October 10, 2024

By Obituaries on October 10, 2024.

LIV HALLIN

1925 ~ LIV HALLIN ~ 2024 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Liv Anna Hallin (nee Skogvang), born February 9th, 1925, in MelØy, Norway, to Aksel and Laura Skogvang, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on October 3rd, 2024, at the age of 99 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Emil. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Karl, Aksel (Karen), Emil (Marie), and Lillian; grandchildren, Ingrid (Pete), Bente (Michael), David, and Emmarie; great-grandchildren, Annika and Oskar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. “Fred vaere over hennes minne.” (Peace be upon her memory).
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 10:55 am. The funeral service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 11:00 am. If unable to attend, family and friends can participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Liv’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Liv Hallin. 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.

HAROLD BRUCKER

HAROLD BRUCKER June 14, 1936 ~ September 4, 2024
Harold Melvin Brucker was born on June 14, 1936, in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was brought into the world by a midwife as a doctor was not available. He was baptized July 5, 1936. He lived in Regina for a few years, before moving to Fort Qu’Appelle and then to Leader at the age of 4 years old. His family moved to Medicine Hat on July 1, 1949, and he began school at Connaught Junior High. He was confirmed by Pastor Janzow at St. Paul Lutheran Church on May 13, 1951. After high school, he worked for Maple Leaf Milling Company, both on the sales desk and as a travelling salesman, working out of Edmonton for a short stint. After returning to Medicine Hat in October 1955, he worked for his dad at his grocery store and then used car lot, before starting with Alberta Linseed Oil in the Irrigation Division. It was in Medicine Hat that he met the love of his life, Betty, at a coffee shop. They were married on October 13, 1958. They welcomed their first child, Ronda, in 1959, a son, Randy, in 1961, and another son, Gary, in 1967. After three years at Alberta Linseed Oil, Harold took a job at CHAT Radio and TV in Advertising, where he would become Sales Manager and work for 25 years. He retired in 1988 at the age of 52. He started his own lawn care business, which he operated for about 7 years, and then took a part-time job in the Sport Department of Canadian Tire, where he worked for 10 years. Harold was an active member of the community in a variety of roles in many organizations: member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, minor league baseball coach, member of the Medicine Hat Curling Club, Public Relations and General Manager with the Medicine Hat Cubs Hockey Club, member of the Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds, and an actor/singer in musical theatre. Harold was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 73 years, where he served in numerous roles. He was predeceased by his parents, Karl and Hertha (nee Wenzel) Brucker; sister, Irene Schmidek; son, Randy; loving wife, Betty (nee Shears), and daughter, Ronda. Harold leaves to grieve with hope his son, Gary Brucker (Janet); granddaughters, Erin Brucker, Natalie Brucker, Claire Brucker, Karmen McNamara (Jim Rabb), Kellie Willie (Keith); great-granddaughters, Brooke and Mikah Willie; sister, Vi Olsen, as well as numerous family members and friends, including dear friend, Madeline Oliphant. Harold entered his eternal home peacefully on September 4, 2024. A Celebration of Harold’s life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery following the reception. The service will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience Harold’s service may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Harold’s name may be made directly to “St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund” 515 Sprague Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4A7. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouth land.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 MARGARET THOMSON

JOY MARGARET THOMSON April 3rd, 1939 October 7th, 2024
Joy Thomson, beloved wife of Carman Thomson, passed away on Monday, October 7th, at the age of 85 years. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Joy met Carman at Nutana Collegiate and they were married May 3rd, 1958. Leaving Saskatoon, they moved to Regina and then home to Medicine Hat.
Carman and Joy settled into life in Medicine Hat and met many lifelong friends after joining Kinsmen and Kinettes. Teaching piano, gardening, being a skilled seamstress and forever renovating their home kept her busy. Carman and Joy enjoyed travelling and were fortunate to have visited many great parts of the world. Winter trips to Phoenix to see Karen and Penge Semrau was always a highlight. Joy loved volunteering at the Esplanade, she met many wonderful friends and was very proud of her “work”.
Joy leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Carman; children, Patti (Larry) Jarvis and their children, Jenni (Jeff) Fraser, Jeff (Nicole) Jarvis, Scott (Morgan) Jarvis; Kara Mock and her children, Don (McKenzie) Mock, Katie (Spencer) Skinner; Mike (Margaret) Thomson and their children, Tyson and Cameron Thomson. She also had beloved great grandchildren, Stella and Kade, Gage and Parker, and Carmen. Joy was predeceased by her son, Don. She will be forever loved and missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in Joy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. 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

