November 16, 2022
By Obituaries on November 16, 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”
SHIRLEY DYER
SHIRLEY DYER 1935 ~ 2022 With heavy hearts the family of Shirley May Dyer announces her passing while at the Medicine Hat Regional on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the age of 87 years. Shirley’s life will be celebrated at a later date and will be announced closer to that day. (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”
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
ELEANOR SANDERS
ELEANOR SANDERS 1935 ~ 2022
Eleanor Sanders of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late William Sanders. 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 (Vicki) Seefried and Roxane (Jim) Gechter; son-in-law, Doug Monaghan; 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
MANLEY KNUTSON
1928 ~ MANLEY KNUTSON ~ 2022
Manley Millard Knutson of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the age of 94 years, beloved husband of the late Lila Irene Knutson. Manley was born in Iddesleigh, Alberta on January 2, 1928, son of Gustav and Inga Knutson and sibling to Alvin, Victor, Emily, Ruby, Gloria, Doris and Clara. Manley’s dad died when he was ten and at fifteen he quit school to help look after the family. He met Lila at a Christmas dance in 1948 and they were married on November 10, 1949. Together they purchased land in the Iddesleigh area and started a family, Clarence, Clayton, Lorne, Elaine and Malcolm. Hunting, fishing and travelling were the things he enjoyed the most. He made friends wherever he went. Manley is survived by three children, Clayton (Lori) Knutson, Elaine (Wally) Nemeth and Malcolm Knutson; grandchildren, Luke Dunn, Shawn Knutson, Tammy Knutson, Juanita Dunn, Jaime Feewey, Lorene Knutson, Clancy Knutson, Ashley Knutson and Teigan Knutson; two sisters, Emily Riste and Clara Olson as well as numerous great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Gustav and Inga Knutson; his wife Lila Knutson; two children, Clarence Alvin and Lorne Preston; his siblings, Alvin Knutson, Victor Knutson, Ruby Munger, Gloria Olson, Doris Munger. A service will be arranged for spring of 2023 at which time Manley’s ashes will be scattered on Lila’s grave in the Rainy Hills Cemetery at Iddesleigh. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Jeannette Gross and Grace Sanderson; his stepchildren, Lois Burlstoff, Diane (Rob) Penner, Janet (Brian) Schulz, Malcolm (Vonda) Weibe, Corelie Weibe, Donna Weibe; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, twelve great great grandchildren, thirty one step grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Christman and Ann Becker; one step-brother Ed Goertz. Besides his loving wife Miriam, David was predeceased by the mother of his children Christina (Sturm) Sulz; his parents Karl and Martha (Vossler) Sulz; one son James; sons-in-law Harold Sanderson and Walter Gross, a grandson Travis Gross; his brothers, Emil (Martha), John (Helen), Karl (Hertha); stepson Nolan Weibe; eleven of Miriam’s siblings; brothers-in-law, Albert Christman and Walter Becker. Dad was a farmer all his life and enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a amazing memory right up to his last day. On February 25, 1942, he married Christina Sturm, a young lady that lived in the area. To this union three children were born, Jeannette, Jim, and Grace. In 1944, they purchased a farm north-east of Irvine and in 1959, they relocated to the Spondin area. Later, Dad and Mom went their separate ways. Dad married Miriam Weibe in 1988 and they eventually moved to Medicine Hat. From this marriage Dad acquired five step-children and their families. 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
ERNA FRANK
1926 ~ ERNA FRANK ~ 2022
Erna Frank of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Adolf Frank. 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
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