April 19, 2023

By Obituaries on April 19, 2023.

WENDY MAY INSKO

WENDY MAY INSKO September 21, 1964 April 7, 2023 It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wendy Insko. She was a partner, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, and she was loved. Wendy was predeceased by her dad, Butch, in November 2022. She is survived by her partner, Dean Dinning; mother, Bonnie Insko; daughter, Brandi Pederson; grandchildren, Presley and Paisley Pederson; brother, Steve Insko; sister, Kim Insko; and Dean’s children, Kyla and Kallyn and their families. She will also be remembered in the highest regard and missed dearly by her many friends and clients. Her furry buddies Hank and Rosie will miss the fetch and cuddles at the farm. Wendy’s biggest joy was her grandchildren, with whom she spent countless hours. Sports, dance, visits, shopping and tending to those “damn” cats were among their adventures together. The girls will miss her deeply and will cherish all the time spent with Gramma Wendy. Wendy’s partner Dean was her greatest love and he loved her back just as hard. The vacations, weekends out at Rattlesnake, RV and bike trips will forever be changed. We are eternally grateful for his unwavering support to Wendy and the family. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude and thanks to the people and medical staff that gave Wendy the most amazing care during her short illness. She was bathed in love, light and warmth and we will be forever thankful for that blessing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be welcomed by Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre (APARC), 1002 South Railway Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W2 or the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. 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.

HEROLD KNODEL

HEROLD KNODEL September 18, 1924 ~ November 17, 2022 It is with sadness that the family of Herold Knodel announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 98 years. Herold was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Violet; parents, August and Karoline Knodel; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alice and Barnabus Blackburn; two brothers, Herbert and Milbert; four sisters, Martha, Meta, Ida and Hertha; five sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-law as well as two nieces and five nephews. He is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. A Memorial Celebration of Herold’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Herold’s celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience his service may visit http://www.cook southland.com and select the View Broadcast button on the home page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in remembrance of Herold may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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”

TINA MALYCHUK

TINA MALYCHUK 1969 ~ 2023 Tina Malychuck, beloved resident of Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 53 years. She passed with caring Alfred Egan Home staff at her side. Tina was born on September 29, 1969, and had previously lived at the Michener Centre in Red Deer and Redi Enterprise in Medicine Hat before moving to Alfred Egan Home in 2012. Tina was a quiet lady who enjoyed to be pampered including having her hair done at the local salon. She loved going out and window shopping as well as people watching. Tina recently went on a trip to the Calgary Zoo where she spent the day looking around with a smile on her face. She will be missed by the staff and friends whom she came to know as her family at the Alfred Egan Home. A Celebration of Tina’s life will be held at the Alfred Egan Home, 939 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.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”

LINDA JOAN SPYKER

LINDA JOAN SPYKER August 5th, 1945 April 13th, 2023 Linda Spyker passed away on April 13th, 2023, at the age of 77 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Norman Spyker; son, Norman Spyker Jr. (Michelle Miller); daughters, Laura (Rod) Lodon and Lana Spyker; grandchildren, Tianda (Patrick) Sorsdahl, Tanisha Spyker (Alan Dillon), Marissa Kollross, Sarah Kollross; great grandchildren, Lincoln, Elijah, Anikka, Odinn, Logan, Bentley and Brooklynn; sister, Brenda (Vern) Herter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Mary Louise Walters.
Linda was born in Gravelbourg, SK and raised in Fox Valley and Medicine Hat. She moved to Medicine Hat at the age of 16 years in 1962. She enjoyed reading and was always in the garden. Linda worked at Dominion Glass, Pink Lantern and Shasta. She loved bowling, embroidery, word searches and music. She also loved dogs and cats.
Linda will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 29th from 1:00pm 4:00pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 8 St SE, Medicine Hat). Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation by visiting http://www.heartandstroke.ca or Canadian Cancer Society by visiting http://www.cancer.ca. 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

LOUISE BIFFART

1923 ~ LOUISE BIFFART ~ 2023 Louise Laura Biffart of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward Biffart, passed away on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at the age of 99 years. The Funeral Celebration will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 1:30 pm with Chaplain Lance Duncalfe and Pastor John Willems officiating. Memorial gifts in Louise’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. 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 Louise’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Additional details and information will be available in the obituary to be posted in the April 27th, 2023 and April 28th, 2023 editions of the Medicine Hat News. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Louise Biffart. 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.

