August 30, 2014
By Obituaries on August 30, 2014.
.1926 ~ HENRY ~ 2014
Sheila “Margaret” Marguerite Henry of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Christ the King Assembly. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margaret Henry. 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
.KAMMERER
Andrew Kammerer passed away suddenly on August 22, 2014 at the age of 30 years. A loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend leaves incredible memories to those who’s lives he touched.
Andrew was born in Medicine Hat on a warm summer night in July and spent the next 20 years in the “Hat.” He graduated from McCoy High School in 2002. He was fun loving from the start, always positive and thoughtful of other people. He started making friends early and never stopped making new friends.
In his younger years Andrew developed a love for sports, especially Hockey. Andrew was active in minor baseball and minor hockey. He was a solid Flames fan right to the end, but his hockey hero was Wayne Gretzky. Andrew was lucky enough to get into the L.A. Kings dressing room after they beat his beloved Flames one night in the Saddledome. He spent 10 minutes with the “Great One” after the game. It was one of the most treasured memories of his youth.
Andrew developed a good work ethic early in life. He started going to work with his dad on the golf course when he was 8 years old. By the time he was 18, there weren’t many tasks he couldn’t accomplish at the course. However this was not the direction Andrew’s career would take. In 2004, Andrew started work with C.P. Rail. He spent many years on the road in the signals and communications division at CP. Andrew saw every city and small town from Medicine Hat to Vancouver. All through those years he thought the west coast was where he wanted to be, so when the opportunity arose in the summer of 2012, Andrew was thrilled to accept a position in Vancouver where he worked until his passing.
He loved the West Coast scene, whether it was cruisin’ up to Indian Arm in his boat the “SSWamBam”, heading up to Cypress Mountain for some snowboarding after work, hangin’ out at Wreck Beach or heading out in the evening for some good times with his close friends. West Coast living was right up his alley.
Andrew touched many lives. He could light up a room with his presence and make everyone feel like he was their best friend. His generosity towards his friends was unsurpassed. He was gifted with an uplifting spirit and was undoubtedly the kindest soul you will ever meet. In the words of his friends Andrew was described as: genuine, caring, selfless, coolest, kindest, top dude, positive and one of a kind. Andrew was “all love and no hate”, maybe he was “too good for this world”.
Andrew is survived by and is the only child of his father Doug and his mom Debbie; his mother Nancy (Dan) Romanchuk; his grandparents; Syl and Tina Kammerer; Harry and Linda Koenig, his sisters Shylha Wogrinc and her children Hayley, Hunter and Hudson; Kristin Dorchak and her children Sydney, Parker, Grayslyn, Jaykeb and Marli; Kaitlyn Romanchuk and her children Nixynn and Addalynn; his brother Jordan Romanchuk; his brothers- in-law Cory and Wade along with many other special family, close cousins, aunts, uncles and great friends.
In honour of Andrew consider buying someone a flower for no particular reason, filling out your organ donation card or doing a good deed. He would like that.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and at the church from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Andrew with a donation may direct it to Kidsport Medicine Hat and Redcliff, Box 36107 Lakeview RPO, Calgary, Alberta T3E 7C6. Please specify that funds are for Kidsport Medicine Hat and Redcliff. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Andrew Kammerer, 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
.KENT OKRAINETZ
Kent passed away on August 17 at the age of 59. He is survived by his friend Mary, mother Margaret Hunter, sister Lyndell (Robert W) Ruff, daughter Jennifer Arthur and grandson Alexander Arthur. Kent was predeceased by his father William (Bill) Okrainetz and two brothers, Robert and Glen.
.LEONARD JOHNSON
1935 ~ 2014
Mr. Leonard Ross Johnson passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at the age of 78 years. In honour of Leonard’s wishes, his life will be remembered and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. 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. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.OWSJANIKOW
David James Owsjanikow of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at the age of 39 years, beloved son of Gladys Owsjanikow. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, John (Darlene) Owsjanikow and Mike Owsjanikow (Diane); his sister, Sheri (Derek) Moore all of Medicine Hat; his nieces and nephews, Alexis, Kaleb, Jeffrey and Joshua Owsjanikow; Cash and Sydney Moore and also by Tammy Burke and her children, Ryan, Jordan, Alyssa, Braelynn and Blaze. He was predeceased by his father, Leonid “Leo” Owsjanikow on December 27, 2002 and one brother, Leo Jr. on November 25, 1987. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada – Medicine Hat Chapter Box 481 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1G2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David Owsjanikow, 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
.PIOTROWSKI
Marilynn Frances Piotrowski passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at the age of 74 years, beloved wife of Al Piotrowski of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marilynn Piotrowski, 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
