June 26, 2014

By Obituaries on June 26, 2014.

.1919 ~ DEIS ~ 2014
Valentine Deis, beloved husband of Victoria Deis of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Valentine also leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Wilfred (Bonnie) of North Saanich, BC, Donald of Saskatoon, Patrick (Beverly) of Calgary, James (Dondalee) of Fox Valley, and Judy (Heinz) Strothmann of Medicine Hat; ten grandchildren, Luke, Colleen, Nathan, Michael, Richard, Ryan, Robert, Kalin, Desiree, and Meagan; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Christina Dirk of Medicine Hat; two brother-in-law, Jack Kuntz and Ron Bell; three sisters-in-law, Rose Deis, Anne Deis, and May Deis; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Valentine was predeceased by his parents, Valentine and Elizabeth Deis; six brothers, Frank, Tony, Joe, Casper, Peter, and Adam; and three sisters, Elizabeth, Eva, and Anna. Valentine was born on October 6th, 1919 at Fox Valley. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Fox Valley and attended Otis School. He served with the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1945 and after being discharged he returned to Fox Valley where he married Victoria Lerner on October 20th, 1947. They lived on the family homestead until 1951 when they moved into Fox Valley and Valentine continued to farm and worked as a buyer for Patterson Grain. In 1955, he discontinued his work as a grain buyer and focused only on farming, retiring to Medicine Hat in 1984. Valentine was a member of the Maple Creek School Board and the Fox Valley Credit Union Board for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on many sporting committees. Valentine contributed many hours to his community including construction of the hockey arena, swimming pool, and community hall. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday from 10:00 to 10:55 a.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A Private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Valentine’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8, or to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Valentine Deis. 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

.JOYCE ODY
1923 ~ 2014
Joyce Lilian Bernice Ody passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2014, just one week before her 91st birthday. She was born July 1, 1923 in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, a daughter to Alfred Chambers and Annie Wiltshire. Joyce married William Ody during WWII and they were blessed with three children. In 1967 they immigrated to Canada first settling in Lacombe, Alberta and later moving to Medicine Hat in 1969. We will all remember Joyce for knitting, especially Christmas socks and her needlework. Her walls were covered with colourful, textured works of art, made through many countless hours of needle and thread work. Joyce was very proud of the fact that she was able to remain in her home as long as she could despite her failing health, thanks to the love and support of her many friends, neighbours, Home Care Services staff and Dr. Bratvold. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Elisabeth Thornback of Reading, UK, her son, John (Evelyn) Ody of Calgary; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty White of Sydney, Australia as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William in 1986 and a son, Michael in 1991. A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held in the Cook Southland Reception Center, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in Joyce’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8 or donate online by visiting http://www.cancer.ca (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.Just over a week ago, during a wet and rainy day, the family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a wife and mother, Dolores DeJong. The tranquil setting of the Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church gave everyone comfort in knowing that Dolores will live a life eternal. A special solo, Nearer My God To Thee, sang by Gerry and hymns of praise by the choir brought much comfort to the family and those in attendance. Upon arrival at Hillside, the rain subsided as the grandchildren carried their grandmother to her place of rest on a hillside.
In rain and sunshine
Our lives will always be,
What we give to one another
Will always be pleasing to Thee!
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.WEISGERBER
Annie Weisgerber of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday June 24, 2014, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Johnny Weisgerber. 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 at the church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 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, June 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the 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 or to Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Annie Weisgerber, 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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