July 16, 2015
By Obituaries on July 16, 2015.
1923 ~ WINKLER ~ 2015
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family says goodbye to Dewald "Dave" Winkler who passed away peacefully on the Palliative Care Ward at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 at the age of 91 years, just two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Dave leaves to cherish his memory his children:
Judy
Pethick (Robert Clement) and her daughter, Wendy (Paul) Rubner;
Larry
Winkler and his children, Grant (Jane) Winkler, Brent Winkler, Chad (Denise) Winkler and Steven (Angie) Winkler, and his step-son, Jeff (Holly) Walker;
Curtis
(Vera) Winkler and their children, Kirby (Adrienne) Winkler and Nadine (Mike) Mueller;
Diane
Strafford and her son, Corey Winkler; and
Shirley
Bunting and her children, Michael Bunting (Christine) and Cameron Bunting (Anita); fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Don (Elaine) Winkler; two sisters, Evelyn (Bill) Plummer and Dorothy Sayler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his first wife, Sophie in 1999; his second wife, Hilda in 2001; his parents, Theodore and Susie Winkler; his son-in-law, Richard Bunting; two brothers, Walter and Leonard Winkler; two sisters, Freda Christink and Pauline Swatkoff; four brothers-in-law, Vern Sayler, Art Kandt, Bill Christink and Walter Swatkoff; and two sisters-in-law, Viola Winkler and Emma Kandt. Dave was born near Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan. He farmed in the area until 1955 when he moved to Medicine Hat. Dave worked as a carpenter in the construction industry working at CFB Suffield until retiring at 65 years, however, he continued to do jobs on the side. He was very musical and loved fishing, hunting, fixing things and especially going to Lake Newell where he had a second family. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Patrick Schoenberger officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Dave's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to AJ's Loan Cupboard, Box 45006, Mackenzie Drugs Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dave Winkler. 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
1939 ~ ROGERS ~ 2015
Ellen Rogers of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late David Rogers, passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Karen (Allan) Heidinger and Cheryl (John) Lees; six grandchildren, Matthew Heidinger, Peter (Teri Dawn) Lees, Jamie (Victoria) Lees, Samantha Heidinger, Delfina Henderson, and David Henderson; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Connor, Derek, and Kathryn; three brothers, Tommy George, Freddy George, and Tony (Tina) George; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her husband, David in 1995; her parents, Matthew and Elizabeth George; one son, Lee Rogers; two brothers, Matthew George and Roy George; one brother-in-law, Cyril; and two sisters-in-law, Lilly and Violet. Ellen was born in Portsmouth, England where she was also raised. She immigrated to Canada in 1974. Ellen was a very private person and truly enjoyed the company of family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Ellen (Nellie), you will always be forever in our thoughts. You are going to a better place. Have a safe journey. Goodnight. God Bless. Your Ever Loving Brother, Tommy and Family XXX
Sorry we couldn’t say goodbye. Love and will Miss You. Your Loving Brother, Tony and Family XXX
Love You and will Miss You Forever. All Our Love, Your Loving Brother, Freddy and Nephew, Leslie XXX
A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Ellen's memory may be made to the Good Samaritan's Society, 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4P1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellen Rogers. 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
FISCHER
Frieda Fischer of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late George Fischer. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Donald Fischer (Fay Maser) and Dean Fischer; one granddaughter, Mandy Fischer (Trevor Hauck) and their son, Hunter; four sisters, Viola Rexius, Elsie Yackel, Evelyn Hoffmann and Laura (Lawrence) Blodgett; one brother-in-law Jack Rexius as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emma and Jacob Hoffmann; her husband, George on August 20, 2014; three brothers, Albert (Phyllis), August (Alma) and Bill; three sisters, Lydia (Adolf) Faser , Mary Rexius, Ruth (Walter) Besler; three brothers-in-law, Rudy Yackel, Henry Rexius and Karl Hoffmann. She also leaves memories behind with her two best friends Alice Zeeb and Bernice Jans. Frieda was a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Hard working and always loved to be outside in the garden. Many nights were hosted at their home playing cards and visiting with relatives and friends. The thing she enjoyed the most was traveling and together with her husband went on many bus tour vacations throughout the provinces. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 222 58 Ave SW #201, Calgary, AB. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frieda Fischer, 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
JAMES, ROBERT (BOB) JOHN
Robert passed away on July 14, 2015, after a very long illness. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Buxted, England, and grew up in Raymond, Alberta. He moved to Edmonton in 1965 where he met Frances Heidinger. They were married in Medicine Hat on June 4, 1966. Robert graduated as a chartered accountant in 1972. With the exception of a two-year working vacation in Montreal, they lived in Edmonton.
