By Obituaries on October 10, 2013.
.1926 ~ SATTER ~ 2013
Mrs. Martha Satter of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Orbin Satter, passed away on Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Martha leaves to cherish her memory twos sons, David (Josephine) Satter of Brisbane, Australia and Kevin (Susan) Satter of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Ken (Crystal) Froment of Airdrie and their children, Korynn and Kaitlyn, Jessica Satter of Houston, Texas, Luz Celiss Satter and Jensen Satter, both of Brisbane, Australia; one sister, Bertha Undseth of Pennant, Saskatchewan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Martha’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Martha Satter. Funeral arrangements are 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
.1930 ~ REICHART ~ 2013
Mrs. Elisabeth Maria Reichart of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Herman Reichart, passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Elisabeth leaves to cherish her memory one son, Charles (Susan) Reichart of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Adam, Ashley and Alexander; two nephews, Reimund and Johanes; and one niece, Gabiale. Elisabeth was predeceased by her parents, Alois and Sofie Fetzer; one son, Michael; one daughter, Norma; and two brothers, Walter and Helmut. Elisabeth was born in West Germany on April 16th, 1930. She immigrated to Canada in 1954. Elisabeth married Herman Reichart on June 24th, 1954 in Consort, Alberta. Together they lived and worked at the Cross Bar Ranch until returning to Germany in 1966. They decided that their home was Canada and returned here where they raised their family. Elisabeth loved animals and feeding birds, even throughout the winter. A CELEBRATION OF ELISABETH’S LIFE will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Elisabeth’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elisabeth Reichart. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are 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
.1932 ~ WITTIG ~ 2013
George Robert “Bob” Wittig was born March 10th, 1932, at Burstall, Saskatchewan, Canada. He passed peacefully away on October 8th, 2013 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in Medicine Hat, Alberta. In this world his memories will be cherished by: his wife, Joyce (Angerman); daughter, Debra Harrison (Dave), grandchildren Ashley, Lisa and Tanya; son, Keith (Jody), grandchildren Megan and Jordan; daughter, Shelley Nagel (Doug); daughter, Leanne Waddle (Trevor); sister, Gladys Dieterle, sister-in-law, Pam (Gordon) Dorge; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, George Wittig; mother, Esther (Schlotthauer) Wittig; sister, Marlene Haas; brothers-in-law, Clarence Dieterle and Ronald Haas; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Bob attended Alexander Plains School and Burstall School. He farmed and ranched in the Burstall area his entire life. Bob and Joyce semi-retired to Medicine Hat in 1985. They were active members of St. Peter Lutheran Church and later Victory Lutheran Church.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Leavengood officiating. A Private Family Interment will be held in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery, prior to the service.
Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to the Victory Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1, or to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Wittig. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are 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
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A remarkable life that spanned 98 years was honoured last week as family and friends united at Cook’s to say goodbye to a much loved lady, Lisa Morice. Pastor Findley welcomed everyone and provided guidance and insight to the spiritual journey of her eternal life… daughter, Sharon spoke warmly of her mother before a video tribute of pictures with a special song, “My Friend”, was presented in reflection of Lisa’s life… a time of fellowship and refreshments followed before the journey to the Memory Gardens in Swift Current, where she joined her husband, Mel… the presence of family offered a personal touch as her grandchildren respectfully acted as pallbearers, carrying grandma to her place of rest.
Lift up your hearts and share with me…
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
.CLIFFORD “CLIFFY” WINSTON AINSWORTH
MARCH 16th, 1941 – OCTOBER 1st, 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Cliff Ainsworth announces his sudden passing at the age of 72 years. His loving, generous spirit will be missed by his wife, Patricia; son, Jason (Robyn) Ainsworth; daughter, Michele (Tyson) Josey; and son, Hagan (Katie) Ainsworth; and grandchildren, Cooper, Isabela, Chloe and Nicholas. Cliff also leaves numerous extended family and many good friends. Please join in a Celebration of Cliff’s Life on Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cliff Ainsworth. Funeral arrangements are 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
.GLORIA HOSKINS
1976 ~ 2013
With heavy hearts the family of Gloria Mary Hoskins-La Fosse, announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the age of 36 years. Gloria was born in Terrenceville, NL., and attended St. Joseph’s School through to grade 12. Her outgoing nature, laughter and comedic outbursts were some of her more recognizable character traits. Gloria’s devotion to her mother, siblings and especially her daughter was a true sign of the love she shared with her family. Her leisure time was spent dancing, listening to music and watching movies… oh how she loved her movies. For Gloria, the birth of her daughter, Katrina, and her accomplishments were some of the proudest moments in her life. Gloria’s memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of her daughter, Katrina La Fosse; mother, Diane Hoskins; sister, Matilda (George) and their children, Robert, Georgie, Bernitta; brother, Colin (Sheila) and their children, Melanie, C.J.; best friends, Ram Persaud and Michelle Lemire; her grandmother Clarke; numerous uncle’s, aunts and cousins as well as her cats, Flank & Mysteri and dogs, Tak & Tandi. Gloria was predeceased by her father, John Hoskins; grandfather, William Clarke and grandparents, Archibald & Rosie Hoskins. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the celebration of Gloria’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 11, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., with Deacon Bill Schnitzler officiating. (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 Phone 403-527-6455.