BRIAN HAND

1937 ~ BRIAN HAND ~ 2023 Brian Hand of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at the age of 86 years. Brian will be forever loved and missed by all that knew and loved him. For service details and the full obituary, please go to our website, http://www.saamis.com . Memorial gifts in Brian’s name may be made to Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 020 HRIF-East, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Brian Hand. 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.

BOB STAPLES

BOB STAPLES April 25, 1930 ~ April 15, 2023
Robert Stanley Staples (Bob) passed away peacefully at Meadow Ridge Seniors Home in Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Bob was one of three children born in Empress on April 25, 1930, the other two being a sister, Norma and a brother, Stanford. Yes, triplets at the beginning of the great depression. Unfortunately, Stanford died in infancy, but Bob and Norma had a close connection, speaking their own language that no one else understood. Bob attended Viewfield School which was a mile away; a walk he did many times and continued to do well into his seventies long after the school was gone. He then went on to high school in Medicine Hat and Tech in Calgary, but by this time he had two loves – farming and Chris. The farm he could buy, but she took some courting. Perseverance paid off and a few years later he had a new bride and a Social Plains farm. Four children arrived and with a move up the road to the Staples’ homestead, came a brand new house and a new baby. Bob was a farmer and cattleman with a love for all animals. Years went by, kids left for university and second eldest son, Murray bought uncle Cecil’s farm just a short walk from home. Murray suffered spinal injury in 1978, but eventually was able to live pretty independently in his bachelor shack. Bob’s morning routine consisted of feeding calves in the winter, gardening in summer, and feeding barn cats followed by having coffee with Mur. This was repeated in the afternoon with rum replacing the coffee. Dad had a good life by his own account with a loving wife Christine for 62 years, good friends and family with many get togethers and laughs. Bob became Catholic before marrying Chris and as the years went by, his faith grew stronger. In fact, he was known to do a little preaching himself when he got a few rums in him. The highlight of his Catholic faith was a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Medjugorje. Bob will be sadly missed by his children: Blaine (Leona), Glenda (Allen), Rob and David (Jacquie); grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and good friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Christine; son, Murray; parents, Stan and Mary; brother, Roland; sisters, Beth and Norma and two infant siblings. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadow Ridge for their care they provided to Bob during his time there. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be offered again starting one hour prior to the Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Interment will take place in the Empress Cemetery on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, AB., T2C 3G3 or to a charity of one’s choice. 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”

DAVE KRAUSE

DAVE KRAUSE 1926 – 2023 David “Dave” Krause of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the age of 96 years, beloved husband of the late Pauline Krause. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at First Assembly of God Church (395 – 9th Street S.E.) on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ken Roset and Rev. Glen Dueck officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed. To attend virtually, please visit First Assembly // Medicine Hat – YouTube. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 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

MARY ANN KRASSMAN

MARY ANN KRASSMAN 1935 ~ 2023 Mary Ann Krassman of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Victor Krassman. Mary was born on July 8th, 1935, in Eustachow, Poland. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Mark Krassman and Victoria Krassman (Jerry Shaw); two grandchildren, Jole (Tanelle) Krassman and Dustyn Krassman; one great granddaughter, Layla Krassman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanislaw “Stanley” and Marianna Jarczewski; and her husband, Victor Krassman; one son, Allan Krassman; a brother, Michael Jarczewski and her two sisters, Stephanie Florkowski and Helen Jarczewski. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and at the church one hour prior to mass. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 – 2nd Avenue N.E.) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira, celebrant. 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). Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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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