March 28, 2023
By Obituaries on March 28, 2023.
KASEY RONNETH REESOR
KASEY RONNETH REESOR September 25, 1991 ~ March 22, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Kasey Reesor on March 22, 2023, at the age of 31. He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be dearly missed.
Kasey was the youngest of four children, born in Fort McMurray on September 25, 1991, where he lived until 2000. Kasey and his family then moved to Medicine Hat. Kasey enjoyed many different activities including MMA, hockey, baseball, drama, acting, BMX racing, and snowboarding. He was naturally talented, and his skills came effortlessly. Kasey was a passionate skateboarder. As a member of the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, Kasey helped to teach kids at SkateSkool, volunteered at local charities like the Food Bank (now Root Cellar), Prairie Gleaners, and the Women’s Shelter, and travelled to Mexico to build homes for families in need. Kasey was known for his generous heart and would help anyone who needed it.
Kasey will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Wayne & Angela Reesor; brother, Monty Reesor; sister, Jessie (Cale) Kaupp and nieces Kennedy, Jordynn and Caydence; brother, Jowly (Kearsten) Reesor and nieces, Isabella, Lia, and Rachel; grandpa, Ron Reesor; step grandma; Joanne Munsch; uncles, Keith (Ronda) Reesor, Michael (Cyndi) Reesor, Shane (Lynann) Munsch, Clint (Sheila) Munsch and Dusty (Krysten) Munsch; aunties, Karla (Wade) Wiebe, Wendy Reesor, Gaylene (Cory) Reesor, Cindy (Danny) Meier, and Dixie (Kevin) Munsch.
Kasey was predeceased by his grandparents, Ken and Shirley Munsch, Dorothy Reesor; and cousin, Stacy Munsch.
A celebration of life will be held at The Link Church on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM. There will be a service followed by refreshments and social gathering with family and friends.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440
CHESTER WELTE
1941 ~ CHESTER WELTE ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Chester Jesse Welte announce his passing in Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Left to cherish Chester’s memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Bernice Welte (Kopp), and their three sons, Warren, Wayne and Wade “Jig” (Tammy). Chester will forever be cherished by his grandchildren, Wryder and Tayler; also survived by his sisters, Shirley Kozij, Sharon (Alick) Newton, Lynette (Alvin) Ziola; sister-in-law, Lorraine Welte; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Chester was predeceased by his parents, Ione and Jesse; his brother, Al; and brother in-law, Nick Kozij. Chester was born on June 10, 1941 in Rose Valley, SK and later graduated from school in Kelvington. Chester grew up on the family farm between Hendon and Fosston. After graduation, he left the family farm and started his first job at the hardware store in Brownlee, SK, where he lived in the second floor of the train station. After the hardware store, he was hired by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as a grain buyer and worked at the elevators in the White Bear, Tyner, and Lacadena area. Sometime shortly before 1963, he accepted a transfer and headed to the elevator at Gascogne, near Mendham. In October 1963, his life would change forever as he met his future wife, Bernice Kopp, on a blind date set up by his good buddy, Art Angerman. In May 1965, he accepted another transfer, this time to Tunstall. On August 7th, 1965, he and Bernice were married. The first of three sons, Warren, was born in 1966 and Wayne followed in 1967. Chester began his long career in the gas patch in May 1969 when he accepted a job with North Canadian Oil. The youngest son, Wade “Jig”, was born and shortly after in September 1973, Bernice and Chester purchased a house, that is still the family home, and moved to Richmound. Chester spent the next four decades working in the patch for NCO, Norcen, and Southwest Oil & Gas. He ended his career working for the City of Medicine Hat in the gas department in Southwest Saskatchewan. He loved his time in the patch and spent numerous years as a foreman. As a foreman, he was able to give a lot of people their starts and helped a lot of people with their businesses in the area. He was tough, but a well respected and well liked foreman. He played a role in having the NCO field office (which is currently home to the RM of Enterprise and the village of Richmound) built in town. A short time after his retirement, his grandchildren, Wryder (2006) and Tayler (2009) were born. Chester loved taking annual vacations with his family. He loved going for “drives” with Bernice. Another of his favorite things was always going out for coffee with the guys in the morning and he would routinely be the first one there, waiting for the other coffee guys to show up. Chester also loved to watch his children and grandchildren do their activities. He rarely missed anything that they were doing, from hockey, baseball, curling, volleyball, or anything and everything in between. The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Celebrant, Fr. Roque Periera. 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 Chester’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Chester’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society, Hangar 21, 2475 Airport Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7L 1M4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chester Welte. 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. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. 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.
LAURENCE JOSEPH BONNEVILLE
BONNEVILLE Laurence Joseph Bonneville “Larry” of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2023, at the age of 82 years.
Larry is survived by his immediate family: his wife of 56 years, Kay Bonneville; his daughter Leah (Wayne) McBurnie of the Gold Coast, Australia and grandchildren Callum, Meeghan and Vanessa; his son Sean (Vanessa) Bonneville of Medicine Hat, and grandchildren Mitchel, Allyson, Emilie and Danial; and his son Bryce Bonneville of Scottsdale, Arizona and grandchildren Cole and Evan.
Larry is also survived by numerous extended family and their children, and his siblings: Yvonne (Donny) Michnik; Marie (Morris) Pawliw; Loius (Brenda) Bonneville and Paul (Sylvia) Bonneville; and all of their numerous children and grandchildren.
Larry spent his childhood in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan before moving to Turtleford, Saskatchewan in grade 11 to play hockey. Larry then went to Teacher’s College and started working as a radio announcer to pay for his education. Larry taught in Turtleford, Saskatchewan before returning to University in Saskatoon to get his degree.
Upon completion of his University degree, Larry continued working in radio at CKCK in Regina, where he met the love of his life, Kay Bonneville. Larry spent the rest of his life with Kay and built his entire life, family and career with Kay. They remained inseparable for the rest of his life.
Larry started his teaching career shortly after graduation and married Kay in 1966. Larry and Kay moved to Medicine Hat in 1974, where they grew their family and their careers. Larry taught for several years at St. Francis Xavier School in Medicine Hat before he went on to have a successful career with the City of Medicine Hat before retiring in 1999.
Larry spent his retirement golfing, snow-birding, hiking, playing and listening to music, gardening, visiting family and friends and of course travel with many trips to Australia and Arizona. Larry spent his retirement generally being the happiest and most active retiree anyone has ever met. In particular, Larry enjoyed taking every possible opportunity to spend time with his children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 31 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club where incidentally, Larry got 2 holes in 1 (of his 3 total in life)!!!
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
LORNE COLE
LORNE COLE 1967 – 2023 My love, you went through Heaven’s Gate and became an Angel. Our beloved Lorne Clark Cole, passed away at the South Health Campus in Calgary on March 20, 2023, with his loving wife and family by his side, following a lengthy illness and a courageous battle. Family and friends will gather for the prayer service in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday March 31st at 7:00 p.m. led by Fr. Naveed Arif. A celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant David Townsend officiating. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior. If you cannot attend in person, you are invited to watch the prayer service and the funeral service virtually. Please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). 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
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