January 2, 2014

By Obituaries on January 2, 2014.

.1954 ~ DIRK ~ 2013
Mr. Roger Dirk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at the age of 59 years. Roger leaves to cherish his memory one son, Mike Dirk (Tiffany); one daughter, Vallista Hoffner; his mother, Lorraine Dirk, all of Medicine Hat; one step-son, Sandy Webber (Kim); one brother, Keith (Serena) Dirk; two sisters, Nancy (Bruce) Vassen and Peggy (Bill) Stewart; good friends, Chico & Teresa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Roger was predeceased by his father, Peter Dirk; one daughter, Marceya Dirk; one sister, Gloria Blaquiere; one sister-in-law, Rhonda Dirk; and his grandparents, Jacob (Katherine) Rath and Ambrose (Adeline) Dirk. Roger was born on October 8th, 1954 in Medicine Hat, where he was raised and educated. He enjoyed getting out and dancing, playing pool, golfing, and playing poker. Roger was well known for his love of sweets. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Roger’s memory may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Roger Dirk. 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

.LERNER
Jerome Lerner passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the age of 96 years, beloved husband of Anna Lerner of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Ernie (Doris) Lerner of Vernon, B.C., Marilyn (Jim) Ogston and Tim (Lorie) Lerner, all of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, Crystal Lerner, Tanya (Jeremy) Colleaux, Melanie Meier, Darcy Meier (Melissa), Ryan (Shari) Ogston, Nolan (Kaylee) Lerner and Chantel Lerner; seven great grandchildren; four brothers; one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna Lerner and one son, Allan Lerner in 1962. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on, Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jerome Lerner,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

.WETSCH, Sister Jane Frances
September 29, 1917 – Schuler, Alberta
December 26, 2013 – Calgary, Alberta

Sister Jane Frances Wetsch, SCSL, died peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the age of 96 years and 66 years as a Sister of Charity of St. Louis.
Sister Jane (Francisca) was born in Schuler, AB, the youngest in a family of five children. She completed grades 1-10 in Schuler and then remained at home to help with the family.
She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis in Levis, Quebec in 1944 where she completed her novitiate studies, making her profession of vows in 1947. Sister Jane then returned to western Canada and completed her teaching training at the Moose Jaw Normal School.
Thus began her teaching ministry first in Shaunavon, followed by Swift Current, Radville, and Melville, Saskatchewan, Medicine Hat, AB, Burnaby, BC and Calgary. During these years she also completed her BA and B.Ed degrees. Her duties as educator and Principal encompassed a span of some thirty-two years.
Retirement was not in Sister Jane’s vocabulary. She began her second career and attended Mount Royal College in Calgary, obtained a Social Services certificate and worked with AADAC and Roper Hull correctional services for youth. Sister Jane’s great empathy for people in distress led her to her third ministry as a much loved Pastoral Care Co-ordinator for the Catholic Chaplaincy at the Rocky View Hospital – a role she held for over twenty years. She was also very active in the Grief Recovery programs at the Hospital. At various times over the years, Sister Jane also served in leadership roles within the Congregation as local superior and provincial councillor. In her leisure, Jane tended lovingly to her flowers and garden.
In 2003, Sister Jane moved to St. John’s Senior Care Home and truly retired. Her increasing fragile health required more care, thus in 2010 she become a resident at the Bethany Care Centre.
Sister Jane will be remembered for her deep faith, her compassionate, caring and loving nature with the children she taught. She followed her heart “to know Christ and serve him in the sick and elderly” and all those she encountered. These qualities endeared her to all who knew her.
Sister Jane will be lovingly remembered by the members of her religious community, her numerous nephews, nieces and cousins, her many students and their families, her Pastoral Care colleagues and by the many friends who had become so important in her life.
She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Philomina and her step-mother Marie (Marquart) Wetsch; her sisters, Helen and Emily Wetsch, Katherine (Joe) Duchscherer; and her brother Kasper (Rosemarie) Wetsch.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. John’s Convent (409 10A Street N.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (640 – 19th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in St. Joseph’s Section at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary, AB. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com
We are grateful to the Bethany Care Centre for the loving, personal and spiritual care given to Sister Jane.
In living memory of Sister Jane Wetsch, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone: 403-276-2296.

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