May 27, 2015

By Obituaries on May 27, 2015.

1946 ~ TROST ~ 2015

Wilfreid "Wilf" Karl Trost of Redcliff, passed away on Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Wilf leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 39 years, Natalie Kim Trost; four daughters, Carla (Clint) Richards of Regina, Trish Trost (Robert Kmiecik) of Maple Creek, Tracey Trost of Irvine, and Pam (James) Palmer of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren; four brothers, Wally (Wilma), Richard (Betty), Alvin "Tiny" (Judy Winquist), and Allen (Joyce Fraser); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and cousins. Wilf was predeceased by one sister, Lorely Crockford; and his parents, Karl and Ella Trost. Wilf was born on May 28th, 1946 in Calgary. He married Kim on June 14th, 1975 in Redcliff where they settled and raised their family. For 26 years, Wilf thoroughly enjoyed the position he held with Medicine Hat School District No. 76. He also enjoyed fishing, carpentry work, reading and playing cards with family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Wilf's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2, or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Wilfreid Trost. 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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ALIDA "ANN" VANDENBURG

1918 ~ 2015
With great sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ann Vandenburg, on Monday, May 25th, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospice at the age of 97 years. Ann was the loving wife of the late John Vandenburg for sixty-two years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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GUS BITZ

1924 ~ 2015
With sadness the family of Mr. August ‘Gus’ Bitz announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, May 22, 2015, at the age of 91 years. Gus was born on May 13, 1924 in Leader, Saskatchewan, one of twelve children born to Jacob and Christina Bitz. He was raised on the family farm at Sandy Point, Alberta and this is also where he attended school. Growing up on the farm meant some long days and he learned the value of a hard days work and instilled a work ethic that followed him through out his life. He loved the farm and the open spaces of cowboy life! He enjoyed his horses, making sausage, rodeo’s and watching bull riding. He also liked boxing and watching the Blue Jays play. The great outdoors provided the places where he would go hunting and he loved to relax and fish at his favorite fishing hole. Wherever the road took him, you could be sure that he was driving a new GMC truck. Of all the things he liked to do, going for coffee at the mall with his friends was what he looked forward to the most. Gus will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Betty (Dale) Critchlow, Sandy (Yogi) Bitz, Randy (Donna) Bitz and Brian (Brenda) Bitz; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Bitz, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob & Christina Bitz; son, Wayne Bitz and 11 brothers and sisters. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery just prior to the service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Gus’ name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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LEISMEISTER

Alan Jacob Leismeister passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at the age of 53 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marcel Mitchell officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Friday at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to AADAC, 346 – 3 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0C1 or to Redi Enterprises, 860 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7S6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alan Leismeister, 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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TRISKLE

Cheryl Gwen Triskle passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the age of 55 years, beloved wife of Fred Triskle of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory five children, Nonnien Triskle, James Triskle (Hailey Ward), Robert Evans, Marlan Evans (Jenna Lueken) and Michael Evans; her parents Irene and Harold Jackle of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan; two brothers, Marlan Jackle and Ken (Phillane) Jackle; Freds family: Olivia Triskle and Kenneth Triskle (Dennis Eeles) as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Thursday May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Calgary/Southern Alberta Chapter, Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7W7 or Crohn’s and Colitis Canada 600 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario; M4T 1N5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Cheryl Triskle, 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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