June 28, 2023
By Obituaries on June 28, 2023.
RUSSELL BROWN
1952 ~ RUSSELL BROWN ~ 2023 Russell Brown of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at the age of 70 years. The Celebration of Life will be held at Heritage Pavilion – Strathcona Park, 1500 5 St SE, Medicine Hat AB, on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 1:00 3:30 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Russell Brown. 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.
DIRK PASTOOR
1942 ~ DIRK PASTOOR ~ 2023 Mr Dirk Willem Pastoor, beloved husband of the late Mrs Anne Pastoor (Post/Schmal) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Medicine Hat, surrounded by his family on June 23, 2023, at the age of 81.
Dirk was born on January 19, 1942 in Appingedam, Groningen, Holland to his parents, Klass and Jantina Pastoor. Dirk immigrated to Canada with his family in April 1954 with siblings, Peter (2011) (Mavis), Frouk (1981), and Bill (Phyllis). The family business was the place of work until he attended the University of Saskatchewan studing Geology, which soon found him working in numerous mines across the country. He married and had four children, Tina (Randy), Teresa, Robert (Sharmon) and Rodney (Nancy). The family would live in several places and eventually found themselves living aboard a sailboat travelling the world.
In 1981, the family returned to Canada and Dirk returned to the family business, Ducan (Dutch Canadian) Industries, and also branched out to open Pastoor’s Custom Canvas in Medicine Hat. In 1984, Dirk married his soulmate, Anne, beloved mother to Wes (Binhwa) Post, Natalie (Brent) Sauer, Colin Post (Brenna Oulette). In 1989, the family moved back to Lethbridge, and Dirk returned to Ducan Industries, where Anne also joined as a bookkeeper.
In their retirement, Dirk and Anne found a wonderful property in Sanca, BC, off the shores of Kootenay Lake. This gave them time to remodel the landscaping as well as catch fish or go sailing. They also travelled extensively in their motor home to 49 States, and all Canadian provinces, while popping in to see their family and friends along their travels.
Dirk was an uncle to Grace (Joop) Lommerts, Joan Pastoor, Kathy Pastoor, Florence (Sean) Christophers, Shelagh Pastoor, Bridget (Kirk) Mearns, Florence (Bruce) Look, Clarence (Lynette) Taal, Amber (Garrett) Dueck, and Angela (Shawn) Levesque; an opa to Abbot Knezic, Piercon Knezic, Mackenzie Meunier, Chase Pastoor, Jordyn Pastoor, Talina Pastoor, Tylan Pastoor, Jaclyn (Grey) Sauer, Jen (Andy) Kerslake, Jerrid (Benita) Sauer, Alannah Reinhardt, Alex Reinhardt, Cassandra Oulette, Nicolas Oulette; great opa to Kora and Lincoln Sauer, and Mason and Jonah Kerslake.
In their later years, Dirk and Anne resided in South Country Village, Medicine Hat. Our family would like to thank all the staff there for the care and kindness shown to them over the years. As well a special thank you to the staff on 5 East of the MHRH and of St Joseph’s Hospice for their tender care during his final days. If friends so desire donations in memory of Dirk may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dirk Pastoor. 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.
EDNA ELLE
1926 ~ EDNA ELLE ~ 2023 Edna Elle of Medicine Hat, formerly of Richmound, SK, passed away peacefully in her 97th year. She is survived by her son, Clarence (Delaine); and daughter, Brenda (Gary) Whipple; grandchildren, Stuart (Aerin), Deloyce (Kelly) and their child, Avi, Kayla (Travis) and their children, Brexton and Nixon, and Kevin (Erin) and their children, Forrest and Oaklynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; an infant daughter, Caroline; one sister, and three brothers. Her family wants to express their thanks to Sunnyside Lodge staff for their many years of care. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road, SE Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A service of remembrance will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edna’s memory may be made to Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 or South Country Village, 1720 Bell St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. For Edna’s full obituary please go to http://www.saamis.com and select Edna’s memorial page. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna Elle. 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.
RON INSLEY
RON INSLEY Ron Fredrick Gordon Insley of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 86 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
GORDON BUSHELL
GORDON BUSHELL May 13, 1939 ~ June 26, 2023
It is with an extremely heavy heart that Myrna announces the sudden passing of her beloved husband, Gordon Nelson Bushell. He passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Along with Myrna, his loving wife of 51 years, left to honour his memory are his daughter, Heather Bushell and her daughter, Caitlyn; and Tammy (Colin) Burgevitz and their daughters, Taylor, Mykayla, Camryn and Sydney; sisters, Darlene (Bob) Sloan and Joy Leveille; best friends, Morgan and Dee Fargo as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, fellow firefighters and community members. Gord was born in Regina and raised on the family farm in Webb, SK. Like many young boys in that era, he quit school after grade 8 to help his family on the farm. In January of 1974, Gordon and Myrna moved to Seven Persons where he started working for Nowsco Well Service until 1995. Following that career, Gordon worked at various jobs including Medican Construction, farming and assisting Myrna at Canada Post. He was a dedicated volunteer fireman with the Seven Persons Fire Department for 45 years ‘retiring’ in 2019, as he still helped out with traffic control whenever he was given the opportunity to do so. Gordon was actively involved in the Seven Persons community whether that was picking up people’s garbage twice a week, events at the school, community events such as Quonset Days, or just stopping to lend a hand if he saw a neighbour needing help as he was driving around the town; he was always there when someone needed him! Gordon’s granddaughters meant the world to him as he spent many hours on the road picking them up from school activities and getting them to their destinations. Time spent with family and friends meant the most to him whether that was camping, having a scotch or coffee or just chit chatting with anyone and everyone; Gordon loved to be around people. He was a very happy man who was always up for a good time. Gordon was a pillar of the community and his strength and heart of gold will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at the Seven Persons Community Hall on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Anyone who is not able to attend but wishes to be a part of the service can visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the home page at service time. (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”
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