January 21, 2023

By Obituaries on January 21, 2023.

STANLEY STUBER

STANLEY STUBER July 22, 1941 January 17, 2023
Ask not who the bell tolls for, it tolls for thee.
Stan did not abide by flowery and glowing accolades that dominate obituaries. He always claimed that at death everyone extolled all good attributes and nary a truth about the real nature of the deceased. With his true feelings about death in mind, this is how I feel he would approve of his own obit.
Stan has croaked. Drawn the black ace. He no longer fears being put to pasture at the Raisin Ranch (aka Hotel California). He has now joined the ghost riders in the sky on his steed Snip. They will ride in the clouds forever riding next to the pale horse death.
Stan leaves behind a loving mate of 15 years, Linda to join his predeceased true love Julie, son Russell and dearly loved mother Ethel who endowed him with her good manners and ethics. Where his other traits come from we know not where they originated. Personally as the writer of this missive, I take no responsibility whatsoever.
He will be sorely missed by me, Linda and sons Robin/Artha, Shawn/Anne Marie, grandchildren Anthony, Charlotte, Sophia, Nathaniel and my children Marlo, Collin and their families. As for those of you who need water advice, you are now SOL, so sorry.
A special thanks to Dr. Minty, Dr. Mah and the exceptional staff at the Cranbrook hospital for their kind, compassionate care of Stan.
Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.markmemorial.com
Mark Memorial Community Funeral Home in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864

ANNE PLANTE

ANNE PLANTE Anne Plante’s family and friends gathered at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel to celebrate the life of this much loved wife, mother and grandmother. The Liturgy celebrated was important to the family and especially in Anne’s life.

May the dreams you hold dearest Be those which come true, And the kindness you spread Keep returning to you.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

Courtesy of

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”

MICHAEL MINGO

MICHAEL MINGO
The family of Michael (Mike) Mingo are deeply saddened to announce his unexpected passing in Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 39 years. Mike was born at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., on June 16, 1983. He was raised in Merritt, B.C., where he received his schooling and graduated from the Merritt Secondary School. Mike was skilled with his hands and put them to work in mechanics and computer repair in which he excelled. On the lighter side, he could use those same hands to make delicate leather/bead-work and sculptures. He was known for his generous nature and was always willing to lend a hand. Mike’s smile lit up the room and his personality was very charasmatic whether it was when he was telling a great story or reciting some of his poetry. Mike will be deeply missed by his children, Searra Rain Rose Mingo (14) and Lillie Rose Lynn Chenoweth-Mingo (3 months); his father, Freeman Douglas Mingo and step-mom, Maizie May Martin; a brother, Steven Douglas Mingo as well as numerous aunts, uncles and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother, Deborah Rose Mihura and step-father, Morris Joseph Mihura.– Family privately paid their respects to Mike and will honour his life at a later date. (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”

JEFF “GOLDIE” GOLD

JEFF “GOLDIE” GOLD June 15, 1971 ~ January 13, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of a wonderful husband, father and friend, Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Gold. Jeff passed away while surrounded by his family at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 51 years. Jeff was born and raised in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on June 15, 1971. Medicine Hat became his home and this is also where he was the co-owner of Ag-Plus Mechanical and where he married Kyndra on June 19, 1999. As many know, Jeff could very easily be described as the “life of the party’… his lively energy always brightened up a room. He loved to entertain guests and cook food for others on one of his many outdoor smokers. He didn’t just entertain with food and beverage – he could also make people laugh with quick wit and by showing off his very best dance moves! Jeff had a huge passion for hockey; whether watching, playing or cheering on his kids. He also loved a round of golf with his buddies, hiking, snowshoeing and paddleboarding. Above all, Jeff loved his family more than anything. He had a genuinely kind and caring attitude and those are the qualities that will be deeply missed. Jeff’s memory will live on in the hearts of his wife, Kyndra; three children, Heather (Chris) Mackey and their son, Zion, Taylor Gold (Jordan Kroeger) and Tanner Gold; siblings, Jane (Dave) Klug, Donna Rodin, Janet (Ken) Dillabaugh, Jim Gold (Susan Birnie), Debbie Christian, Barb Gold, Marcie Holderness, Wayne (Susan) Burton and Garry (Shona) Burton as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Vera Gold and Marlene and Sots Burton; siblings, Bruce Gold, Bobby Gold and Judy Gee; a nephew, Jarrod Rodin and a niece, Ireland Rodin. A Celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at the Cypress Centre, 2055 – 21 Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Private burial will take place prior to the 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”

