June 7, 2023
By Obituaries on June 7, 2023.
GAIL GILL
1954 ~ GAIL GILL ~ 2023 Gail Gill of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Gail leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Reg Gill; sons, Colin (Brenda) Gill, Sheldon Gill and Devin (Angela) Gill; grandchildren, Kyra, Reese, Chet, Caitlyn and Clara Gill; great-grandchild, Cruze; brothers, Lorne (Elaine) Schmidek and Lee (Lorelie) Schmidek; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Irene Schmidek. Gail had a terrific memory for detail, especially for dates. She had a passion for gardening, she loved cooking, baking and playing the piano. Family was very important to Gail, especially her grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 1M5, on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com  and joining the live webcast at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB at the above date and time. A private interment will be held prior to the service at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Gail’s memory may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gail Gill. 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.
NORMAN SEITZ
NORMAN SEITZ 1944 ~ 2023 Mr. Norman Seitz, beloved husband of Elsie, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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”
LAWRENCE HANKINS
LAWRENCE HANKINS Lawrence Hankins passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 70 years, beloved husband of Penny Hankins of Medicine Hat. 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
IRENE STEWART
IRENE STEWART 1938 – 2023 Irene Stewart passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Donald “Don” Stewart of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Lynn (Scott) Werre and Dean Stewart all of Medicine Hat; two grandchildren DeAndra (Nick) Zeller and Ryan (Sarah) Werre; three great grandchildren and one on the way, Austyn, Ezekiel and Walker J.; two sisters, Ethel (Les) Schubrook and her youngest sister and best friend June (Orest) Tkachyk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Bertha and Julius Karikas and numerous brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Irene’s life at a graveside service to be held at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Please meet inside the main gate to the cemetery no later than 1:45 p.m. Those who wish to remember Irene with a donation, may do so to S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or to HALO c/o HALO Air Ambulance (formerly Southern Alberta Medic Air Society) #12 – Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques out to HALO. 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
WARREN SHERA
1934 ~ WARREN SHERA ~ 2023 Warren Harold Shera of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marjory Shera, passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at the age of 89 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Warren Shera. 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.
RUSSELL BROWN
1952 ~ RUSSELL BROWN ~ 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Russell “Russ” Brown announce his sudden passing on May 31, 2023 at the age of 70 years. He was a father, grandfather, papa, brother and friend and was loved by all. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Shanna (Chris) Painter and Lorelei (Ron Sorenson); five grandchildren, Triston, Emberlee, Kali, Chloe and Dallon; siblings, Carol Gilchrist, Ron Brown (Susan), Barbra McKenzie (Ken), Nelson Brown, Susan Nicoll, and Karen Brown Fournell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Russ was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Jean Brown and brother-in-law, Don Gilchrist. Russ will be missed and remembered for his sense of humor and ability to have the room smiling. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. For further details and information please go to http://www.saamis.com. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Russ Brown.
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.
HELMUT HIRCH
HELMUT HIRCH March 17, 1936 ~ June 3, 2023
Helmut (Joe) Hirch passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the age of 87 years. He immigrated with his family to Canada in 1951, arriving in Lethbridge, Alberta. Along with his family, Helmut began his life in Canada under contract with the Canadian Lutheran World Relief to hoe sugar beets for two years. He had multiple jobs in his youth while helping his family who farmed first near Broxburn and then Etzikom. As his parents aged, Helmut moved to Bow Island with them but continued to farm with his brother, Edmund for many years. In the mid 1970’s, he sold the farm as his adventurous spirit took him to Australia for a number of years. Helmut enjoyed travelling the world with Australia and Mexico being his favourites. After satisfying his wanderlust, he again returned to Canada and to agriculture. He purchased land near Bow Island while residing in Medicine Hat, adding bison to his farming ventures. Helmut is survived by his sister, Irma Neufeldt and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hirch. He was predeceased by his father, Daniel; mother, Olga; sister, Rosalie and brothers, Otto, Alfred, Reinhold and Edmund. The family would like to extend their special appreciation to the staff at the Bow Island Pleasant View Lodge and the Bow Island Health Centre for their special care for their Uncle Helmut these last four years. The funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 104 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Mills officiating. Private interment will take place at the Bow Island Cemetery prior to the service. Luncheon will follow Helmut’s church celebration at the Golden Age Club, 206 – 5 East, Bow Island. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief or the Bow Island and District Health Foundation. 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” 16
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