October 6, 2022

By Obituaries on October 6, 2022.

RUBY MIDDLETON

December 11, 1931 ~ September 27, 2022

Ruby Olinda Middleton passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 90 years.  Ruby was born on December 11, 1931, in Empress, Alberta, the only daughter of Fred and Emma Steinley. She spent her early years on the family farm north of Empress. Ruby met Frank “Pinky” Middleton and they moved to Medicine Hat where she remained, devoting herself to their family.  She is survived by her sons, Ken (Joan) Steinley of High Prairie and Alan (Candace) Middleton of Bashaw; her grandchildren, Don, Matthew, Jason, Rusty and Brandt (Daniella) Borthwick, Justine Olson (Wes O’Hara), Alex Olson and Francesca, Brogan and Carver Middleton. Ruby is also survived by her brother, Dennis (Glenda) Steinley of Empress, sister-in-law, Shirley Steinley of Leduc and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Emma Steinley; spouses, Francis Middleton (1986) and Roy Wallis (2022); brother, Calvin Steinley and her niece, Lyn McKinnon. A Celebration of Ruby’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Ruby’s name may be made directly to the CNIB, 10 – 11A Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 4Z3 or a local animal shelter of your choice.  (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
“Locally owned & directed”

DOREEN SAILER

June 11, 1930 ~ September 30, 2022

The family of Doreen Sailer is sad to announce her passing at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Doreen was born in Medicine Hat on June 11, 1930 and raised on the family farm outside of Bow Island. While living in Medicine Hat, she met Fred Sailer, whom she married on June 28, 1952. Doreen worked as a secretary for Ens Construction for many years and then as a Certified Picture Framer for The Mitre Box (Dynes Gallery) until her retirement. After retiring, Doreen volunteered at the Post for 15.5 years. Doreen enjoyed reading, golfing, doing puzzles and of course spending time with her family. She was also a phenomenal seamstress, making many special outfits for her girls. She and Fred enjoyed travelling and she was fortunate to have been to the Yukon, New York, Canadian East Coast, England, Mexico and Alaska. Doreen is survived by Janice (Bruce) Dynes and daughter Jayne (Sheldon) Flaig (Callie, Ella, Ethan, Ty and Emersyn); Elaine (Jim) McKinley and children Kristin (Tim) Klein (Bethany, Micah, Megan) and Phil (Samantha) McKinley (Dylan and Riley); Joanne Birbeck and children Stefanie (Jimmy) Olandesca (Jordyn) and Casey Herman; and son-in-law Gary Burr and children Karly (John) Hayes (Lilliana and Iris) and Dani (Adam) O’Reilly (Cohen and Emelia). She was predeceased by her husband, Fred on July 25, 1994; her daughter, Shelley Burr on November 15, 2014 and son-in-law, Mike Birbeck on January 1, 2022. A Graveside Celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Those wishing to attend the service may gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. (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 “Locally owned & directed”

KENNETH COLLINS

1934 ~ KENNETH COLLINS ~ 2022
Kenneth William Collins of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

FRANCES ELIZABETH MILLER

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Frances Elizabeth Miller at the age of 92 years, but rejoice in knowing she has gone home to join those that have gone on before her in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Ron (Donna) Meier and their children, Lanny (Candice) Meier, Trevor Meier, Donald Meier and Aprill (Ryan) Hintz; Don (Debbie) Meier and their children, Ian (Val) Meier and Kara Meier (Ryan Kingston); and Elaine (Floyd) Welk and their children, Traci (Darren) Cybulski and Deanna (Justin) Freimark; step-children, Dwen (Margo) Miller, Reg (Debbie) Miller, Robert (Lorraine) Miller, Kathy (Geritt) Kuipers, Pat (Birnie) Bornn, and Verna (Monte) Wright as well as numerous great-grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by her first husband, Gordon Meier in 1963; mother, Ivy Vockeroth in 1978; father, Andrew Vockeroth in 1989; brother, George Vockeroth in 1992; sister-in-law, Regina Vockeroth in 1986; second husband, Adolph Miller in 2016; father-in-law, Isaac Meier in 1988 and mother-in-law, Martha Meier in 1979. Frances married Gordon Meier in 1949, and together began their life on the farm. This is also where their three children, Ron, Don and Elaine were born. When Gordon passed away, Frances stayed on the farm and raised her family there, running the farm as well as working in the city to make ends meet. She married again in 1973, to Al Miller and they continued farming until 2005, at which time they retired and moved into Medicine Hat. Frances worked hard all of her life to provide for her family and was always there to support them. Everywhere she went she made friends and was a loyal friend to a multitude of people. Frances enjoyed going for coffee frequently with friends and up until a couple of years ago, continued the tradition with friends she went to school with. From a young age, she had a pen pal in Maine and was still in contact with her until recently. Frances was picked at the age of 9 to present flowers to the King and Queen during their cross country visit in 1939, but due to some miscommunication the train did not stop, although 72 years later in 2011, through the work of many people including reporters from The Medicine Hat News and the Prime Minister she was able to meet and present flowers to William and Kate during their visit to Canada. It was definitely a highlight in her life. The church was always a big part of Frances’ life. She was always very involved being the pianist and secretary treasurer for more than 60 years. Even well into her 80’s she volunteered by playing the piano at Senior’s facilities to provide music for the residents and filled in as a pianist at the Wellington and Chinook Village giving freely of her time. Frances was a person who seldom complained and if she said she was not feeling well, you better take her seriously as something must really be wrong. Thankfully Frances enjoyed good health for the majority of her life and it was only the last couple of years when she needed to move into an assisted living facility. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Chinook Village and Masterpiece who took care of mom the last few years of her life as well as the doctors, nurses and staff on 5 East and at St. Joseph’s Home for their care and compassion showing her respect and dignity during her final days. You treated Mom with special care and we appreciated it. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Frances’ name can be made to the Church of God, 9 – 11 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB.,T1A 1S2, (pentchur@telus.net), or to The Kidney Foundation, 6007 – 1A Street SW, Calgary, AB., T2H 0G5. A celebration of Frances’ life will take place at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church, 3785 – 13 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and then again at the church on Friday starting one hour prior to the service. (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 “Locally owned & directed”

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