January 5, 2023

By Obituaries on January 5, 2023.

ANTONIO TENAGLIA

ANTONIO TENAGLIA 1935 ~ 2023 Antonio ‘Tony’ Tenaglia passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 87 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”

CATHY MASER

CATHY MASER 1935 ~ 2022 Catherine Margaret Maser (nee Grage), beloved wife of the late Marvin Philip Maser formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 87 years. The family will honour her life with a private funeral service. (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”

ELVA JOYCE BERTSCH

1926 ~ ELVA JOYCE BERTSCH ~ 2023
Our Mother, Elva Joyce Bertsch began her journey to Heaven in the early morning hours of January 03, 2023 passing away at The Haven of Rest in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the Grand Age of 96 years, the beloved wife of the late Elmer Bertsch. Cherishing her memory are her dearly loved children, Stan (Erika) Bertsch of Edmonton AB, Louise (Ivan) Schlaht of Bindloss AB, Murray (Cindy) Bertsch of Medicine hat AB. Also cherishing are her Beloved Grandchildren, Jennifer (Susan) Bertsch, David (Candace Henry) Bertsch, and Lexie (Vincent) Lalli; Tara (Jeremy Good) and Telisha (Mike Ftichar) Schlaht; Evan (Allison) Bertsch and Andrea (Shane) Bennett; Darling Great Grandchildren, Luca and Cora Bertsch, Mihayla, Rowenna & Tavynn Schlaht, Paisley & Kinsley Good, Rylee & Hattie Ftichar; Merek & Raya Bertsch, Ethan & Blayke Bennett. Elva is also survived by one sister, Amy Brusky and a sister-in-law, Ramona Bertsch; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Elva was born to Louis & Winnie (Fenton) Western on September 16th, 1926 at Maple Creek, Sask and raised on the farm in the Richmound, Sask area. She taught school at Green Corn and Horsham from 1946 to 1950. Wedding bells rang for Elva on September 28th, 1949 when she married Elmer Bertsch in Medicine Hat. Following a short honeymoon to Banff, they made their home on the Bertsch Farm near Horsham, Sask. Besides being a wife and mother, Elva wore may hats during her life on the farm. Taught school, milked cows, raised chickens ducks, geese, turkeys, pigs and a great joy of hers was welcoming the baby calves in the spring, truck driver at harvest, grew an impressive vegetable garden. She also liked doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, knitting, sewing and embroidering, She never waivered at her responsibilities and her memory was outstanding right to the end. She welcomed her Grandchildren and the Greats as they came along and shared her years of wisdom with them. In October of 1986, they retired to Medicine Hat. Elva continued her gardening skills and also published a history of the Fenton side and wrote family histories of the Western and Bertsch’s. Elva bought a computer to compile these histories. She enjoyed and relived many events by keeping all the photo albums up to date and that resulted in album after album filled with history. A thrill of her lifetime was when she accompanied Stan, Erika & family on a trip to Disneyland in 1990. It was her first airplane ride and first trip out of Canada. When her house and yard became too much for her, she moved to the Wellington in 2007 and from there to the Haven of rest in January of 2020. Mom spent almost three years there amidst the Covid Pandemic. Our family thanks everyone there for looking after her. Many of the care workers stopped to chat with her. They always asked her to come join the session “Remember When”? as she had some interesting stories of her childhood. Elva was pre-deceased by her parents, Louis & Winnie Western; husband, Elmer (2008); granddaughter, Tanya Schlaht (2011); brother, Donald Western (2012) and sister- in- law Joyce Western (2008); niece, Karen Western (2006); brother-in-law, Floyd Brusky (2017); nephew, Doug Western (2019). In one of her last emails, as she knew her time was coming near, she wrote, “LOVE & BLESSINGS AND MAY THE FUTURE HOLD MANY TREASURES FOR ALL OF YOU”
LOVE MOM
The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 3:30 pm. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Elva’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elva Bertsch. Funeral arrangements 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.

AMALIE FENRICK

1932 – AMALIE FENRICK – 2023
With much sadness, I have to announce that at the age of 90 years old, my mom, Amalie Fenrick passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day 2023 in the home that she and my dad built. She was born 9 March 1932 to Heinrich and Anna Roth and grew up in a loving home with a brother, Gottlieb, and a sister, Lena, until her mom passed away. Heinrich remarried and mom got three new sisters, Herta, Elisabeth, and Katharina. Sadly, at the age of about 12, about the time that her father was killed during the war, she and her family had to flee their home. Amalie was separated from her family during that time. She and her younger brother made it to Canada and were reunited a little while later, while the rest of her family remained in Russia. Amalie met Walter Fenrick in 1953 while she worked as a waitress and a few years later, on 15 September 1956 they were married and started to build a life together. A year after that, they built a house together, and in 1962 when their son Dennis arrived, they began to build a family and a lifetime of memories together. As an avid and dedicated gardener, she continued to garden for her entire life at the home that she and my dad built. Even though Walt passed away in 2018, mom continued to garden and work to maintain the countless flower beds that surrounded her home. During our conversation over Christmas Eve supper, mom was already planning what she would plant in the garden next year, despite knowing that regardless of what she planted, the deer would likely eat whatever came up. At the age of 82 year, after a heart attack and developing coronary heart disease in 2014, mom was able to maintain her vigor with the help of some wonderful folks in the healthcare community. In particular, I want to thank Dr. Catherine Horsman and her assistant Sarah; as well as her cardiac nurse, Pam Whitfield from the heart function clinic in Medicine Hat. With their help, and genuine love and care of my mom, she was able to remain in her home and continue to do the things she loved until the very end. I have probably said it a dozen times, but I’m not sure how we got so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people. Given her failing heart and complications from a bout with Coronavirus in the fall, her passing wasn’t completely unexpected, but still a surprise. I spoke with her on Friday and got a grocery list from her for the few things that she needed. At that time, she seemed quite happy and sounded well. She said that she wasn’t in a hurry for the groceries and that we should just bring them when we came on Sunday, so that is what we did. We picked up some groceries and went over at our usual time. That’s when we found her peacefully lying in the living room.
My mom was 90 years old, living in the house that she and my dad built, and was planning what she was going to plant in the garden next year. She passed away peacefully in her own home after living a full life. If I had a choice, I’m pretty sure that’s the path I’d like to take. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 10:00 to 10:50 am. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL with Pastor Maury McNeil officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Amalie Fenrick’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely Memorial gifts in Amalie ‘s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Amalie Fenrick.  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.

