Marie Elizabeth Richards

Posted Nov 28, 2022 | 11:07 AM by CookSFC

July 27, 1954 ~ November 27, 2022

Marie Elizabeth Richards, beloved fiancée of Rod Kultgen, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 68 years. Marie’s memory will be cherished in the hearts of her children and grandchildren: son, Dylan (Stephanie) Richards and their children, Brianna, Milan and Griffen; son, Arlo (Valerie) Richards and their children, Trevor and Boston; daughter, Rhiannon (Wade) Sharp and their son, Jack; son, Brendan (Alison) Richards and their children, Rae and Jett. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Elaine (Richard) Schiebelbein, Robert (Vicki) Nikiel and Michael (Lana) Nikiel; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family as well as her very special friend, Michelle Bien. She was predeceased by her husband, Bryn as well as her parents, Oliver and Elizabeth ‘Edna’ Nikiel. Marie loved helping others as was evident through the care she provided to her patients as a Registered Nurse over 35 years. Once retired, her adventurous nature had her learning Spanish, taking piano lessons, golfing with her friends and sister Elaine and even yoga several times a week with her best friend Michelle. She loved life and made sure everyone knew it, whether through her inviting smile or that infectious laugh! Marie loved her family and enjoyed watching her numerous grandchildren perform and play the activities that they loved. Marie was truly excited about her future, until her life’s journey and future plans were put on hold having found out she had cancer. She will be forever remembered in the hearts of all who knew her, especially her family whom she loved so much! Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Roque Pereira celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Both Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience either service may visit www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the home page at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Marie may do so through a donation to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455 or toll free at: 1-877-528-6455.

Date : 2022-11-27
Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta