April 6, 2024
By Obituaries on April 6, 2024.
ROBERT “BOB” LEROY LYON
ROBERT “BOB” LEROY LYON (August 7, 1943 – March 20, 2024) Robert “Bob” Leroy Lyon of Camrose, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 80 years.
Bob leaves to mourn and keep his memory alive his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret Lyon; his children Kathy Gage and Jim, Rob (Sandy) Lyon, Mark (Jennifer) Lyon and Derek Lyon; three grandchildren Chantelle, Paige and Jordon; two great-grandchildren Chloe and Lincoln; two siblings Vern (Donna) Lyon and Dianne Lyon; along with many nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Roy and Anne Lyon; and parents-in-law Gordon and Leona Kornelson.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held on at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Camrose Community Church, 5204 53rd Ave.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Alberta Lung Association.
MABEL LORRAINE (ODEGARD) FORD
MABEL LORRAINE (ODEGARD) FORD 1933 ~ 2024 It is with sadness that the children of Mabel Ford announce her sudden passing on March 28, 2024, five years to the day of the death of her beloved husband, Edward. Mabel is survived by her four children, Dale Ford, Douglas Ford, Lloyd Ford, and Myra Lightheart (Lyle Caldwell); grandchildren, Nathan Ford, Alex Ford, Derek Schween, Andrea Munro (Jason); great-grandchildren, London Munro, Davis Munro, Alleya Munro, Deacon Munro and Lauren Schween. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; her parents, and her siblings, Richard, Lloyd, Mildred, Gladys, and Lillian. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Alzheimer Society of Canada for dementia research. You are invited to join the family for an informal drop-in social on April 9th, between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at the Saamis Memorial Creekside Reception Centre, #1 Dunmore Road SE, to share your favourite Mabel stories. 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.
GERRI BEIRNES
GERRI BEIRNES 1941 ~ 2024 It is with sadness that we the family, announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Geraldine Mary Beirnes (nee Joyal). She passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Gerri’s celebration should 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) 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”
SHIRLEY STENSRUD
SHIRLEY STENSRUD 1936 – 2024
Our mother, Shirley May Stensrud (née Weatherhead) age 88 years, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Friday, March 29, 2024.
She spent her last days surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Shirley is survived by her children Brian (Darla) Stensrud of Bow Island, Wayne (Michelle) Stensrud of Lethbridge and Sharla (Mike) Herauf of Lethbridge; grandchildren Courtney (Otys), Tanner (Michelle), Drew (Megan), Alli (Dylan) and Tristan; great grandchildren Huckley and Wilder. She is also survived by her sisters Jean (Ivan) Eriksen, Arlene Poole, Carol Weatherhead and Sherry (Don) Drake; sisters-in-law Marilyn Weatherhead, Naomi Spaulding, Gertie Pierson and Zelda Stensrud, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty three years Adrien; parents Clarence and May Weatherhead; brothers Larry, Earl and Dale Weatherhead; brothers-in-law Ross Poole, Elmer Stensrud, Marvin Stensrud, Albert Spaulding, Sam Lockhart, and Bob Pierson; sisters-in-law, Mavis Weatherhead and Doris Lockhart; and parents-in-law Henry and Helga Stensrud.
Shirley was born on February 26, 1936, in Lethbridge to Clarence and May Weatherhead of Burdett. She had a very happy childhood and being the oldest of eight children, was like a second mother to the younger ones. After graduation from high school in Bow Island, she attended Garbutt Business School in Lethbridge. During that time, she lived at the YWCA with girlfriends, where much fun and likely, shenanigans, occurred. She fell for a handsome, blue-eyed boy named Adrien, who stole her heart. They married in 1956 and lived in Lethbridge until 1957, when they returned to Bow Island to farm. The early farming years were a challenge with raising a family, low income and many “hailed-out” years. Their immense desire to be a farm family and hard work ethic helped them to succeed.
Shirley worked at the Bank of Montreal in Bow Island for a few years then worked in the office at the Weatherhead family John Deere business, Green Power. She worked alongside her mother for decades, immensely enjoying their time together. Shirley worked part-time until around the age of seventy and often joked that she couldn’t retire before her mother, who worked into her early nineties. Working in the family business gave a perfect work/life balance, which allowed her to help on the farm and spend more time with her children. Her fridge was always full, and she could whip up a delicious and nourishing meal in no time at all. Many a harvest meal was served from the trunk of her car.
Shirley enjoyed many activities such as curling, golfing, skiing, gardening and helping with the kids’ activities. She attended and volunteered at countless hockey, ringette, ball games and figure skating carnivals, both as a mother and a grandma. Being a part of the United Church community and singing in the church choir along with dad and many friends brought her much joy and contentment. Shirley and Adrien travelled to many places but their favorite place in later years was spending winter months in Arizona with good friends. One of her very favorite things was “having a coffee” with family and friends. Her bright smile, laughter and friendliness was appreciated by many.
After Adrien’s death, she lived at the Pleasant View Lodge for four years and then, Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge for nine years, where she received loving and compassionate care throughout her lengthy journey with dementia. Karen Thom was a perfect companion for her; they enjoyed music, food, dancing, singing, excursions and much more. Karen provided safety, security and reassurance to our mom when we couldn’t be there with her.
Mom, you are loved and cherished and we are so proud and grateful to be your children. Rest easy, your struggles and suffering are over, for which we are thankful.
Service information will follow once arrangements have been finalized. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Shirley’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 40, 1202 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 (www.alzheimer.ca).
