May 31, 2023
By Obituaries on May 31, 2023.
KATHRYN ANN HAMILL
1950 ~ KATHRYN ANN HAMILL ~ 2023
With heavy hearts and great sorrow, we announce the tragic passing of Kathy Hamill while vacationing in Cuba. Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Audrey (nee Ireland) Palmer, and her aunt, Frances Ireland. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 48 years, John; her Lab-Retriever, Deke; her sister, Elizabeth Hauck (Greg); nieces, Melinda, Melanie, and Michelle; as well as countless close friends and colleagues. Born in Medicine Hat and raised in nearby Ralston, which Kathy celebrated as “the town with everything” – indoor swimming pool (before Medicine Hat), horses to enjoy, and easy transit to and from the Hat. She treasured fond memories of fishing with her dad. She rode in the Equestrian Ride from Ralston to Calgary, to open the Calgary Stampede. Graduating from Medicine Hat High School, she completed U of A Pharmacist program, then on to U of C where she pursued a degree in medicine. On a summer break she met her soul mate, John. They moved to England where she married John in Middle Wallop on September 13, 1975, launching their lifetime adventure in Air, Land, and Sea. They spent weekends sailing on John’s 36′ Bermudan Sloop, the “Double B”, moored in Portsmouth on the English Channel and sailed the south coast of England and circumnavigated the Isle of Wight. The same year they returned to Ralston moving into Kathy’s childhood home at 5 Pendine Road, Married Quarters. During this time John took Kathy on her first skydiving jumps. They would also bring horses back into Kathy’s life, starting with “Joker” a chuckwagon racing horse. Joker would never walk, it was stand or run, no happy medium. They enjoyed YMCA scuba diving training in Waterton Lake and would later dive Hong Kong and Malaysia; she loved swimming in the Malacca Straits. Kathy excelled as a pharmacist, speaking highly of Chuck Meagher, her first supervisor at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. This onward with posts at Woolworth’s, Boylans’, Co-op, Crestwood Pharmacy, and finishing out her career with Walmart. Always an animal lover, they brought their cat with them from England. After moving to Medicine Hat, Kathy was rarely without a dog; first came Rudy, a rescued black lab. Dogs would reach a peak population of five in the Hamill home. Kathy and John enjoyed multi-day canoe trips on the South Saskatchewan from Bow Island into the Hat, and from the Hat to Sandy Point. They ran many Marathons in Calgary and Victoria, and they competed in the 100km Longview Kananaskis Run. Running together, John placed ahead of her in their first marathon, but thereafter Kathy would forever place ahead of him. She loved fast cars enjoying her MG, Triumph Spitfire, V6 Honda Accord, the Corvette and recently a Kia Stinger! Kathy was a fierce supporter of John’s forays into Medicine Hat municipal government where he won several mandates on City Council. Loved ones are invited to Kathy’s Memorial Service at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kathryn Hamill. 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.
RICHARD RAYMOND GACKLE
RICHARD RAYMOND GACKLE January 14th, 1941 May 26th, 2023
It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow we announce the passing of Richard Raymond Gackle on May 26, 2023, at 11:30 pm. Richard was born January 14, 1941, on the home place of Horsham, Saskatchewan.
He leaves to cherish his wife of 57 1/2 years, Florence Gackle (Schatz); and his children, Ray Gackle; his 2 sons, Jaron and Jevon; Arlene (Clay) Cotie; their 2 children, Cache and Cayla;Jason (Angie) Gackle; their 2 children Dakota (Jade) Gackle and their son, Jackson; Shanaye Gackle. Sandra (David) Martin; their children, Mikyla, Reuben (Ashley), Drayden and Shelby.
Richard leaves 2 sisters, Alice Freimuth and Elsie Harvey; sisters-in-law, Millie Gackle, Ruth Cherot (Don Powers), Kathy Schatz; one brother-in-law, Richard (Cheryl) Schatz. He also leaves to cherish many nieces, nephews and also was a proud great grandfather to his great grandson.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, John and Amelia Gackle; his in-laws, Arthur and Dorothy Schatz; his 2 brothers, Elroy and Leonard; brothers-in-law, Ted Freimtuh and Stephen Schatz; as well as nephew, Gerald Freimuth.
