September 24, 2025

By Obituaries on September 24, 2025.

ROBERT VAN WERT

ROBERT VAN WERT January 29th, 1943 September 19th, 2025
Van Wert, Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on September 19th, 2025, at the age of 82. He will be remembered as a loving dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He is survived by his children, Dave (Sandra) Van Wert, Pam (Jamie) Grant and Ross Van Wert. Also fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren, especially Shelby and Chelsey and 10 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Georgina in 2013.
Dad would check the obituaries every morning to make sure he wasn’t listed but now would be happy to know his family finally got him in the paper.
Life wasn’t easy for Dad after Mom passed with his various health concerns. It was during these years that he became very close with Pam and Ross and relied on them greatly. He enjoyed our many visits with him at his home in the Wellington and was often heard telling everyone how great his kids are. We felt needed and loved and knew he was proud of us. He was always happiest being surrounded by his family at dinners and functions. There was always a discussion about how many desserts were reasonable to have at one dinner, he insisted on two minimum.
He also enjoyed listening to a good band, loved planting flowers and bird watching from his window.
He loved the many years he spent at Elkwater and the daily road trips out there when his health declined to the point where overnight stays became impossible. Both Mom and Dad loved it there.
We will remember his laughter, his ability to make up scary stories and the special gleam in his eye when he thought he was getting one over on us.
Special thanks to the staff at the Wellington for taking such good care of Dad. We appreciated the care and compassion immensely. He thoroughly enjoyed his life there. Thank you also to the staff on 2 North for the special care over the last few months and the many trips you made for Dad to Tim’s for chili. They went above and beyond.
Dad, you gave us some good stories to tell over the past few years, you were such a big part of our lives.

You will be missed.
A private service will be held. 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

JOYCE KNOPS

JOYCE KNOPS Marlene Joyce Knops, beloved wife, best friend and life partner of Dale Knops of Foremost, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. With Dale by her side, holding her hand, she passed away peacefully leaving Dale heartbroken. Knowing that she is now pain free will help mend his broken heart. Joyce was born in Medicine Hat to Charles and Emma Weiss. She enjoyed a life with many friends, got her teaching degree from the University of Edmonton and started what she always said was the best job in the world, teaching elementary students. Joyce and Dale got married on July 2, 1985, and spent the last 40 years enjoying their life together. Their passion was taking their 5th wheel and camping all through western Canada and the United States. Joyce is survived by her husband, Dale; her three fur babies; her sister, Sharon Weiss; her sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Bill Behrman and their sons and families; sister-in-law, Brenda Knops and her daughters and family, as well as many cousins and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Emma Weiss; her in-laws, Willard and Annie Knops, and brother-in-law Allan Knops. A private graveside service will take place in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Joyce with a donation, may do so to the S.P.C.A. (55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8). 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

ADAM SANDESKI

ADAM SANDESKI 1981 ~ 2025 Adam Harold Sandeski of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 44 years. To see the full obituary and 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

1924 ~ JOYCE CONDON ~ 2025

1924 ~ JOYCE CONDON ~ 2025 Joyce Condon, beloved wife of the late Peter Condon, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101 years. The Memorial Service was held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:30 pm with Rev. David Pollard officiating. Memorial gifts in Joyce’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joyce Condon. 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.

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