August 14, 2025

By Obituaries on August 14, 2025.

ALLEN ROY DEERING

ALLEN ROY DEERING Sunrise December 1, 1934 Sunset July 19, 2025 It is hard to say goodbye to someone you love.
Dad passed away in the afternoon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his son Darcy and his wife Linda, at the age of 90.5 years, at the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Covenant Care facility. He especially enjoyed outings at the Veiner Centre, where he made many friends, travelling, especially to Las Vegas, and most recently to Alaska with his son Darcy and granddaughter Stephanie. Allen loved spending time joking with family and friends. He worked for 29 years at Dominion Glass and retired 45 years ago; his other jobs included farming and carpentry. He made friends easily in the past years.
He took up yodelling and was known around town, and as far as he was concerned, famous all over the world and internet. He will be greatly missed by his closest family members, Darcy & Linda, and their family; Chris(Shannon), Josh(Gwyn), Stephanie & Chris(Tamara) and all of their children. He also leaves in passing his sons, Monty(Karen) & Dennis and their families. Allen had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will miss him.
He is survived by his Sisters, Emma, Laurina, Lily(Wynn) & Peggy. He was predeceased by his son Gerald, parents Erna & Henry, and by his brother Edwin, the jokester. He will also be missed by his friends at St Joseph’s, where he spent the last 2 years living.
A Celebration of Life will be held at River Valley Community Church, 1101 Queen St SE, on Friday, Aug 15th at 1 pm. Dad was not a suit-and-tie guy; please come dressed casually. Live streaming will be available for those unable to attend. This will be live streamed RVCC River Valley Community Church https://www.youtube.com/@rivervalleycommunitychurch1074 For further information, to light a memorial candle or to leave a message of sympathy, please visit http://www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.

ITALO PISONI

1932 – ITALO PISONI – 2025
It is with great sadness and loving memories that we announce the peaceful passing of ltalo Pisoni on August 8, 2025 at the age of 92 years. Italo was born November 10, 1932, in Castel Madruzzo, Italy and was one of four children to Giacamo & Ersilia. Italo is survived by his beloved wife, Rose, of 68 years; children, Sheila (Grant), Dean (Judy), Darrell (Lisa) and Don (Denise); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Piera DalMolin of Calgary; sisters-in-law, Maria Rosa Pisoni and Julie Schafer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Luciano; sister, Corona; sisters-in-law, Emily Anhelher and Kathleen Volk; brothers-in law, John Anhelher, Peter Schafer and Leo Volk; as well as Rose’s parents, Tony and Elizabeth Volk.
At 19 years of age, ltalo came to Canada to join his cousins and aunt and uncle in search of a better life filled with hope and opportunity. In his early years, he worked a variety of jobs including a ranch hand, Alberta Clay Products, IXL Industries, Maple Leaf Mills, Knight-Schmidt Industries and as a roofer for Plato’s.
He discovered his true passion in wood working and became a self-taught carpenter and worked as a finishing carpenter for many years until his retirement. He was always busy tinkering in his garage or enjoying his hobbies which were many; fishing, hunting, wine and sausage making, playing cards, camping, gardening, and fixing almost anything. The gardens he tended with Rose were the envy of the neighborhood – always producing more than enough to share with family and friends. He was an enthusiastic and hard worker who never turned down a request to help with friends or family. In his eighties he still loved working in the yard and could often be seen shoveling snow, cutting grass and even hanging Christmas lights. He was never intimidated by any task that he could do himself.
He and Rose shared many adventures together such as camping in the mountains, trips to Phoenix, tours to Branson and theater events across Alberta.
ltalo was a devoted catholic and volunteered as an usher for his church and was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteered at Prairie Gleaners and the Salvation Army feeding those in need. He was incredibly outgoing, always ready with a warm smile and conversation for anyone he met, especially on the walking trails he and Rose frequented daily.
Above all, ltalo was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather and his family meant the world to him. He was thrilled to have all his grandchildren living in the same city and rarely missed an opportunity to attend their sports, events or activities they were involved in.
In 2021, he and Rose moved to a senior residence where they enjoyed a fresh chapter of life reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Ever active, ltalo eagerly participated in the many activities and exercise room that were available. ltalo leaves behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, generosity and dedication to family. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 6:55 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will follow at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3, on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at 11:00 am with Fr. Roque Pereira, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Italo’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading, Italo Pisoni. 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.

