September 30, 2023
By Obituaries on September 30, 2023.
NOLA PEARCE
NOLA PEARCE September 26, 1937 ~ September 22, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Nola Dals Pearce, announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Nola is survived by her four children and their families: son, Bruce (Jocelyn) Macaulay and their family, Chandra (Eric Warren) and their daughter, Samantha; Craig (Sara) and their two children, Ella and Owen; daughter, Gloria Grossman and her daughter, Marla Grossman (Dave Lundquist); son, Robert ‘Bob’ (Jeanette) Macaulay and their family, Joel (Jodi) Macaulay and their two children, Jordyn and Maddox; Jodie Engbert (Adrian Hartman) and her two children, Makiya and Jaelyn; son, Darwin (Sherri-lynn) Pearce and their two children, Ty and Téa. Nola married Brian T. Pearce on November 30, 1974. They were married for 43 years before Brian passed away on September 17, 2017. Both Mom and Dad loved celebrating the special holidays, surrounded by their family. Christmas was the highlight where it was celebrated with many special traditions that we will always remember: the arrival of Santa, treasure hunts and so much more! Mom loved nothing better than making delicious meals and desserts for family dinners. She enjoyed not just the dinners, but that her family was together and having fun. Some of her favourite times were playing card games like Kaiser or Hand & Foot Canasta with family and friends. Nola’s love of baking began when she started working as a baker’s helper at a bakery in Calgary. She continued when she moved to Medicine Hat where she worked at several bakeries in the city for many years as well as at Bonanza Family Restaurant in the kitchen as a prep cook. Mom and Dad loved the cabin at Elkwater Lake. Family and friends coming out to enjoy the boat, barbequing, just sitting on the deck and of course, playing cards are all special memories. A special thank you to the staff at South Country Village, Meadow Ridge and 2N at the Medicine Hat Hospital for their exceptional care of Mom over the years. A private celebration of Nola’s life will be held. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nola’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, #306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3. 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 “JACK” BOLTON
1930 ~ JOHN “JACK” BOLTON ~ 2023
John Andrew “Jack” Bolton of Medicine Hat passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Jack leaves to cherish his memory his children, Shelley (Ron) Balaban, Dale (Deb) Bolton, and Darrell Bolton; grandchildren, Kyle (Randi), Colby, Chris (Tasha), Cody (Chantel), Daniel, Lindsey, Mallory (Matheo), Cole; great-grandchildren, Gracie May, Hanna, Karter, Della; and Everett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Muriel Bolton (nee Griffin); parents, Walter and Octa May Bolton; siblings, Everett, Murray, Thelma, and Harvey; “Baby” Bolton, and grandson, Chad. John was born and raised in Summerland, BC. As a young man he would spend his spring and fall farming in Saskatchewan alongside his brother, Everett and then he would pick fruit in the summer months for extra pocket money. In 1960, he married his sweetheart, Muriel. They moved to Simmie, SK where they settled and raised their family. Jack started with a grain operation and over the years he was able to expand his agricultural venture into both grain and cattle. He loved both the farming aspect and his cattle. He was multi-talented gentleman and there was little that he couldn’t fix or fashion into something that worked as well as or better than it had before. Jack had his own, unique brand of humour and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and vacationing in B.C. Jack and Muriel built a new home in Medicine Hat to be closer to their daughter when they retired. Jack continued to stay busy by renovating and upgrading a couple more homes in his retirement. After Muriel’s passing, Jack moved into assisted living but found that it just wasn’t for him, so he continued to live independently until his failing health allowed him no other option and long-term care was necessary. Jack will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. He was his family’s rock. Our sincerest gratitude to all those who provided care at Good Samaritan’s. A private family graveside service will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jack’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Bolton. 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.
SCHWABE
SCHWABE
On Friday October 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. you are invited to attend the graveside funeral service in memory of Lorna Lorraine (October 9, 2021) and Leonard (December 9, 2022) at Prairie View Cemetery. Pastor Roland Weisbrot will officiate. A reception will take place in the Redcliff Harmony Hall at 3:00 p.m. They left to cherish their memory three children, Lorraine Mary Louise “Lou” Haag, Leonard Benjamin Sidney “Sid” Schwabe (Tracy Laubenstein), and Rhonoda Lee “Ronnie” Melnyczuk; six grandchildren, Lindsey (Lonnie) Gebhart, Nikki (Denny) O’Connor, A.J. Schwabe, Melory (Matty) Byers, Megan Melnyczuk (Greg Heukshorst), and Wasyl Melnyczuk; nine great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. To leave a message of condolence you may visit the obituary of Lorraine or Leonard at http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
HERTA LINK
HERTA LINK 1930 ~ 2023
Herta Link of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Waldemar Link. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Roy Link, Monica (Bob) Sanderson, and Beverly Link; four grandchildren, Michelle Sanderson (Francois), Jennifer (Andrew) Boyle, Sofie Link, and Stefan Link; five great grandchildren, Chloe (Kahden), Regena, Declan, Alex, and Elliot; two brothers, Gus (Joyce) Leis, and Adolf (Bonnie) Leis as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Gustav and Emilie Leis; her husband, Waldemar Link; her son, Fred Link and two brothers, Dieter Leis and Emil Leis. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 – 8th Street S.E.) on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Herta with a donation, may do so to St. Peter Lutheran Church, A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3, or a charity of your choice. 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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