January 21, 2015

By Obituaries on January 21, 2015.

.1932 ~ KERN ~ 2015
The family of Ellenore Erna (Zeller) Kern are sad to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Thursday, January 15th, 2015. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH with Pastor George Brandt and Pastor Brian Munro, co-officiating. Interment followed in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ellenore’s memory may be made to the Gideons International. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellenore Kern. 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

.1952 ~ WILSON ~ 2015
Mrs. Norma Frances Wilson, beloved wife of Mr. Frederick “Fred” Wilson of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 at the age of 62 years. Norma also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Daniel (Linda) Wilson and Marie (Marc) Netolitzky, both of Medicine Hat; her mother, Martha (Istvan) Vecsei; two grandchildren, Corbin Shoroh and Kali Wilson; one brother, Leonard (Diane) McLaren; three sisters, Marjorie McLaren (Bryan Gehring), Irene Rissling and Lillian (Mark) Mann; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Norma was predeceased by her father, Arnold McLaren; one sister, in infancy; and one brother-in-law, Clarence Rissling. Norma was born on May 14th, 1952 in Medicine Hat, where she was raised and educated. She married Frederick Wilson on May 13th, 1972. Norma worked at We Care for the past 17 years as a Health Care Aide. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed helping people. Norma had a love for angels and had an extensive collection. She will be lovingly remembered by all those who knew her. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Norma’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Norma Wilson. 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

.BABY RYDER KNIGHTS
Ryder Raymond John Knights of Medicine Hat, beloved son of Arron and Shaela Knights and baby brother of Torrin, was born still on Sunday, January 18th, 2015. Ryder also leaves to cherish his memory his grandparents, Janet Knights, and Raymond and Linda Gove; his great grandmothers, Doreen Knights, Jan DeJong, Marion Gove and Cecile Turner; his special uncle, Colby Gove; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryder was predeceased by his great grandfather, Albert Gove.

An angel opened up the book of life
And wrote down our baby’s birth
Then she whispered as she closed the book
“He’s too beautiful for earth.”

Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ryder Knights. 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

.HELEN ROTH

September 28, 2018 ~ January 19, 2015

Mrs. Helen Roth beloved wife of the late Mr. Tom Roth, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre, on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the age of 96 years. Helen will be forever remembered in the hearts of her children: Bev (Tony) Hammel, Deanne (Carl) Torgerson, Don, Marilyn (Chris) Schwab and Debbie (Gary) Meger. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren: Jeff, Pat, Kevin (Candrin) Hammel; Darren, Chrissy (Sean), Daniel (Willow) Torgerson; Jasmine (Carey), Kelsey (Andreas), Jonathan Roth; Jason (Irlanda), Michelle Schwab; Angie (Richard), Ryan Meger as well as her great-grandchildren: Jordan (Tasha), Tyler, Shazia, Kabria, Kaia, Keston, Kolter, Kealey Hammel; Brittany, Jordyn, Greyson, Keegan, Rowan, Ivy Torgerson; Emelio, Ethan Schwab; Declan, Miranda Meger and her great-great-grandson, Sawyer Hammel. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Tom; beloved granddaughter, Rhonda; parents, Philip and Ottilia Gross and her seven siblings. Helen was born on September 28, 1918, in Grassy Lake, AB., where she was raised and educated. She married her loving husband, Tom, on November 23, 1942. In 1961, she started working at the Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island and continued working there until her retirement at the age of 75 years. Bowling was her passion and continued to be her passion until she was 93. Helen loved to crochet and sew, and could make anything by just looking at a picture. She loved her church and was a devote, lifetime member of the CWL. Helen’s commitment to her faith and health was combined by praying the rosery while riding her exercise bike for thirty minutes every day. Her joy was her family, her home and her flowers. Helen’s strength and commitment to life and her fighting spirit gave her the independence to live in her home until she was 95 years old. Helen’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the Vigil Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1101 – 1 Street East, Bow Island, AB., on Thursday evening, January 22, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father John L. Maes celebrant. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery, with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Bow Island Golden Age Club. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), #102, 520 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 0C6. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.

.PURVES
Myrla Leanne Purves of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the age of 66 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Marion Purves of Medicine Hat; two brothers, Jim (Dolores) Purves and Kerry (Peggy) Purves all of Medicine Hat; several nieces and nephews and her friend and caregiver Heather Laurie. She was predeceased by her father James Purves and two sisters, Marlene Clow and Gail Benkendorf. Myrla was born on August 28, 1948 at Carnduff, Saskatchewan. After a few moves she lived in Medicine Hat with her mother until venturing out on her own. She took many courses and volunteered at the hospital and the SPCA and worked at Redi and Tim Horton’s. She was involved with a quilting group at her church and enjoyed going out for dinner. Myrla will be remembered as an active advocate for herself and kept her life full. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the C.O.R.E. Association 412 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 0H1; Redi Enterprises, 860 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7S6 or to the Canadian Special Olympics by contacting them at 416-927-9050 ext 4388. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Myrla Purves, 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

.SMITH
Maureen Beryl Smith of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of the late Malcom “Mac” Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Nigel Smith (Mary Ries) and Tania (Steve) Thorne; four grandchildren, Shanda Thorne, Lacey (Brad) Worth, Damen (Alyssa) Thorne, Dakota Thorne (fiancé Kylie Myers) and one brother Bernard Clutterbuck. She was predeceased by her parents, Grace and Edward Clutterbuck; her husband Mac on September 14, 1975 and one brother Brian Clutterbuck. Maureen was born November 11, 1931 in Cardiff, Wales. It was there she spent her younger years under the watchful eyes of her brothers Brian and Bern. After grade school, she moved to Kent, England, where she went to school to become a nurse. Nursing was her passion and, not only did she love it, but she was good at it too. One of her proudest moments was receiving the Matrons Honor, an outstanding accomplishment presented to the finest in the field. Nursing was what brought her to Canada on an exchange program and, after meeting her future husband Malcolm (Mac), she immigrated to this country. Maureen was the apple of her fathers eye and her parents, not wanting to be without her, soon followed her to Canada. Maureen and Mac were married June 17, 1960, and settled on the Smith family farm where they raised their two children here until Mac’s passing in 1975. Shortly after, Maureen moved to Swift Current for four years and then on to Medicine Hat, where she would spend her remaining years. Maureen enjoyed entertaining and her door was always open for company to drop in. She loved dancing, bingo, playing cards, and traveling, especially to Australia to visit her brother Bernand his family. She was an avid dog lover and, though she never had one of her own in the last few years, she did have “granddogs” that she spoiled and brought her much joy. But her greatest love of all was her family, especially her four grandchildren who meant the world to her. She treasured their visits and always made time to play games with them. She will be remembered for her little eccentricities that made her extra special, like her love of Kit Kat bars, her small coffees with five sugar, and her dislike of vegetables, mornings, and being told what to do. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Good Sam’s for their exceptional care and for the love they showed to Maureen, especially in her last days. 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. A graveside service will be held at the Gull Lake Cemetery on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.). 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: Maureen Smith, 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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