April 8, 2014

By Obituaries on April 8, 2014.

.1947 ~ HUNCHAK ~ 2014
Chester Hunchak of Medicine Hat, passed away on March 22nd, 2014. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Monarch Theatre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chester Hunchak. Funeral arrangements 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

.BURR
Peter Burr of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the age of 82 years. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Sherry (Tim) Laczkowski, David (Annette) Burr and Ron Burr and their mother, Laurel Fenty; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and Robert Burr and his son, Neil Burr. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Lenore, Manitoba. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT Palliser Chapter, 401D 3rd St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Peter Burr, 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

.GRAMLICH
Mathilda “Hilda” Barbara Gramlich of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the age of 80 years, beloved wife of the late George Gramlich. She leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Barry Gramlich of Redcliff, Sandra (Patrice) Gosselin of Medicine Hat, Maureen (Wes) Neufeld of Leader and Loriann (Gene) Muddle of Redcliff. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Reverend Fr. Long Vu celebrant. Interment will take place in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Hilda Gramlich, 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

.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.

.STONEHOUSE
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Irene Stonehouse on Sunday, April 6, 2014, beloved wife of the late Doug Stonehouse. Memories were made and will never be forgotten by her children, Brian and Pam Stonehouse, Shelly and Cal Mayer all of Medicine Hat, Rick and Sandy Stonehouse of Red Deer. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or 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: Irene Stonehouse, 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

.THERESE HARRIS
1955 ~ 2014
Therese Akke Harris, beloved partner of John Schlepp, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the age of 58 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Thursday, April 10, 2014 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Celebration of Therese’s life will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. (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.

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