LEONE McGREGOR

LEONE McGREGOR January 16, 1932 ~ January 17, 2023
Leone Christine McGregor passed away peacefully at the Care West Garrison Green Nursing Home, in Calgary, AB., on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was 91 years old at the time of passing, just one day past her birthday. Leone was born on January 16, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Lloyd and Violet McGregor. At the age of 18, Leone was a member of the Civil Light Opera Singers and Dancers in Detroit. Drama was a passion of hers and she received accolades for her “most exciting stage personality” as quoted from one of her drama teachers. She graduated with High Honours from the Medicine Hat College in 1972, with an Associate Diploma – studies in Arts. Leone remained involved by directing, writing plays and received several thank you cards from her students which were found in her treasured papers. Leone further pursued a degree in Psychology and worked as a Psychologist. In 1963, Leone married Richard Mells and divorced in 1968. Step-sons Michael and Warrick Mells were important to Leone and she continued relationships with them, particularly Warrick and his family. Her personality was big and bold and she had a quick wit with a great sense of humour. Leone loved dogs and had several over the course of her life. She was an avid reader and was interested in world events, politics and psychology. At the same time, Leone loved to draw and paint pictures of people of various backgrounds, eras and situations. She loved collecting art and decorating her home. In her later years, Leone enjoyed going out for dinner, going to lunchbox theatre, shopping and playing cards. Leone is survived by her step-son, Warrick Mells (Kay) of Calgary; cousins, Anne Czajkowski of Florida, Shirley Wasko (John) of Eastend, SK., Linda Wiebe (Ken) of Calgary, Dorothy Wasko of Eastend, SK., Doug McGregor (Karen) of Bow Island, B.C., as well as other numerous cousins. Leone was predeceased by her father and mother, Lloyd and Violet McGregor; Aunt Beatrice Torkelson (Harold (Tag); Uncle Ronald McCann (Edith); Uncle Harold McCann; Uncle Everett McCann; Aunt Lavina McCann; Uncle Max McGregor (Irene); Aunt Irene Taylor (Montford); cousins, Dolores Pahl (Vernon), Gail Wright (Gary), Richard McGregor, Dorothy Armstrong (Donald) and step-son, Michael Mells. A time of visitation will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 21, 2023, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. A Graveside Celebration of Leone’s life will follow at the family plot in Hillside Cemetery at 3:30 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz offciating. Those wishing to attend the Graveside Service are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel no later than 3:15 p.m. to join the procession to graveside. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Leone’s name may be made directly to the Women’s Shelter Society (Phoenix Safe House) P.O. Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8G8. (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”

