Annette Beatrice Heffner (Leibel) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Heffner, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 89 years.  

Annette was born on August 2, 1936, to Peter and Agatha Leibel. She married George Heffner on April 6, 1959. 

Annette is survived by her children, Rhonda Gustavson (Doug Abel), Linda (Clem) Marshall, Wanda (Bill) Anton and Richard Heffner (Betty Friedrick); her grandchildren, Ryan (Jesseca) Gustavson, Dillon (Richelle) Gustavson, Tannis Marshall (Jason Tucker), Renae Marshall, Shianne (Ryland) Hayes, Dakota Anton, Tyson Heffner (Marissa Burgess) and Hailey Heffner (Brayden Desjardins); her great grandsons, Ritter and Axl Gustavson, Grady, Jack and Colin Tucker and Owen Hayes; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Leibel, Charlene Leibel, Evangeline (Tony) German, and Phyllis Heffner and her brother-in law, Gabe Kohlman. 

Annette was predeceased by her husband George and her infant son Joseph.

At Annette’s request, there will be no service. A family graveside will be held at a later date.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium.