May 9, 2025

By Obituaries on May 9, 2025.

MARILYNN NEWFELD

MARILYNN NEWFELD November 2, 1940 ~ April 24, 2025 It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Marilynn Newfeld (Sheuer) at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her daughter, Cyrie Pinguet (Chris); stepson, Wade Newfeld (Sharon); and sister, Joy Osgood. Also survived by her grandchildren, Josh Parker (Amanda), Alexandra Clarke (Andy), Bo Newfeld (Kailyn), and Mistylee Hatch (David). She also leaves behind her beautiful great grandchildren, Sydney Parker, Ally Parker, Eleana Clarke, and step great grandchildren, Elias and Alexis Hatch. Also left to mourn her passing is her beloved fur baby, “Daisy” whom she cherished. Her heart is broken too. Marilynn was predeceased by her husband, Ken Newfeld; son, Jeff Newfeld, and stepson, Dean Newfeld. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ed and Tillie Sheuer. Marilynn married Ken Newfeld in 1975 and moved to Calgary in 1984 where they were proud owners of Take A Break catering. After Ken’s death in 2003, Marilynn continued living in Calgary but returned to Medicine Hat in 2020 where she became a resident at Masterpiece until her passing. The Memorial service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Friday May 16, 2025, at 1:30 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the SPCA, 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marilynn Newfeld. Funeral arrangements by
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.

JANINE SCHURMAN

1962 ~ JANINE SCHURMAN ~ 2025
On May 2nd, 2025, Janine Louise Schurman lost her battle with cancer. She fought until her last breath but waited until the temperature hit 29 degrees outside before she passed peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. Janine was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, a friend to many, and a wife. She was one of the strongest women who has ever walked on this earth. She moved to Dodsland, Saskatchewan in 1976 from Toronto, Ontario. It was there that she met our dad, Kent, who describes her as the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, and man did she have an amazing figure. He fell in love with her as soon as he met her. It was as though Shakespeare himself wrote their story, because at 15 years old she was married with a baby. At that time everyone said they wouldn’t last, that they were just two stupid kids. With that they proved everyone wrong. They had their second child a few years later and stayed in love for 47 years of marriage. Together they taught their children what real love was. She taught us how to laugh during hard times and good times. She taught us compassion and empathy. Our mom was the rock in our family. She was our strength. When we were young, we moved from town to town with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. We’ll never forget packing up our houses and driving to a new community. When we were driving, and we could see our new town mom would always say, “Well, it’s time to start a new adventure”. It was with these moves that made our family not just a family but the best of friends. In each of those towns our mom touched the lives of everyone she met. The outpouring of messages that we received on her last days was a testament to that. She was loved by so many people. She was the best listener and had the best advice. She was brutally honest. And she was wise with an amazing sense of humour. She loved to travel and tell stories. But most of all she loved to laugh with our dad. Mom loved to be outside. She and our dad were always doing something together. Pickle ball, golfing, working in the garden, bike riding, visiting their kids and grandkids or seeing new places. She loved to entertain and cook, and she was the best cook. She paid particular attention to detail in everything that she did. Her house was always immaculate, when she’d entertain there were always small details that made her events that much more special. She always made herself look so beautiful, taking pride in the way she looked. Which she did for our dad. She loved him more than anything and he loved her the same. When she went, he lost the love of his life. Even in her last days you could feel the love that that they had for each other. The love that our parents had for one another was the perfect example for us. When we grew up to met our spouses, our mom became their mom. It was this acceptance and love that made our family grow. The title that our mom loved the second most was grandma. She was there every step of the way when Dorothy was born even though she was on the other side of the world. After she was born, she flew around the world to meet her. When Max and Emily came, and her house was filled with her grandkids is when she was the happiest. She had special relationship with all three of her grandchildren. They were the people that she was the proudest of. The three of them loved her so much. Like Shakespeare our parents love story ended tragically when our mom was taken away too soon. As we sit to write this, we realize that we have lost our biggest fan, our mentor, our friend and our mom. However, we know she is still with us because she has started her next adventure which is watching over all of us. We miss all you already mom and always will. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Janine Schurman. Funeral arrangements by
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.

