November 25, 2022

By Obituaries on November 25, 2022.

EDWARD CALEB CODY BROST

EDWARD CALEB CODY BROST January 31st, 1990 November 18th, 2022 Ed Brost leaves to mourn his passing his father, David Brost (stepmother, Jacquie Pill); three sisters, Tamara Brost of Vancouver, WA, Tristan Brost (Devon Potter) of Carseland, AB and Sydney Brost of Colorado Springs, CO; grandparents, Jim Brost & Joyce Aman of Medicine Hat, AB; special friend, Tammy Klassen of Longview, AB; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Debra Brost; grandparents, Charles & Helma Bow; daughter, Ryder Lily Brost.
Ed was born in Lethbridge, AB on January 31st, 1990. He lived with his family in Medicine Hat, AB until 1992 when they moved to Irvine, AB. For the next 2 years, Ed travelled around the U.S. and Canada with his father doing long haul trucking. Ed then attended school at Irvine School. He loved playing hockey & baseball and just playing with his friends. In 2003, the family moved to a small farm in the Wisdom, AB area & Ed helped out a lot with the farm chores, going to school and playing hockey in Redcliff, AB where he made many special friends. In 2006, Ed and his father moved to Bow Island, AB where they resided together until 2011 when Ed moved to Brooks, AB and began a career in the oilpatch working for different companies over the years.
Ed was a very loving and caring person with a quick smile and an infectious sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
For those wishing to pay their respects, a public visitation will be held on Monday, November 28th, 2022, from 12:00pm 4:00pm at Grace Memorial. 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

MARILYN HAFFNER

MARILYN HAFFNER 1940 ~ 2022 Marilyn Shirley Haffner (nee Myers) passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 82 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Daniel (Debbie) and David (Darrell); grandsons, Jonathan (Kris) and Nathan; siblings, Marlene Strank (Hugh McBreen) (Sean, Ryan), Gail LeGrand (Jody, Todd, Mark), and Alan (Janice) Myers (Shannon, Graham, Hailey) as well as numerous extended family members. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Wayne; son, Dana; parents, Victor and Emily Myers and brothers-in-law, Rene LeGrand and Al Strank. Marilyn was born and raised in Weyburn, SK., and attended Haig School and the Weyburn Collegiate Institute. She worked in the Night Court in Regina where she met her future husband through her future father-in-law. She also worked at the Times Herald Newspaper in Moose Jaw prior to her marriage. Marilyn married George Wayne Haffner on September 30, 1961, in Moose Jaw. She worked in administrative support positions for the Federal Government for many years, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Marilyn was also quite artistic and enjoyed drawing, writing and repairing art pieces. She even had one of her poems published in the early 2000’s. Marilyn’s stubbornness, quick wit, sense of humour and love of animals will be missed by her family and all those who knew her. In honour of Marilyn’s life, her family gathered privately to pay their respects and cherish her memory. Donations can be made to any animal rescue or SPCA as Marilyn loved all animals. (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”

GORDON DANIEL GEISSLER

GORDON DANIEL GEISSLER February 20th, 1942 November 23rd, 2022 Gordon Geissler passed away on November 23rd, 2022, at the age of 80 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kathy; 2 step-children; 10 siblings; 15 nieces and nephews; 26 great nieces and nephews; as well as several cousins.
Gordon followed in his dad’s footsteps by becoming a mechanic.
As per Gordon’s request, there will be no formal service held.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 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

