April 25, 2023

By Obituaries on April 25, 2023.

VERLA DIAMOND

VERLA DIAMOND March 26, 1958 ~ April 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Verla “Snook” Elaine Diamond announces her passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 65 years. Verla was born in Medicine Hat on March 26, 1958, a daughter to proud parents, Edwin and Violet Klaudt. She spent her life in Medicine Hat, growing up on Riverside and where she received her schooling. A short time after graduating high school, she gained employment with AGT as an operator in September of 1976. This marked the beginning of a longtime career where her dedication and loyalty proved her worth to become a well respected manager and officially retired on March 31, 2023. She enjoyed the simple things in life like gardening, flowers and sipping white wine! Verla also liked Tigers hockey, beading bracelets and the great outdoors going camping and fishing with the love of her life, Keith. Fly fishing became a passion and every once in a while she could be seen in the park ‘fishing’ so she could practice fly casting. She enjoyed to travel and had many special trips that fond memories were made with family and friends. Verla was a selfless lady who always put others first… whether it was taking care of her family or volunteering with the Optimist Club, she always made time to help others. The best time spent was the valued time with her grandkids. She was the pillar of the family who will be greatly missed by her special partner and friend, Keith Gerrard; sons, Kyle Kennedy (Missy Blake) and Ryan Kennedy (Kayla Hoffman); grandchildren, Tucker, Alba, Everleigh, Kaden, Killian and Summer; siblings, Lavern (Marie) Klaudt, Brenda (Ron) Schimpf and Lyle Klaudt (Renee Dewar); Keith’s family, Erin (Cody) Evjen and Kellen Gerrard as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Verla was predeceased by her husband, TJ Diamond; parents, Edwin and Violet Klaudt and a sister, Linda Klaudt. A Celebration of Verla’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Murray Jaster officiating. The service will be live-streamed. Anyone who is not able to attend but wishes to experience the service can visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the home page at service time. Memorial donations in Verla’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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”

MILES ALBRECHT

1955 ~ MILES ALBRECHT ~ 2023 Miles Albrecht of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Service was held Sunday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Miles Albrecht. 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.

JIM SMITH

1949 ~ JIM SMITH ~ 2023 Jim Smith of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at the age of 73 years. A private family service will be held in Manitoba. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Smith. 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.

DELORES STOCK

1944 ~ DELORES STOCK ~ 2023 The Lord called home his beloved servant, Delores Stock (nee Hittel) on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Cherishing her memory is her loving husband of 58 years, Harvey; beloved daughters, Gail (Jason) Ukalchuk and Jackie (Robin) Wilk; daughter-in-law, Robin Stock of Lethbridge. Delores adored her five grandchildren, Charlee Ukalchuk (Daniel Drefs), Kallen and Kaleigh Stock, and Jensen and Jayden Wilk. Delores is also survived by her sisters, Theresa Zeidell (Ron) and Bernie Uzelman (Mel); and brother, Keith Hittel. She was predeceased by her son, Cory Stock; granddaughter, Kiera Stock; sister, Sharon White; and her parents, Mike and Mary Hittel. Delores was born in Leader, SK on September 6th, 1944. On June 12th, 1965, she married her high school sweetheart, Harvey Stock. They began their family in Lang, SK and in 1976, moved to Medicine Hat, AB. Her pride and joy in life were her three children, five grandchildren, and socializing with family and friends. She was a fabulous cook, especially of German dishes. In her later years, you would find her, morning and afternoon, having coffee at A&W. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1, on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at 2:30 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Memorial gifts in Delores’ memory may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada https://www.bloodcancers.ca or the Legacy Fund at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Delores Stock. 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.

MARK WINGROVE

1956 ~ MARK WINGROVE ~ 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Mark Jonathan Wingrove, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away suddenly on April 20th, 2023 at the age of 67 years, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Wingrove; daughter, Lindsay (Alex) Chisholm and their children, Colin, Brody, and Sawyer; son, Luke (Michelle) Wingrove and their daughter, Scottie; his sister, Joanne Parker; as well as numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, and beloved friends. Mark was predeceased by his son, Devin Wingrove; parents, Joe and Violet Wingrove; mother and father-in-law, Lawrence and Grace Johnston; sister-in-law, Sharlene Vanak; and nephew, Jason Vanak.
Mark grew up on a dairy farm in Creston, BC with his mom, dad and sister, Joanne. After high school, he moved to Brooks, Alberta with his high school sweetheart, Marlene, where they started their family and continued dairy farming with his dad. They lived in Brooks for 20 years, eventually moving back to their hometown of Creston to finish raising their three kids. When their children moved back out to Alberta, it was only natural for Mark and Marlene to move back to Alberta to be close to their children.
Mark lived his life for his family. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with them whether it was hosting frequent family dinners with his wife, Marlene, where there was always a guarantee of ice cream for dessert, going to his grandsons numerous sporting events, summer camping trips, taking the grandkids for rides in his red convertible, helping his kids with projects, and most recently, helping his son, Luke, to build a play set for his granddaughter. If he wasn’t with his family, he was riding his motorbike or in his garage (Dad’s Garage) working on his many bike projects and his car.
He will be missed by many and lovingly remembered by those who knew him as an unbelievably kind and caring man who was willing to help anybody at moments notice.
Mark was loved deeply by his family who will be forever grateful to have had him as their husband, Dad, grandpa, uncle, and brother.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date in his hometown of Creston, BC.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you spend time with your loved ones enjoying your favourite ice cream. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mark Wingrove. 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.

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