June 27, 2024
By Obituaries on June 27, 2024.
RUTH ALEXANDRIA PEARCE POLNICKY
RUTH ALEXANDRIA PEARCE POLNICKY May 13th, 1941 June 24th, 2024 Ruth went to be with her Lord and Saviour peacefully in the early morning hours of June 24, 2024.
Ruth was born in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario on May 13, 1941, to Vyvian Eileen Pearce (Sunderland) Brown and George William Thomas Brown. She was raised and educated in Scarborough, ON until her marriage to Stanley Albert Polnicky in 1961. Ruth and Stan then settled in Saskatoon, SK to raise their three children Roxanne, Laurie and Jason before making their final journey to Medicine Hat, AB for their retirement
Ruth was predeceased by her parents and loving husband, Stan. Those left to mourn her are her daughter, Roxanne (Doug) Andal and their children, Ashley (Chris) with their children, Charlie and Rhys; Zachary (Marley) with their child Zoe; her daughter, Laurie and her son, Jason (Joanie) Polnicky with his children, Jordan, Josh, Jasmine, Justin, with his children Raya and Hudson; Katie (Mike) with their children, Kade and Kenna; Daniel (Nicole) with their children, Grace, Liam and Sophie; brother, George (Line) with nephew Marc; brother Al (Laina) with niece Jessica.
Ruth loved to be busy and some of the activities she enjoyed were baseball, bowling, swimming, fishing and golf. In quieter times she spent many hours quilting and playing cards, such as Bridge and Canasta with her friends. The days she spent attending Mavericks baseball and Tigers hockey games were some of her favourites.
She was deeply passionate about her faith and was devoted to the fellowship of Heights Baptist Church. No matter which activity she was doing, she was the happiest when surrounded by friends and family.
Ruth’s family would like to thank all the staff at MHR Hospital and especially St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice for the incredibly kind, compassionate and attentive care Ruth received during her illness and final days.
A private family celebration of life and internment of Ruth’s ashes will be held at a later date. 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
THELMA SCHNEIDER
THELMA SCHNEIDER 1938 – 2024
Thelma Vivien Schneider of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Vernon Schneider, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 86 years. Thelma was born on April 14, 1938, to Adolph and Susanna Stahl. Thelma loved growing up on their farm at Richmound, Saskatchewan with her older brother, Marvin. She repeatedly said that she would never trade her childhood or this family that she adored. On October 29, 1958, Thelma married Vern and they spent 52 happy years together. They had their own family of four following the births of their sons, Dean and Todd. Thelma was an extraordinary homemaker. As the boys grew older, she started at Farm Credit Corporation as an Administrative Assistant. She was employed there for 23 years. Thelma loved her motorhome, camping trips with Vern, especially when accompanied by family and friends. She loved big family dinners and being out at her son’s ranch. She had a strong faith and loved being involved in her church. She admired bright colours and interesting patterns. Thelma served selflessly, baked delicious buns, and had an incredible sense of humour. She enjoyed simple pleasures like the open prairie, full moons, long walks, ice cream, and all things that involved being together as a family. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Thelma will be dearly missed by her sons, Dean and Todd (Laurie); grandchildren Leah (Tommy Debakker), Brenda (Cory Ror), Kayla and Victoria; great grandchildren Adrianna and Nathan; sisters-in-law Loreen Wright and Ivy Stahl as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thelma’s family would like to thank Medicine Hat Care Community and St. Joseph’s Home for the wonderful care they provided. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Grant Crichton officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit victorylutheran.ca/livestream. Interment will follow in the 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
MARGARET BLANCHARD
MARGARET BLANCHARD 1930 ~ 2024 Margaret June Blanchard, beloved wife of the late Gordon Blanchard, passed away at River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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
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