RITA HAZELAAR

RITA HAZELAAR November 15, 1934 ~ November 22, 2022
Rita Hazelaar, beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord and those already in heaven on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Rita was born to parents, Lambertus and Alida deJong on November 15, 1934, in Den Haag, Netherlands. She was raised and educated there until immigrating to Canada with her parents and two of her siblings in 1951. The deJongs settled in Medicine Hat where Rita met the love of her life, Henry Hazelaar. They married December 10, 1955, in the Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church. Rita worked in the porcelain factory until transitioning to homemaker and mom once they started a family of five active children. The family moved to Redcliff in 1963 where Rita and Henry started and operated Hazelaar’s Greenhouses for 18 years. She then worked alongside Henry for seven years as proprietors of Redcliff Clothing. After a short stint of acreage living, they moved to Medicine Hat. Retirement years were filled with fishing, walking with Spot the dog, needlepoint, camping and travelling, especially to warmer climates in the winter. Rita remained a member of Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church all her life, being involved with Ladies Aid, knitting toques and scarves, bowling and helping in the nursery. A mild stroke and Parkinson’s disease limited Rita’s activities in her last years. Her warmth and humour will be missed by all. Rita is survived by five children: Harvey (Joanne), Robert (Dinah), Marvin, Alan (Jacqueline), Loretta; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Cory deJong and Jane Vonk and sister-in-law, Bertha Schollaardt. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; daughter, Marilyn; grandson, Branden and sisters, Sjaan and Bep of the Netherlands. Although Rita will be greatly missed, we rejoice in knowing she is in the arms of Jesus, reunited and celebrating with loved ones. A Celebration of Rita’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. The service will be live-streamed and can be accessed at medicinehatcrc.org. Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery prior to Rita’s Church Celebration. Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com. Those wishing to remember Rita may do so by making a donation directly to World Renew at http://www.worldrenew.ca or to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120 – 6835 Railway Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2V6. 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”

LORNE HIRSCH

1946 ~ LORNE HIRSCH ~ 2022 Lorne Mathew Hirsch of Redcliff, passed away on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Lorne leaves to cherish his memory his children, Lorna Hirsch and Blair (Rachael Garrett-Hirsch) Hirsch; grandchildren, Veronica, Cole, Hayden, Ethan, Quinton, and Blake; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Bonnie Czember (Lynn Hirsch), Debbie (John) Wons and Kregg (Shannon) Hirsch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lorne was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Christine Hirsch; as well as brother, Mervin Hirsch. Lorne will be silently remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorne Hirsch. 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.

CHUCK DELL

CHUCK DELL 1950 – 2022 Charles “Chuck” Edward Dell of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 72 years. A private family graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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

JANICE JUDGE

JANICE JUDGE 1944 – 2022 Janice Judge (Paulson) passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late John Judge of Medicine Hat. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Pam (Kent) Carson and Dave Judge (Aime Tschritter); four grandchildren, Kate, Grady, Julissa and Julian; her brother, Russ (Lynn) Paulson and sister, Carol (Jim) Lines; her sister-in-law, Kathy (Russ) Farrell and brother-in-law, Bill Judge as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Amanda Paulson as well as her sister Audry and brother Howard. The funeral service will be held in the Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live streamed on the church website http://victorylutheran.ca/livestream/. Those who wish to remember Janice with a donation, may do so to the Victory Lutheran Church Victory Lutheran Church 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 2H1. 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

GEORGE VANDERHORST

GEORGE VANDERHORST 1933 ~ 2022 George Vanderhorst went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 89 years after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Teresa; daughters, Desiree Howlett, Melissa (Rory) Schaeffer, Juanita Vanderhorst, Monica (Chris) Miller;
Teresa’s children, Angie (Albert) Cramer, Perry† (Jennifer) Wagenaar, Rick (Kate) Wagenaar, Mandy (Ralph) Van Dam; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; Wanita Wagenaar; and loyal friend, Ron Bohrn. George was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Arie and Wim; family members, Darcy Howlett, Karen Wagenaar, and Perry Wagenaar. George was born on April 1, 1933 in Hilverson, The Netherlands and was the youngest of three brothers. He received his schooling and accountant education in the The Netherlands. In 1956, at the age of 23 years, he immigrated to Canada and settled in Hamilton, Ontario, near his brother, Arie. George and his family moved west to Calgary in 1969. In 1975, they moved to Medicine Hat where George was accountant supervisor at Canadian Fertilizers until his retirement in 1998. In August 1982, he married Teresa and they enjoyed 40 years together.
They spent many summers travelling coast to coast in Canada and through parts of the USA, including Alaska. George was a lifelong member of the Christian Reformed Church. He loved the church and served on various committees over the years, including treasurer during his years spent in Hamilton.
He was also the volunteer treasurer of the condo association for many years. George liked playing cards with friends, puzzling, and doing wonderword puzzles. He enjoyed lively conversations about current world events, politics, and sports. He will be forever missed and was deeply loved. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive SE with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging onto http://www.medicinehaterc.org . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Medicine Hat Christian School, thank you. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Vanderhorst.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.

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.

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