Richard married the women of his dreams and the love of his life, Florence, on November 27, 1965, at Temple Baptist Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta. They met at dad’s place of work, Hilda Motors. Dad and mom lived on the home place of Horsham, Saskatchewan. Richard was the youngest of 5. Dad and mom retired to Medicine Hat 2007.
Throughout Richard’s life, music played a very big part. He sang in several choirs, quartets and also directed the Ladies Barbershop Choir here in Medicine Hat. In 1976, dad became a Barbershop member and was a part of the Medicine Hat Barbershop Choir. One of dad’s greatest and proudest moments was the quartet with his sons and good friend, Clarence Briggs. As well, he was a very skilled mechanic, welder and so on. To say it in a nutshell – jack of all trades dad was for sure. At the drop of a hat, dad would be there to be that helping neighbour at any moment and given time.
A service will be held on June 2nd, 2023, at 1:00pm at Hillcrest Evangelical Church. The service will be conducted by Doctor Shane Andrus. A livestream of service will be available to view at http://www.hillcrestchurch.net. For those wishing to attend, visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1st at Grace Memorial from 7:00pm 9:00pm and Friday, June 2nd at Hillcrest Evangelical Church Prayer Room from 12:00pm 12:55pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one’s choice. 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
REYNA HUBER
1951 ~ REYNA HUBER ~ 2023
Reyna Huber of Redcliff, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at the age of 71 years. Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our beloved mother, Reyna. However, amidst our grief, we feel great peace and comfort in knowing that she is at rest. Reyna was a remarkable woman whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew her. She had a heart full of love, and her kindness and compassion were boundless. Her devotion to her family was unwavering, and she spent her life serving others. Her infectious joy and unwavering strength were a source of inspiration to all who knew her. Reyna’s unwavering faith in God was her guiding light. She lived each day with purpose and conviction, and her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ brought her great comfort and peace. We take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with loved ones who have gone before, and that we will be reunited with her one day. To know Reyna was to love her, and her legacy of love and compassion will continue to live on in the lives that she touched. We will miss her dearly, but we find comfort in the memories we shared with her. Until we meet again sweet Mama… Reyna leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Morris Huber; children, Ghuenda (Jamie) Laurie, Gicela (Carlo) Cardona, Janie Huber, Alicia Roshelle Huber (Elias Wafa), Ricardo (Mary) Huber, Shandelle (Ryan) Elford and Morris Huber Jr.; grandchildren, Brigham, Ellie, Sofia, Matthias, Gabriana, Elias, Analea, Amelia, Maya, Ephraim, Abi, Ezra, Mercedes, Maysi and Mylie; brothers, Cristobal, Pablo and José; sisters, Ana, Leticia, Norma, Claudia and Aida; brothers-in-law, Curtis (Sue) and Warren (Lynette); sisters-in-law, Madlyn and Maria; and their families; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Reyna was predeceased by her parents, Nazario Nunez and Fidelia Salgado; sister, Elia and brother-in-law, Mark. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7 Sierra Blvd SW, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:15 am. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 10:30 am with Conductee Bishop Clark Hyde officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to https://zoom.us/j/91367003937 and joining the live webcast. Interment will follow at Redcliff Cemetery. A luncheon will be held for all at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at the above address, following the interment. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reyna Huber. 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.
DORIS RUBBELKE
DORIS RUBBELKE 1938 ~ 2023
Doris Ruby Rubbelke passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Norman Rubbelke of Medicine Hat. A Celebration of Life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein 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). 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
JUNE MARGARET ZORA
JUNE MARGARET ZORA June 15th, 1938 May 26th, 2023 June Zora passed away on May 26th, 2023, at the age of 84 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Greg Zora, Randy Zora and David (Donna) Zora; grandchildren, Alyssa (Jas), Ashley (Brett), Ariel, Madison, McKayla, Dillan and Devin. June was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Gardiner; brothers, Ian Gardiner and Rod Gardiner; sister, Diana Nicholson.
June was born and raised in Regina, SK. She completed grade 12 at Central Collegiate School in Regina and worked in various jobs including being a housewife. June was an avid reader and puzzler who enjoyed cross stitching, cooking, embroidery, playing with her grandchildren and loved animals.
There will be no formal service held. 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
ELSIE ROBBINS
ELSIE ROBBINS 1931 ~ 2023 Elsie Martha Robbins passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Arnold Robbins. 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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