March 23, 2023
By Obituaries on March 23, 2023.
ABE BERGEN
ABE BERGEN 1930 ~ 2023 After 37 days, Abram Bergen has gone to be with his sweetheart, Margaret. He passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. We believe he died of a broken heart. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Ralph (Pam), Lyndon (Deb), Karen (Ron), Robbie (Dalyce), Valerie (Tom) and Richard (Diana) as well his 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Abe’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Redcliff Cemetery. (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”
GERDA DURK
1934 ~ GERDA DURK ~ 2023 Gerda Durk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. The Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Gerda’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerda Durk. 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.
JOAN LANZ
1941 ~ JOAN LANZ ~ 2023
Joan Ann Lanz of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Leo Lanz, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Joan leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Darrell Lanz and Brent (Audrey) Lanz; grandchildren, Madison, Mitchell, Jeffrey (M’Cherie), and Brock; great-grandchildren, Harlow, Hunter, Asher, and Daphne; brothers, John Wagner and Bob (Pam) Wagner; sisters, Leona Leeks, Carol (Ray) Chartier, and Janet Lyon; sisters-in-law, Frances, Mary, Kathy (Russ), Rose, Irene, Penny and Rose; brothers-in-law, John and Eddie (Gerri); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Lanz; parents, John and Magdalena Wagner; sister, Betty Kelm; brothers-in-law, Alf Kelm, Bill Leeks and Ken Lyon; and sister-in-law, Linda Wagner. Joan was born September 11th, 1941 in Eatonia, SK. She grew up in the Laporte and Eatonia area. As a youth, Joan was very athletic and enjoyed curling, playing softball, camping, and fishing with her family. Joan moved to Medicine Hat in 1960 and began working at Dominion Glass, where she met Leo. They married in 1962 and later welcomed sons, Darrell and Brent. Joan enjoyed spending summers at Elkwater, she loved the sun, outdoors, and especially the water. She was an excellent water skier and taught many of the family how to ski. In the later years, she took up golf so she could spend more time with her boys. Joan worked for 52 years. She was a Journeyman Partsman, worked for Acklands, Medicine Hat Honda, and Southland Power Sports. Being an independent and DIY type of person, there was nothing she could not do from cutting hair to fixing the washing machine. Being a very social and outgoing person, she never missed a family event, dance, or get together. Once her boys moved away, she and Leo spent more time travelling to Calgary and Texas to spend time with their beloved grandchildren. Joan was known and loved by many, and she will live on in all of us who were blessed to know her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:50 am, prior to the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. 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 Joan’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 through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joan Lanz. 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.
LORNE COLE
LORNE COLE 1967 – 2023 Lorne Clark Cole passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 55 years, beloved husband of Adele Cole of Medicine Hat. 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
DYANA LIPPERT
DYANA LIPPERT Dyana Lippert passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, beloved wife of Randy Lippert of Medicine Hat. 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
ALBERT GEORGE GIESINGER
ALBERT GEORGE GIESINGER February 9th, 1939 March 18th, 2023 Albert Giesinger passed away on March 18th, 2023. Albert was born February 9th, 1939, in Holdfast, Saskatchewan to Andrew and Margaret Giesinger. The Giesinger family moved to Medicine Hat in 1948 where Albert attended St. Louis School and St. Theresa’s Academy. After graduating, Albert worked at Maple Leaf Mills for several years before moving to Calgary. He attended SAIT, graduating as an Architectural Draftsman and worked for Nu West Homes for several years before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1993 to care for his mother. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend. Albert was an avid reader of history and architecture, an intelligent and artistic man. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Agnes (Frank) Hopfauf and brother, Edmund Giesinger. He will be lovingly remembered by one sister, Matilda (Ralph) Schlinker as well as 13 nieces and nephews.
Albert’s family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Bratvold for the many years of excellent care. Thank you also to Dr. Monty and the wonderful staff at South Country Village for their amazing treatment and care.
The Funeral Mass will be held on March 24th, 2023, at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
(238 2 Ave NE) @ 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert’s name may be made to Parkinson Alberta Society – #101 928 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3G7.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made at
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
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