September 13, 2013

By Obituaries on September 13, 2013.

.HEISLER
After a short yet aggressive encounter with cancer, Gordon Michael Heisler passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Gwen Heisler of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Murray (Lisa) and Graham (Renita); four grandchildren, Kaleigh, Kristen, Georgia and Tytan; one sister, Lucille (Gary) Kramer of Chestermere; his mother-in-law, Georgina “Jean” Blanchard; three brothers-in-law, Eldon (Sharon) Blanchard of Strathmore, Dennis (Lorraine) Blanchard of Calgary and Don Dirk of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Eva and Michael Heisler; two sisters, Darlene Dirk and Lynda (Gary) Walchuk and his father-in-law, George Blanchard. Gordon was born in Empress, Alberta, and raised as a youngster near Prelate, Saskatchewan. His journey continued by moving on to Redcliff then Medicine Hat, where he attended school at St.Theresa’s Academy. Gordon furthered his education becoming a journeyman Millwright and Machinist. This enabled him to become a family provider through working at various places such as the Suffield base, McAvities, Dom Glass and Canadian Fertilizers Ltd. Gordon enjoyed the outdoors while doing some fishing, golfing and camping. Next to his first love family, he treasured singing and playing his guitar with numerous bands around town and in Arizona. Gordon was an active member of the local union 1975, Moose and Elks clubs. Lending a helping hand and being supportive were true attributes of Gordon. Also, the grandchildren were an integral part of everyday life for him as he looked forward to building various wood projects, playing cards or simply sharing a good laugh. Gordon was a devoted Husband celebrating 50 years of marriage on May 18, 2013. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. 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 St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5 St. SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gordon Heisler, 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

.KAMBEITZ
Bernard (Ben) Kambeitz was called into eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat at 78 years of age. Son of Frank and Theresa (Klein) Kambeitz, Ben was born on January 4, 1935 at Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. He married Pamela Durnin, a nurse from Australia, in 1972 and together they enjoyed many happy years in Richmound where they raised their two sons, Jeff and Stephen, and ran an extensive farming operation. Ben and Pamela moved to Medicine Hat where Ben pursued his love of mechanics and began collecting and refurbishing vintage Lincolns as a hobby and enjoyed displaying them in car shows. His friendly, outgoing personality and quick wit won him many friends. Left to cherish his memory are Pamela, his beloved wife of 41 years, their sons Jeff (Mora) and Stephen (Candice) and grandchildren Shae, Madison and Hudson; his sisters Josephine (Bill) Stodalka, Sister Teresita, Carol Sproul, Dolores Stodalka (Ken Reynolds) and Audrey (Keith) Eslinger and his brothers George (Jean), Jerry (Agneta) and Peter (Lynda) Sereda, as well as twenty three nieces and nephews and twenty seven great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father in 2005 and his mother in 2013. The vigil of prayer will be held at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le as presiding celebrant. Interment will take place at the Richmound cemetery at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bernhard Kambeitz, 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

.MITSUE MARGARET SAKAMOTO

June 10, 1920 ~ September 10, 2013

Mitsue Margaret Sakamoto passed away on September 10, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Margaret was predeceased in 2010 by her husband of 68 years, Hideo Bob Sakamoto. She leaves to cherish her memory her three children and their families: Ron & Joyce and their family; Shawn & Carrie Sakamoto (Parker, Quintin, & Lennon), Sasha & Scott Mahan (Lachlan & Cadan), and Jeremy & Robin Sakamoto (Alexis): Glory & Gary Oseki and their family; Todd Oseki, and Lana & Cory Cavazzi (Payton & Ella): Stan & Susan and their family; Cameron & Kim Dennison, Chad & Theresa Dennison (Emmett & Calla), Mark & Jade Sakamoto (Miya & Tomi), Carrick Dennison & Amanda Bokamyer, Daniel & Carly Sakamoto (Samuel), Logan Dennison & Jonelle Gladue, and Kumiko Sakamoto. She is also survived by her sisters Susanne Hikida and Mary Nishimura, her sisters-in-law June Hinatsu, Kay Oseki, and Shizuko Sakamoto (Japan) and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers Eichi and Toru Oseki.
Margaret was born in Eburne, BC (now part of Vancouver) in 1920, daughter of Yosuke and Tomi Oseki. She graduated from Magee High School and moved to Vancouver to continue her studies in dressmaking and design. She worked in Vancouver as a dressmaker until her family was uprooted and sent to Coaldale, AB during the Japanese evacuation in 1942. The Sakamoto family moved to Medicine Hat in 1948 where they operated a market garden until 1993. Margaret also worked at Dominion Glass until she retired at the age of 62.
Margaret did not dwell on the injustices she suffered in her lifetime. Hardship could not impeach her remarkably warm and generous heart. There was always one more seat around her kitchen table, which was a blessing because she was a tremendous cook! There was always time for an encouraging word while sharing a cup of ocha. Her family was her proudest achievement and she showered all of us with a love so patient and so pure it is sure to be felt for the rest of our days. It will be passed down.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a luncheon in the Grandstand Banquet Room at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. A family service and burial of ashes will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Vancouver.
In lieu of koden and flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com). Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.MOSER
Moser, Oscar Donald of Leader passed away at Medicine Hat September 8 at the age of 80. The funeral service for Mr. Oscar Moser will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Leader, Saskatchewan on Saturday, Sept 14 at 2:00 PM with Pastor John-Mark Bredeson officiating. Interment will take place in the family plot in Leader cemetery. Visitation will take place from 12:30 PM until service time. Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292.

.WILSON
Sandy Veda Mae Wilson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 70 years, beloved wife for 49 years of Stanley Wilson. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jason Wilson (Brenda) and Chad (Cathy) Wilson. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Medicine Hat Church of God (#9, 11th Street SE) on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Glen Dueck officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 9Z9 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sandy Wilson, 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

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