PAULINE RUCKABER

PAULINE RUCKABER August 11, 1922 ~ August 28, 2024
It is with reflective sadness that the family of Pauline Ann Ruckaber announces her passing after 102 glorious years of life. Pauline was born on August 11, 1922, on a farm outside of Liebenthal, SK., and passed away peacefully at River Ridge Seniors Centre in Medicine Hat on August 28, 2024. As a youngster, Pauline laboured in the fields and stables of the homestead farm. She married her beloved husband who has since passed, a World War II Veteran, William (Bill) Casper Ruckaber (1991). In 1945, they settled on a grain and cattle farm between Midale and Macoun, SK., where Pauline was a homemaker and raised four children. In the late 1960’s, they moved to Medicine Hat. Pauline continued to live in Medicine Hat and her later years at River Ridge until her passing. Pauline loved music, both singing and playing the guitar. She also enjoyed square dancing, reading Wild West novels and playing cards and other games, but mostly she loved visiting with her grown children and grandchildren. Pauline is survived by her sons, Ron (Kathy) of Regina and Al of Medicine Hat; daughters, Gloria (Vern) Fortowsky of Stony Plain and Brenda of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Adam (Terry) Mastel of Medicine Hat and her sister, Kathy (Peter) Hamel of Lethbridge. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Katie Mastel; husband, Bill; brothers, Albert, Adolf, Peter and John Mastel and her sister, Mary Penner. A time of visitation was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel prior to the private graveside service at Hillside Cemetery. Rest in Peace, Mom! (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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