LINDA ALVINA FAYE COTTEN

LINDA ALVINA FAYE COTTEN July 17th, 1950 – October 8th, 2024
Linda Cotten passed away on October 8th, 2024, at the age of 74 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Elliott (Heather) Cotten; daughter, Melissa (Dwayne) Young; grandchildren, Evan (Katie), Dennis (Kaylee), Jordan, Chase, Searra (Bradyn), Damon and Jordyn; great grandchildren, Mac James, Ava, Rylee and Landen; brother, Marvin (Delores) Baumann; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Cotten; parents, Ernest Baumann and Edith Sullivan; stepfather, Ken Sullivan.
Linda was born in Medicine Hat and raised in Redcliff. She loved to work with kids and had a day-home. She also worked at the primary school in Redcliff as a custodian. Everyone knew her as “Momma Linda”. Her yard was always recognized at Christmas and Halloween for all the decorations she had.

A private family remembrance will be held. Donations in Linda’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

LINDA SONLEY

LINDA SONLEY 1948 ~ 2024 Linda Anne Sonley of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at the age of 75 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Sonley. Funeral arrangements 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.

McLEOD

McLEOD A celebration of life for Shirley McLeod and Brian McLeod will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the PATTISONS FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating.

Shirley passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 93 years and 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 meeting Avery who arrived in August. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Bob, in 2004, son Brian in 2021 and daughter-in-law Dale in 2015.

Brian passed away on May 26, 2021, at the age of 57 years and is survived by his daughter Madi (Dean) McLeod, sisters Vicki (Mike) Steiner and Kari (Darcy) Weimer, nieces and nephews Mark (Lindsay) Steiner, Leah Steiner, Aaron (Kaleigh) Weimer and Jordan (Danica) Weimer, partner Kara Mock and his ‘bonus’ children Don (Mackenzie) Mock and Katie (Spencer) Skinner. Brian was predeceased by his dad, Bob, in 2004 and Madi’s mom, Dale in 2015.

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

RUDY STEINKEY

RUDY STEINKEY 1951 ~ 2024
Rudolph “Rudy” Steinkey passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 73 years, beloved husband of Elaine Steinkey of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory five children, Sheldon (Jody), Kimberly (Sean), Pamela (Clayton), Shane (Jaime), and Shaun (Mel); thirteen grandchildren, Stephanie, Brianne, Miranda, Connor, Hailey, Nickolas, Ty, Brooklyn, Shayla, Carter, Collins, Kaycee, and Kylee; his great grandchild, Kylan; his brother, Tony (Bonny) Steinkey; two sisters, Victoria (George) Jabour and Rose (Don) Ebelher; his mother-in-law, Lena Eresman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and John Steinkey; his father-in-law, Nick Eresman and his brother-in-law, Harry Kurtz.

Rudy was born in Leader, Saskatchewan and grew up on a farm southwest of Liebenthal, Saskatchewan. He married Elaine on October 6, 1973. Dad was bigger than life to his family. As the grandkids would say, “If Grandpa can’t fix it, nobody can.” Dad loved farming and outdoor life. He lived to putter, fix, and organize, and at the end of the day, to sit around a fire enjoying the peace and quiet. Come spring or fall, his favourite sound was the geese honking as they flew overhead or settled on dugouts and sloughs.

He loved our mom three days short of 51 years. They made a great team! He was so proud of his family and there was nothing he wouldn’t do to help us. He loved us unconditionally.

Dad sat on many community boards, coached ball, and was Grand Knight of the Liebenthal Knights of Columbus Council from 1985 to 1987. He was a busy man. In addition to farming full time, he also worked in the gas patch. His faith and love of music and dancing helped him get through his last few months. His feet were always tapping, and on his better days, he would ask Mom to dance. As his disease progressed, we were amazed how he kept his sense of humour, his patience, and accepted his suffering without complaint. He said he had a good life and can die a happy man. Rest in peace Dad.

Those who wish to pay their respect may do so one hour prior to both the prayer service as well as the funeral mass. Family and friends will gather for prayers at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. which will be led by Deacon Robert Risling. The funeral mass will be celebrate at HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. The funeral mass will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. The interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Those who wish to attend the graveside service, please meet at the front gates of the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. 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

GERALD GARTLY

GERALD GARTLY 1942 ~ 2024
Gerald Gartly passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of Delores Gartly 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

ELIZABETH HOPFAUF

ELIZABETH HOPFAUF 1932 ~ 2024
Elizabeth Hopfauf of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Alexander Hopfauf. 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

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