August 15, 2013
By Obituaries on August 15, 2013.
.1917 ~ POPICK ~ 2013
Stanley “Stan” Popick of Medicine Hat, AB, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Norma Popick, passed away on Friday, August 9th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Stanley Stan’s memory may be made to the CNIB or to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Unit 4W. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stan Popick. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1924 ~ SAUTER ~ 2013
Mrs. Hilda Sauter of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Fred Sauter, passed away on Friday, August 2nd, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Victory Lutheran Church. Memorial gifts in Hilda’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region). Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Hilda Sauter. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.ANNE JASTER
1925 ~ 2013
Anne Isabel Jaster, born July 12, 1925 in Golden Prairie, SK, beloved sister of Oswald (Ellen) Jaster passed away on August 7, 2013. Anne is predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Bertha Jaster and sister-in-law, Carol Jaster (Glass). She leaves to cherish her memory: niece, Shirley Leachman, Donalda (David) Cormier and great-nieces, Adrienne (Cory) Vair, Brandie (Lyle) Gaskell and Jennifer (Tim) Sweet; great-nephews, Brendon (Rhonda) Longmuir and Colin (Carmen) Geissler; as well as 15 great-great-nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, August 16, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
.AUBREY BENDALL
1927 ~ 2013
Mr. Aubrey E. Bendall passed away peacefully at the Brooks Health Care Centre on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 86 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Funeral Service which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, Memorial Tributes in Aubrey’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Children”s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.CARLSON
Arthur “Art” Ole Carlson passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013, at age eighty. He leaves to cherish in his memories his soul mate of 56 years Karen Mae and son Steven (Carol) Carlson, daughter Kristine (Wayne) Mugleston, and son David (Connie) Carlson. His grandchildren Sarah (Jim) Rennie, Levi (Natalie Vaughan) Carlson, Bryden (Katie) Mugleston, Tammy (Derek) Loiland, Chelsea (Cory Laurenson) Carlson, Shelby Carlson, Lowen Carlson and Sydney Carlson; great grandchildren Hannah, Isabel and James Rennie and Alexis and Graham Loiland. Survived by siblings Clarence (Rose), George (Adele) and Anna ( Larry) and brother and sister in-law Dean (Lorraine) Mortensen. Predeceased by his parents Gustav and Agnes, siblings Audrey and Charlie, by his father and mother in-law Claritt and Mary Mortensen and brother and sister in-law Bud and Irene Mortensen. Art was born on the family homestead near Scottsburg Saskatchewan. In his early years he worked for the Saskatchewan Government surveying the Trans Canada Highway. Art met Karen at the Saturday Night Dance in Gull Lake and later married Karen on July 5th 1957. They resided in Swift Current. In 1970 he changed careers to barber/ beautician moving the family to Medicine Hat opening His and Hers Coiffeurs. In 1986 they took over the family farm near Gull Lake, Saskatchewan farming for nineteen years. In 2005 they retired to Medicine Hat to be near family. Art loved dancing with Karen, had a way with animals; dogs, cats, cattle andhorses, and with his devilish sense of humor enjoyed teasing his grandchildren (especially at the supper table) and also his adopted mom Grandma Jean. Community service included Charter Member of Independent Order of Foresters and many years on parent council of Scouts Canada. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Canon Gene Packwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Arthur with a donation may direct it to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8 or to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 665 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4L4. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Art Carlson, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
.CHRISTOPHER KEETLEY COLLIER
June 20, 1997 – August 12, 2013
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Chris. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leave behind to cherish his memory his loving family; parents Ross & Laura, brother Matthew, nephew Coleton, niece Kaidence; grandparents Jim and Claire Sergeant and Louise Collier, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Jennifer Jean, his grandmother Jean Marshall and grandfather Ray Collier.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the S.P.C.A. or the charity of ones choice.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2013 at First Assembly of God Church, 359 – 9th St. S.E., Medicine Hat, at 1:30pm with Pastor Keith Running officiating.
.HITTEL
Edmund Philip Hittel, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 76 years, beloved husband of Darlene Hittel of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Sheila Hittel of Calgary, Debbie (Terry) Ternes of Fox Valley and Darwin (Donna) Hittel of Liebenthal; six grandchildren, Winter (Jason) Reeb; Brandon (Mindy) Ternes, Tyson Ternes, Blake (Shae-Lynn) Hittel, Kurt Hittel and Chad Hittel; two sisters, Dianne (Bob) Petryshyn and Erma (Ted) Matthews all of Saskatoon as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and Philip Hittel; one son, Dwayne in infancy and two sisters, Alice Koch and Eileen (Tony) Ehresman. Ed was born on April 4, 1937 and was raised on the family home place at Liebenthal. On April 7, 1959 he married Darlene Schmaltz and together they took over the farming operation. In 1992 they moved to Medicine Hat and he continued to farm with Darwin until his passing. Ed loved fishing, hunting and was a Game Warden for many years. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edmund Hittel, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
.KLUG
Anton “Tony” Frank Klug of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the age of 62 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 32 years, Emily Klug and his only son Travis Klug of Medicine Hat; two brothers, Jim Klug of Pine Lake and Richard (Geraldine) Klug of Maple Ridge, B.C. and one sister, Betty Miller of Maple Creek; two brothers-in-law, Philip (Darlene) Bosch and Richard (Linda) Bosch all of Medicine Hat; his mother-in-law, Ann Bosch of Medicine Hat as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Frank Klug; his father-in-law Joseph Bosch; and brother-in-law, Tony Miller. Tony was born on July 13, 1951 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. On April 23, 1982 he married Emily Bosch in Leader, Saskatchewan. Tony was employed with CP Rail for 32 years as well as with School District #76 at Crestwood School. Tony was involved with Holy Family Parish Knights of Columbus. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10: 30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Tony Klug, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
.MATT HAMMEL
1936 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mathias (Matt) Hammel, beloved husband of Betty, announce his passing while at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 76 years. The Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. Those wishing to attend the Graveside Service are invited to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel between 1:30 P.M. and 1:45 P.M. to join the procession to Hillside Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
.MCDONALD
Archie John Angus “Mac” McDonald of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the age of 79 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Lillian and his partner Shirley McDonald; one brother, Donald (Carol) McDonald of Kitchener; one sister, Betty Butler of Scarborough; two nieces, Karen and Annmarie and one nephew, Stephen as well as several other relatives in P.E.I. He was predeceased by his parents, Hilda and Archie McDonald; two sisters, Marcella and Donna. Mac was a proud member of AA for 20 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le officiating. No floral arrangement by request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Archie McDonald, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
