November 28, 2025

By Obituaries on November 28, 2025.

CAL CHRISTOPHERSON

CAL CHRISTOPHERSON March 11, 1938 ~ November 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of a beloved husband, partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many who loved him dearly. Calvin Merian Christian Christopherson passed away at his home in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Calvin will be dearly missed by his partner, Minnie Schindel of Medicine Hat; daughters, Leanne (Andy) and Deb (Bev); sons, Kevin (Karen) and Kyle; 10 grandchildren, Amber, Clayton, Ashley, Jared, Desireé, Chelsea, Jessica, Katrina, Austin, Kylie and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren as well as a large extended family. He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Evalene; parents, two brothers, a sister and sister-in-law. Cal was born and raised in Theodore, SK., and followed in his father’s footsteps learning the carpentry trade. He later moved to Saskatoon where he continued in the construction industry with his dad and brother. This is also where he started his family of four children. Somewhere between 1969 – 1972, he then moved to Richmond, BC., where he continued his business in construction with his brother, Roger and Cal’s two sons, Kevin and Kyle. After Evalene’s passing in 2000, he met up with an old friend at a Saskatchewan reunion, Minnie Schindel. They first became pen pals and then a year or two later, around 2003, Cal was on his way to Medicine Hat where he and Minnie resided until his passing. They enjoyed many happy times with their friends and coffee buddies, right up to the day before he passed. Cal was a wonderful father, husband, partner, grandpa and great-grandpa. He always had a joke or story to tell and was a very fun loving soul who will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him. A celebration of Cal’s life will be held in the new year in Richmond, BC., for his immediate family and close friends. “Forever in our hearts. We love and miss you.” (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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”

DONNA “KAY” MUIR RETELBACK (

1936 DONNA “KAY” MUIR RETELBACK (NEE YORK) 2025
Kay passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Kay is survived by her sons, Brad (Diana Marcano) and Rod (Darrin Hunter); grandchildren, Kristina (Doug) St. John, Stacey (Sean) Breckon, Brandy (Ashley) Rodberg, Alyson (Jesse Bellringer) Fernandes, Jordan Retelback, and Lindsey (Rob Doerr) Retelback. Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren, Jayden (Ella), Richard, James, Aspyn, Van, Rozlynn, Elsie, Scarlett, Asher and Donovan; Kay’s brother, Stan (Jason Luhning) York; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kay was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, George; her son, Kirby; parent’s, Keith and Freda (nee Edler) York; brother, Bill York; and sisters, Marguerite Pols and Patricia Seppola; sister-in-law, Evelyn York; and brother-in-law, Gerald Seppola; as well as George’s parent’s, all of his siblings and their spouses.
Kay was born in Medicine Hat on November 2nd, 1936, and grew up on her parents’ farm in the Seven Persons area. Kay had her schooling at a country school, (Joffre) and high school in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. She married George in 1955. They purchased the Retelback family farm and over the years they expanded and raised three sons. Kay milked cows and drove school bus for many years. In 2002, Kay and George moved to Medicine Hat. They enjoyed traveling, and did many cruises, vacation destinations and traveled South to Arizona and California for many years in their motorhome. In 2013, Kay and George moved to Edmonton. Since George’s passing in 2014, Kay has loved spending time with family and close friends, they all meant the world to her. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and watching the great grandkids grow. Kay was always eager to plan family get togethers as she loved cooking and baking. Family was the most important thing to Kay. She was known for her hugs, her smile, and her warm soul. Throughout her life Kay enjoyed music and singing, which brought joy to her heart. Kay was a hardworking and devoted farmer’s wife, a loving mother, and nurturing Grandma and Great Grandma. George was the love of Kay’s life, and she missed him dearly.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Venvi Riverbend where Kay lived in an Assisted Living Suite for the last few years and the staff at Extendicare Leduc where Kay spent the last six weeks. The Funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 10:00 am with Pastor Grant Crichton officiating. As an expression of sympathy, a donation to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or condolences@saamis.com. 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.

ELNORA HEINE

ELNORA HEINE 1929 ~ 2025 Elnora Florence Heine, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 96 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving children, Debra (Larry) Algeo and Sharon Jans; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Ron) Sanders, Stephen Algeo, Christine (Barry) Ducey, Curtis (Jennifer) Jans, and ten great grandchildren; one brother, Cliff (Audrey) Woelfle and one sister, Bernice (Art) Schmidt and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Elnora was predeceased by her husband Edwin, whom she missed dearly; one son-in-law, Greg Jans and one brother, Allan Woelfle; one sister-in-law Kay Woelfle.
Elnora was born on March 24, 1929, in Richmound, Saskatchewan to Jacob and Elizabeth Woelfle.
The family would like to thank Tenille for all her care, Cypress View Foundation and St Joseph’s Hospice.
The celebration of Elnora’s life will take place in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Helen Reid Celebrant. Friends and family who wish to pay their respects my do so one hour prior to the service. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Elnora’s obituary page on our website, for the link. A private family interment take place in the Hillside Cemetery. 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

ERNA OHMANN

ERNA OHMANN 1930 ~ 2025 Erna Ohmann of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Kurt Ohmann, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 95 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

JANIS PRITCHARD

JANIS PRITCHARD 1953 ~ 2025 Janis Pritchard, beloved wife of Malcolm Pritchard of Medicine Hat, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Mexico on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 72. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Jennifer Pritchard (Ryan Norton) and their children, Madeleine and Liam, Matthew Pritchard (Lauren McGruthers) and their children, Celia and Aesa, Hilary Pritchard (Reginald Miller) and their children, Sarah and Elsie, as well as her siblings and siblings-in-law. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in honour of Janis be made to the following charities: Alberta Cancer Foundation, Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Centre 3395 Hospital Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 5G2 or the Stephen Lewis Foundation https://stephenlewisfoundation.org/ (area of Support: Grandmothers) or to the Malcom and Janis Pritchard & Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta to support a lasting legacy in her honour: Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. Further information will be available once a celebration of her life has been planned. 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

DEBRA PATTISON

DEBRA PATTISON 1961 ~ 2025 Debra Ann Pattison, beloved wife of George Pattison of Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 64 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Jessica Draganiuk (Ian Cooper) and Kristin Holbrook; four grandchildren, Alex Draganiuk, Kade Draganiuk, Finn Cooper, Cecelia Holbrook; one sister, Rachelle McDonald (Billy); one brother, Jason Pollom (Alana), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Stanlie and Doreen Pollom. Debra was born on January 1, 1961, in Wainwright to Stanlie and Doreen Pollom. She graduated high school in Lloydminster and worked in the Lloydminster hospital as a young adult, retail, school aid and in administration while raising her two daughters. Debra enjoyed doing crafts, painting, playing cards and dice, as well as travelling, camping and gardening. The celebration of Debra’s life will be held in the spring for all family and friends. Those who wish to remember Debra with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories, 412 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1. 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

CARMAN GOSSELIN

CARMAN GOSSELIN 1946 ~ 2025 Carman Zachary Gosselin of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 79 years. The funeral service will be held in the River Valley Community Church, (110 Queen Street SE) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. To leave a message of condolence and see the full obituary 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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