December 17, 2022

By Obituaries on December 17, 2022.

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”

BRENT GORDON MULNER

BRENT GORDON MULNER January 24, 1942 – December 13, 2022
Brent Gordon Mulner Sr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 13, 2022, in High River, Alberta at the age of 80 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and family.
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes, Okotoks 403-938-3111. To email condolences to the Brent’s family, please visit
http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

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. A Celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 – 4th Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. David Pollard officiating. (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”

JAMES MOORE

JAMES MOORE 1933 ~ 2022
Mr. James Douglas Moore passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the age of 89 years. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring of 2023 at Hillside Cemetery. Details of the service will be announced closer to the date. (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”

EVA MEDD

EVA MEDD 1945 ~ 2022
Eva Medd passed away peacefully at the Sunnyside Nursing Home in Medicine Hat on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the age of 77 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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”

FRIEDA GEHRING

1932 ~ FRIEDA GEHRING ~ 2022 Frieda Gehring of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frieda Gehring. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by



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.

FRIEDA THILLMANN

1930 ~ FRIEDA THILLMANN ~ 2022 Frieda Thillmann, Beloved Wife of the late Emil Thillmann, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 15, 2022, after celebrating her 92nd birthday at Riverview Care Centre on Monday. Frieda leaves to cherish her memory; her daughter, Marlene (Ken) Biemans; her grandchildren, Curtis Biemans, Alexander (Melissa) Biemans; and great grandchildren, Lucille and Miles Biemans. She is also survived by brother, Albert and sister, Helga, living in Germany along with numerous nephews and nieces, and in-laws. Frieda was also predeceased by her son, Erroll; her granddaughter, Christina Biemans; and brother, Erwin. Frieda was born December 12, 1930 in the village of Brienne, Bessarabia where she grew up on her parents farm until the effects of WW2 forced Frieda and family to flee their home for the relative safety of Germany. They settled in West Germany. It was then that she met the dashing and soon to become the love of her life Emil Thillmann. They married in 1952 and quickly embarked on the greatest adventure of their lives together by immigrating to Canada to seek out the wonderful opportunities so much dreamed about. With parents’- in-law in tow, they all found work in the Lethbridge area working on farms for a few years. In 1957 it became possible to purchase farmland of their very own near Seven Persons. It was there they would build up a grain and cattle farm for the next 40 years or so, something that Frieda and Emil derived great satisfaction and pleasure from. They made many friends in their farming community, a great many more friends through St Peter’s Church and the German Harmony Club. Mom and Dad enjoyed dancing and it showed as they were fabulous dancers. Frieda was well regarded as being the quintessential hostess. She was always ready with a pot of coffee, home baked wares or wonderful meals. Even though she was not that tall, she had a very affirmative way about her in getting things done. She also had the enviable touch of allowing Emil to be his charming chivalrous self while still being true to her own strength of character. Frieda was a committed servant of God and spent much of her time striving to understand, reflect and find comfort in the words of the testaments. A little slip of paper that was found recently at her care home had in her handwriting “Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal” tells a lot of her faith in Jesus. It cannot adequately put in words the gratitude Frieda’s family feels for the outstanding care, support and friendship offered by the staff at Riverview Care Centre. She was there as a caregiver when Emil lived out his days there, and now as a resident until her passing. The staff are the true heroes for Frieda as they go way above and beyond, especially in light of the heavy burden put to them during the recent years by Covid. Thank you so much to the team of doctors for your kindness and care. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Frieda’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6 or S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frieda Thillmann. Funeral arrangements are entrusted


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.

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. 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.


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

MARJORIE COOK

MARJORIE COOK 1932 – 2022
Marjorie Cook of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the age of 89 years. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Brenda Uhrich, Gloria (Neil) Robbins, Shirleen (Delbert) Deminick and Ennis Jr.; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, two great great granddaughters; one brother Harvey (Bonnie) Wolfer and one nephew Johnny Wolfer. She was predeceased by her parents Emma and John Wolfer, one brother Wilbert, granddaughter Shannon, son-in-law Lester Uhrich and a nephew Michael Wolfer. Marjorie loved to crochet and she enjoyed gardening. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1:30 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). Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Marjorie with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society (https://www.mhwss.ca) or to Canadian Mental Health (https://mentalwellnessmatters.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

SANDRA DIANA PAINTER

SANDRA DIANA PAINTER April 5, 1957 ~ December 14, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sandra Painter announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the tender age of 65 years. Sandra’s memory will live on in the hearts of her loving husband and best friend, Howard Painter; children, David (Kari) Painter, Mark Painter and Becky (Brad) McKelvey as well as her grandchildren, Jordan (Angie), Brooklynne, Owen, Jailyn and Connor. She will be forever remembered and loved by her sisters, Lenora (Ken) Duchscherer, Sheryl Robertson and Janice (Harvey) Hoffner; sister-in-law, Ann (Tom) Cunningham as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was predeceased by her mother and father, Howard and Frieda Jeske; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lee and Mae Painter as well as a brother-in-law Don Robertson.
Sandra spent her formative years attending school in Medicine Hat and graduated from Medicine Hat High School. Her work spanned over several years in the food industry. She then transitioned and spent several years dedicated to the residents of Chinook Village before retiring to enjoy time traveling on many vacations and spending time with friends and family over the last several years.
Sandra was always up to spending time with friends and family, whether it be in a campground or a simple walk around town. She enjoyed actively cheering on her grandchildren on any sports team that they were part of. She spent many hours enjoying the time in her yard gardening as well as time spent working on her crafts.
Sandra touched the lives of everyone she met. She had many close friends that she treasured dearly and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Sandra may do so through a donation to a charity of your choice.
The Funeral Service celebrating Sandra’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster Officiating. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Sandra’s Chapel Celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience her service may visit Cook Southland’s website at http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for fellowship thereafter in the Ortona Room at the Royal Canadian Legion. 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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