November 15, 2022
By Obituaries on November 15, 2022.
BOBBY JACK ZIEFFLE
BOBBY JACK ZIEFFLE Oct. 25, 1930 – Nov. 12, 2022 Bob passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Along with his wife, Theresa ‘Terry’, Bob leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Jack (Sheri) and their two daughters, Danae (Dillan) and Alyssa (Casey); Hans (Melanie); Mark (Shandeigh) and their son, Lincoln. Family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Good Samaritan for the love, kindness and care he received over the last 3 1/2 years. A Private family celebration of Bob’s life will take place in the coming days. If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Bob may be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4P1. (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”
BRAAT
BRAAT ELIZABETH BRAAT of Coaldale, Alberta passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. Therese Villa at the age of 91.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, Nov 16th, at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 23rd Ave, Coaldale, AB, on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Ian Gagne celebrating. Interment at the Coaldale Cemetery to follow.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
JACQUELINE POWER
JACQUELINE “JACKIE” POWER 1966 ~ 2022 Jackie Power of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at the age of 56 years. For further information please log on to http://www.saamis.com and select Jacqueline’s memorial page. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
LEROY SORDAHL
LEROY SORDAHL 1947 ~ 2022 Mr. Leroy Norman Sordahl, beloved husband of Jeanie, passed away peacefully at his home in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 75 years. A private celebration of Leroy’s life will be held at a later date. (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”
DAVID SULZ
1921 – DAVID SULZ – 2022 David Sulz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the age of 101 years, beloved husband of the late Miriam Sulz. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). Those who wish to remember David with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice. 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
DENNY OAKLEY
1948 – DENNY OAKLEY – 2022 Denny (Dennis) Oakley of Bow Island, beloved husband of Lynn Oakley passed away suddenly on November 8, 2022 at the age of 74 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Kimberly Oakley, Amy Oakley (Jarvis Clemens), Troy Hellman, Jason Lentz (Shauna) and Tara Whiting (Ken Taylor); his grandchildren, Jasmin Lentz, Sierra Loignon, Keenen Quann, Patience Hellman, Nevan Tuchscherer, Zarah Hellman, Audrey Esau, Augusta Lentz; great grandchild, Cirilla Coombs; one sister Judy Carlson (Jon), one brother Roy Oakley (LuLu) and many important family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Eveline Mogg and Michael Oakley and one daughter April Hellman. Denny was born on May 18, 1948, in Port Arthur, Ontario. He began his work career with the CPR and transferred to Calgary in 1997 with is family. He continued working with the CPR for the next 34 years, then moved to Bow Island and retired. Denny enjoyed camping, fishing, wood working, NASCAR weekends and going for cruises in his corvette. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Burdett Community Church on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. 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
ERNIE ALBRECHT
1938 – ERNIE ALBRECHT – 2022 Ernest “Ernie” Albrecht of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of the late Shirley Albrecht. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Kim (Dale) Mendryk; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Courtney Mendryk (Cam Fox) and Shae-Lynn Mendryk (Carter Patey) and their children Holden and Blake; one brother Marvin (Alvena) Albrecht; sister-in-law Shirley Albrecht as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley on May 23, 2020; his parents Christina and Carl Albrecht; three brothers Carl (Eleanor), Edwin (Violet) and Clarence; one sister Esther (Richard) Eisenbarth; his sister-in-law Lola (Frank) Coffey and their son Chuck. He also leaves to cherish his memory Lola’s children Tom Coffey, Janice (Danny) Holmedal and Russ (Kelly) Coffey. Ernie was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan and grew up working hard on the farm near Leader Saskatchewan, before he moved to the big city of Medicine Hat after grade school. Here he met Shirley and they quickly fell in love and married in 1960. They built their first home on McKenzie Crescent and have lived there ever since. Not long after, they welcomed their beautiful baby girl Kimberly into the world. They spent short stints in Calgary while Ernie was at tech school learning mechanics, and he then found work as a mechanic in a car dealership garage in Medicine Hat until he started his journey as a fireman in 1970. Ernie worked his way up from firehall mechanic to Captain and made many lifelong friends during his 28 successful and impactful years at the firehall. Ernie eventually retired in 1998. He continued to enjoy his coffee time at the fire hall with the firehall boys and also enjoyed the coffees and chatter with friends at the mall, Tim Hortons or A&W. Ernie, Shirley and Kim spent many summers hauling the camper and aluminum boat out to various lakes fishing and adventuring. Ernie found joy in maintaining his yard and was well known in the community for his pristine lawn and flowers. Ernie also had an affinity and gift for restoring old tractors and motors, and a certain knack for crafting up things in the garage. From welding to wood work, Ernie enjoyed keeping busy. Ernie took great pride in his family, especially his time spent with his granddaughters and great grandchildren. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 2:00 with The Rev. Dr. Oz Lorentzen officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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
MANLEY KNUTSON
1928 ~ MANLEY KNUTSON ~ 2022 Manley Knutson of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the age of 94 years, beloved husband of the late Leila Knutson. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home. 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
NAUDIA SEEFRIED
1944 – NAUDIA SEEFRIED – 2022 Naudia Seefried beloved wife of Fred Seefried of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 78 years after a courageous battle with cancer. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Debra (Bob) Ridley, Dale (Vickie) Seefried and Roxane (Jim) Gechter; nine grandchildren and one brother Dick (Dolores) Edwards. Naudia was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Vavah Edwards, one daughter Veree Monaghan, one sister Janice Edwards and one brother Ron Edwards. Naudia was born on September 14, 1944 in Medicine Hat where she was raised. On November 26, 1960, she married Fred Seefried, the love of her life. They were married for 61 years. Naudia had a great sense of humour enjoyed by many. She loved camping and was an avid Medicine Hat Tiger’s Fan. Fred and Naudia were billets for the Tiger’s for many years nurturing many relationships with the players. She was also a lifetime member of the “Women of the Moose”. The graveside funeral service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant David Townsend officiating. 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 20
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