November 26, 2013

By Obituaries on November 26, 2013.

.1915 ~ LEITCH ~ 2013
Gladys Leitch of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alden Leitch, passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at the age of 98 years. The Funeral Service will be held in WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 – 6th Street SE, on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Leroy Angle and Reverend Bob Findley co-officiating. 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

.1920 ~ KOPP ~ 2013
Anton “Tony” Kopp of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Catherine Kopp, passed away on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Tony leaves to cherish his memory three children, Martin Kopp of Bradenton, Florida, Doreen (Albert) Steinback of Regina, and Gloria (Wayne) Gorin of Winnipeg; nine grandchildren: Penny (Matthew) Stone and their children, Sam and Sophie; Jennifer (Ian) Gludberg and their children, Owen and Mykaela; Wendy (Peter) McDougall and their children, Hugh and Nolan; Kevin (Carla) Steinback and their son, Tyler; Cory (Carrie) Steinback and their children, Hailey and Bronlyn; Tim (Rosana) Steinback and their son, Nicholas; Jolene (Chris) Hogan and their children, Caitlyn and Cole; Renee Gorin (Jason “Jay” Driedger); Michelle (Mike) Riechert and their daughter, Amara; special niece/daughter, Bernice (Chester) Welte and their three sons, Warren, Wayne, and Wade (Tammy) and their children, Wryder and Taylor; one sister, Bertha Littlechild of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased by his wife, Catherine on January 9th, 2011; his parents, George and Beta Kopp; one sons, Donald Kopp; one grandson, Craig Gorin; and his brothers and sisters. Tony was born on the family farm near Fox Valley, Saskatchewan on June 1st, 1920 where he was also raised and educated. He served in the Armed Forces during WWII (1942-1946) stationed in Canada, Britain and Europe. Upon his return home, Tony married the former Catherine Harty on November 10th, 1947 in Richmound, Saskatchewan. They continued to farm in the area from 1947 to 1976 and he was also Post Master from 1972 to 1985 in Richmound. In 1989, he and Catherine retired to Medicine Hat. Tony enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, dancing, bowling, bicycling and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He is an Honourary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus and a Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Branch #17. Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Long Vu, celebrant. The officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Medicine Hat Branch #17 will conduct a Poppy Service for their departed comrade. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Tony’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tony Kopp. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Wednesday 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

.1930 ~ PAVAN ~ 2013
Mr. Sara (Saravanapavan) Pavan, beloved husband of Mrs. Param Pavan of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years. Sara is also survived by his two brothers, Chanmukapavan of Sri Lanka and Thiripurapavan of Toronto; his sister-in-law, Jega (Sri) Ranjan of Edmonton; his close niece, Rajini (Hanif) Mohamed of Calgary; his close nephew, Raju (Jas) Ranjan of Edmonton; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews in Canada and Sri Lanka. Sara was predeceased by his parents, Thambyiah and Ratnambal; and his sister. Sara served in the Government of Sri Lanka and also served at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Rio de Janeiro and the Philippines. He came to Medicine Hat in 1974 and married Param on December 14th, 1974. In 1987, they moved to California where Sara worked in Hollywood acting in two movies and 28 TV commercials and was a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild. In 2005, Sara returned to Medicine Hat where he was a writer for several newspapers and a frequent writer of letters to the Editor in the Medicine Hat News. Sara was also a strong advocate for seniors’ health issues. A Celebration of Sara’s Life will be held in the SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, 11 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Sara’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5, or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sara Pavan. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Tuesday 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

.1934 ~ BOLLINGER ~ 2013
John Bollinger, beloved husband of Blanche Bollinger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 at the age of 79 years. John also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Garry and Edward (Dena); one daughter, Kim (Mike) Lyczewski; four grandchildren, Breanna and Brooke Bollinger, Ken Lyczewski, and Amanda (John) Lyczewski; one great-grandchild, Stephanie Lyczewski; one sister, Hilda (Ron) Anton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Wilhemina; one brother, Jack; and four sisters, Elsie Bierback, Anne Nokelby, Emma Gebhardt, and Frieda Scherer. John was born and raised in Schuler, Alberta and attended Myhall School. In 1941, the family moved to Medicine Hat where he then attended Elm Street School. He married Blanche Lavoie on October 1st, 1968 in Medicine Hat. John worked at Beny Motors, Medicine Hat Greenhouses, and the Alberta Goverment in the Public Works Department, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, woodworking, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. John will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Private Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in John’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Bollinger. 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

.1961 ~ EICHENDORF ~ 2013
Lorne Eichendorf of Medicine Hat, passed away on November 20th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Temple Baptist Church. Memorial gifts in Lorne’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorne Eichendorf. 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

.DAL MOLIN
Aldo Antonio Dal Molin of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the age of 78 years. 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, November 29, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Aldo Dal Molin, 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

.EDWARD WILLIAM (TED) WOOLFREY
November 4, 1941 – November 24, 2013
Ted (Edward) Woolfrey passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, November 24th, 2013 at the age of 72. Ted is survived by his loving wife, Marion; his mother Berta; his children, Cathy (Craig Wood) and Carole (Joe Harris) and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at the CYPRESS CENTRE, 2055 – 21st Avenue SE, on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ted’s memory may be made to Save Old Souls Pet Rescue or to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ted Woolfrey. 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

.SATZKE
Olga Satzke passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Walter Satzke of Redcliff. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 12:00 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy 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: Olga Satzke, 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

.SWAIN
Michael Donald Swain of St. Paul, Alberta passed away on day, 2013, at the age of 56 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Nicole Swain (Kyle) and Tina Gladu (David Spence); five brothers, Rick, Randy, Andrew David and Norman Swain; one sister, Calinda Winters as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Eileen Swain and one sister, Mona. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Michael Swain, 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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