ERICA GERTNER
Posted: April 20th, 2024
ERICA GERTNER 1948 – 2024 Erica Anne Gertner passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife for 57 years of Ronald “Ron” Gertner of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory their daughter Devery (Zane) and son Blake (Judi); one grandson Kade; her siblings Jeanette (Larry), Rose Mary, Julie (Harwood) and Steven (Wanda); Ron’s siblings, Ed (Linda), Larry (Evelyn) and Sharon (Ron) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Erica was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Tillie Anton; one brother David and his wife Dolores and by Ron’s parents Paul and Rose Gertner. Erica Anne was born June 9, 1948, in Calgary, Alberta to Hubert and Tillie Anton. She was raised at Fox Valley, Saskatchewan where she met the love of her life Ron Gertner. They married on July 2, 1966, in Fox Valley before moving to Medicine Hat and then branching out to other towns and cities before making Medicine Hat their home to raise their two children. Erica enjoyed her time with family and she also enjoyed reading her novels and always had a collection of books. She loved flowers and during the warm season she was outside tending to their yard and flowers beds. Erica was a talented painter, mostly with oil paints, and her beautiful artwork was displayed throughout their home. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the YouTube (arrow). In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Erica with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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