May 3, 2025

By Obituaries on May 3, 2025.

VERNON DALE ENSLEN

VERNON DALE ENSLEN January 19, 1946 ~ April 24, 2025
Vern Enslen of Medicine Hat, passed from our lives at 3:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 79 years young. Vern had been considering a continued career of fixing, inventing and remaking one thing into another at home, but his very first immunotherapy infusion attacked both his muscles and nerve endings, and within a few weeks, ended his home career path. His bravery was never in doubt when he, along with Kandace, chose when he would leave her side. Vern’s last words were, “No place I’d rather be” and Kandace’s answer was as always, “Next to you, next to me.”
Vern left his wife, Kandace; much loved son, Kelly (Stephanie, Joshua and Ashton); and children of the heart, Robert, Jordan and Jessica (Sophia and Jackson). He also leaves many family and friends to miss his big smile, twinkling eyes, good humour and some kinda funny jokes. He has also rejoined his beloved fur family.
Vern can now say that he accepted a new position that he really could not refuse. It included a sign-on bonus of good health, reunions with family and friends and total access to all the metal and machinery he could ever want. Vern can also save even more of the things he ever wanted to work on with no complaints from anyone, including his wife. All the knephla and strudels he loves are also now available any time he wants. He will be amazed at his golfing at par, finally getting a hole in one, perfect 180’s in darts and his knees will finally be straight and strong and he will regain the height he had lost. Then, when asked how he is, instead of saying “darn near perfect”, he can honestly say “perfect”. Vern loved his friends and all sports he ever played. His golf and dart friends were very special to him over the last years and he could hardly wait for Monday golf in the summer. Golf, great friends, the talking and singing “on the bridge” turned out to be his best times and favourite memories. All were very special to him.
The Celebration of Vern’s love for family and friends during his time here will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with fellowship thereafter in the Reflections Reception Facility (next to the Funeral Home). As everyone knows, Vern was a casual kind of guy, so those attending should please dress with that in mind. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honour of Vern’s love of animals may be made to APARC, 3184 Gershaw Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1B 3N1 or to SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8E8. (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”

JIM HINTZ

~ JIM HINTZ ~
A Funeral Mass was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish to honour Jim. His faith and devotion to his family and to his church will be forever cherished.

The only things you can take with you when you leave this world are the things you’ve packed inside your heart.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of

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”

VIOLET PARK

~ VIOLET PARK ~
A celebration of Violet’s life was held at Cook’s Funeral Chapel this past Thursday.Vera’s tribute to her mother touched on memories that will leave a legacy for all who loved her.
Remember her with a smile today She was not one for tears Reflect instead of memories Of all the happy years. Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

Courtesy of

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”

ELAINE BRODIE

ELAINE BRODIE 1945 ~ 2025 Elaine Katherine Brodie beloved wife of the late William Brodie, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 79 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

FRANCES FREY

1928 ~ FRANCES FREY ~ 2025 Frances Frey of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Frances leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rob (Fran), Brian (Rowanne), Joe, Tim (Gabe), Les, James (Cyndi); daughter-in-law, Diane Frey; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Leo Frey; son, Patrick; grandson, Peter; brother, Joe Volek; and sister, Ella Benson. Thank you to the staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Sunnyside Nursing Home, and Cypressview Foundation, where she was a long-term resident. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Father Roque Pereira officiating. A private interment will be held at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frances Frey. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

HELEN MCLELLAN

1926 ~ HELEN MCLELLAN ~ 2025 Helen McLellan of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at the age of 98 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Helen McLellan. 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.

GARRY BOLIG

GARRY BOLIG 1951 – 2025 Garry George Bolig, beloved husband of Bonnie Bolig, passed away in Calgary on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Garry’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 6:45 P.M. on Friday, June 6, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Garry’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.

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