September 6, 2023
By Obituaries on September 6, 2023.
COLLEEN SCHMALTZ
COLLEEN SCHMALTZ January 24, 1930 ~ September 1, 2023 The family of Colleen Schmaltz are saddened to announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 93 years. Left to cherish Colleen’s memory are her three children, Rosanna Schmaltz, David (Jo-Anne) Schmaltz and Fay Schmaltz (Dan Gaucher); son-in-law, Vern Vossler (Val Kelly); five grandchildren, Ann Vossler, Lorne (Rachel) Vossler, Erin Vossler, Davin Schmaltz and Althea Schmaltz; six great-grandchildren, Logan Schulz, Hallie Vossler, Vaughn Vossler, Tala Taefu, Elei Taefu and Sina Taefu; sister-in-law, Irene Schmaltz as well as many nieces and nephews. Colleen was predeceased by her parents, Charles (Ross) and Anna McKay; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Rosa Schmaltz; husband, Ralph Schmaltz; daughter, Yvonne Vossler; sister, Juanita McLennan and brothers and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Roy) Steier, Rose (Tony) Mardian, Frank (Barbara) Schmaltz, Simon Schmaltz and Walter McLennan. Colleen Dolores McKay was born in Redcliff and resided there for the majority of her life. It was while working at Domglas as a young woman that she met a handsome young man named Ralph. They were married on June 13, 1953, and remained devoted to each other during their 68 years of marriage until Ralph’s passing in 2021. Colleen was most proud of her family, and time spent together was very important to her. She was always interested in what her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were doing. Colleen had a lifelong love of music. She served as organist and choir director at St. Mary’s Church for 33 years, during which time she found the fellowship and creative fun times with her choir mates very special and fulfilling. She also composed several pieces of music for members of our family. Colleen was a compassionate woman of quiet faith, who joined the Catholic Women’s League in 1955 and remained a member ever since then. She believed in little miracles and guardian angels. She loved the beauty of nature, especially the garden at her longtime home in Redcliff (and all the fruits and vegetables produced there). We will remember her as a skilled and determined competitor to the end in our many games of cribbage and Chinese checkers. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 238 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Roque Pereira Celebrant. Private Interment will follow at the Redcliff Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Colleen may do so through a donation to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006, MacKenzie Drugs Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 0B1 or to the Red Cross, 398 Aberdeen Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 0R2. 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
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HAROLD HOFFMAN
1935 ~ HAROLD HOFFMAN ~ 2023 Harold Hoffman of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Nancy Hoffman, passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at the age of 87 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harold Hoffman. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL
CHAPEL CREMATORIUM &
RECEPTION CENTRE,
“The Chapel in the Park
#1 Dunmore Road SE,
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5
(403)528-2599
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MIKE MARSHALL
MIKE MARSHALL Mike Marshall passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the age of 63 years, beloved husband of Pam Cursons of Redcliff. 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
DORIS BLAQUIERE-DERZAPH
DORIS BLAQUIERE-DERZAPH 1946 – 2023 Anise “Doris” Blaquiere-Derzaph of Redcliff, beloved wife of the late Edward Blaquiere and the late Adam Derzaph, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 96 years, with her daughter, June by her side. 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
LORETTA BENDER
LORETTA BENDER 1947 – 2023 Loretta Bender passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of Keith Bender of Medicine Hat. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Those who wish to remember Loretta with a donation, may do so to the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta https://cfsea.ca (Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8). Please visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com for the full obituary or to leave message of condolence.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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