard Jeske, passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side, on Friday, August 12th, 2022 at the age of 89 years. Frieda leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Lenora (Ken) Duchscherer, Sheryl Robertson, Sandra (Howard) Painter, and Janice (Harvey) Hoffner; grandchildren, Jason (Dana) Duchscherer, Jennifer (Chris) Grad, Shawn (Alisha) Dennison, Stason Dennison, David (Kari) Painter, Mark Painter, Becky (Brad) McKelvey Christy (Matt) Pinnell, Kimberly (Trevor) Neigum, Joelle (James) Opp; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Herb Klaudt; and sister, Lorraine Rathwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frieda was predeceased by her husband, Howard Jeske; her parents, Emanual and Hulda Klaudt; son-in-law, Don Robertson; great-grandchildren, Mya and Maddison Neigum; brothers, Edwin, Leonard, and Richard Klaudt; and sisters, Emma Tschritter and Evelyn Spiry. Frieda was a kind and compassionate woman who loved to help people. She regularly volunteered at the library, store, and Friday Coffee at Chinook Centre, where she lived for 15 years. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends. Frieda resided at the Wellington for the last four years and could often be found doing crafts, reading, and word search, which she loved dearly. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, T1A 1Z5 on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 before the Funeral Service, at 10:00 am until 10:50 am. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at 11:00 am with Reverend David Pollard officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Frieda’s memorial page five minutes prior to the above date and time. Memorial gifts in Frieda’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frieda Jeske. 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.

1935 ~ GERARD STODOLKA ~ 2022

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gerard “Gerry” Leroy Stodolka on August 09, 2022 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Memorial gifts in Gerry’s name may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerard Stodolka. Funeral arrangements by

1938 – TONY MELO – 2022

The family of Manuel Antonio Melo is profoundly sad to announce his passing on August 10, 2022, at the age of 84 years. He was surrounded by those who loved him. Manuel, who many knew him as Tony, was born in Furnas, Azores to parents Jose and Tereza Melo. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Odette, of 58 years as well their children and their families which includes grandchildren. When it came to his children he was hands on from infancy to grown adults offering fatherly advice which made him a wonderful example of how a father should be. In his golden years, he enjoyed spending time as a loving grandfather teaching his gift of carpentry, sharing his many, many stories of the old country and his life in the army. Shortly after immigrating to Canada he worked many carpentry jobs to support his growing family. As a result he ended up starting a thriving business working for himself. There wasn’t anything he won’t do after a hard days work to help his wife around the house. Even being blind he did what he could. Their bond of love was the foundation of true lasting love that endured the test of time. Friends were easily made with whomever he met. He had a way about him and an ability to make people laugh. Manuel had many lifelong friends, neighbours and extended family who respected his wisdom and treasured him. One fond memory out of many was when he whistled while he worked and to us who knew him, it was a sign he enjoyed what he was doing. He was a man of strong faith; he will forever be remembered and be a part of our lives. He will be sadly missed. We hope he is sitting and whistling. A private funeral mass was held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment has taken place at Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

1940 – IRENE HAMMEL – 2022

Irene Beatrice Hammel passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of Tim Hammel of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Those who wish to remember Irene with a donation, may do so to Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

AUBREE LYNNE FAVREAU-NAGY

March 28, 2009 ~ August 12, 2022

Grandma Janice took her beautiful angel home. Aubree Favreau-Nagy passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 12th at the age of 13. She is survived by her birth mother, Chelsea Favreau and her 3 brothers, (Sheldon, Linden and Austin); also her loving aunt Jo-Ann Routledge, who was her primary care giver for the last twelve and a half year’s. Aubree touched so many people in her short life. She will be remembered with fond memories by her family in Alberta and Ontario. A special thank you to Dr. Hak and all the nurses and home care workers who cared for Aubree throughout the years. Also, a big thanks to Cst. Ian Scrivener of MHPS, The EMT workers who helped at the house and the staff of Grace Memorial. A come and go celebration of Aubree’s life will be held on August 21st, 2022, at 13 Rice Bay SE, from 1pm to 4pm.

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

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