January 14, 2014

By Obituaries on January 14, 2014.

.1917 ~ BERRETH ~ 2014
Daniel Berreth of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, the day of his 97th birthday.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Violet. Dan and Violet would have celebrated their 71st Anniversary on January 11th. Dan is also lovingly remembered by his only child, Richard (Marilyn) Berreth of Redcliff, three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren: Gizelle (Duane) Rees of Airdrie and their children McKenna & Davyn; Dorlisa (Tyler) Prior of Medicine Hat and their children Adelynn & Jaren; Richelle Berreth of Carstairs and her daughters Isabelle & Abigail, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and his faithful Jack Russell Terrier, Daisy.
Dan was born in the Sagathun District north of Maple Creek, SK on January 8th, 1917 to Henry and Lydia Berreth. Dan was raised in a family of 15 with 8 brothers and 6 sisters. He is survived by sisters Martha Underwood, Hilda Michaleski and Suzanna Wilson, as well as sister-in-law Nellie Elderkin. Dan was predeceased by his father Henry and mother Lydia, sisters, Rebecca, Helen and Lydia and brothers, Theodore, Albert, Henry, William, John, Reuben, Edwin and Alexander, as well as Violet’s parents and siblings.
Dan attended Northridge School and started working on ranches at age 15. He married Violet Elderkin in Medicine Hat on January 11th, 1943. While working at Reznechenko’ Garage in Piapot he started farming and ranching in the Piapot area and later farmed near Regina. Dan served in the army and was stationed in Winnipeg, MB and Terrace, B.C. Dan loved farming, ranching, operating his feed lot, raising chinchillas and trucking for the local farmers until his retirement at age 49 when he sold part of the farm.
In retirement, from 1966 until 1975, Dan owned, trained and raced thoroughbred horses across Canada and usually raced and wintered in Arizona. Dan’s favourite horse, Bold Bail, set the track record at Blue Bonnets in Montreal -an exciting event for his six horse stable.
In 1975, he moved to Medicine Hat and worked for Medican Construction doing landscaping. Dan enjoyed gardening, especially growing flowers, tomatoes, early potatoes and the fruit trees. He also enjoyed raising cockatiels. Dan was very talented mechanically and was able to repair almost anything.
He enjoyed rodeos, fishing, most sports, playing pool and cards, going to Tigers hockey games, riding the city bus to the mall and being with his family. Even in his last days, visits by his grandchildren and great- grandchildren brought smiles to his face.
Dan will be missed by his family but we will always have great memories and stories to share.
A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date at the Piapot Cemetery, Piapot, SK. Memorial gifts in Daniel’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Daniel Berreth. 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

.1924 ~ SISSONS ~ 2014
Mrs. Nancy Ruth Sissons of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Jack Sissons, passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Memorial gifts in Nancy-Ruth’s memory may be made to St. John’s Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nancy-Ruth Sissons. 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

.1925 ~ TURKOSZ ~ 2014
Mr. Stanley Turkosz, beloved husband of Mrs. Elisabeth “Elsie” Turkosz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Stanley’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stanley Turkosz. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Wednesday around 11:45 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

.1927 ~ WOLFER ~ 2014
Pansy “Pat” Grace Wolfer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Victor Wolfer, passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Pat leaves to cherish her memory her son, Leo and his wife, Nancy, their children Stephanie, Clayton and Steven (Katy); her daughter, Kathi and her husband, Butch Van, their children Dean and Jamie-Lyn; eleven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Pat’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 Pat Wolfer. 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

.1949 ~ SCHLAHT ~ 2014
Mrs. Norma Schlaht, beloved wife of Mr. Ferney Schlaht of Burstall, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Norma also leaves to cherish her memory one step-daughter, Marci Schlaht; her siblings, Lavina (Ron) Steinkey, Glen (Mary Ann) Bishoff, Wayne (Debbie) Bishoff, Claudette (Gary) Eirich, Neil (Corinne) Bishoff and Vera Bishoff; one sister-in-law, Wanda Bishoff; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, January 15th, at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Memorial gifts in Norma’s memory may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada, 3100 – 246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 3C8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Norma Schlaht. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Wednesday around 11:45 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

.1959 ~ CZEMBER ~ 2014
Nancy Fay Czember of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2014 at the age of 54 years. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory her son, Chris Czember; one granddaughter, Sydney Dorchak; one brother, Randolph (Brenda) Daffy; two sisters, Kim (Dennis) Ulrich and Cindy (Murray) Bertsch; three nieces, Nicole Daffy, Sylvia Ulrich, and Andrea (Shane) Bennett; and three nephews, James Daffy, Curtis (Anita) Ulrich, and Evan (Allison) Bertsch. A Private Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Nancy’s memory may be made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Medicine Hat, 201 – 665 Kingsway Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2W8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nancy Czember. 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

.FOULSTON
Mrs. Gertrude Patricia (Pat) Foulston passed away January 10, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Dan Foulston, and one daughter Gail (Ian) Bamford, all of Calgary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Pat was predeceased by her husband Ray Foulston, one infant daughter Catherine, and one brother Bill Daniel. Pat was born on November 9, 1925 in Medicine Hat where she spent most of her life. She was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, a member of the Merry Milers and a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi. Pat’s love of music was an important part of her life and extended to her many piano students. A memorial service will be held in St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. A private interment will take place at the family plot in Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 orSt. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 2 Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0C5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Pat Foulston, 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

.McNEIL, DAVID; Journeyman Plumber with 25 years continuous service passed away at the age of 65. The Officers, Staff and Members of Local 496 extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brother McNeil.

9
-8