December 16, 2022
By Obituaries on December 16, 2022.
SHERRY RIEGER-GILL
SHERRY RIEGER-GILL 1966 ~ 2022
Sherry Rieger-Gill of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at the age of 56 years. Sherry leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Robert Gill; step-daughter, Kerrie Gill; grandchildren, Damian Wilson and Troy Wilson; brother, Floyd (Margaret) Rieger; sister, Joy (Darrell) Fischer; and nephew, Blair Rieger (Brandi) . The Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sherry Rieger-Gill. 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.
DARLENE BURGEVITZ
DARLENE BURGEVITZ 1945 ~ 2022 Darlene Gloria Burgevitz passed away at the Good Samaritan South Ridge Village in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 77 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Warren (Rea) and their son, Nathan; and Colin (Tammy) and their daughters, Taylor, Mykayla, Camryn and Sydney as well as her siblings, Clint (Barb) Sulz and Lorette (Jim) Banack and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, John as well as her parents, Karl and Hertha Sulz. A Celebration of Darlene’s Life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A luncheon will follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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”
OLGA “OLIVE” YOUNG
OLGA “OLIVE” YOUNG 1924 ~ 2022 Olga Olive Young of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward Young, passed away on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at the age of 98 years. Olga leaves to cherish her memory numerous nieces and nephews. Olga was predeceased by her husband, Edward Young; parents, John and Mary Novak; brother, Paul Novak; sisters, Mary Lypchuk, Nellie Chubak, Sylvia Hepp, Vickie Severinson, Marci Jack, Toni Roberts, and Adele Palmer. Olga was raised and educated in Yellow Creek, SK. She attended the U of A and received her Bachelor of Education. Olga taught school in Alberta, retiring in 1984. After retiring, she settled in Medicine Hat where she resided until her passing. Olga was an avid reader and enjoyed baking and gardening. In memory of Olga, please donate to the people of Ukraine. Following Olive’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. A private burial at the gravesite will take place at a later date in Yellow Creek at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Olga Young. 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.
DON WALDBAUER
DON WALDBAUER 1943 ~ 2022
Donald “Don” Ralph Waldbauer of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the age of 79 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
DAVID BRANDRITH
DAVID BRANDRITH 1957 ~ 2022
David Samuel Brandrith of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the age of 65 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
TED GRIMM
TED GRIMM 1936 – 2022
Theodore (Ted) John Grimm, born August 16, 1936 died December 10th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Ted leaves behind Ruth (nee Light) his loving wife and companion of 64 years. Ted is survived by his four children, Lynda (Lane) Lindsay, Doug Grimm, Maureen (Darren) Roberts, and Michelle (Darcy) Haaf. Ted found great joy with his five grandkids, Sarah (Clancy) Sederberg, Larissa Lindsay, Megan Grimm, David Haaf and fiancé Tori Johnson, Logan Lindsay, as well as a great granddaughter, Josie Sederberg. Ted leaves behind his siblings and their families Gladys Payne, Don (Laurene) Grimm, Gary (Joan) Grimm, and Glen (Vanda Weldon) Grimm. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles will mourn Ted’s passing.
Ted was predeceased by his parents Anton and Bregitta Grimm, Ruth’s parents Gustave and Paulina Licht (Light), as well as Ruth’s siblings and spouses, Erma and Ralph Jonasson, Henry (Hank) Light, Elizabeth (Bette) and James Finzel, George and Pearl Light, Mae and Joseph Rakai, Erna and Al Wenzel.
Ted was born to Anton and Bregitta Grimm on a farm in the RM of Happyland, Saskatchewan. His early education began in a rural one-room school, later at Fox Valley High School then at Campion College in Regina. Ted finished his studies at the University of Calgary from 1962 64 and completed B.Ed. studies through summer sessions and off campus classes in 1966. Ted worked as a surveyor on the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan from 1953 1956. He then worked at Northwest Nitro Chemicals in the technical division and in operations from 1956 1962. During this time Ted completed his degree and went on to teach English and Social Studies at St. Mary’s and McCoy High School. Ted was an educator from 1964 1977. Ted also served as Alderman or Mayor on Medicine Hat City Council (1968 2001) for all but three years, during which he worked as a real estate agent. Ted retired in 2001.
Ted coached the girl’s high school basketball team during his tenure at McCoy High School and enjoyed a round of golf with friends. Ted’s favorite sport was baseball. His philosophical mentor was Tommy Douglas. He had a love of reading and writing and read at a minimum one book a week, mainly non-fiction, biography, history or philosophy. Ted was well versed on the various ethnic immigration settlements in Western Canada, especially the Germans from Russia.