CATHY VAN DER HEIDEN

CATHY VAN DER HEIDEN February 26, 1934 ~ August 6, 2025
Catharina van der Heiden passed away peacefully at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 91 years. Cathy is lovingly remembered by her children: John (Carmen), Leroy (Kerrie Gauthier), Rita (Doug) Scott, Everett (Maryann), Evelyn (Joseph Seitz), and Michael (Nancy). She is also cherished by her grandchildren: Tyler (Rachel Kruger), Jacqueline (Mitchell Kurtz), Cory (Kyra), Daniel, Sara (Jesse) Andreas, Samantha Scott (Emelia Sandau), Thomas and Aidan Seitz, and Dylan, Madison, and Mackenzie (Fiw Chakhim). Cathy is also survived by great-grandchildren, Jordan and Rhett van der Heiden, Cole, Carter and Jace Andreas.
She will also be missed by her siblings: Piet (Dora), Annie, Jose, Franz (Els), Andre (Annie), Rikkie (Antoon), as well as her sisters-in-law, Mary, Miep and Tine as well as many nieces and nephews.
Cathy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Everett and grandsons, Mitchell Scott and Cole van der Heiden.
Born in Heesch, Netherlands, Cathy was the second of eleven children, the oldest daughter of Leonardo and Hendrika van den Akker. She worked alongside her father as a tailor from the age of fourteen until she was twenty-four. In 1958, Cathy accepted an invitation to work in Canada with her aunt and uncle. What was meant to be a two-year adventure turned into a lifetime when she met a handsome young Dutchman, Everett. Together, they built a beautiful life in Canada.
She took great pride in many aspects of her life, including her sewing and knitting skills, the beautiful garden she cultivated with Everett, and her deep commitment to volunteering at St. Patrick’s, the CWL, and within her community. Cathy knitted over 1,200 newborn baby hats for the MHRH maternity ward. In her spare time, she sang with the St. Pat’s Church Choir and was an active participant in knitting and quilting clubs. Together with Everett, she traveled extensively throughout the world, creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Though Cathy’s health declined over the past decade due to dementia and ultimately Alzheimer’s, she never lost her infectious sense of humor, her chatty nature or her joy for life. Cathy was a devoted mother, Oma and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Ave NE, Medicine Hat on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Paolo Cervantes celebrant. Private Interment will take place at Redcliff Cemetery. Both Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience the celebrations may visit the Cook Southland Funeral Chapel website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Cathy’s name may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard or South Country Village. (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”

SHIRLEY RIEGER

1941- SHIRLEY RIEGER – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Betty Rieger, a beloved sister, cousin, aunt and friend to many who will miss her dearly.
Shirley was born to Bill and Mary Schneider in the Bashaw area where she lived within the farming community and received her early education. In 1956, she moved with her family to Redcliff. It is there she met her husband, Ken Rieger, and they were married June 1, 1973. Shirley will be remembered for her love to laugh, joke, and her strong work ethic. Friends may remember her for her work at Rose’s Solo Store and Dominion Glass in Redcliff, Nutone Cleaners, or for her 20+ year career at South Country Village in Medicine Hat. More recently, Shirley was as a volunteer “guest room rental lady” at The Courtyards condominiums.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Brackenbury; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Ken Rieger; and her other siblings and their spouses.
Shirley’s family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Aziz, the medical staff on 4 West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, as well as Sherri from Home Care services for their care and compassion.
A private graveside service will take place at the family plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. A Come and Go Tea will be held from 2:00 pm 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Saamis Creekside Centre, 11 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB for those wishing to Celebrate Shirley’s life in a time of fellowship.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley Rieger. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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.

