April 14, 2023
By Obituaries on April 14, 2023.
J. WILLIAM (BILL) WATERS
J. WILLIAM (BILL) WATERS Bill passed away peacefully March 30, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Wendy. Left to cherish his memory son Thomas (Tom) Waters, daughter’s Kelly (Peter), Alex, Pilar, Glenna (Alain) Loic, Léa, Laurier. Silently remembered by numerous family and friends. Bills life will be honoured without the proceedings of a formal funeral as per his request. His love of animals made him suggest donations may be made to: SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 8E8 or APARC 1002 South Railway ST S.E. Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2W2.
Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end They simply mean I will Miss you until we meet again
NORMAN “LARRY” CARNDUFF
CARNDUFF, NORMAN “LARRY” November 10, 1940 – March 31, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Norman “Larry” Carnduff, of Calgary, on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 82 years. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared with Norman’s family through http://www.evanjstrong.com.
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. The celebration of Frank’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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”
DARSHAN GILL
DARSHAN GILL 1946 – 2023 Darshan Singh Gill passed away in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 76 years. A funeral service will be held in Calgary in the coming days. (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”
LIETZ, WALTER
LIETZ, WALTER March 23, 1939 April 12, 2023 On April 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father, and Opa passed away peacefully, and went to his eternal home with Jesus at the age of 84.
Walter will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gordon Lietz, Sharon (Scott) Guterson, and Heidi (Ryan) Dubetz; grandchildren, Alyssa, Berlynn, and Keaton. He is also sadly missed by wife, Ruby Lietz (nee Peters) and her daughter, Kathy (John) Berard and their daughters, Bethany, Leah and Julianne; her son, Jim (Perye) Andres and their son, Sam. He also leaves to mourn his brothers, Bruno (Dagmar) Lietz, and Gary Lietz; as well as loving nieces, nephews, their children, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Heinrich (Martha) Lietz, his first wife and mother of his children, Hildegard Lietz (nee Labrentz); his brothers, Arnold Lietz and Kurt (Hetty) Lietz; brothers-in-law, Dan Schulz, Art Labrentz, Ray Labrentz, Erwin Labrentz; and his granddaughter, Zoey Dubetz.
He was a hardworking, strong and loving person. His favourite pastimes were fishing, volunteering, playing rook, visiting with friends, travelling, playing baseball, and watching all kinds of sports – his favourite team being the Toronto Blue Jays.
In addition to his passion for helping others, he left behind a legacy of faith that guided him his entire life. Walter, Dad, Opa, we thank you for the path you’ve paved before us, and for a lifetime of memories we will all cherish forever. Special thanks to St. Joseph’s hospice who made his final days comfortable with their kindness and compassion.
A celebration of his life will be held in Medicine Hat on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Church (3785 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB) at 1:00pm. For those unable to attend, the service will be available to view by visiting http://www.hillcrestchurch.net/funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either of these organizations through their websites: nehemiahconstruction.ca, or prairiegleaners.com in honour of Walter Lietz. 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
SALLY PEARCE
1959 ~ SALLY PEARCE ~ 2023 Sally Marie Pearce passed away, surrounded by family, on Monday, April 10th, 2023 in Maple Creek, SK. Sally is survived by her loving partner, Shane; she is also unmeasurably missed by her brother, John (Thelma); sisters, Heather, Ellen (Willie), and Kathy (Rocky); her children, Jeremy (Dynelle), Melanie (Stephen), Chasity, Kyla (Denver), and Erika; as well as her many grandchildren and extended family members. Sally was predeceased by her parents, William “Bill” and Edith Pearce, as well as her nephew, Cody Davis. People always referred to Sally’s bright smile, kind heart, quick humour, and ability to make others feel welcomed and accepted. Her small stature held a huge heart and a quiet fierceness. She battled cancer with strength and little fanfare, not allowing it to define her life, or to stop her from playing in the dirt with her grandkids and embracing farm life in her later years. The world is better for having had her in it, as well as teaching and inspiring others to approach life in a similar way. The Memorial Service will be held at MAPLE CREEK UNITED CHURCH, 301 Maple Street, Maple Creek, SK on April 15th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Michelle Rowe officiating. A tea will follow at the Elk’s Hall, 521 5th Avenue, Maple Creek, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maple Creek United Church, 301 Maple Street, Maple Creek, SK or in simple acts of kindness. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sally Pearce. 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.
ROBERT LEE BLAKLEY
ROBERT LEE BLAKLEY 1954 – 2023 It is with heavy hearts the family of Robert “Bob” Blakley announce his peaceful passing surrounded with love on April 8, 2023. Bob will always be remembered for his love of golf, the Toronto Blue Jays, his strong work ethic and quiet, but infectious laugh, his love for music and singing.
Bob was a quiet and private person, but also very witty and fun. Bob was a strong fighter, courageous, fearless, gracious, and compassionate to the end, and now he is sailing on a journey we cannot see.
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.”
In keeping with Bob’s wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr.Jeraj, Home Care and Palliative Home Care for their dedication, compassionate care and support that was given to Bob and to the family during this difficult journey.
