May 23, 2023
By Obituaries on May 23, 2023.
BRENDA ALMOND
1949 ~ BRENDA ALMOND ~ 2023 Brenda Almond (nee Seller) passed away at Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat, AB on May 17, 2023 and went to be with her Lord. The Funeral Service was held at DEVON UNITED CHURCH, #2 St. Clair Street, Devon, AB on Monday, May 22,2023 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Phyllis Greenslade officiating. Interment followed at Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Samaritan Purse or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Brenda Almond. 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.
JEANETTE WOLFER
JEANETTE WOLFER 1932 ~ 2023 Jeanette Lucille Wolfer (Brosz) of Medicine Hat, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 90 years. She leaves her three children; her son Lyle (Beverly) Wolfer, Pamela (Sheldon) & Olivia Redpath, Eden (Garrett) Hurst; Laurel (Ian) & Tyson Strom, Paiton (Jackson) & Bohen Sabo; Melanie (Trent), Ruby & Madison Breitkreutz; her daughter Debbie (Glenn) Tschritter , Kim, Rylan & Kolton; Jason (Joelle), Bryden & Koby Tschritter; her daughter Arlene (Ray) Knodel, Warren (deceased), Shelley Knodel; Sherry (Aaron), Kyler & Kristopher Brost.
Jeanette was born August 12, 1932, in Medicine Hat. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, LeRoy, and a loving mother to her family. Jeanette was a homemaker, seamstress & cook. She loved to entertain, read and participate in church activities. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB, on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A private family interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery prior to the Celebration of Life to be held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 3:30 pm at River Valley Community Church, 1101 Queen St SE, Medicine Hat, AB. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on and joining the live webcast at https://www.facebook.com/RiverValleyCommunityChurch?mibextid=ZbWKwL or https://youtube.com/@rivervalleycommunitychurch1074.
Donations can be made to ShareWord Global Canada (Gideons) at her memorial service. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jeanette Wolfer. An expanded obituary can be found at https://www.saamis.com/memorials/jeanette-wolfer/5197007/index.php. 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 BOLENDER
MARK BOLENDER 1949 ~ 2023 After a courageous twelve year journey with Parkinson’s Disease, Gordon Mark Bolender victoriously entered the presence of Jesus on Friday, May 19, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory his highschool sweetheart and loving wife Karen to whom he was married for 51 years, and his beloved son Jesse Mark Bolender of Medicine Hat, of whom he was very proud. Mark is also survived by his brother David Bolender, (Jackie) of Lasalle, Ontario, his sister Merla Bolender, (Gregory Nigh) of Calgary, Alberta, his brother in law Ron Filsinger, (Maggie Heeney) of Kitchener, Ontario, as well as loving nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Doris Bolender who were Missionaries In Nigeria, where Mark was born, and spent the first ten years of his life. Upon returning from Nigeria, the Bolender family settled in Kitchener, Ontario. As a young man, he began to sense the call of God on his life to become a pastor, and he attended Emmanuel Bible college in Kitchener Ontario, graduating in 1972. Mark and Karen will always be grateful for the privilege of growing up in a loving church family at Betheny Evangelical Missionary Church in Kitchener, Ontario, and for the privilege of serving the Lincoln Heights E.M.C.C. with Dr. Thomas E. Dow in Waterloo Ontario, the Banfield Memorial E.M.C.C. with Dr. Alfred Reese in Willowdale Ontario, the Country Hills E.M.C.C. in Kitchener, Ontario and the Hillcrest E.M.C.C. in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The prayer support and the friendships from these congregations have lasted until today. How we thank God! He was elected President of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada in 1997, and he served until 2002. His travels took him to visit churches in Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Quebec, Spain, Portugal and Nigeria. After 42 years, he retired from full-time ministry in 2014, and was honored to be named “Pastor Emeritus” of Hillcrest Church. Mark has been placed in the capable care of the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium, to be returned to ashes with dignity, and then subsequently, his ashes will be interred at Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Arrangements are underway for a service that will remember and celebrate the Faithfulness of God throughout his life, and celebrate his life in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Particulars are yet to be announced. A committal service for family will follow in due time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be directed to e.m.c.c.ca or a charity of your choice. We want to thank all the staff at The Wellington, the Medicine Hat Hospital and St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice who took such good care of Mark. Your loving service is much appreciated. 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
DAVID BRANDRITH
DAVID BRANDRITH 1957 ~ 2022 David Brandrith passed away on December 13, 2022 at the age of 65 years. David’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 2nd Street SE, on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. Those who wish to remember David with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer’s Society, Canadian Red Cross or the Canadian Ski Patrol. 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
MARTIN SCHILE
MARTIN SCHILE 1943 ~ 2023 Martin John Schile of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, May 21 , 2023 at the age of 79 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
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. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of his children, Larry (Karen) and his children, Kristi and Ryan and his daughters, Anastasia and Maya; Bruce (Donna) and their daughter, Heather (Rick) and their children, Madison, Shelby, Kailey; son, Brian†(Jennifer) and their children, Brody and Georgia; Tom (Barbara†) and their children, Cole and Joshua as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers. After Ed retired from farming, he enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and eating. Ed and Vi enjoyed many years traveling to Yuma, Arizona where many memories were made. A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
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