March 30, 2023
By Obituaries on March 30, 2023.
ERIKA LEEKS
ERIKA LEEKS January 24, 1992 ~ March 21, 2023
The family is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Erika Marie Leeks in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 31 years. Erika leaves to cherish her memory her two beautiful daughters, Vada Marie and Shania Jolee; mother, Carolyn MacLean-Leeks; brother, Devin (Amanda) Leeks and their children, Ryker and Amelia; sister, Carleen Smyke and her children, Nikki, Dezmon, Kaiden, and Aaryn, all of Medicine Hat. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, some of whom she was very close to. Erika was predeceased by her father, Eric Leeks; grandparents, Fred and Phyllis Leeks and Alexander and Joan MacLean. Born on January 24, 1992, Erika grew up in Medicine Hat, graduating from Crescent Heights High School. She enjoyed all her trips to Cape Breton to see Grandma and Grandpa especially the summer her and Kaylee spent a month there, swimming, hiking waterfalls and boating with Uncle Bill. Erika spent lots of time doing art and drawing. She loved outdoors, camping and traveling. Erika moved to Duncan, BC, where she fell in love and married Alex Scott. She loved BC as she was so happy there. She became very involved in her church and with her love for children, enjoyed teaching Sunday School. Erika was Godmother to her nephew, Ryker. She also started making amazing jam that she learned from Grandma Joan in those summers in Cape Breton. Her love for animals was always shown especially with her dog, Xena. After returning to Medicine Hat, Erika became a proud Mommy to Vada three years ago. Nothing was more precious than her time spent with Vada. She loved reading to her, doing arts and crafts, teaching Vada to draw and spending time outdoors with her. On March 5th, she gave birth to her second baby girl. In the short 2 weeks she had with Shania, she would cuddle and read to her while spending time with her in the NICU. Erika’s love for her two precious little girls was unbreakable and now she will eternally watch over them. A Celebration of Erika’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Erika’s service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience her celebration should visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) A trust account has been set up for Erika’s daughters, Vada and Shania. Donations will be accepted at TD Canada Trust, 1311 Southview Drive S.E. Medicine Hat, under Carolyn MacLean-Leeks. 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”
ELLA LOOK
1934 ~ ELLA LOOK ~ 2023
Ella Maria Look of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Erwin Look, passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Ella leaves to cherish her memory her children, Lorie (Terry) Krauss of Red Deer, AB and their children Emily (Graeme) and Sarah (Josh) ; Beverly (Don) Sept of Medicine Hat and their children, Alissa (Matthew) and Robyn (Mike); Rick Look (Annalise King) of Medicine Hat and their children, Dustin, Dylan, and Sarah; and Randy (Melissa Hilmoe-Look) Look of Airdrie, AB and their children, Matthew and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Jett, Bennett, Austin, Scout, Lenae; brothers, Erich (Pauline) Hintz and Manfred (Doylene) Hintz; sisters, Alma Hintz, Anita (Ted) Walker, and Lillie Jetter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ella was predeceased by her parents, Samuel, and Olga Hintz; loving husband Erwin Look; brothers Helmut Werner, Arnold Hintz, Gerhardt Hintz and Hans Hintz; and sister Emma Weige. Ella was born in Leipzig, Germany on December 18th, 1934, one of eleven children born to Samuel and Olga Hintz. After moving to Canada she met, and married, Erwin Look. Ella was an extremely dedicated and hard-working housewife and mother. She raised her four children, all whilst maintaining a job outside of the home, working at Gene’s Bakery, then the Co-op Bakery until her retirement. She was an exceptional wife and mother and she cared very deeply for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ella was an excellent cook and she very much enjoyed hosting family dinners; her home was always filled with the laughter of family and friends. Before Erwin’s passing, they would sit outside their family home in the warm summer evenings and gather the neighbours around to visit. Ella kept a beautiful and bountiful garden harvesting peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes that she loved to share with her family. Ella loved to play cards with her children and grandchildren, and later on with all of her friends at Chinook Village. Ella was blessed with a strong faith and was a long- time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where she was actively involved in church functions as part of the Ladies Aid. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER LITHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1M5 on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast at St. Peter Lutheran, Medicine Hat, AB at the above date and time. Interment will follow at HILLSIDE CEMETERY. Memorial gifts in Ella’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ella Look. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL
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LARRY BONNEVILLE
LARRY BONNEVILLE July 20, 1940 March 22, 2023
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; Louis (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
HELEN CAMPBELL
HELEN CAMPBELL 1940 – 2023 Helen Elizabeth Campbell passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of Alex Campbell of Irvine. 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
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 16
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