May 11, 2024
By Obituaries on May 11, 2024.
FLORENCE M ANDERSON
FLORENCE M ANDERSON March 16, 1920 April 25, 2024Mom passed away peacefully at the LTC facility in High River after celebrating her 104th birthday. She was an inspiration for all of us, never complaining (other than the coffee), and always looking at the bright side of things. She taught grade 1 at Central Park School for 25 years, loved golfing and curling, playing bridge with her friends and she was a long time MH Tigers hockey fan. She had happy memories of her childhood on the farm near Shaunavon, Sask. along with adventures with her sisters and brother. She was predeceased by her husband Allan (Andy) and her siblings. She is survived by her sons, Doug (Karen) and John (Lorrie), her grandchildren Melissa (Ian), Kirk (Nicole) and Landon (Shannon) along with her great grandchildren Connor, Danica, Adalyn and Hailey. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
SYLVIA KNIBBS
SYLVIA KNIBBS 1935 – 2024 Sylvia Knibbs (née Haynes), beloved wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Knibbs, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 88 years.
It was Sylvia’s greatest desire for her family to honour her with a private Burial Service at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Sylvia’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choice.
From the bottom of their hearts, Sylvia’s family wishes to give thanks to her fellow residents, nurses, doctors, care aids, and administrative staff for the friendships and wonderful care that Sylvia received at these facilities.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
MARGARET (PEGGY) KLEIN
MARGARET (PEGGY) KLEIN August 17, 1949 – April 22, 2024
It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Peggy (Margaret) Klein, beloved daughter, sister, auntie and friend. She left this world heaven-bound on April 22 to join her parents George and Josephine Klein. Please see her full obituary at Eirene.ca/memorials. Our sweet Peg will be forever missed. May her soul rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing to all. At Peg’s request there will be no funeral. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family is very grateful to Calgary Home Care, Oncology, Palliative Team, the incredible staff and volunteers at Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks, and all who reached out to us with love and prayers. In Peggy’s memory, donations may be made to Foothills Country Hospice Society.
VIC SCHARFF
VIC SCHARFF 1931 – 2024
Vic Scharff passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, two weeks shy of his 93rd birthday with his loving family by his side. Vic is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rose, son Rick (Cheryl) Scharff, daughter Charlene (Joe) Litowsky; grandchildren, Mike Scharff, Carlyn (Jordan) Hood, Mac Scharff, Nick (Kristie) Litowsky, Mason Litowsky (McKenna); great grandchildren, Decker, Cabela andTitan Hood, Alexi, Myah, Nikko and Kapri Litowsky; brother in-law Don (Maryanne) Miller, sister in-law Josephine Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. Vic was predeceased by his parents Mike and Amelia Scharff (Lautermilch), in-laws, Dave and Katie Miller (Martian); sisters and brothers-in-law Lusy and Frank Noble, Edna and Ike Lanz, Viola and Gordon Little, Alice and Art Weiss, Evelyn and Elmer Weiss; brother in-law Frank Miller. Vic was born on the family farm in the Robinson District North of Elkwater on May 24, 1931. He attended school at the farm School House about three miles away and continued living on the family farm. On June 16, 1962, he married the love of his life Rose (Miller). They bought the family farm and started their family the following year while continuing to farm and ranch. In 1965, they moved to Elkwater as Vic started working for Alberta Parks as an equipment operator but still farmed. In 1968, they moved the family to Medicine Hat as he started his career with CIS insurance (Co-op) for the next 23 years and retired in 1991. Vic had many interests, playing in his band “The Cypress Ranch Boys” camping with family and friends, golfing, fishing, rodeos, traveling to Hawaii, Alaska, Yukon, Arizona, Maritimes, Newfoundland, Florida (were some of the highlights) as well as many bus excursions while retired, playing music in the senior homes, but his greatest love was their friend gatherings and dancing, especially the Polka with Mom (Rose). Even after a full life of travel, he still considered the farm and the Cypress Hills his home and the most beautiful place he had ever been. Rest in Peace Dad. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Sunday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church one hour prior to mass. The funeral mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Vincent Tuan Ha Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Vic with a donation may direct it to the 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
GLADYS BERRETH
GLADYS BERRETH 1919 – 2024 Gladys May Berreth of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 104 years, beloved wife of the late Edwin “Wheatking” Berreth. The funeral service will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in the Piapot 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
PETER BUTLER
PETER BUTLER 1941 – 2024 It is with extreme sadness that we must announce that Peter has passed away peacefully though unexpectedly, Sunday morning, May 5, 2024.
The funeral service will be held at ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (504 – 2nd Street S.E.) on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. R. (Bob) Cruickshank officiating. 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
SHIRLEY MCLEOD
SHIRLEY MCLEOD 1931 – 2024 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shirley McLeod (nee Erlandson) announces her unexpected but peaceful passing at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on May 8, 2024, three days after her 93rd birthday. Shirley was born in Cadillac, Saskatchewan and grew up on the farm with four brothers and two sisters where she learned values of hard work and a strong family bond. She loved family gatherings that usually included a good sing-song (often with her at the piano) and a rousing game of penny-ante poker. She showed us every day how to live with kindness, grace and love and we will miss her deeply.
Shirley is survived by her daughters Vicki (Mike) Steiner and Kari (Darcy) Weimer, her grandchildren Mark (Lindsay) Steiner, Leah Steiner, Aaron (Kaleigh) Weimer, Jordan (Danica) Weimer and Madi (Dean) McLeod. She adored her great-grandchildren Lily and Elle Steiner, Hunter Weimer and Calvin Weimer and was looking forward to one more arriving in August. She is also survived by one sister, Jean Satter, of Swift Current as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bob in 2004, son Brian in 2022 and daughter-in-law Dale in 2015.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Meadowlands as well as the outstanding medical team that looked after her in hospital: Dr. Paul Parksand the Emergency staff, Dr. Darren Holland and the ICU staff and Dr. Cathy Horsman, who went above and beyond with her care and concern over the years.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will take place at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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