April 23, 2024

By Obituaries on April 23, 2024.

LOEN GAYLE HOLTE

LOEN GAYLE HOLTE November 20th, 1945 April 18th, 2024 Loen Holte of Medicine Hat passed on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at the age of 78 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carole; brothers, Darryl (Laurel), Calvin (Rita); sisters, Cheryl (Doug) and Giselle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Loen spent his working life in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of the Oilmen’s Association. Loen loved curling, golfing and traveling.
There will be no funeral service as per his request. If friends so desire, donations in Loen’s memory may be made to the SPCA.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440

GERALD VANCUREN

GERALD VANCUREN 1929 ~ 2024 Gerald Vancuren of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Doreen Vancuren, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 73 1/2 years, Doreen; children, Kevin (Joy) Vancuren, Pat Bousfield, Cindy (Randy) Kopeck, and Warren (Kathy) Vancuren; grandchildren, Blake, Bryce (Abby), Desmond (Nicole), Lindsay (Billy), Jacqueline, Jeremy (Robin), Charity (Alan), Alicia (Cam), Noël (Courtney), Brennan (Carla), and Kaiden (Lauren); great-grandchildren, Leila, Edward, Josten, Tori, Ryder, Lainie, Cash, Grace, Zachary, Ethan, Grayson, Raylan, Emery, Conor, Kendrik, Janae, and Brody; sisters, Shirley (Harold), Beryl, Fran, and Darlene (Wayne); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Opal Vancuren; granddaughter, Jill; son-in-law, Ron Bousfield; sister, Joyce; and brothers-in-law, Earl, Ray, and Tom. Gerald was a very hard worker, he farmed and had cattle as well as being a motel owner. He also had a passion for woodworking. In his younger years, he enjoyed curling and in his older years, he enjoyed watching curling. Gerald was an avid and faithful church member. He was a good family man, a “fearless leader.” He was very helpful and was also there to help and support others. Gerald was loved by all and will be deeply missed and forever remembered. A private (immediate family) memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Gerald’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Gerald’s memory may be made to the Mustard Seed- Medicine Hat, https://theseed.ca/. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerald Vancuren. 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.

ERICA GERTNER

ERICA GERTNER 1948 – 2024 Erica Anne Gertner passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife for 57 years of Ronald “Ron” Gertner of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory their daughter Devery (Zane) and son Blake (Judi); one grandson Kade; her siblings Jeanette (Larry), Rose Mary, Julie (Harwood) and Steven (Wanda); Ron’s siblings, Ed (Linda), Larry (Evelyn) and Sharon (Ron) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Erica was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Tillie Anton; one brother David and his wife Dolores and by Ron’s parents Paul and Rose Gertner. Erica Anne was born June 9, 1948, in Calgary, Alberta to Hubert and Tillie Anton. She was raised at Fox Valley, Saskatchewan where she met the love of her life Ron Gertner. They married on July 2, 1966, in Fox Valley before moving to Medicine Hat and then branching out to other towns and cities before making Medicine Hat their home to raise their two children. Erica enjoyed her time with family, and she also enjoyed reading her novels and always had a collection of books. She loved flowers and during the warm season she was outside tending to their yard and flowers beds. Erica was a talented painter, mostly with oil paints, and her beautiful artwork was displayed throughout their home. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the YouTube (arrow). In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Erica with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 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

JULIE GOGOLINSKI

JULIE GOGOLINSKI 1983 – 2024 Julie Gogolinski passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 40 years, beloved wife of Ryan Gogolinski and loving mother of Elise, Kellan and Rayelle Gogolinski. 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

LES ATKINSON

LES ATKINSON 1944 – 2024 William Leslie “Les” Atkinson of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of the late Sylvia Earle. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Cory (Nicole) Earle, Jason (Cally) Earle, Sean Atkinson and Sherri Raposo; his grandchildren, Madelyn Earle, Dalton Earle, Rosalie Earle, Aiden Earle, Mason Earle, Matthew Raposo and Miranda Raposo; two sisters, Lois Krassman and Shirley (Mel) Behiel and one brother Ray Atkinson. Besides his wife Sylvia, he was predeceased by his parents John and Anne Atkinson. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way S.E.) On Friday, April 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 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

PERCY HARPER

PERCY HARPER 1942 – 2024 Percy Irvan Harper of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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

SHEILA PATTISON

SHEILA PATTISON 1947 – 2024 Sheila Mary Pattison (Weiss) of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully April 17, 2024, at the age of 76 years. Sheila was born in Medicine Hat on November 2nd, 1947, to Edward and Eva Weiss. For her high school education, she attended Medicine Hat High School. She then spent many years as a cashier in a few local grocery stores, and brought smiles to hundreds of faces as ‘BJ the Clown’, before transitioning her career and becoming a nurse’s aid. Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Sheila knew how much she loved spending days out in her garden, at the rodeo, in the mountains and around horses. One thing about Sheila was she would never be caught without her camera in hand to make sure she captured every moment with her family and friends, her children and her grandchildren whom she adored, and with her neighbors at tea. Sheila was an active member of the church, falling in love with every place she had the pleasure of travelling to on her missions. She retired from the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in 2015, and in her final years, she resided at Masterpiece Southland Meadows nursing home. Sheila is survived by her three children: Murray Weiss, Cheryl Griffin, Ryan Pattison (Shawn Donaher); six grandchildren: Alysha Gurney (Dan Davies), AJ Feeg, Brooklynn Wilson, Hunter Griffin, Kennedy Griffin, and Jurney Davies. She was predeceased by the father of her children, Brian Pattison, her parents, Edward and Eva Weiss, and her two brothers, Lyle and Gary Weiss. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pattison Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Centre on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. “For ye shall go out with joy. And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” – Isaiah 55:12 Following the evening of viewing, cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. 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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