DOREEN ROTH

DOREEN ROTH December 1st, 1938 August 11th, 2025
Doreen Roth was born on December 1, 1938, in Lipton, Saskatchewan to Adolph and Olga Schmidt. She passed on to Heaven on August 11, 2025. As a young child, the family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan where she lived until she graduated from High School. After High School, she moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta to live with her older sister, Eleanor. She began working at the Medicine Hat City Hall and became active with the youth group at Memorial Church. It was through her friends at Memorial Church that she met Emanual (Manny) Roth from Burstall, Saskatchewan. Doreen and Manny were married on December 12, 1959, and from here she made her way to live on the farm that Manny had purchased just outside of Burstall. Here she began her farm life. Doreen was a city girl and knew nothing of this new life. A favorite story she liked to tell was the first spring when Manny came and said they needed to go pick rocks; to which Doreen replied, “I thought the pioneers did that”. But Doreen soon learned that the rocks came back every year.

Doreen knew little about farm life, but she was taken under the wing of dear relatives – Dolly Eslinger, Joyce Roth, and Aunt Hilda Roth who helped her learn and excel and she did excel. Doreen became well known for her amazing baked goods and homemade meals. People could stop by at any time and within a few minutes the table would be set with wonderful treats and a hot cup of coffee. Doreen was Manny’s right-hand man all the years they farmed, and she became a skilled combine operator. The annual branding was another favorite time of year and Doreen enjoyed preparing all the food for the big day. Everything set out that day came from Doreen’s kitchen.

Her years in Burstall were full of activity but the Burstall Hope Evangelical Church was her center point. She taught Sunday School and organized many Christmas pageants. But her greatest gift was singing as part of a trio with Janet and Idella Ehnisz. These three ladies brought the gift of song to many people and many occasions throughout the Burstall area.

When the time came to leave the farm and move to Medicine Hat, Doreen began to fill her time cooking at Hillcrest Evangelical Church with her many friends. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Gleaners. Doreen and Manny also began to travel with their friends and they had many adventures.

Doreen most of all was “mom” to her three daughters. In the early days, she spent many hours sewing dresses for special occasions. Doreen also loved to read and her home was filled with books, this love of reading and books is a very special gift she passed on to her daughters and grandchildren.

Doreen is preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Olga Schmidt; her sisters, Irene Mills and Ruth Naismith; brother, Ervin Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband, Manny; daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren: Glenda Giles (Clint) of Cochrane, AB and their children, Randi-Lynn Giles (Josh Zhivago), Cole Giles (Rebecca), and Taylor Giles all of Cochrane, AB; Becky Roth (Dave Purcell) of Calgary, AB and their daughter, Morgan Roth-Purcell of Calgary, AB; Terry Roth (Michael Eggleton) of Wasilla, AK and sons, Roman Hamm and Dmitry Hamm of Anchorage, AK. Sister, Eleanor Knodel of Medicine Hat, AB; brothers, Rueben Schmidt of Penticton, BC and Kenny Smith of Comox, BC.

The Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, August 15th at 2:00pm. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later date for family and close friends.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers and cards, donations be made in Doreen’s name to the Prairie Gleaners Society by sending a cheque to PO Box 656 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G6 or via e-transfer to info@prairiegleaners.com. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440

EDNA DIETERLE

EDNA DIETERLE 1929 ~ 2025 Edna Elsie Dieterle of Leader, Saskatchewan, beloved wife of the late Clifford Dieterle, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the age of 95 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Burstall Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. 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

CYRIL BENDER

CYRIL BENDER 1943 ~ 2025 Cyril Bender of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Maureen Bender and father of Staven and Craig, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the age of 81 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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