MADELINE RAWLEIGH
MADELINE RAWLEIGH 1929 ~ 2024 Mrs. Madeline Viola Rawleigh of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Madeline leaves to cherish her memory her children, Joan Russell, Wayne (Wendy). Gordon (LeahAnn) and Dale “Tex”; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Audrey (Howard) Muhlbeier and Agnes Lynch; sisters-in-law, Diane Hanson and Ellen Rawleigh as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Madeline was predeceased by her husband, William; infant son, James; son-in-law, Garry Russell; parents, Hans and Edith Hanson; brothers, Jim (Val) Hanson, Roy Hanson; sister, Ella (Stan) Durbeniuk; Williams family, Jesse and Lela Rawleigh, Margaret (Allan) Sibbald, Ralph Rawleigh, David (Elsie) Rawleigh and Stella Rawleigh. Madeline was born September 25, 1929 in Medicine Hat and was raised in the Alderson and Tilley area. She attended school in Tilley and Medicine Hat. Madeline and William were married on September 13, 1951 in Brooks. Madeline enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and watching baseball and hockey on the television. Mom and dad retired in Medicine Hat after 37 years of dad working as a grain buyer. Mom will be deeply missed by her family. Thank you to the staff at Good Samaritans Society for the care and compassion given to mom. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Madeline Rawleigh. 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.
EDWARD REYNEN
EDWARD REYNEN On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Mr. Edward Reynen of Hughenden, Alberta passed away at the Wainwright Health Centre at the age of 74 years.
Ed is survived by family members and numerous dear friends. He is reunited with his love, Donna; whom he is predeceased by in 2022.
No formal services will be held at this time.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Creech’s Funeral Home, Wainwright, Alberta in care of all arrangements, condolences may be made at http://www.creechsfh.ca
THELMA LUTZ
THELMA LUTZ April 22, 1937 ~ March 30, 2024
With her family by her side, Thelma Elaine Lutz passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 86 years. She leaves behind her three loving children, Pam (Martin) Crook, Darcy (Talya) Lutz and Karen Lutz; cherished granddaughters, Stephanie and Samantha Crook; brother; Doug Heine; sisters-in-law; Irene (Clifford) Beisel, Bernice Bleile and Violet Milbrandt as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Felix; parents, Rudolph and Rose Heine; sister, Margaret (Armin) Rehbein; Felix’s parents, Joseph and Mary Lutz; brothers-in-law, Richard Lutz and Fred Bleile; sister-in-law, Shirly Heine and nephew, Bryan Rehbein. Thelma was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on April 22, 1937 and lived on a small farm in Hatton until the age of 8 years when her family moved to Medicine Hat. She graduated from high school and continued her education training as a registered nurse. Thelma then went to school in Winnipeg, Manitoba to obtain her operating room certificate and received awards for general proficiency and first in theory. She put her knowledge to good use as she worked in the operating room at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for forty-two years. Thelma married the love of her life, Felix Lutz at St. Paul Lutheran Church on February 25, 1961. She will forever be remembered for her delicious baking (especially her homemade buns and kuchen), garden full of tomatoes and peppers, storage room full of canned goods, flower bed filled with red geraniums and begonias, knitted slippers, her love of Danielle Steel Books as well being an avid golfer, bowler and slot machine champion. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the service. A Celebration of Thelma’s Life will take place at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday April 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Thelma’s service 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) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. 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”
LEONARD “LEN” FLECKENSTEIN
LEONARD “LEN” FLECKENSTEIN 1951 – 2024 Leonard “Len” Fleckenstein, beloved husband of Gaye Fleckenstein passed away on January 15, 2024. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5Z9, on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Fr. Roque Pereira, Celebrant. After the Funeral Mass, a reception will follow in the Church Hall. Although the gesture is appreciated, flowers are gratefully declined. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leonard Fleckenstein. 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.
JERRY MCNAMARA
JERRY MCNAMARA 1957 – 2024 Jerry Dean McNamara passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the age of 66 years, beloved husband of Ann McNamara 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
PATRICIA MCDOWELL
PATRICIA MCDOWELL September 13, 1952 ~ March 28, 2024 The family of Patricia Gail McDowell, beloved wife of Dennis ‘Mick’ McDowell of Foremost, announces her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 71 years. Patricia was born on September 13, 1952, in Wainwright, Alberta a daughter to proud parents, Mitchell and Dolly McCagherty. Pat was raised in Wainwright where she also received her schooling and met and married Dennis ‘Mick’ on December 20, 1969. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Pamela and Dean. Pat and Mick moved to Manyberries in 1996, where they formed a trucking company. Pat worked alongside Mick and looked after the administration side of the business. In 2006, they moved to Foremost and continued with the business until 2011. Those who knew Pat, knew she was a straight shooter and would tell it like it is and as such, she was well liked and well respected. Pat was a people person and really enjoyed to socialize whether it was with her lake friends or golfing buddies; who will miss her dearly. She knew her way around the kitchen and enjoyed to cook for all occasions… especially the holidays! Pat was a big presence and will be forever cherished in the hearts of her family including her husband, Dennis ‘Mick’; daughter, Pamela and her children, Carson and Sean; son, Dean and his children, Indica and Zane and one great-grandson, Jackson; a brother, Larry (Linda) McCagherty; very close friends, Alvin and Fay Sand as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Mitchell McCagherty, her mother, Dolly Leitheiser and step-father, Ray Leitheiser and a brother, Art McCagherty and his wife, Diane. Dignified cremation has taken place and a graveside celebration will be held in the coming months in Wainwright, Alberta. Memorial donations in Pat’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice. (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”
DEL (DELORES) MERRICK
DEL (DELORES) MERRICK 1955 ~ 2024 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Del Merrick, beloved wife of Lorne Merrick, announces her passing at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of Del’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 -14 St. N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6, or to Diabetes Canada, 1300 – 522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2R5. (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” 28
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