NORA SEPT

1937 ~ NORA SEPT ~ 2022 Sept of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH with Father Naveed Arif officiating. Memorial gifts in Nora’s memory may be made to H.A.L.O. formerly Southern Alberta MedicAir Society or Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nora Sept. 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.

HENRY KLAUDT

HENRY KLAUDT 1925 ~ 2022 Henry Klaudt passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 97 years. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth Klaudt; two daughters, Loretta (Bert) Scholz of Brooks, Lindy Neustaedter of Calgary; his grandchildren, Mark (Desiree) Scholz, Matthew (Jennifer) Scholz, Sydney Neustaedter and Talia Neustaedter; great grandchildren, Eli, Wesley, Emery, Chanelle, Camille, Evie and Rosie Scholz. 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

PAUL RICHTER

PAUL RICHTER 1925 ~ 2022 Paul Richter passed away on Saturday, December 31 , 2022 at the age of 97 years, beloved husband of Christel Richter of Medicine Hat. For viewing and the funeral service, masks are mandatory for all nonresidents. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 1:30 pm and 2:25 pm on Thursday January 5, 2023 at the Wuerfel Auditorium (South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW). The funeral service will be held in the Wuefrel Auditorium, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster 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.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish to remember Paul with a donation may do so to the South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1 or the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, #306, 10430 61 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3.

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

LYLE GLEDDIE

LYLE GLEDDIE 1940 – 2022 Lyle Gene Gleddie of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Karan Gleddie passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, at the age of 82 years.
Lyle was born in Medicine Hat on October 7, 1940, and he was raised in Tilley, Alberta. His parents were Trygve and Hedvig Gleddie and he had one older brother, Trevor, and one younger brother, Cyril. The family had a robust farm and ranch with sheep and cattle which Lyle grew up working on.
Lyle attended and graduated from Tilley High School. After high school, he attended Prairie High School, Prairie Bible College, and Mount Royal College. At Mount Royal College, he played football and he was recruited for the Calgary Stampede farm team.
In 1962, Lyle met Karan at Prairie High School. In 1963, they were married, and they had three daughters, Melissa, Vanessa, and Felicia. The family resided at Gleddie Ranches in Tilley until 2000. After 2000, Lyle and Karan moved to various areas before settling in Foremost and more recently Medicine Hat.
Lyle was known for his faith in God, love for music and singing, quick wit and sense of humor, and cattle ranching expertise. He spent years crafting his Red Angus cattle herd with his specialized training in genetics and artificial insemination. When he was not thinking about cattle, his interests involved spending time with his family, attending church, and singing in quartets and choirs.
Besides his wife, Lyle Gleddie is survived by his children, Melissa (and Jerry) Steeves, Vanessa Kurtzweg, and Felicia (and Sebastian) Bloem. He had many grandchildren, as follows: Bryce (and Jackie) Steeves; Ashley (and Eric) Bateman; Chad (and Julie) Steeves; Caitlyn (and Tim) Aitken; Colton (and Jaelynn) Kurtzweg; and Karina Kurtzweg. He also had ten great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster 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). In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Lyle Gleddie with a donation may do so to Tribal Trails. More information on how to donate to Tribal Trials is available on their website at TribalTrails.org. Please mark any donation in memory of Lyle Gleddie. Please visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com to leave a message of condolence.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

LYDIA MCANDREWS

LYDIA MCANDREWS 1927 ~ 2023 Mrs. Lydia Evelyn McAndrews of Medicine Hat passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 95 years. Lydia was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on January 16, 1927, a daughter to proud parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Klettke. As a young girl, the family moved to Oliver, B.C., where she was raised. Lydia was well known and recognized as a longtime employee of Woolworth’s. Through her years there, she met numerous people and developed many lasting friendships. She was community minded and served with numerous organizations including the Royal Purple, Moose Lodge and the Elks. Lydia also volunteered her time at the Post, Good Samaritan Society and South Country Village. Following her retirement from Woolworth’s, she enjoyed to travel and would often go to Yuma, Arizona. She was the pillar of her family and always put them first. She especially loved to spend time and support her grandchildren in all their endeavors. Lydia will be deeply missed by her daughter, Betty Critchlow and her children: Tara (Doug) and their family, Cole and Taylor; Crystal and her daughter, Emma and Chuck and his daughter, Kylee; daughter-in-law-, -Cheryl; a sister, Margaret as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy McAndrews; son, Wayne Bitz and son-in-law, Dale Critchlow. A Celebration of Lydia’s life will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 – 8 Street SE, Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Lydia’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 St N.E., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1. 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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