April 6, 2014

By Obituaries on April 6, 2014.

.1947 ~ HUNCHAK ~ 2014
Chester Hunchak, the Coolest Cat of all time who truly was beloved by all, is gone. Chester passed away on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 at the age of 67 years. The Funeral Service will be held in the MONARCH THEATRE, 609 – 2nd Street SE, on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Flowers are graciously accepted. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chester Hunchak. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1958 ~ CHERMISHNUK ~ 2014
Jerry Wayne Chermishnuk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at the age of 56 years. Jerry was born in Maple Creek on March 19th, 1958 to Michael and Kathryn Chermishnuk. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughters, Amanda and Theresa; his sisters, Elizabeth and Marjorie; his twin brother, Terry (Kathy); many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Blaine and Marci Nunweiler. Jerry was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Larry; his sisters, Frieda and Beverley; and his nephew, Douglas. Jerry started every day with a walk to the store for The Calgary Sun. He always described himself as a voracious reader which made him very interesting to talk to. Jerry was very personable and would strike up a conversation with everyone he met. He was the happiest when his head was under the hood of a vehicle, his hands were greasy, and the radio was blaring. He worked in the gas and oil industry as a mechanic and millwright until he was injured. Jerry will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. At Jerry’s request, cremation has taken place and no formal funeral service will be held. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jerry Chermishnuk. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.FIEGER – Aloise (Al) Anselm
March 11, 1927 – Prelate, Saskatchewan
March 31, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta

Al Fieger beloved husband of Audrey of Calgary, passed away on March 31, 2014 at the age of 87 years.
Al’s golden rule was “work hard and play harder”. He loved life. He was a true entrepreneur experiencing great success in the sign manufacturing and oilfield supply business.
Al was delighted to retire at 55, exchanging his workaholism for a similar dedication to golf. That period encompassed a decade of snow- birding, thousands of ‘rounds’ and 4 holes in one. He was most proud of the hole in one covered in the Fernie newspaper and the article that described both his and Audrey’s hole in one accomplished in the same week , on the same hole.
An avid historian and train buff, Al had many friends and enjoyed a good game of bridge and horseshoes. He was a self-taught techy spending many happy hours on his computer learning the latest advancements.
Al is lovingly remembered by the “prettiest girl he ever saw” – his fun-loving wife of 65 years, Audrey (nee Swain), and his nine children; Leslie, Anne (Steve), Fritz, Wink (Bob), Alanna (Ray), Patti (Bruce), Jay (Shelley), Stevie (Bill), Paul (Ev); grandchildren and great- grandchildren; surviving siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Al was predeceased by his parents and three of his siblings.
A Memorial Service will be held in Calgary at a later date. Please forward condolences through http://www.hffs.com.
If friends so desire Memorial Tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice, 1245 – 70 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2X8.
Al and his family are grateful for the kindness shown him by the staff at Rosedale Hospice and for the compassionate care he received.
HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES “Calgary Crematorium Chapel” Telephone: (403) 299-0111

.JOHN TEVEL

December 6, 1955 ~ March 31, 2014

Mr. John Tevel, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice, on Monday, March 31, 2014, at the age of 58 years. John was born in Medicine Hat, on December 6, 1955, a son to William and Helen Tevel and little brother to Gary. They lived on the family farm until the Spring of 1966 before settling in Medicine Hat. He attended Rushlake, Crestwood Elementary, Crescent Heights Jr. High and Medicine Hat High school where he gained his formative school years. John worked many jobs out of high school including spending a winter in the Arctic Circle with Adeco Drilling. When he returned, John started with the CPR and shortly after his orientation and training, he lost his leg to an unfortunate work accident. John also worked for Art’s Excavating, where he was hired for a three-day job and ended up working for the next 20 years. Following that time, John started his own business, WT Holdings where he purchased his first backhoe. He helped many neighbours over the years in between his down time on the rigs. John purchased several acreages over the years where he built his dream shop and house on each one. He was hard working, happy go lucky and willing to help whoever he could. John loved the rodeo circuit and enjoyed the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton for years, as well as helping out at branding parties in the area. He was predeceased by his parents, William & Helen Tevel. Left to cherish John’s memory is a brother, Gary (Rose) Tevel; numerous cousins in Holland, Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan as well as many close friends. The Celebration of John’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the Whiskey Creek Pub, 937 – 13 Street S.W., next door to Cook Southland. Interment will take place later this summer. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in John’s memory may be made directly to a charity of one’s own choice. (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.