.ROBERT HARVEY (BOB) GARYK
November 21, 1943 ~ October 7, 2013
Mr. Robert (Bob) Garyk, beloved husband of Gladys Garyk of Redcliff, passed away peacefully with his family by his side while at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, October 7, 2013, at the age of 69 years. Along with his loving wife, Gladys, Bob leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Deidra Garyk and Erlene (Blake) Deobald; his very special grandson, Vann Deobald; two brothers, Mitch Garyk and Arnie (Angela) Guspodaryk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Michalena (Pauline) Guspodaryk; one brother, Eugene Garyk and a sister-in-law, Audrey Garyk. Bob was born in Canora, Saskatchewan, on November 21, 1943, and raised in Roblin, Manitoba. On April 22, 1972, he married the love of his life, Gladys Hojnocki, in Roblin, Manitoba. Bob had a great work ethic and was employed the majority of his working career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was very skilled with his hands and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix once he set his mind to it! Bob was a very knowledgeable man and was often asked to share his advise. Whether mentoring his co-workers or offering sound financial advise, Bob always made time for those around him. He enjoyed a good conversation on the phone with close friends and treasured every moment spent with his family. Bob had many interests and hobbies, some of which included cars, airplanes, keeping up with current affairs, watching the stocks, camping and fishing as well as watching football and hockey. He appreciated each opportunity to be a part of something special and create lasting memories. Some of the more recent special memories were generated during trips to Cuba and Mexico with the family, his 40th anniversary party, attending air shows, visits to the farm and especially the birth of his only grandchild, Vann. Bob’s family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff at the Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home. Their sincere, compassionate care and support during Bob’s stay will forever be remembered by the family. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. A time of visitation will proceed the Prayers between 6:30 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Visitation will also be offered starting one hour prior to the Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. with the Very Reverend Father Long Vu celebrant. Interment will follow at the Redcliff Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Those wishing to remember Bob may do so through a donation to the Senior’s Health Fund, c/o the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.SETTERLUND
Uno Setterlund passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013, at the age of 87 years, beloved husband of Joyce Setterlund of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his son, John (Kirby) Setterlund of Calgary and his daughter, Christine (Wally) Thomson of Dallas, Texas; three granddaughters, Erika, Alana, Leah; one brother, Gordon (Marie) Setterlund of Sherwood Park; one sister, Ann (Ernie) Lund-McKenzie of Edmonton; one aunt, Dorothy Setterlund of Edmonton; Joyce’s family, Wayne (Terry) Hauck, and grandchildren, Kim (Stacey) Hauck (their daughter, Sierra), and Michael (Lorelei) Hauck as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Inga on November 6, 1993; his parents, Axel and Carrie Setterlund; his step-mother, Ruby Setterlund; his brother, Ken (Sylvia) Setterlund and his brother-in-law, Howard Lund. Uno was born on August 11, 1926 at Metiskow, Alberta where he was raised until the age of 4 years at which they moved to Daysland. For ten years, the Setterlund brothers kept the school fires burning day and night at Montrose School in Daysland. Uno loved to play hockey as a teenager and worked with his dad on the farm near Ohaton, Alberta for many years. In 1960 he married Inga Blom and in 1963, their son John arrived. Shortly after that Uno moved his family to Calgary where in 1965, Christine was welcomed into the family. Uno was employed with the school district before starting his own janitorial company “Macleod Trail Janitor Service”. In 1993 Inga passed away in Calgary and Uno relocated to Medicine Hat in 1995. It was here that he met an old acquaintance, Joyce Hauck and they were married on December 12, 1995. Together they made fond memories travelling throughout B.C. and the U.S. including Texas wherethey visited and watched his grandchildren grow. Joyce and Uno enjoyed many happy years together. Due to ill health, Joyce and Uno moved to the Garden Apartments where Uno made many friends. A sincere thank you is extended to Helen and staff at the Heritage Care Centre and Sunnyview Care Centre as well as Dr. Bratvold for the excellent care Uno received over the years. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the South Country Village 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Uno Setterlund, 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