January 27, 2015

By Obituaries on January 27, 2015.

.D’AMBROSIO
Carmine D’Ambrosio passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Antonietta D’Ambrosio of Medicine Hat. 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 12 noon – 12:55 p.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, February 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will take place in Queen’s Park Mausoleum, Calgary. 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 to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.caTo e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Carmine D’Ambrosio, 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

.GLAUSER
Ellen Charlotte Glauser of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Earl Glauser. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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: Ellen Glauser, 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

.KIENNA MARSHALL-PENTTILA
2000 ~ 2015
It is with heavy hearts that Matthew Penttila and Tanessa Marshall announce the passing of their beloved daughter, Kienna Judith Anja, on Friday, January 23, 2015, at the age of 14 years. Kienna was born in Kamloops, B.C. on March 23, 2000, later moved to Calgary and eventually settled in Medicine Hat. She started her illustrious education at Central Park School, attending Colonel McLeod and Nose Creek Schools in Calgary as well as St. Mary’s Catholic School in Medicine Hat. She participated in school sports and especially enjoyed basketball, volleyball and wrestling. In her first wrestling match, she pinned her opponent in under a minute! She also loved to dance and her newest interest was yoga. Kienna had faith in God from an early age. While attending her great-grandma’s 90th birthday in Thunder Bay, she expressed a desire to be baptized in the family church. She spoke to the minister, and with family in attendance, she and Bailey were baptized. Kienna was an independent soul wanting to make the big leagues. Money, travel and luxurious items were her aspirations and her biggest dream of all was to go to Paris. If you ask anyone to describe Kienna, they would say she was always laughing, singing and dancing. If you were feeling grumpy and Kienna walked into the room, the mood would definitely change for the better! Family dinners were a highlight for Kienna and she would always ensure that the menu was to her satisfaction. Most of all, there was nothing more important to Kienna than her family. Her brother, Bailey, was her best friend, and brother, Brede, was her pillar of strength and she cherished her new baby brother, Austin. Recently, Kienna became Auntie KK to her adorable nieces, Teraiza-Rae and Natalia-Lyn. Kienna is survived by her mother, Tanessa Marshall and father, Matt Penttila; brothers, Brede (Amber), Bailey and Austin. She is also survived by her Nan and Pappy, Judy and Keith Martin; grandfathers, Jack Penttila and Rick Marshall; uncles Tyson, John (Sam), Rob (Nina); auntie Sheena; nieces, Teraiza-Rae and Natalia-Lyn; Godmother, Lynn Murray as well as numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Kathy Maki; great-grandparents, Clara and Reino Anttonen and Nick and Anja Penttila. A Celebration of Kienna’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. In honour of Kienna, everyone attending is encouraged to wear their moccasins. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Kienna may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic School, 155 – 11 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4S2. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.KNODEL
Gladys Knodel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Fred Knodel. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Beatrice (Wayne) Leismeister of Golden Prairie, Beverley (Larry) Comin of Edson, Bernice Knodel of Airdrie and Betty (Lorne) Rath of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Brandy (Mike) Armstrong, Blaine (Misty) Leismeister, Dayna (Tony) Weigel and Celine Rath; four great grandchildren, Savannah, River, Carter and Caster. She was predeceased by her parents, Emma and David Lehr; her husband Fred on July 21, 2006; two sisters, Irene Herman and Barbara Lehr in infancy. Gladys was born on July 17, 1928 in the Irvine district where she was raised on her parents farm and received her schooling at the country school. While attending a social function, Gladys met her future husband Fred Knodel and they were married on March 11, 1949. They farmed and ranched in the Walsh district for a year. They then moved to town where they raised their family and continued to farm west of Medicine Hat off the Holsom Road. Gladys and Fred loved to dance, play cards and go camping. After Fred’s passing she enjoyed travelling with Bernice on cruises and through B.C. She was a fantastic seamstress, excellent cook and meticulous homemaker. Gladys’ family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and Carmel Hospice with a special thank you to R.N. Nancy Dykstra. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 12:00 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Jeremy Knodel officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairieview 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: Gladys Knodel, 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

.RON JOHNSON
1956 ~ 2015
Mr. Ronald David Johnson, beloved husband of Mrs. Maureen Johnson, passed away at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the age of 58 years. The Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Park – Cypress Centre Auditorium, 2055 – 21 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Lisa Waites 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. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

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