All Obituaries

This wonderful caring woman leaves behind her loving husband Randy, all the special people she loved: Wes Beatch, Wayne Debler (Vivan), Gerald Beatch, James Beatch and his children, David, Tavia (Kane Mcilwraith) and Blaine; Brandy (Dean Ries) and their children Daryl (Danika), Brandon, Matthew and very special young people, Damon, Natalie and Cadence.  Also close to her were Art Knight, Rod and Debbie Lippert, Gail and Larry Snyder as well as many dear friends, nieces, nephews and of...

*A Celebration of Stuart's Life will take place on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon in the Esplanade Studio Theatre.* Stuart Melville Smith passed away peacefully on January 18,  2023, at the age of 82 years, with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat.  He is survived by his wife Donna Jean (nee Deacon), and his two children Andrew (Drew) Smith (Meagan Enticknap, Ellie, Finn and Olwen) and Pamela Hossack (John Hossack,...

It is with tremendous sadness and deep love that we say goodbye to an extraordinary daughter, sister, aunt and amazing friend. Triona passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023, in her 99th year. Triona was born August 1, 1924, in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland to parents John and Agnes Dunlop. In March of 1929, Triona and her parents courageously boarded the Montrose and crossed the Atlantic from Belfast to North America. Their family first moved  to Seven Persons, then...

Our hearts are saddened at the loss of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Gary “Big Papa” Podesta passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by love on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 74 years.  Dad was born January 25, 1949, in Medicine Hat to Ernest and Janet Podesta and grew up in Redcliff, quickly being part of the “Podesta” clan.  Dad loved life and had a huge heart.  This was evident in the way he treated...

Harold Leonard “Len” Dewalt of Medicine Hat  passed away on Tuesday, March 14 , 2023 at the age of 85 years.   He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Mike Dewalt, Michele Cavanaugh, Tom Dewalt, Jerrianne Dewalt; grandchildren, Tim, Amanda, Kaitlin, Neil, Christopher, Mikayla, and Haylie, as well as numerous great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Rosie Dewalt; his first wife Joanne Dewalt and his second wife Marjorie Risling...

Bradley “Brad” James Neubauer of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 59 years.  He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Leona Neubauer; one brother, Mark (Nichole) and their children, Logan and Evie.  He was predeceased by his father, Roy Neubauer in 2013.  Brad was born on December 18, 1962, in Medicine Hat, and was raised on the farm in the Irvine area.  He furthered his education at the University of Calgary graduating...

Thomas James Mortlock of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Wilma Alice Mortlock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Tom was born in Bowmanville, Ontario on July 21, 1938. His parents were Benjamin Hurbert Mortlock and Kathleen Mortlock (nee Gibbs).  He graduated from Ottawa Technical High School in 1957. Tom worked for R.L. Crain Incorporated Business Forms and Systems for 40 years.  From 1957 - 1982 he worked in the Ottawa plant as a printer...

Elke Backer, age 83, died peacefully in Medicine Hat on March 8, 2023,  of age related causes.  She was born on the Egge homestead in Westmark, Alberta on July 8, 1939, to Elise and Friedrich Wilhelm Egge.  She graduated high school from Woking and went on to study Education at the University of Alberta before becoming a school teacher.   She was predeceased by her husband Henry, daughter Delores, and sister Erica.   She is survived by her children Duane...

We are sad to announce the passing of Muriel Manning on March 7, 2023. If you didn’t have the privilege of knowing Muriel please let us tell you about this wonderful lady. Muriel was always happy and positive.  She gave the best hugs.  She was also an old soul for as long as her daughter can remember but loved what she loved regardless of what other people thought.  She was incredibly stubborn.  She murdered several Nintendo products trying to save the princess who...

Anthony Clarence Robinson of Redcliff passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 67 years.  He leaves to cherish his memory one son Derrick Robinson; three brothers, Donnie (Marilyn) Winters of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Robert (Shelley) Robinson and Kevin (Margaret) Robinson all of Redcliff; a sister-in-law Mary Townsend as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and their families.  Tony was predeceased by his...