February 28, 2015
By Obituaries on February 28, 2015.
.1926 ~ IBACH ~ 2015
Catherine Gertrude Ibach (nee Gutfriend) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Anton “Tony” Ibach, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, February 23, 2015, at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Catherine Ibach. 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
.1927 ~ STELTER ~ 2015
Lottie Stelter of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Frederick Stelter, passed away on Friday, February 20th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lottie Stelter. 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
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.ANNE LIBOIRON
1928 ~ 2015
Mrs. Anne Marie Liboiron, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Liboiron, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Tomy Manjaly Celebrant. (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.
.DOREEN WOOD
(NEE DICKINSON)
Born March 21, 1927 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, to Percy and Nancy Dickinson, Doreen Wood (nee Dickinson) passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 87.
Doreen married Donald “Don” William Wood in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1947. She was the devoted Mother of Nancy Elander, William “Bill” Wood, and Don M. Wood; loving Granny to Jennifer (Brenden) Bianchini, Allison (Carl) Reine and Morgan (Sayaka) Elander; and Great-Granny to Celia, Edwin and Sora. Doreen was predeceased by her beloved husband in March 2014, as well as by her parents and her three brothers Jack, Gordon and James Dickinson.
After Mom and Dad’s wedding, they flew to Vancouver and settled in until Dad joined the OK Economy stores. Their first move was back to Prince Albert, in 1949 and onward to Kinisitino then Davidson then Eston and back to Prince Albert in 1955 where they lived until they moved to Medicine Hat and opened the Hickory Farms store in 1980. Mom was a woman of many talents. She bred and showed champion Cairn Terriers and Boxers and became a well-known dog groomer in Prince Albert. Mom and Dad always had a lovely flower garden, were members of the Horticultural Society and when they couldn’t be in the garden during the winter months, grew beautiful orchids indoors. Mom loved to knit & crochet and her projects were cherished. Many of her lovely sweaters are now worn by her great-grandchildren.
Mom was a resident at Masterpiece River Ridge since 2013. We would like to thank her caregivers and fellow residents for their kindness and compassion.
The family will be gathering for a private time of remembrance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7 Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Wood. 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
.NETTIE SCHROEDER
1925 – 2015
Nettie Schroeder (nee Lepp) of Bow Island, formerly of Saskatoon, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 26, 2015, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Monday, March 2, 2015 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.
The Burial Service will be held at the Bow Island Cemetery on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Nettie will be lovingly remembered by her husband Helmut Schroeder; daughter Judith (Douglas) Schroeder-Tabah of Saguenay, Quebec and their children Aaron (Cynthia), Christian, Rachel and Sami; daughter Janet (Gerald) Schellenberg of Bow Island and their children Jessica (Jeremy) Poettcker, Nikki (Randy) Ohlmann and Shawn (Krystal); son Raymond (Angela) Schroeder of Regina and their children Randal (Lauren), Jared, Logan and Thomas as well as ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Helen Falk, Henry (Elizabeth) Lepp, Selma (Lawrence) Warkentin and George (Frieda) Lepp; brother-in-law Henry Veer; sister-in-law Margaret Lepp as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her granddaughters Tanya Schellenberg and Lena Schroeder-Tabah; parents Jacob and Helen Lepp; brothers Peter (Luella) Lepp and Jake (Luella) Lepp and sister Margaret Veer.
Nettie was born the fifth of eight children to Jacob and Helen Lepp on January 30, 1925 in Tiege, Russia. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1926, settling near Hepburn. Nettie accepted the Lord Jesus as her Saviour at eight years old and was baptized at fifteen. She attended Normal School and after teaching on her own for several years, she met and married Helmut Schroeder, who was her faithful companion for sixty five years. Helmut and Nettie spent nine years teaching in the native schools in northern British Columbia. They loved and were loved by the people there and had their first daughter Judith while there. When Helmut and Nettie felt called to go into ministry, they moved to Winnipeg where Helmut took further training. They would also welcome two more children, daughter Janet and son Raymond. They served as pastoral couple in Alexander, Woodrow, Beechy and then Saskatoon where Helmut was conference minister until they retired.
Nettie devoted her time to ministry in the church and supporting her family with her prayers and her quiet presence. When Nettie’s health began to fail, they moved to Bow Island. Her last years were spent at the Bow Island Health Centre, and even through her difficulties in her last years, she won the race, she fought the good fight and dying truly was gain. Having now crossed the finish line, she rests in the presence of the author of her faith.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
.SHANE SHEARER
January 8, 1972 ~ February 20, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shane Perry Shearer, beloved husband of Cheryl Kastrukoff, announce his passing on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the age of 43 years. Shane was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on January 8, 1972 and moved to Medicine Hat at a young age. It was through hard work that he achieved his Diploma, graduating from the Power Engineering Program at the Medicine Hat College. Shane met Cheryl in the winter of 2001 and together they raised their family. He was currently employed at Methanex where he was a water treatment power engineer. Shane enjoyed movies, video games, cooking, golfing, flyfishing, playing in the band (Toque Boy) and spending time with his family, friends and co-workers. He was a hilarious, caring and selfless man who will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Shane will be deeply missed by his wife, Cheryl; children, Shalene Eastman, Khristine Christman, Perry Shearer, Tyler Phinney and Samantha Phinney; parents, Ronald Shearer Sr. and Darcea Sullivan; brothers, Ronald Jr. (Wendy) Shearer, Nathan (Sharina) Shearer and their daughter, Autumn, Kendall (Tara) Sullivan and their daughter, Audra; Cheryl’s parents, Lorne and Sandy Kastrukoff; her sister, Kelly (Mike) Schill and their children, Rylan and Mason as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and his two cats, Tigger and Roxy. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Olive Shearer and William and Elizabeth Robinson. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 1, 2015, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Shane’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Brain Injury Relearning Services, c/o REDI Enterprises Society, 856 Allowance Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7S6 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. (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.
