February 27, 2025

By Obituaries on February 27, 2025.

RONALD H DOUGLAS

RONALD H DOUGLAS 1936 2025 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Douglas at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, February 19th, 2025. There will be a public viewing at Cooks Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 13th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Friday February 28, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date.

BILL YEAST

BILL YEAST 1954 ~ 2025 William “Bill” George Yeast passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 70 years. He leaves to cherish his wife, Shannon; son, Jordan; daughter, Michelle (Tony) Armstrong and the greatest loves of his life, his granddaughters, Sienna and Madison Armstrong. Bill’s passing also leaves a void in the hearts of his sisters, Brenda (Ivan) Moser and Cindy Hehr; sisters- in-law, Lyndy Yeast, Renee (Jim) Sietz and Marcella Dola; brothers-in-law, Darrel (Terry) Dola and Dale Dola as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Eva; siblings, Alice, Gerald and Tim; brother-in-law, Glenn Hehr and by Shannon’s parents, Henry and Rose Dola. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Please wear your favourite plaid shirt or hockey jersey as we honour and remember a great man. To read more about Bill’s life story or to offer condolences, please visit our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

MARYLYN YUHAS

MARYLYN YUHAS
It is with a heart full of gratitude for all the beautiful years we got to share that we announce the passing of Julia ‘Marylyn’ Yuhas. Marylyn passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Marylyn is lovingly remembered and forever cherished by her children: Glyn Yuhas (Darlene), Gary Yuhas and Marylynn Yuhas (Perry Sansregret); grandchildren: Robert Yuhas (Etheline Estacion), Jessilyn Forigo (Dan Forigo), Jennafer Yuhas, Justin Yuhas as well as her six great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish Marylyn’s memory are her beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and dear family friends. Marylyn was predeceased by the love of her life, Joe Yuhas; her parents, Mary and Walter Ostrom and step-father, Emil Wentz; her youngest son, Robert John Yuhas; and younger sister, Doris Greenstein. Marylyn was born in Empress, Alberta on September 13th, 1936, the eldest of 5 beautiful girls. She was a caring ‘big sister’, loving and mothering her sisters as her parents worked. She loved her sisters dearly and their bond remained strong throughout her life with countless memories made over the years. Early in her teen years, Marylyn met her ‘North Star’, Joe Yuhas, and they were soon married in November of 1953. Marylyn dedicated her life to her family and cherished her role as Mother. She loved her family fiercely and welcomed any opportunity to spend time with them, always maintaining an open door, ready to welcome family or friends for a visit. Marylyn and Joe enjoyed traveling together with many years spent wintering in Yuma, and enjoying several other trips to Montana, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Mexico. Marylyn’s love only expanded when she took on the role of Grandma. She always had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and particularly enjoyed gathering the family for Sunday morning brunches. She was blessed to gain the title of great-grandma and shared a special bond with great-granddaughters, Peighton, Kyleigh and Elena who lived close by. Perhaps her deep connection to the children of the family was due to the fact that the purity of heart, often associated with youth, is something Marylyn never lost. From humble beginnings, Marylyn showed an unparalleled appreciation for the simplicities of life that are often taken for granted. She shouldered challenges that came her way with grace and kindness, carrying life’s heaviness better than anyone. Marylyn told the best stories and those fortunate enough to hear them were rewarded with the rich inner perspectives of a woman who remembered and appreciated the smallest kindnesses, the talents of others and the infinite magic of the world around her. Marylyn was creative, enjoying photography as a hobby and demonstrating a special knack for finding and creating beauty from the simplest of things. She found beauty in sunsets and blue jays, a particularly sparkly rock or even an especially pretty candy wrapper which she might fashion into a faux flower to display on the Sunday breakfast table. Marylyn was full of compliments for each person she encountered and seemed only to see the best in everyone. You would never have heard an ill word or a complaint come from Marylyn, even in her trying later years. Marylyn believed that one should ‘forget a kindness that you do, but not a kindness done to you’, a motto that she exemplified daily. Marylyn was exceptionally grateful for the care she received at the South Country Villas and the family extends a special thanks as well. A celebration of Marylyn’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901-13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship to be held thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice to spread a little sunshine like Marylyn would have done. 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”

IRENE NEITZ

IRENE NEITZ 1933 – 2025 It is with broken hearts that the family of Irene Neitz, beloved wife of the late Ernest Neitz, announce her passing on February 9, 2025, with family by her side, just two days after her 92nd birthday.
Left to cherish Irene’s memory are her daughter Brenda (Norman) Duchscherer, son Dean (Caroline) Neitz and daughter Sheryl (Rick) Ahner; five grandchildren, Charlotte (Phil) Regnier, Justin Ahner, Jenise Ahner (Goran Pljuco), Amanda (Keegan) Martin and Raeann Neitz (Chris Hein); six great-grandchildren, Alyssia Hawn (Kevin Deering), Ryan Regnier (Grace Battal), Brett (Jenny) Regnier, Oliver and Austin Pljuco and Remi Ahner; three great-great-grandchildren, Kiara and Grayson Hawn and Gabriel Regnier; as well as a brother Bill (Janet) Albrecht and sister Phyllis Albrecht.
She was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 2019 and her daughter Gloria in 2024, her parents Gottlieb and Lydia Albrecht, two sisters Anna Lippert and Doreen Sparrow, and two great-great grandchildren Gage and Michael Hawn.
The funeral service will be held in the Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Irene Neitz’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will take place in 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

LOUISE OLSON

LOUISE OLSON 1952 – 2025 Marie “Louise” Olson of Redcliff, formerly of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Olson, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Those 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 Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid officiating. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Please visit Louise’s obituary page on our website, for the link. Interment will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, on Monday, March 3, 2025. 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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