February 21, 2015

By Obituaries on February 21, 2015.

.1926 ~ BRANDT ~ 2015
Ellen Emma Brandt of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Bob Brandt, passed away on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Lou (Wally) Baumback of Calgary; seven grandchildren, Rob (Joy) Brandt, Robyn (Jennifer) Brandt, Kelly (Anne) Finerty, Debbie Baumback, Mark Baumback, Paula (Keegan) Leipnitz, and Michael Brandt; four great- grandchildren; one brother, Albert Dorge; one sister, Alberta Renner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her husband, Bob; two sons, Ronald and Reginald; and her parents, Oscar and Nina Dorge. Ellen was born in Irvine on January 10th, 1926 and married Robert Brandt on December 30th, 1944 in Medicine Hat. They enjoyed their retirement and spent their happiest years vacationing in the southern U.S. and making new friends. Ellen was an amazing baker. She kept a clean house and always put her best self forward. Ellen will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellen Brandt. 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

.COUTTS
Coutts, Mary Elizabeth – passed away peacefully at Cambridge Country Manor on Monday February 16, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers in her 96th year. Mary was predeceased by her husband William R. ‘Bill’. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda), Margaret Bartlett (Dale Timmins). Beloved grandmother of Amanda, Denise Petti (Mauro), Leslie Pascal (Colin), Matthew (Jackie Shewfelt), Cara Fleet (Todd) and Jeffrey Law (Ryan). Cherished great grandmother of Tyler, Dillen, Ethan, McKenna, Danica, Teegan and Jeremy. Mary will be sadly missed by her brother David Tingley (Artis) and sister Madeline Oliphant (Dale). She was predeceased by her siblings Raymond, Doreen, Jean and Betty. Cremation has taken place. Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
http://www.corbettfuneralhome.ca

.HARVEY VERPY

March 4, 1937 ~ January 3, 2015

“Until We Meet Again”

Harvey Roy Verpy passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Harvey was born and raised in the Loomis / Eastend area of Saskatchewan. He married Dorothy Grace Wilkinson in 1955, living in Eastend until their move to Medicine Hat in 1968. Harvey is survived by his five children; son, Alan (Kathy) Verpy and their sons, Cory and Ryan, and Alan’s daughters, Bobbi and Brandi; son, Dean (Shari) Verpy and their children, J.J. (Bill) and Jeremy; daughter, Brenda Verpy and her children, Gary and Jared; son, Brett Verpy (Rose Caskey) and their children, Josh, Cameron and Austin and daughter, Shari Hansen (Jason Cotten) and her children, Jason, Kolton and Tatriana. He is also survived by his sisters; Joan Stuber and Zelda (Albert) Glassford; brothers-in-law, Floyd Hansen and Jack (Janet) Wilkinson and good friend, Irene Schwab; including ten great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Grace Verpy in 1975; parents, Henry and Laura Verpy; brothers, Clifford Verpy and Dwayne Verpy; sister, Pat (Floyd) Hansen; granddaughter in infancy, Brittany; brothers-in-law, Fred Stuber and Ted Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Diane Cursons and mother-in-law, Irene Sinclair. Dad worked most of his life as a carpenter, building many of the homes in Medicine Hat in the early 1970’s, then went to work at CFB Suffield in their carpentry shop. He moved through the ranks until he was promoted to carpentry foreman and held that position until his retirement in 1997. He was very proud of his work and very devoted to the Catholic Church he helped build in Eastend, Saskatchewan. We rarely drove by that building without him mentioning that ‘he had helped to build that’. Dad loved many sports including baseball, hockey, bowling and golf. Harvey enjoyed baseball in the local leagues for many years, playing and refereed hockey games in his younger days as well as after retirement and started golfing and bowling on a more regular basis. He was involved in many bowling leagues and relished in the competition and the companionship of his teammates of whom he spoke of with great fondness. Harvey also loved to sing and play guitar. Our earliest memories of dad all include him strolling around the house singing and playing that guitar for hours. Following his retirement, Harvey also sang with the St. Patrick’s Church choir which he loved and took immense pride in. He was loved and will be missed by many. The funeral service honouring Harvey’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Father John Maes, officiating. A private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship in the Cook Southland Reception Facility thereafter. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, c/o Medicine Hat Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. (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 Phone 403-527-6455.

.HILDA MESSMER
With Heavy hearts, the children of Hilda Messmer announce the passing of our Mother on February 9, 2015. Funeral service will be held in Biggar, Saskatchewan at Redeemer Lutheran Church, February 24, 2015, at 1:30.

.MARJORIE BEVERLEY BOUDREAU
Marjorie Beverley Boudreau peacefully passed away on February 11, 2015 surrounded by the love and devoted care of her family by her side.
Marjorie was born on September 30, 1944 in Medicine Hat to Harry and Sylvia Goehring. Her loving husband of 51 years, James Boudreau, she leaves behind to keep her spirit alive as well as in her three sons James (Cindy) Boudreau, Glen Boudreau and Kyle Tom; and her two daughters Gabrielle Boudreau and Michelle (Boyd Lefler) Boudreau.
Nanas joyful heart also remains in her grandchildren Andrew Lefler, Shaeli and Jessica Boudreau and Cameron and Jaimie Boudreau.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Evangelical Free Church located at 599 12st N.W. Medicine Hat on Saturday, February 21 of 2015 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a children’s charity of your own choosing.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14

.RETELBACH
Augusta “Gussie” Mary Retelbach of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Albert Retelbach. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Laverne Retelbach and Sheila (Ken) Chisholm all of the Medicine Hat; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three sisters, Hilda Stickel, Ellen Moss and one sister-in-law, Kay Retelbach as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emily and Theodore Hoffman; her husband Albert on October 18, 1991; three brothers, Emil, Art and Charlie; two sisters, Frieda and Renata. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Augusta Retelbach, 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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