December 1, 2023
By Obituaries on December 1, 2023.
LORRAINE EDELMAN
LORRAINE EDELMAN 1949 ~ 2023
With deep sadness the family of Mrs. Lorraine Edelman, beloved wife of Dick, announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 74 years. Along with Dick, her loving husband of 51 years, Lorraine’s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of her three daughters, Faith (Jason), Joy (Adam) and April (Ian); grandchildren, Tyler (Olivia), Brady, Connor, Christian, Alexis, Matthew and Caitlyn as well as her great-grandson, Noah. Lorraine was a loving wife, grandma and great-grandma whose loving nature and beautiful demeanor will be missed. A Celebration of Lorraine’s Life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating.(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”
ALLISTER OTTO
ALLISTER OTTO May 5, 1930 ~ November 25, 2023 Allister Donovan Otto passed away at River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his children, Gerald (Renetta) Otto of Elkwater, Dolores Otto-Moreno of Colton California, Marilyn Dunn of Medicine Hat, Clifford (Val) Otto of Medicine Hat and Sheila (Colin) Clark of 108 Mile Ranch, BC; brother, Ben Jr.; sister, Renee (George) Symanczyk as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ben Sr. and Martha; son, Harlow; infant grandson, Landon, brother, Allan and son-in-law, John Dunn. Allister was raised on the family farm south of Irvine and received his education at Berry Centre School. For over 60 years, he raised cattle and grew crops on the family farm in the Elkwater district. His strong ethics and aptitude for the Otto family farming and ranching operation were second to none. He was a steward to the land, enjoying traveling to the US including Hawaii and many western Canadian points. In his later senior years, you could still find Allister watching the equipment roll across the fields, the cattle graze and the feeding in the winter. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, December 4, 2023, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A private funeral service will be held. (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”
JOY ARAM
JOY ARAM May 19, 1940 ~ November 25, 2023
A new Angel has made her way to heaven, leaving our hearts heavy but our lives full of wonderful memories in her absence. We will miss Joy dearly until we can be together again. Joy battled hard and strong, and is now at peace watching over us all.
Joy is survived by Colin Aram, “the love of her life” husband of over 60 years; son, Gordon Aram (Anna); daughter, Sharon Aram (grandchildren, Danielle Greenaway, Derek Bailey, Nathan Greenaway) (great-grandchildren, Airianna, Brinley, and Cambrie Greenaway) Joy was predeceased by her mother and father as well as her brother and sisters of England.
A poem written by Joy, as she was always a planner down to the very last detail. My Life On Earth I’ve laughed and cried also had lots of fun, But now God has said “My work is done.” Please do not cry because I have passed Today’s dark clouds, they will not last. I’ve lived and loved and tried by best, Now God has called for me to rest. Please think of me once in a while, Not with a tear but a gentle smile. I’ve had good times, each one a blessing The memories of which I am caressing. My life on earth was a joyous refrain Which will last us through ’till we meet again. With fondest love, Joy Loved always and forever in our memories, we will remember a best friend, a loving wife, a mother, a Nana, a great-grandmother and a beautiful soul. Heaven has gained a most extraordinary woman whose wings will surround us and protect us all and her halo will shine bright to guide us along the rest of our paths until it’s time to meet again. A private family gathering of remembrance will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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”
DONNA ROCKETT
DONNA ROCKETT 1947 ~ 2023
Donna Rockett, beloved wife of the late Terry Rockett, passed away in Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 76 years. Donna’s memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her family: three sons, Neil (Julie) Gillis of Ontario as well as George (Dee) Gillis and Don (Lisa) Gillis of Medicine Hat; step-daughter, Tina of England as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Along with Terry, Donna was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Beatrice Leech as well as five siblings. Through the years, Donna made many lasting friendships in the dart community and also while working in daycare and at nursing homes. Her memory will live on through her family and many friends throughout Canada and in Britain. A Celebration of Donna’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Donna’s service will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience her celebration may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. 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”
FAYE STEVENS
