May 15, 2014

By Obituaries on May 15, 2014.

.1947 ~ MCHALE ~ 2014
Mr. Tom McHale, beloved husband of Mrs. Nicole McHale of Redcliff, passed away on May 6th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Tom’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tom McHale. 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

.BAKER
Gloria Baker of Burstall, Saskatchewan passed away in Leader, Saskatchewan on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the age of 57 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Burstall Community Hall at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Those who wish may remember Gloria with a gift to your Local Food Bank or the S.P.C.A. Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292

.SHKUROTOFF
Gloria Bernice Shkurotoff of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Bill Shkurotoff. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory two children, Deb (Rick) Schafer and Rand Shkurotoff, one grandchild, Kelly (Elisa) Schafer, two great grandchildren, Jacob and Matthew Schafer, and one sister, Pat (Woody) Woodworth as well as numerous extended family members. Gloria was born and raised in New Brunswick and began a career as a secretary in the armed forces where she met her husband Bill, who was also in the armed forces. They married and traveled extensively all over the world until their retirement to the Medicine Hat area to be with their daughter and extended families. Gloria was a loving and gracious mum, grand mum and wife. She loved all animals but had a special cat, Nikki that she was so fond of. In her retirement years she still continued to travel with her husband to UK and Europe and recently took a trip back to see her sister in New Brunswick in 2010. Gloria was a member of the St. John’s Presbyterian Church and loved attending the various social functions that the church held over the years especially the St. John’s “Robbie Burns” suppers. She met very many amazing and gracious people at the church and cherished their friendship throughout the years. The memorial service will be held in St. John’s Presbyterian Church (504 2nd Street SE) on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) ? 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Rd. S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To email an expression of sympathy, please direct it to pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gloria Shkurotoff 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

.STENGER
Alec Stenger passed away on May 9th at the age of 82 years after a long, hard battle with cancer. Alec was the beloved husband of Peggy Stenger who he leaves to cherish his memory, along with his two sons Steve (Jill), Stan (Patti); two daughters Glenis (Brian), Gena (Mark); eight grand children; his brother Joe (Mildred) Stenger; three sisters Agnes Solverson, Mary Dell, and Velma (Tom) Impey.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date in Victoria, B.C.

.STOLZ
Ella Violet Stolz of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Stolz. She leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Leonard (Rita) Brace, Randy (Sharon) Stolz, Joyce (Bronco) Atwell and Lori (Chris) Burrows and their families; her brother Clarence (Betty) Berreth as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Ella was predeceased by her first husband Louis Brace in 1954. On November 17, 1959 Ella married Walter Stolz in Medicine Hat and in 2008, she lost the love of her life after sharing 49 years of marriage. With great sadness Ella lost a daughter Helen in 1982, a son Gordon in 1990 as well as her parents Emil and Martha Berreth; one brother, Fred and four sisters, Ida, Edna, Rita and Shirley. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ella Stolz, 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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