May 20, 2023
By Obituaries on May 20, 2023.
WILLIAM (BILL) BELL
WILLIAM (BILL) BELL It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Bell, who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 89. Bill was Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta March 30, 1934, and resided there until he moved to Calgary in December 2005. Bill was a beloved husband to Shirley and best friend to their faithful companion, Caesar. Besides his lovely wife, Shirley, Bill will be missed and lovingly remembered by his three children, Alan Bell (Rhonda), Brenda Gehring (Barry) and Brad Bell; grandchildren, Tamara (Scott) Chapman, Megan Bell, Britany (Shawn) Martin, Marshall (Kiara) Gehring, Morgan Gehring, and Camila Bell and six great grandchildren, Aspyn, Kinsley, Jack, Charlie, Frankie, & Weston to whom he was a proud GG and loved spending time with them whenever possible; brother Ron Bell; eight nieces; and six nephews. Bill grew up in a loving family and developed a strong work ethic at an early age. He worked as a surveyor out of High school and then went on to work for companies in the architect industry as a draftsman. Outside of his work, Bill had many interests and hobbies. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved to travel to the lake every summer with his family. Bill will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit, his unwavering integrity, sense of humor and his deep love for his family and nature. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Calgary. To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Bill, please visit http://www.choicememorial.com.
KATHLEEN KOTTMEIER
~ KATHLEEN KOTTMEIER ~
Kate’s friends and family gathered at Cook’s Chapel this past Tuesday. Beautiful songs were sung and stories were shared in memory of the life of this great woman.
I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one,
I’d like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
CARSON CLEAVER-BUECKERT
~ CARSON CLEAVER-BUECKERT ~
The tremendous show of support for Carson’s family at the Bow Island Arena this past Saturday was a true reflection of the impact that his short life had on so many. He will be deeply missed and cherished forever!
Before I ever carried the pain,
I carried you.
And, in my heart,
I carry you still.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
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”
RIED JAMES
RIED JAMES 1970 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the sudden death of a husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, Ried Patrick James, on Saturday November 12, 2022, at the age of 52. Friends and family are welcome to a Come and Go Celebration of Ried’s life to be held at the Medicine Hat Curling Club, 880 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, May 27, 2023 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 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”
EDWIN RIEGER
EDWIN RIEGER 1924 ~ 2023 Mr. Edwin Rieger, beloved husband of the late Violet Rieger, passed away at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 98 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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”
ROSE MOYER
1921 ~ ROSE MOYER ~ 2023 Our precious mother, Rose Moyer (neé Yaceyko), passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 102 years. She was predeceased by Jack, her loving husband of 59 years. She will always be remembered with tenderness by her children, Glen (Georgine), Nadine (Wayne) Dola, Sonya, Yvonne, Lauren (John) Hider and Terence. Dear to her heart are her grandchildren, Royce, Gareth, Douglas, Jared, Melanie, Ryan, Brent, Tassia and Kristy. Mom is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren, her brother, Metro; and many nieces and nephews. Mom’s parents, William and Polpheria Yaceyko immigrated from the Ukraine to Canada in 1905. They homesteaded in the area around Stry, Alberta where Mom was born, the 11th of 13 children. She met dad in Edmonton where he was stationed during the war. They married in 1942 and later settled in Medicine Hat. The church was a thread that ran through our family. Mom was a devout Catholic belonging to the CWL and volunteering at St Patrick’s Church and St. Joseph’s Home, but her true joy in life was singing with the St. Patrick Church choir where she made lifetime friends. Mom dedicated her life to her family and shared in all our pursuits. She learned to officiate at swim meets, learned sign language, sewed all our clothes and knitted all our mittens. Square dancing was her joy, trekking the Grand Canyon with dad, was a shared retirement goal. They shared a passion for traveling and photography that took them on so many adventures. We loved her for her patience with us, for her soft-spoken gentleness and her sheer goodness. She was a kind and graceful woman. We are beyond grateful to the Health Care Aides, the nurses and doctors at The Wellington and at St. Joseph’s Hospice. We will always remember their kindness to mom and to us. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Tuesday, May 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be a private family service at ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 238 2nd Ave NE Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 6A1 on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:00 am with Father Roque Pereria officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Moyer. Funeral arrangements 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.
JO-ANNE BABCOOK
JO-ANNE BABCOOK 1958 ~ 2022 Jo-Anne Babcook of St. Albert, passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at the age of 64 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday 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 Jo-Anne Babcook. 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.
BLAKE GARRETT
BLAKE GARRETT 1996 – 2023
Blake Leslie Garrett of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 27 years. 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
MARK BOLENDER
MARK BOLENDER 1949 – 2023
Gordon “Mark” Bolender, beloved husband of Karen Bolender, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 74 years. 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
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