Peace Bob, forever Peace! 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
ELMER “RED” JACOBER
ELMER “RED” JACOBER 1935 – 2023
Elmer “Red” Edwin Jacober of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his wife Julia Bruins Jacober; his daughter Mona (Mike) Cann of Airdrie and one granddaughter Amelia Cann; Julia’s daughter Candace (Brendon) Bashuski and their daughter Tabitha; his brother Harold Jacober; his sister Evelyn “Tootie” Boettcher; sisters-in-law Marge Jacober, Helga Matthews, Deanna Siewert and Kathy Mason, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Bertha and Julius Jacober, his wife Penney and brother Reuben Jacober. Elmer was born on December 16, 1935, on the family farm at Rose Glen near Schuler. At the age of 12, due to his father’s illness, he quit school and took over the farm, retiring in 1999. He married Penney McFall on November 14, 1969, in Medicine Hat and they enjoyed hundreds of bonspiels and community get togethers until her passing in 1995. In addition to farming, he drove school bus for 19 years, having the privilege of driving some of the children of his first riders. He loved curling and was known as a formidable opponent. He played baseball and later slow pitch every summer. When he wasn’t playing, he was umping. He loved a good game of cards. Following his retirement, he moved to Medicine Hat. He married Julia Bruins on October 23, 1999. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Wray officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). Private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those tlinewho wish to remember Elmer with a donation, may do so to the LCM Family Fund, 216 Main Street, Airdrie, AB T4B 3K3 or online at canadahelps.org (Lutheran Church of the Master, Airdrie) with a note designating Family Fund. To leave a message of condolence you may visit Elmer’s memorial page at http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
PATRICIA “PAT” HEEG
PATRICIA “PAT” HEEG Anna Annastacia better known as Patricia or Pat (Kozy) Heeg of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Herbert Heeg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Candace Ellefson (Rick Monteith) and former son-in-law Bill Gruning (Jean); her grandchildren,Vanessa Gruning (Danny Johnson) and their children Alexandra and Sebastian Johnson; Cordell Gruning and his son Connor Gruning; nephew, Dennis Bjelland, niece, Lavina Heeg as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was predeceased by her parents, Stephan and Mary Kozy, one son, Dale Price, her sister, Mary Bjelland, and brother, Michael Kozy. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday April 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. The funeral mass will be live streamed. You are invited to watch on http://www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com to see the full obituary and to leave a message of condolence.
LORETTA MARIE MATTUS
LORETTA MARIE MATTUS (NEE SMYTHE) April 16, 1938 ~ April 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dad’s wife, our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Loretta. Loretta Mattus of Medicine Hat and formally of Central Butte and Chaplin, passed away at home with Dad at her side. Loretta was born in Chaplin, SK., to Opal and Fred Smythe. She attended Antelope Creek School and later was bussed to Chaplin. In 1954, she attended Davidson Business College and spent time serving others at the Central Butte Hospital. Loretta met John Mattus at a country dance at Robin Hood School and were married November 14, 1956. They farmed and raised their family on Prairie West Wind Farm south of Central Butte. In 1958, mom welcomed and provided a home for John’s brother, George Mattus. Mom worked along side Dad on all aspects of farming. She maintained an active role in the community, volunteering and donating pies and cakes as needed. She always baked two of everything, one to donate and one for us at home. Hosting several Japanese exchange students through 4-H blossomed into lifelong relationships. Mom loved farm life especially the spring when baby calves, chicks and piglets were being born and crocuses dotted the pastures. She tended a huge bountiful garden. Preparing food for family and friends was one of her greatest pleasures and gifts. Mom created many beautiful, impeccably made handicrafts including sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery and ceramics. Mom and Dad retired to Medicine Hat in 2002, making many new friends and enjoying numerous social events in Redcliff and at the Veiner Centre. Many jam sessions were hosted in their home, where Mom would play her beloved accordion accompanied by anyone who dropped by with an instrument in their hands. For several years, Mom enjoyed camping and visiting family and friends with their motorhome. Mom leaves to mourn, John, her husband of 66 1/2 years; daughter, Debbie (Brian) Billay and family: Katelyn and Myles; son, Ron (Donna) Mattus and family: Amy (Brady) Heatcoat, Boeden, Bennett and Ashley, Sheldon Mattus, Trevor (Rhyann) Mattus, Kesslee and Dawson, Randi (Devon) Wenzel and Adalynn; daughter, Bonnie (Malcolm) Conly and family: Cuyler Conly (Lindsay Aspen), Orrin (Laura) Conly, Anastasia Conly (Nik Kinzel-Cadrin) and Lukas Conly (Brynn Walker); son, James Mattus; brother-in-law, George (Hope) Mattus and family; brother, Jack (Margaret) Smythe and family; sister, Darlene (Ben) Hoogstraten and family as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved and cherished. Our mother was also the Canadian mom to her Japanese family: Chiho, Masana, Mayumi, Chihiro and Akiko. Mom was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Opal Smythe and numerous extended family members. Our family is grateful for the cards and messages of sympathy from family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date. The service will be live-streamed. Anyone who is not able to attend but wishes to be a part of the service can visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the home page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) In the spirit of Mom’s generosity, please make a donation to the Root Cellar food & Wellness Hub (Food Bank), 440 Maple Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 0L3 or volunteer at your local Food Bank. Honoured to serve the family is
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