December 12, 2013

By Obituaries on December 12, 2013.

.1917 ~ NAYLOR ~ 2013
Evelyn May Naylor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Anthea. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ronald; and her son, Timothy. Evelyn was born in Nottingham, England on May 7th, 1917. She attended the Hollygirt School for Girls along with her four sisters. Evelyn drove an ambulance during the war and worked in Loughborough as a dental assistant for John Coe. Evelyn was a member of the Polaris Mountaineering Club where she met her husband, Ron. They married in 1956, and after a ski honeymoon in Austria, immigrated to Canada. Life in Ottawa was full of new experiences and the arrival of two children. The family moved to Ralston in 1964 for Ron’s work at DRES and to be closer to the mountains. Evelyn and Ron continued to climb in the Rockies and were members of the Alpine Club of Canada. Evelyn explored her talent for art by taking courses and workshops. Her work was shown in art galleries and art shows. She was a member of the Medicine Hat Art Club and the Fibre Arts Society. Living on the prairies offered the opportunity to own a horse. First came Taffy, then Max and finally Missy. She spent many happy hours riding with friends, helping friends gather cattle, and going on trail rides. She was a member of the Four Seasons Saddle Club and was secretary of the Medicine Hat Horse Show for years. At Evelyn’s request there will be no funeral service held. Memorial gifts in Evelyn’s memory may be made to the Canadian National Institute For The Blind, 102, 520 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0C6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Evelyn Naylor. 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

.1918 ~ REIMANN ~ 2013
Barbara Reimann of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, December 9th, 2013 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service will be held in TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 606 – 7th Street SW, on Monday, December 16th, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marcel Mitchell and Reverend Bob Findley co-officiating. Memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory may be made to the South Country Village or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Reimann. 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

.1959 ~ AULD ~ 2013
Andrew “Andy” Auld, beloved husband of Lynda “Lyn” Auld of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at the age of 54 years. Andy also leaves to cherish his memory two stepsons, Ryan McMullen (Jillian Dickhaut) and Dale McMullen; four children in England, Andrew, Alan, Mark, and Natasha; two brothers, Michael and Ian Auld; three sisters, Keran, Kate, and Carol; one brother-in-law, Vern (Brenda) Hyde and their children, Mike and Brad; as well as numerous friends. Andy was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Margaret Auld. The Funeral Service will be held in TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 606 – 7th Street SW, on Thursday, December 12th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Marcel Mitchell officiating. Memorial gifts in Andy’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8; or to Persian Dreams and Canine Themes, PO Box 23134, Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4C7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Andy Auld. 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

.CALDER
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hazel Catherine Calder of Bow Island on Monday, December 9, 2013, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ron Calder. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Hazel Calder, 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

.LANZ
Kenneth Roland Lanz, “Uncle Ken” of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the age of 76 years. He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, George (Lydia) Lanz of Strathmore, Leonard (Marlene) Lanz of Calgary and Harry Lavoie of Peterborough, Ontario; two sisters, Gertie Heitrich of Medicine Hat and Eva Adams of Acme as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Gertrude Lanz; seven brothers, Arnold, Adam, Peter, Jake, Chris, John and Joe; three sisters, Mary, Florence and Rose. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 and on Friday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kenneth Lanz, 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