STUART SMITH

STUART SMITH March 21, 1940 January 18, 2023
Stuart Melville Smith passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, at the age of 82 years, with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat. He is survived by his wife Donna Jean (nee Deacon), and his two children Andrew (Drew) Smith (Meagan Enticknap, Ellie, Finn and Olwen) and Pamela Hossack (John Hossack, Molly and Bennett), his sister-in-law Jane Smith of Brampton, Ontario, and brother-in-law Cal Deacon (Tracy) of Vancouver, and many nieces and nephews. Stuart was predeceased by his father John Melville Smith, his mother Alice May Smith (nee Bell), his brother David of Brampton, Ontario, and his sister Jocelyn Knowles (Colin) of Calgary. Stuart was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Vancouver where he met Donna, the love of his life, and a remarkable group of high school friends, with whom they spent numerous summers in Kelowna and visited as much as possible over the decades. Married in 1963, the young couple were transferred to Alberta in 1968 for Stuart’s work with International Harvester, eventually opening a dealership in Medicine Hat in 1975 Doram-Smith Services International Ltd. A lifelong learner, at the age of 44 years, Stuart went back to school, taking a year of history at the Medicine Hat College. While his family stayed in Medicine Hat, Stuart moved to Edmonton in 1986 to study at the University of Alberta and earned his law degree in 1990. Back in Medicine Hat, Stuart practiced law alongside Greg Cote, and finished his career as Duty Council at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, work that he found particularly rewarding. For many years, Stuart was an active member of the Medicine Hat Rotary Club where he regularly volunteered at the annual Music Festival. In his retirement, Stuart indulged his love of reading and listening to jazz music. While volunteering at the Medicine Hat Archives, he was able to apply his interest in local history by helping to build a database of digitized land records. Above all, Stuart was a loving husband and father, who as a younger man found time to coach hockey and lead a Boy Scout Cub Pack, and in his later years he travelled around Canada and further afield to spend time with his children and grandchildren. For nearly 50 years, Stuart and Donna called Medicine Hat home, raising their two children among a wonderful group of friends, with whom Stuart regularly demonstrated his quick wit and sense of humour. In recent years, the warm and generous support of their neighbours was a great help in coping with Stuart’s declining health. Our family would like to thank Dr. Prince of Medicine Hat, Dr. Cheng at Calgary’s Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, and numerous other caring members of the Alberta Health Services in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, our family would encourage gifts in Stuart’s memory to St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice and the Medicine Hat Food Bank. A Celebration of Life is being planned for March and further details will be shared closer to the date. 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

FRANK SAUER

FRANK SAUER December 14, 1934 ~ January 17, 2023
Frank Joseph Sauer passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 88 years. Frank was born on December 14, 1934, to Louis and Anna (nee Schile) Sauer. He attended Olds College following high school receiving a diploma in Agriculture. Frank married Anna Marie Voeller on April 9, 1956, at St. Anthony’s Church. Together they farmed until retirement in 2008, with the last 41 years farming with his brother, Richard in the Granlea area. He also enjoyed raising cattle (Red and Black Angus) until moving to Medicine Hat in 1981. Frank was a very social person who enjoyed visiting and visits from family or friends and would strike up a conversation with anyone. He liked fishing, camping, watching and listening to the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays, attending Medicine Hat Maverick games and having coffee at the Mall, Burger King and A&W. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had a deep faith as a Roman Catholic. He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Arlene Sauer and Mona Daniels; son, Darryl (Kelly) Sauer; Mona’s children, Lisa (Matt) and Ryan (Amanda) and their son, Riley. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Emma Steinkey, Stan (Pat) Sauer, Albert (Susan) Sauer, Betty Parsons and Richard (Marlene) Sauer; brother-in-law, Fred (Carol) Voeller as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank’s family would like to thank The Wellington for the care and attention shown to him as well as Dr. Hrdlicka and staff and Dr. Duke and the staff on 4 West. They would also like to thank the Humphrey’s and the Bartman’s for being wonderful neighbours to Frank and Anne. A celebration of Frank’s life will be held in the spring of 2023 with further announcements at that time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in honour of Frank may be made to the Root Cellar (Medicine Hat & District Food Bank), 440 Maple Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0L3 or to H.A.L.O. at 12 – 1 Airport Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4 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”

DEL KURTZ

~ DEL KURTZ ~ 1937 – 2023
This past Wednesday a Come & Go Celebration was held in Del’s honour. Laughs and stories were shared with those in attendance, signifying a life well lived.

“When the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who continue to travel on the train of life.”
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of

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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