.KING-HUNTER
Lawrence (Larry) William
Sadly the family of Larry King-Hunter announces his passing on March 17th, 2014 at the age of 82. Larry was born Jan.6, 1932 near Sunnynook, Alberta. In 1954 He married Marjory Van Brunt. They spent their lives in Hanna, AB where Larry worked as a Health Inspector. In 2004 they moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to family. His memory will be cherished by his wife Marj, daughters Cheryl (Ray) Munro, Shelly (Ken) Longmore, son Wesley (Eve) King-Hunter, and his brother Bruce (Edna) King-Hunter. “Papa” will be forever missed by the grandkids and great-grandkids. If friend desire, memorial tributes can be made to: “Hector King-Hunter Park Assoc”, Box 1952, Hanna AB T0J 1P0.

.KUMM, Grace Mary
1925 – 2014
After a long and well lived life, Mrs. Grace Mary Kumm passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Grace and her husband, Ernie began their married life in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This was the start of many shared adventures as an R.C.M.P. wife; including the challenges of building a log summer cottage at Elk Water Lake, Cypress Hills, Alberta. Grace and Ernie shared a love of the outdoors and raised their children with a respect and awareness of the environment and all creatures great and small. Many holidays were spent camping, fishing and berry picking with family. Grace was active in the United Church, singing in the choir and serving the Church Community through many U.C.W. activities. She was an active volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Boy Scouts, Lioness Club and the Westerner. After her retirement as secretary at Central Elementary School, Grace had the time to travel extensively with some of those trips dedicated to learning about the arts of dyeing, spinning and weaving natural fibers. She spent many hours in the company of her best friends, the Spinning Jennys. She enjoyed spending time demonstrating and sharing her knowledge of fiber art at the Westerner Exhibition, Stephansson House and Sunnybrook Farm. Grace considered herself ‘The Wealthiest of Women’ blessed with family and friends. Grace will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Joanna Lazzarotto; children, Pat (Bob) Jackson, Linda (Don) Watson, Bruce (Alice) Kumm, Terry (Nancy) Kumm, Bob (Lauri) Kumm, Greg (Lyuda) Kumm and Doug (Shelly) Kumm; her grandchildren, Chris Ward, Colleen Redekopp, Isaac Watson, Tirzah Watson, Nicole Kalan, Celina Groulx, Devon Kumm, Patrick Kumm, Misha Kumm and twelve wonderful great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ernie Kumm; grandson, Justin Kumm and a brother, Ken Fisher. A Celebration of Grace’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Liz Richards officiating. If desired, Memorial Donations in Grace’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation at 3942 – 50A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7. Condolences may be sent or viewed at http://www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.

.ZUBOT
Rose Zubot (née Schlosser) passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Bernard Zubot of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory four children, Janice (Bob) Schmitt of Carbon, Beverly (Bob Gephart) Zubot of Edmonton, Albin (Marilyn) Zubot of Burstall and Myra (Jack Mitchell) Zubot Mitchell of Lumsden; fourteen grandchildren, Trever (Sheryl) Schmitt, Cora-Leah (Roy Hay) Schmitt, James (Jill) Schmitt, Brent (Christal) Schmitt, Craig (Nicole) Schmitt, Keith Zubot-Gephart, Laura Zubot-Gephart, Matthew Zubot, Curtis (Meghan) Zubot, Kimberly Zubot (fiancé Cliff Long), Lisa (Cisco Vives Boixe) Mitchell, Sean (Min Banwait) Mitchell, Matthew (Janine Johnston) Mitchell and Kiera Mitchell; twenty four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; three brothers, Frank Schlosser, John (Margaret Elash) Schlosser and Donald (Pearl) Schlosser: many relatives on the Zubot side, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Barbara and Frank Schlosser; one sister Mary (Al) Craven and a sister-in-law Hilda Schlosser. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Tuesday. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Lung Association of Alberta and NW Territories, Suite 208-17420 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1K6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rose Zubot 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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