October 16, 2024

By Obituaries on October 16, 2024.

DEAN MCKELVIE

1931 ~ DEAN MCKELVIE ~ 2024
Ronald “Dean” McKelvie, of Medicine Hat, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital due to complications following surgery. He was born on October 17, 1931, in Alsask, SK, and lived on the family farm near Benton. He attended school in Alsask and delivered groceries for his grandparent’s store. In 1961, Dean became a self-employed farmer, purchasing his uncle Raymond Shaw’s land near Benton. On December 22, 1962, Dean married Edna Doreen Ireland in Oyen and they began their married life together, continuing to farm in Benton for 23 years. The couple travelled together to many countries across the world. Dean and Edna wintered in Arizona for many years, both very active in their Apache Junction Park. Dean was an avid golfer and an excellent “8 Ball” pool player. In his younger years, he played and coached hockey and he also played baseball. Dean has always been the Blue Jay’s #1 fan. Life at Park Meadows was slowing down but Dean continued to golf three mornings per week and meet up with the guys at the ClubHouse for coffee and a game of pool Monday through Friday. Dean will be deeply missed by family and friends- he made such an impression on all those who were lucky enough to have met him. Dean is survived by his niece, Trish (Larry) Belliveau of Halifax, NS; brothers-in-law, Ken (Kate) Ireland of High River, AB, and Roger (Jackie) Ireland of Wetaskiwin, AB; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. Dean was predeceased by his wife, Edna McKelvie; parents, Constance and Ronald McKelvie; sister, Verda; brother-in-law, Kendall Kempton; Edna’s parents, Howard and Eloise Ireland; sister-in-law, Yvonne (Grant) Wood; brother-in-law, Bob Ireland; and Edna’s niece, Melanie Wood, and nephew, Jake Wood. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Dean’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 Dean’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association, 440 Maple Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0L3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dean McKelvie. 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.

JACKIE RATH

JACKIE RATH Mar. 22, 1961 ~ Oct. 12, 2024 It is with saddened hearts that the family of Jacqueline Bernadette Rath announce her passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 63 years. Left to cherish Jackie’s memory is her husband, Ken; three sons, Brandon (Tanis) Moore and their children, Scarlet and Parker; Derek (Merideth) Moore and their children, Bryden and Kenzie; Drew Moore and his children, Payton and Valor. She is also survived by her father, Al Cowling; Ken’s children, Dustin and Chelsey as well as her brother, Bob (Cheryl) Cowling and their children, Jamie, Megan, Kyle and Dion. She was predeceased by her mother, Shirley and her grandparents, Colin and Nellie. A Celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Redcliff Cemetery. (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”

ESTHER WAGNER

ESTHER WAGNER 1926 ~ 2024
Esther Theresa Wagner of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of the late Roy Wagner. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Ed (Arlyne) Wagner; daughter-in-law, Annie Wagner; partner and best friend, Norman Bonin; six grandchildren, Sara (Boyd) Block, Nadine (James) Rae, Brett (Amber) Wagner, Kevin (Serena) Wagner, Scott (Chelsea) Wagner, and Jack Wagner; ten great grandchildren, Casey, Hailey, Abby, Avery, Keaton, Zoe, Dexter, Callie, Stella, and Kathleen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Wagner; her parents, John and Mary Vinish; her son, Gary Wagner, and her five brothers and sisters.

Esther was born March 13, 1926, in Davis, SK. She grew up on the family farm near Wakaw with her parents and five siblings. She went to work in Prince Albert when she was16 years old. There she met Roy at a dance while he was stationed in the Army. They dated for two years and were married on June 4, 1946.

Roy and Esther settled in Medicine Hat where their sons were born, Ed in 1951, and Gary in 1953. They built a house on Riverside together and lived there until Roy passed in 1979. Esther took on a new life and worked at Sears in the children’s department for several years. During that time, she met Norm Bonin and they became close to each other for many years. Esther was heartbroken when Gary passed away in 2009.That was a very difficult time for her. She moved to Chinook Village with Norm in 2015, where she lived until her death.
Norm and his family: Stewart and Louisa ( Ben and Matthew), and Steven (Antoine) loved her dearly and she felt the same love for that family. She will be dearly missed in their hearts.