JACK FISCHER

JACK FISCHER 1925 ~ 2025 Jack J. Fischer of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Violet Fischer, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 99 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

JEAN COX

JEAN COX 1930 ~ 2025 Jean Marguerite Cox of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John William “Bill” Cox, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 94 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Brenton (Sylvia) Cox and Meredith (Lorne) Knodel; six grandchildren, Dawson (Katrina) Knodel, Chris (Traci) Knodel, Denver (Julie) Knodel, Thaler (Kathryn) Knodel, Jillian (Bryant) Munton and Natalie Cox; eleven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Bill on December 7, 2011, her parents Mary and Amsey Frey and her sister Grayce Nash. Bill and Jean moved to Medicine Hat in 1982 where he served as the Pastor at Hillcrest Church until 1992. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Tuesday May 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Steve Pahl officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Jean’s obituary page on our website, for the link. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Jean with a donation, may do so to the Whispering Pines Camp, Box 23110, Medicine Hat Mall PO, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7. 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

ELAINE BRODIE

ELAINE BRODIE 1945-2025 Elaine Katherine Brodie of Burstall, Saskatchewan, beloved wife of the late William Gordon Brodie, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 79 years.
Elaine was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on November 20, 1945, to John and Johanna Helfrich. She was raised on the family farm and attended school in Empress, where her mother was a teacher. While in high school, Elaine found the love of her life, Bill Brodie. Elaine and Bill married in 1964, and together they raised four boys: Shawn, Shane, Michael and Brendan.
Elaine earned her Business diploma and worked in banking before becoming the Burstall Town Administrator. Even while working full time and raising her very busy family, Elaine was an active and engaged community member. She held many roles and responsibilities in support of Burstall, such as bookkeeping for the Fall Fair and fundraising for the new hall. When the boys were young, Elaine and Bill spent many hours on the road and in arenas watching them play hockey, cheering them on in school sports, enjoying summer vacations, and visiting extended family.
Elaine had many interests and an active social life. She enjoyed playing sports, including fastball, basketball, curling, golf and bowling. For hobbies she liked to knit, sew, quilt, crochet, preserve, bake and garden – basically anything she set her mind to. She loved watching sports, playing cards, and visiting with friends over coffee on her back deck or at Sunday brunch at the restaurant.
More than anything, Elaine loved family gatherings. She hosted her siblings and their families, and later on, her children and an increasing number of grandchildren. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and summer vacations in Burstall were anticipated events, and Elaine always had a few freezers full of baking and a large supply of treats waiting for her guests. She especially enjoyed cuddling and chatting with the new babies in the family.
Elaine will be sadly missed by her son Shawn and his daughters Keanna (Coel and their daughter Scarlett) and Brooke, and their mother, Sherry; her son Shane (Gayle and their children Dusten (Kim) and his children Alaura (Sebastian and their daughter Makinley), William, Paige and Emersyn; Bryce (Sara) and their children Bella, Brielle, Sadie, Samuel and Deacon; Ben (Leah and their children Finn and Isla) and Jeana (Kade and their children Tilly and Shane); her son Mike (Dianne and their children Alison (Dylan) and Jordan (Patti)); and her son Brendan (Deanna and their children Greyson and Charlie). Elaine is also survived by her sisters Clara (Raymond Antoni) and Sarah (Dan VanMaarian), sisters-in-law Judy Dirk and Maureen Helfrich, brothers Wayne (Lise), Jack, and Bill (Anne), and brother-in-law Dennis (Val) Brodie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, new and old.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband Bill (GG), her parents John and Johanna, sisters Marion (Jim Brown) and Leona, brothers-in-law Rick and Bob (Kathy) sister-in-law Denise, and nephews Michael Scott Brodie, Robin Antoni, and Robbie Dirk.
Elaine was a woman of lifelong deep and devoted faith. Upon moving to Burstall, she was a founding member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church where she worshipped and served throughout the rest of her lifetime. Her faith sustained her right until the end.
Elaine will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her fun-loving spirit, her generosity, her amazing memory, financial sense, and her unwavering love for her family. She was a devoted and selfless daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, and she will be sadly missed.
The funeral mass will be celebrated in ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira Celebrant. Reception will follow. A private family interment will take place at the Burstall Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Elaine can be made to the Burstall Community Hall Box 250 Burstall, Saskatchewan S0N 0H0
The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Elaine’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

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