September 2, 2023

By Obituaries on September 2, 2023.

LAINE BAKELAAR

LAINE BAKELAAR Sept. 12, 1925 – Aug. 26, 2023 On Saturday, August 26, 2023, our dear Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 97 years. Laine was predeceased by his wife, Jane and son, Edward. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Bill (Anne); grandchildren, Lana (Mark), Joya, Daniel (Crystal); great-grandchildren, James, Breanna, Lauryn, Bentley, Oakley and Hendriks; sister, Bep in Holland; brother-in-law, Henk (Ann) Vandenberg as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Rotterdam, Holland, Laine immigrated with his wife and two sons to Medicine Hat in 1957, where they raised their family. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Laine received at Medicine Hat Meadowlands, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and Calgary AgeCare Glenmore. Special thanks to all the kind and caring staff as well. A Memorial Celebration of Laine’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain George Koopmans officiating. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed at medicine hatcrc.org. Private interment will take place prior to the church service. (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”

MICHAEL BENGERT

MICHAEL BENGERT 1963 ~ 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Lewis Bengert announce his passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on the morning of Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 59 years. Michael enjoyed and was committed to his work, driving truck for over thirty years. He loved being connected with nature and especially enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. Michael was a positive and fun-loving man who could always be recognized by the sound of his laughter. Along with his loving wife, Dawn Bengert, Michael’s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of his daughters, Daryl and Dayna Bengert. Michael was very loved and will be greatly missed. His life will be honoured and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. (Condolences may be expressed through 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”

JOSEPH ZIEBART

JOSEPH ZIEBART November 25th, 1930 ~ Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 Joseph Ziebart passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma (nee Derzaph). He leaves behind his children, Lynn (Dwain) Fauser and Mark (Derilee) Ziebart; grandchildren, Evan, Rachel, Nicole, and Rebecca Fauser, Joseph (Amy Stiff) and Jacob Ziebart; brothers, Jerry (Jean) and Bill (Linda); and sister, Florence Ziebart.

Joe was born on November 25, 1930 to Aloysius and Elizabeth (nee Hittel). The second oldest of nine brothers and sisters, Joe spent his childhood on the family farm south of Prelate, Saskatchewan. In his teenage years, Joe moved with his family to Medicine Hat where he married Emma at St Patrick’s church in the fall of 1953.

Joe worked as a Millwright, Foreman, and Plant manager during his 50 years in the clay industry. He relished his job and the many friendships he made. Joe was truly happy to be working. His career included Medalta Potteries, National Porcelain (IXL), and Plainsman Clays. Joe retired in 1997.

In 1984, Joe’s curling team won the Alberta Provincial Senior Men’s Championship qualifying for the Canadian Championship in St Johns Newfoundland.

Joe’s family would like to thank the staff at River Ridge and Age Care Valleyview for the compassionate care he received these past years.
A formal service is not planned. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joseph Ziebart. 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.

LOUIS WELLS

LOUIS WELLS 1934 ~ 2023 Louis Wells passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 89 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Florence Wells; son, Gerald Wells (Marriane) as well as his daughter, Julie Seib; grandchildren, Thomas (Bailey) and Brian (Erica) Wells and Kira Seib as well as great-grandchildren, Owen and Finlay Wells. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Riverview Care Center for their care of Louis over the last few years. He enjoyed the time he spent there and had many laughs. A private celebration of Louis’ life will be held at a later date. (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”

JOHN DORMAN

JOHN DORMAN 1940 ~ 2023 John Dorman of Medicine Hat, died on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at the age of 82 years. John was an army veteran for 35 years, John retired in Medicine Hat in 1995. He joins his wife, Michelle who died in 2016. John is survived by his sister, Nancy Bufalino and brother, Arnold Dorman residing in the Niagara region of Southern Ontario. As per John’s wishes there will be no funeral service held. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Dorman. 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.

SHARON NICKEL

SHARON NICKEL 1946 ~ 2023 Sharon Rose Nickel (nee Selman) of Hanna, Alberta passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 76 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving partner, Francis Parker of Hanna; one beloved son, Allen (Denise) Lloyd of Nakina, Ontario; her daughter, Tannis Dolph of Medicine Hat; her miracle baby, Wanda (Gordon) Giles of Wasa, B.C.; her grandchildren, Kyle (Crystal) Dolph, Krista (Chris) Worobec, Kevin (Kaitlyn) Dolph, Alana Lloyd, Heather (Rob) Lloyd, Kandace (James) Dolph, Johnathon (Sarah) Lloyd, Jessica (Justin) Brosnikoff, Emma Lloyd, Graeme Duhamel, Jordan Kenney, Zack Kenney, and Parker (Gary) Kenney; twenty-six great grandchildren that she loved very much and two nephews, Pat (Tina) Selman and Gary Selman that she held dear to her heart. She was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Cora Selman; her only brother, Elra (Sonny) Selman; her husbands, Robert “Bob” Lloyd and Victor Nickel; her granddaughter, Rebecca Dolph and her great grandsons, Gabriel Gosselin and Ryder Mason.
Sharon lived most of her life in Fort Frances, Ontario where she chose a career of school bus driver after she raised her children. She moved to Medicine Hat in 2007 to be near her children and continued to drive school buses until she retired. She enjoyed quilting, baking, boat rides on Lake Despair, and music concerts. She loved flowers and always had pots full of them on her deck throughout the summer. She enjoyed getting together with family and friends for supper. Everyone jumped at the chance to go because she was well known for her delicious cooking as well as her heavenly pies and desserts. Sharon loved to play cards and board games, listen to gospel music and attend church when she was able. She will be deeply missed by all who have felt the love that came from mom’s amazing heart.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Longfellow Hall south of Dunmore, Alberta on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will take place following the service and the family invites everyone to stay and share a memory. 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

THOMAS HELLIWELL

THOMAS HELLIWELL 1933 ~ 2023 Thomas “Tom” Helliwell of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marcia Helliwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the age of 90 years. A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date. To view the full obituary and 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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