January 31, 2014

By Obituaries on January 31, 2014.

.1923 ~ DIETRICH ~ 2014
Mr. George Dietrich of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mrs. Iva Dietrich, passed away on January 27th, 2014. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to CNIB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Dietrich. 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

.1931 ~ SCHARF ~ 2014
Ronald Earl Scharf, soul mate of Donna for 58 years next Tuesday and loving father to daughter, Jody (Gord) Merkel and Tim (deceased), passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at the age of 82 years. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Kim (Dwight) Layton, Kelley (Evan) Gavelin and Kody (Robyn) Merkel. Papa to Rylee, Auston and Deikon Layton; Dharma Gavelin and step-grandchildren, Kayden and Nolan Gavelin. Ron is also survived by his sister, Beverly (Jim) Wiseman; sister-in-law, Mary Scharf; Donna’s family, Bobbi Wiebe, Mary Dunston and Linda Hepfner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Roy and Rene Scharf. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Bruce and Barry. Ron was in the RCAF for 5 years, and then worked at CPR. He went to university for an education degree as an adult student at the age of 42 years. He taught at Fort Smith, NWT, Hanna, AB and Crescent Heights High School. His love of sports and kids led to him coaching football, first in Moose Jaw and then he started a junior football team at Crescent Heights High School, and then on to the senior team. He was also a volunteer fitness instructor at the YMCA for over 10 years. Ron is a member of Westminster United Church and a Life Member at Connaught Golf Course. Donna and Ron travelled extensively, always with golf clubs in tow. The Funeral Service will be held in WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 – 6th Street SE, on Friday, January 31st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jan Stevenson officiating. A private interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ronald’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Alberta Society, #101 – 928 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3G7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ronald Scharf. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday 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

.1937 ~ ENGEL ~ 2014
Gerhard “Gerry” Engel passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at the age of 76 years, beloved spouse of Dorinda and loving father to son, Robert (Sheila) Engel, daughter, Cathy Engel, and step-son, Trevor Trainor. He also leaves behind a special niece, Alex Vachon and his godchild, Liz Unrau. Gerhard is survived by his siblings, Waldemar of Stade, Germany, Erwin of Prince George, BC, and Gerda (Ernie) Meston of Swift Current, SK; Dorinda’s parents, Louis and Mary Trainor of Summerside, PEI; brothers-in-law, George (Marg) and St. Clair of Medicine Hat; sister-in-law, Sheila of Summerside; and niece, Jillian of Charlottetown, PEI; the mother of Robert and Cathy, Carol McIvor; numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany; and his dog and special friend, Molly. Gerhard was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm and Elsa Engel; his son, David; his son-in-law, Eric Kochie; his sister, Hildegard; and his sister-in-law, Eunice Trainor. Born on August 26th, 1937 in Bessarabia, Romania, Gerhard moved to Canada with his parents and siblings in 1954, eventually settling in Redcliff. After working at Buick & Coal, Dominion Glass, and Press Brick, he began his long-term employment with the Goodyear plant in 1966, retiring in 1997. Family came first with Gerhard. His other loves were fishing, playing soccer, purchasing vehicles and restoring them. The family would like to thank all the staff at The Masterpiece for their exceptional care of Gerhard, especially Shelley, Sherry, Jesse, Denise and Kristin. At Gerhard’s request, there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Gerhard’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gerhard’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 401D – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8, or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the ALS Society, #400, 320 – 23rd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerhard Engel. 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

.1952 ~ BAUER ~ 2014
Lorraine Bauer of Medicine Hat, passed away on January 25th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorraine Bauer. 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

.CROSWELL
Dean Roy Croswell of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the age of 54 years.He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Douglas Croswell and Daniel Croswell (his daughter, Sarah); one sister, Deborah Wheeler (fiancé James Hall) (her children, Jason (his son Andrew), Stacey, Kelly (her daughter, Jadacey). He was predeceased by his parents, Rose and Gordon Croswell.A social gathering to celebrate Dean’s life will be held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Those who wish to remember Dean with a donation may do so to AADAC, 346 – 3 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0C1.To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dean Croswell, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.comand leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.HILDEGARD SIEVERT
1929 ~ 2014
Hildegard Sievert, beloved wife of Manfred Sievert and loving mother to Peter Sievert and Gabriele (Jerry) Schuh, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with family and friends by her side, on Monday, January 27, 2014, at the age of 84 years. Hildegard loved fine arts, flowers in her garden and was a fine crafts person. Many good friends will miss her presence. In accordance with Hildegard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private time of remembrance was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial contributions in Hildegard’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat MS Society, 101 – 1201 Kingsway Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2Y2 or to the Palliative Care Society, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.JOSEPH COSLOVICH
1931 ~ 2014
Mr. Joseph Coslovich passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2014, at the age of 82 years. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

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