FAYE STEVENS 1937 – 2023 It is with sad heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother Faye, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 86 years. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter Linda (Bill), her son Ron (Rita), and stepson Dale (Lisa) and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Ethel Davison, a daughter Joyce, her brother Clinton, by the father of her children Art Stevens and by her partner in life John Woloshen. Faye was born and raised in Nova Scotia and attended two years of high school in Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A. She had a great love for animals, especially horses and dogs. She learned to crochet at a late age in life and made many many doilies, afghans and several other items. She loved to travel and had been to many places, but her favorite place was always back home to Nova Scotia which in her heart was always called “home”. Cremation has been entrusted to the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM with no formal funeral to be held. Those who wish to remember Faye with a donation may do so with a gift to the Children’s Wish Foundation or to the SPCA. 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
SIG BRITTNER
SIG BRITTNER 1935 ~ 2023
Sig Brittner passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Kari Brittner 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
HENRY KUNDERT
HENRY KUNDERT 1928 ~ 2023 Henry went to be with his Lord at the age of 95 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of one week short of 70 years, Katherine “Kaye” Kundert; his daughters, Jan (Clive) Valentine and Sheila (Dean) Mastel; his son, Neil (Shelley) Kundert; his grandchildren, Courtney (Mastel) Foster, Jordan Mastel and Jared Mastel, Eric Kundert, Nicole (Kurtis) Kundert Dezall; and his great grandchildren, Keagen, Brooklyn, and Zoey Foster. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm, prior to the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 1:00 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.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Henry’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Henry’s memory may be made to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006, MacKenzie Drug Post Office, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Henry Kundert. 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.
LORRAINE HAAF
LORRAINE HAAF 1941 ~ 2023
Lorraine Haaf of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at the age of 82 years. Lorraine leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Blair (Vera) Haaf and Darcy (Michelle) Haaf; son-in-law, Daryl Cook; grandchildren, Sarah Sederberg, David Haaf, Jordan Cook, Shawn Cook and Halen Haaf; great-grandchildren, Josie Sederberg and Margret Cook; sister, Gladys Weisgerber; and brothers, Ted Seifert and Jerry Seifert. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Lowney Seifert and daughter, Karen Cook. Lorraine was born in Prelate, SK. She was fiercely loyal and supportive of her family. She was an entrepreneur, owning a B & B and a pet cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Father Vincent Tuan Ha, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorraine Haaf. 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.
DALE LABADIE
DALE LABADIE September 10, 1955 ~ November 24, 2023
Dale Joseph Labadie, beloved partner and soulmate to Sherry Aadland, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 68 years. Along with Sherry, Dale is survived by his son, Bradley Hertz (Brittany St. Denis); one sister, Tammy Minshull Cadotte (Jim Siddall) and her child, Emily Cadotte; brother-in-law, David; sister-in-law, Joanne Minshull and her children, Douglas (Gillian) Minshull and David Minshull as well as numerous in-laws; Bradley’s mother, Anita Hertz; Gord Harrison as well as many close friends. He was predeceased by his Meme, Rosalind Morrison and Pepe, Joseph Morrison; his mother, Joanne Minshull and a brother, Barry Minshull. Dale was born and raised in Chatham, Ontario. He started working at a young age baking clay tiles, then worked at Libby’s processing plant and Daymond before moving west. In 1989, he studied to become a mason with one of his projects including work on the Banff Pedestrian Bridge. He also enjoyed a number of years working with Advanced Plating. Dale was very intelligent and had a thirst for knowledge. He was constantly learning new things and took each opportunity to share that knowledge with others. Dale cared or loved deeply for so many and he showed it in a million different ways. He was a great story teller, and loved to draw smiles and laughter from those he was visiting with. Dale made the most of each day and always found time for his music. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed making knives and leather working. Dale especially enjoyed cooking with Sherry as well as motorcycles and all things outdoors. He was an avid supporter of the Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club where he was the Vice-President of Safety Training and the Rifle Director. He designed the 300 yd benches, the cover for the 100 yd, and ran the Bench Rest League and rifle matches. When looking back on his accomplishments, he always felt that his greatest achievement in life came with the birth of his son, Brad. A Celebration of Dale’s life will be held at a future date with further announcements at that time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Donations in memory of Dale may be made at the Outdoorsman to the Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club. 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
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