Ted’s first love was family. Despite not being overly demonstrative, he was always well connected with and knowledgeable about his extended family. There were very few school functions or sports events involving his grandchildren that he did not attend, often traveling hundreds of miles to see them in competition. Ruth, his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Ted’s community values were influenced by the Sermon on the Mount, humanism and social democracy. He tried to live by the motto: “Feed the light and starve the beast”. Ted often said that the two most important contributors to a happy life are a loving and supportive spouse and a satisfying job…and he had both.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich 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). Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders (https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca) or to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society (https://www.mhwss.ca). To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
LOREN HOSFIELD
LOREN HOSFIELD 1943 – 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Pastor Loren Dale Hosfield on December 8, 2022, at the age of 79 years. Pastor Loren is survived by his sister Carol (Michael) Blair or Billings, Montana, Carol’s daughter-in-law Wendy Treglown and her children; Kira, Drew (Catherine); Tory Bond (Daniel), Allyssa Reese (Colton); Michael’s children; Shawn Blair (Chris) and Scott (Katherine) Blair; his close friends Yoka and Bob Redekop as well as Loren’s many friends throughout the world who loved and cherished him. He was predeceased by his mother Anita Hosfield and his father Clark Hosfield as well as his nephew Marc Treglown and Michael’s son Michael Blair. Loren was born in Wolfpointe, Montana on October 4, 1943. He attended school there until grade four when his family moved to Minneapolis in 1953 and he finished his grade school education. He then continued his studies at the University of Minneapolis until he was drafted in to the U.S. Army and stationed in Bamberg, Germany. Upon returning home from the service, Loren followed his calling to become a Pastor. He attended North Western Lutheran Theological Seminary and was ordained on June 3, 1973, as a Lutheran Pastor. His first call was to Edenwald, Saskatchewan where he served several parishes for seven years. In 1980, he accepted a call to “Lord of Life” church in Edmonton where he ministered until 1989. At that time he accepted a call to Victory Lutheran Church in Medicine Hat where he served for nineteen years until retiring. Pastor Loren loved geography, history and became a renowned traveller! His travels took him to many countries throughout the world. Numerous trips were made to Jerusalem, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He would often plan tours for people to accompany him to the Holy Land…acting as “tour guide” for the trip. These were some of his favorite times. Loren lived his life from his “heart”. The church was his home and he would spend endless hours there! The doors were always open to each and everyone always being welcomed with open arms by Pastor Loren. Many community groups were active and held functions and meetings at Victory. It became the “hub” of activity within the community! Pastor Loren was a Chaplain for Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Hospital for a number of years and was always on call 24/7 day or night. When he became aware of a need – he did not hesitate. He was a faithful, devoted servant to the Lord and a shepherd to all. He was loving, kind, generous, caring and had the most fantastic sense of humour and wit. He was a devoted Coca Cola fan and you would always find a “Coke” close by wherever he was. Pastor Loren will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. We will miss him dearly but we will forever treasure all the memories he has left with us. We would like to thank Meadow Ridge Seniors Centre and Riverview Age Care for the care provided during his stay. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at Victory Lutheran Church on Saturday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live steamed on the church website http://victorylutheran.ca/livestream/. Those who wish to remember Loren with a donation may do so to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimer.ca/ab) or to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.ourhealthfoudnation.ca. 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
JAMES STEELE
JAMES STEELE 1947 – 2022
James Steele of Red Deer, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the age of 75 years. He will be greatly missed by his coordinator Karen, roommates Diane and Jeffrey and his neighbor and friend Rena. James was born on September 18, 1947 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Fred and Doreen Steele and a brother of Judy and Jack. He relocated to Red Deer and lived there with a zest for life, a great sense of humour and a passion for salty snacks and Lindor chocolates. James had a keen memory for birthdays and dates of his workers and friends. He also collected coins of many different varieties and once he knew the birth year of any of those same workers and friends, he would give them a coin with that year on it, once he acquired it. James loved collecting playing cards and would always want to purchase a new deck with different images on them such as flowers, giving him the nickname of “king of hearts”. He would study his new deck in depth. Telling jokes, his great sense of humour and his ability to come up with nicknames for those around him made James just fun to be with. He will be missed. The graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. If you wish to attend, please meet at the main gate to the cemetery no later than 2:15 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
SANDRA PAINTER
SANDRA PAINTER 1957 ~ 2022 Sandy Painter, beloved wife of Howard, passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the age of 65 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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”
STEPHEN BJARNASON
STEPHEN BJARNASON 1960 ~ 2022 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Stephen Bjarnason announce his unexpected passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 62 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed. (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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