March 4, 2025

By Obituaries on March 4, 2025.

LORETTA ANN RIES (NEE: CRANE)

LORETTA ANN RIES (NEE: CRANE) With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Loretta Ann Ries (Nee: Crane) of Medicine Hat, Alberta on February 15, 2025. Loretta was the first New Year’s baby born in Medicine Hat on January 2, 1941. She lived in Leader, Saskatchewan most of her life.
She leaves behind her son, Raymond Sitter, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brother and sisters in law, along with extended family and friends.
Loretta was predeceased by her parents Mary and Arthur Crane, her husband Peter Ries, son David Keeler, siblings Gary Crane, Jeanette Deutscher, niece Sherry May.
Cremation has taken place; a private family service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family at http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com

NORMAN SMITH

NORMAN SMITH January 10, 1950 ~ February 28, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Norman Smith. He passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 75 years.
Norman was born in Medicine Hat on January 10, 1950, to James and Kathleen Smith.
His memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 52 years, Norma; daughter, Kathy (Kevin) and their three children, Garret, Allison and Seltic (Austin) and their two children, Ryker and Stratton; son, Kenneth (Gillian) and Kiyla. Norm is also survived by one brother, Richard (Patty). He was predeceased by his parents as well as his step-mother and one brother, Jim.
Norman was a long-time businessman who at the age of 14, started working at Blacks Sports Center with his father. He later purchased the business from the Black family. In 1992, Norm sold Blacks and moved on to other endeavors which included being a part of the Downtown Business Revitalization Program for 4 years. He later purchased Logos Embroidery where he worked until he retired.
Norman was very involved in the Medicine Hat Community where he coached hockey starting at the age of 20, continuing to coach for many years. He also enjoyed playing hockey and was known by the other players as ‘Stormin Normin’ the goaltender. He played Old Timers hockey until the age of 65.
Norm was a long-time Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede member. He served on a variety of committees which eventually led to him serving as the President in 2013 – 2014.
Norm spent many years supporting his wife by volunteering at the CNIB. He was nominated by his peers and awarded the Civic Recognition Award in 2003.
He was a long-time supporter of the Medicine Hat Tigers and held season tickets for many years, attending many of those games with his granddaughter, Seltic. It was also no secret that Norm was a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan!
Norm loved spending time with his family and friends and he will be deeply missed by the many whose lives he touched.
A Celebration of Norm’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Norm’s service will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience his celebration should visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the home page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, donations in memory of Norm may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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”

VERNA STUBER

VERNA STUBER 1933 ~ 2025 Verna Stuber beloved wife of the late William Stuber passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 91years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Verna Stuber’s obituary page on our website, for the link. 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

BARRY UNREINER

BARRY UNREINER 1954 ~2025 Barry James Unreiner beloved husband of Ingret passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 70 years. 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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