April 1, 2023
By Obituaries on April 1, 2023.
HALVORSON
LARRY MILTON HALVORSON July 11, 1943 ~ March 20, 2023 BRENDA JOYCE HALVORSON May 3, 1949 ~ March 20, 2023
It is with extremely broken hearts that the family of Larry and Brenda Halvorson announce their sudden and tragic passings in Cypress County on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the ages of 79 years and 73 years respectively. Both Larry and Brenda were the youngest sibling in their families. They leave to cherish their memories, their children, Laurie (Dion) Schlosser and Trevor (Tara) Halvorson; five grandchildren, Taylor Schlosser, Kiara Schlosser, Breanna Schlosser, Cole English and Treyten Halvorson as well as one great-grandchild, Blake English. Larry also leaves behind one sister, Diane Duncan. Brenda leaves behind two brothers, Francis Collinson and Bryon Collinson. They both leave behind several nieces and nephews. Larry and Brenda were predeceased by their parents, Allen and Christina Halvorson and Bill and Marguerite Collinson; granddaughter, Montana Halvorson; great-grandchildren, Camille English and Conner English; brother, Lavern Halvorson; sister-in-law, Sheila Halvorson; brother-in-law, Dick Duncan; brother, Robert “Bob” Collinson; sister-in-law, Carol Collinson and niece, Bobbi-Lea Collinson. Larry and Brenda spent their first 25 years of marriage farming in Abbey, SK. After selling their farm, they moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to their children. Larry did various truck driving jobs and Brenda worked at Safeway until she retired. Larry and Brenda both enjoyed many years of camping with family and attended as many of their grandchildren’s sporting events as possible. The pair enjoyed dancing and even continued to dance together at the social events they had at the Meadow Ridge Home (where Larry resided for the past year. The past year, Brenda made a point of going to the home almost daily so she and Larry could still be together. They both had a soft spot for their cat, Molly, who is going to be lost without their constant attention. The family will be hosting a Come and Go Celebration in honour of both Larry and Brenda which will be held in the Ortona Room at the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 15, 2023, between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (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”
JOYCE GLADYS VEALE
JOYCE GLADYS VEALE August 9th, 1939 March 26th, 2023 Joyce Gladys Veale passed away on Sunday March 26th, 2023, at the age of 83. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her children, Charlene (June), Kelly, Chrissie and Curtis; grandchildren, Evan (Tasha), Melissa and Damon; her sister, June Wiersma and brother, Merlin Goodheart.
Joyce was sadly predeceased by her daughter, Janice Rees in 2012; and the love of her life, Ken Veale in 2015; brother, Leonard Goodheart; her parents, Gladys and Joe Goodheart.
Joyce was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan in 1939. Joyce married Ken in 1956 and they raised their children in Redcliff and Suffield, Alberta.
In 1975, Joyce and Ken Started Ken Veale Sand and Gravel. Joyce worked tirelessly looking after the kids, the garden, chickens and whenever dad needed help with the business. Joyce enjoyed sewing, cards, darts, rodeos and watching chuckwagons.
A graveside service will be held on April 14th, 2023 at Redcliff Cemetery at 1:00pm with Randy Feere officiating and lunch to follow at Redcliff Senior’s Centre 629 1st St SE. For those wishing to attend, the urn and prayers will be held Thursday, April 13th from 6:00pm 8:00pm at Grace Memorial. 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
SHIRLEY ADAMS
1931 ~ SHIRLEY ADAMS ~ 2023 Shirley Doreen Adams, beloved wife of the late Arthur Adams, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at the age of 91 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed 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.
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. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment followed at HILLSIDE CEMETERY. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ella Look. Funeral arrangements 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.
HELEN ELIZABETH CAMPBELL
HELEN ELIZABETH CAMPBELL
Helen Elizabeth Campbell of Irvine, beloved wife of Alexander, passed away March 29, 2023, at the age of 83 years, after a brave and painful battle with cancer.
She was born in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan in 1940 to Mary and Dick Petruniak, and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
With a reference from Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, Helen’s first job was with Indian and Northern Affairs in Frobisher Bay, NWT (now Iqaluit). There she met and married a Navy man, Alexander ‘Alex’, the love of her life. New adventures as a military wife found her living in multiple Canadian Armed Forces bases including Moncton New Brunswick, Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Alsask, Saskatchewan, and Shilo Manitoba. During these years, she became a mother to Lisa ‘Alix’, Patrick, and Lorilee. Helen and Alex settled in Brandon Manitoba where they raised their children, and where she found true challenge as agent and counselor for Veterans’ Affairs Canada. Her dedicated work in Brandon led to advocating and lobbying for the establishment of a satellite office to better serve our veterans in rural northern Manitoba. She relocated to Dauphin, Manitoba and independently manned this station . Alex notes “Helen would get an idea, and just do it! Anything she put her mind to!” For her efforts in creating this office, she was awarded the Canada 125 Governor General medal in 1992.
Helen and Alex retired in 1994 to ‘get back to the country’, and moved to an acreage in Irvine to garden, raise chickens, and be part of the rural lifestyle. They enjoyed peaceful living and local friends, going fishing during summer and ice fishing in winter, also loving travel to the warmth of Hawaii and Jamaica.
Helen will be remembered most as warm and social, a magnetic personality with a big smile, and ability to make lifelong friends anywhere she lived. In earlier years, swing dancing with Alex was a passion. A greater passion was hosting and entertaining extensive family and/or friends joined together to enjoy her generous and delicious cooking, including traditional Ukrainian meals. Some called her “Auntie Perogy”. Gardening during the summer led to canning the harvest for winter enjoyment and sharing. An avid sports fan, she was dedicated to watching MLB Blue Jays, CFL Bombers and Stamps, and curling.
Helen had a timeless beauty, and always looked her best. Her inner beauty kept her smiling and upbeat with family members, with unconditional love. She strongly believed life’s challenges are “In God’s hands”, and that “It will all work out in the end”.
Granddaughter Ava notes that “she was a well-loved grandmother and mother with a big heart and always set smiles on everyone’s faces, no matter how she herself was feeling. She reminds me of the sky at sunset, since it is so beautiful and bright, like she was. Grandma will now be an angel and set free to fly”.
Helen is predeceased by her parents Mary and Dick Petruniak, brother Fred, and sister Elizabeth.
She is survived by husband Alex; children Alix (Mike), Patrick, and Lorilee; grandchildren Ava and Cash; and brother Morris (Darnella); as well as an extensive network of relatives and friends scattered across Canada.
The Campbell family thanks the staff and teams of Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Tom Baker Cancer Center, Healthworx Medical Clinic, and Dr Venter for their professional and compassionate care.
Rest in loving peace, Helen, free from mortal pain.
A graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant David Townsend officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the main gate to Hillside Cemetery by 1:45 p.m. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com or email helen.campbell29323@gmail.com.
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