Esther loved children and was happy to babysit , buy gifts and teach the young girls her baking skills. The family never ran out of cookies. She loved to talk to the grandchildren and great grandchildren, telling them stories of her life. She wrote many of these memories in her book to be passed on to the next generations. Esther loved to scratch lottery tickets and go to the casino with her friend Chris Pocsik. She said, “I don’t drink or smoke so the casino is my entertainment.” She told us, be a good person, be kind to the children, and take care of yourself. She was a kind, generous and loving lady who will be missed by all.

A private family service will be held at a later date. 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 Lyle Gartly, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Delores, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at the age of 82 years. Born in Leader, Saskatchewan, Gerald’s family farmed in the Richmond area. When he was four years old, his family moved to Redcliff where he grew up enjoying his school years, family and friends, hockey, baseball, and music. He graduated from Medicine Hat High School, and after graduation, worked at the Dominion Glass Factory, where he met, Delores Stuber from Medicine Hat. After getting married in 1963 (and having celebrated 61 years together on September 28), they settled in Medicine Hat to raise their family of five children. Gerald spent most of his working years as a manager at Hill Hardware, and as the owner of Jerry’s Hardware in downtown Medicine Hat. He always enjoyed road trips with family and finding the local small town hardware store in order to find something unique to bring back home. Gerald loved sports from a young age, especially collecting baseball and hockey cards as a child. He was a passionate Medicine Hat Tigers fan and season ticket holder for decades. He also was an avid fan and follower of the Calgary Flames and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Growing up in a musical family he had an appreciation for country and gospel music, always appreciating the harmony in a song. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends and storytelling. With an amazing memory he shared family stories, and always remembered people’s birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Known for a wonderful sense of humour, he was a kind, thoughtful, caring, and loving son, husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend.
Besides his loving wife Delores, Gerald is survived by his children, Jeanie, Brenda (Henry) Brooks, Jerry, Bradford (Erin), and Murray (Michelle); seven grandchildren, Aric, Nolan, Jacob, Ethan, Zachary, Lexus, and Brooklyn; brothers, Donald Gartly, Dale (Marlene) Gartly; sister, Annabelle (Melvin) Derzaph; sisters-in-law, Violet Heller and Verna Stuber; as well as numerous dear nieces and nephews and their families.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents, John and Ann Gartly; parents-in-law, Frank and Molly Stuber; brothers, George (Peggy), Murray, Jimmy; sister, Jean (Johnny) Sorochan; sister-in-law, Loreen Gartly, and brothers-in-law, William Stuber and Edwin Heller.

Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ron Gartly officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Gerald’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home (156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1). 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

GEORGE ELLERY MAHAFFY

GEORGE ELLERY MAHAFFY
September 5, 1930 October 10, 2024
George Ellery Mahaffy passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 94 years, special partner of Bernice Marshall of Medicine Hat. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Park Meadows Estates Clubhouse (1 Park Meadows Lane SE, Medicine Hat). All are invited to join in honouring and celebrating George’s life. 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

ROSEMARY MEDLICOTT

ROSEMARY MEDLICOTT 1927 – 2024
All eyes were focused on the skies above Medicine Hat in the early morning hours of October 11, 2024, when the northern lights, in spectacular fashion, lit up the night sky. The gates of heaven opened wide, as God welcomed our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother home.

Rosemary Medlicott, beloved wife of the late Norman Medlicott, passed away peacefully at 97 years of age. She is lovingly remembered by her three children, Joan (William) Anhorn and family, of Medicine Hat, Tom (Gene) Medlicott and family and Charlene (Bruce) Kolesnik and family, both of Calgary. We were all thankful this Thanksgiving, that Mom was finally at peace and once again reunited with our Dad.

Rosemary grew up with a passion for life, family and community. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who always put others before herself.

Mom’s kindness, strength and sense of humor touched the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. Her smile lit up the room and her laughter was infectious.

In keeping with her community spirit, Mom was a dedicated member of Westminster United Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, and she and Dad made lifelong friends through the Medicine Hat Square Dancing community.

Mom and Dad enjoyed their travels to Europe and Hawaii, but her main focus was always on her family.

We will keep you in our hearts forever Mom. We love you! Rest in Peace.

A private family graveside memorial service will be held in her honor. 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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