.PIDHIRNEY
Dale Verne Pidhirney passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the age of 57 years, beloved husband of Josie Pidhirney of Medicine Hat. He was a loving father to Michelle Pidhirney and her daughter Lily and Ashby (Leslie) Pflughaupt and her children, Evan, Aden and Owen. He also leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Elaine Rudyck, Maxine (Dave) Baskill, and Beverly (John) Mulholland; three brothers, Merv (Earlyne) Pidherney, Wayne Pidhirney and Brian (Juanita) Pidhirney as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Marjorie and Peter Pidhirney and his in-laws, Michael (Lillian) Cairns. Dale was born on July 3, 1956 in Eckville, Alberta and raised in Leslieville, Alberta. After graduation, he moved to Edmonton and worked for a drywall company. In 1974, the company got the bid to do the Veiner Center and that is when Dale came to Medicine Hat. In 1975, after the project was done, Dale decided to stay in Medicine Hat and got a job with Olsen Stucco. Dale became a proud father to his first daughter in 1978, and while raising his daughter he met the love of his life. On November 13, 1982 he married Josie Cairns in Medicine Hat and two years later Dale once again became a proud father. Dale and a friend started Will-do Stucco which they ran as a successful business for many years and in 2006, Dale started Hat Lath and Exteriors. Dale and Josie enjoyed many years travelling and trying new things. He had a sense of adventure; skydiving, bungy jumping and zip lining. He was an avid sports fan – especially the Flames and Stampeders, together they enjoyed many trips to the grey cup. Dale will be missed dearly – he was a wonderful husband, father, papa, brother and friend. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will take place in Leslieville, Alberta at a later date. 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: Dale Pidhirney, 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

.ROSEMARIE HEISLER
1943 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rosemarie Heisler announce her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, December 9, 2013, at the age of 70 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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.

.TROTCHIE – ANDERSON
Crystal Denina
May 16, 1980 – November 22, 2013
Crystal leaves behind her two daughters, Denina and Lillie, her Mom and Dad, sister Chelsey, nephew Shyne, and lots of close friends and extended family.Please come and say farewell on Friday, December 13, 2013 @ 10 a.m. at New Life Fellowship 20 Kelloway Cres. Red Deer. A Trust fund for her daughters futures has been opened at any Royal Bank of Canada.

.WERNER GRONEMEYER

1940 ~ 2013

Werner Rudolf Johan Gronemeyer, beloved husband of Leona Gronemeyer, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 73. Werner leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Shanda (Ken) Hunt of Calgary and Diana (Ernest) Baedke of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Jessica Baedke, Sydney Baedke, Joshua Baedke, and Kenny Hunt; four brothers, Hans (Louise) Kochan, Willie Gronemeyer, Karl (Laura) Gronemeyer, and Peter (Ruth) Gronemeyer; two sisters, Karla Holgate and Ella Jauerneck, and four sisters-in-law, Loretta Romaniuk, Diana (Duncan) Fisk, Lorraine Dyck, and Gisela Kochan. Werner was predeceased by his parents, Willie and Ella Gronemeyer, his in-laws Henry and Katherine Dyck, one brother, Herman Kochan, brothers-in-law Arnold Jauerneck and Ed Dyck, and one nephew, Bernny Klosner. Werner was born on September 16, 1940 in Bremen, Germany, and came to Canada in 1953 with his family to hoe sugar beets in the Raymond area. Werner apprenticed as a painter and decorator in Lethbridge, and achieved journeyman status in 1962. In December, 1961, he met Leona Dyck when he tripped her at a skating rink, and always enjoyed telling people that she fell hard for him. Werner and Leona were married on June 9, 1962, and welcomed Shanda in July, 1964, and Diana Lee in October, 1966. Health issues forced Werner to stop painting, and he began his career with CP Rail in Lethbridge as a trainman in October, 1966. The family relocated from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat in 1971, where Werner continued his career, retiring from the railroad in 1992 as a locomotive engineer. Werner was extremely sociable, and loved spending time with his neighbours in his backyard and his work friends. He had a sense of sportsmanship and adventure, and loved waterskiing, golfing, fishing, skiing, and riding his motorcycle. Werner’s life took a tragic turn when he sustained a head injury in 1995, and for his remaining years he suffered chronic headaches and related side effects, but he did his best to remain a doting grandfather. Werner would spend hours setting up dominoes in his living room, then laugh when his grandchildren would knock the first one over, causing them all to fall in under a minute. Werner attended the Good Samaritans Day Program for several years after his injury, and our family is grateful to Laura and Elsie for their love and support. In July, 2011, Werner moved into Masterpiece River Ridge, where he enjoyed the beautiful facilities and excellent care. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, December 12, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again one hour prior to the service. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 13, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7H3. (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

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