His lifetime passions and accomplishments were varied. Flying was a lifelong love, and Bob was a member of the Air Cadets for six years in Raymond. He later obtained a private pilot’s license and took great pleasure in night flying and aerobatics. He was an avid motor sport, hockey and baseball fan. Bob loved reading, particularly history and science fiction. He loved cats, model building and muscle cars. Many of these interests served as subjects for a lifelong interest in taking and printing photographs. During the last ten years of his life, he found much peace and comfort in visiting the University of Alberta’s Devonian Gardens.
Bob spent twelve years as a volunteer “uncle” in the Uncles at Large program in Edmonton. He spent time working with the Edmonton Public School Board, Canadian Utilities Ltd. and the Government of Alberta in Alberta Transportation where he finished his career.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife (Fran) of 49 years; mother Ethel; brother David (Roslyn); one niece and one nephew and their families; brother-in-law Lloyd (Linda) Heidinger, and sisters-in-law Shirley (Gerald) Mayer and Marion (Jim) Drake. Bob was predeceased by his father Robert Alan, aunt Helen Bennett, father-in-law Herbert Heidinger and mother-in-law Emma Heidinger.
A private burial will take place at Little Plume Community Evangelical Missionary Church Cemetery in Cypress County, Alberta.
A private celebration will be held at a later date.
Psalm 103, verses 15 and 16:
As for man, his days are as grass;
as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it and it is gone;
and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Bob and Fran are eternally grateful to the multitudes of health care providers since this journey began in 1969, including the Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre since 2013.
Very special thanks g
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s honour to charities which he and Fran regularly supported: Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 163 Street, Edmonton T5V 0B2), STARS (1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary T2E 8M7), Valour Place Society (11608-145 Street, Edmonton T5M 1V8), and the War Amps (1 Maybrook Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 5K9).
Condolences: http://www.serenity.ca
Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton (780) 450-0101
JOHN (JACK) ROCKCLIFFE ORR
Born December 27, 1930 to Jack and Nellie Orr, second oldest of six children. Medicine Hat Alberta.
Jack attended Suffield Public School and then high school at St Theresa's Academy in Medicine Hat. His first job was in High School driving a gravel truck for his uncle Norm Nowicki. Upon completion of High School, Jack got a job with the Canadian Pacific Railway where he was employed for 42 years. During that period of time he met his wife Dorothy and they were married December 12, 1959 . Their only child Murray was born in 1960. Jack was first employed as an Assistant Agent, Cashier, Telegraph operator, and finally as a mobile Supervisor for the last 25 years. Jack retired from the railway in 1992. He was an avid curler, golfer, and fastball player. For numerous years he took a rink to the CPR bonspiel in either Golden or Revelstoke. As Jack was born during the great depression, hunting was a way of life for many families to supplement their diets and put food on the table. Because of this he learned how to use a firearm responsibly and enjoyed many years of hunting deer, antelope, moose, bear, pheasants, and partridge. Early on he took up the sport of trapshooting, traveling to shoots all over Canada and the United States. His skill collected him many trophies and plaques over the years. Jack spent many years working with Brooks Fish and Game Club which worked to educate people on safe handling of firearms and proper hunting practices. He spent many years volunteering at the Brooks Trap Club and later The Brooks Clay and Feathers Club, where he fired the Ceremonial First Shot during the opening ceremonies on May 7, 2005. After retirement, Jack experienced many medical issues resulting in two new knee's and a hip replacement. On January 26, 2008 Jack had a subdural hemorrhage which required hospitalization rehabilitation and reassessment. As a result, Jack needed to live in Long Term Care for the rest of his years. Throughout this experience he retained his sense of humor and personality. Dorothy and Jack moved to Hanna in September 2011 to be closer to son Murray and his family.
Jack passed peacefully at 12:30 am on July 13, with his family by his side.
Jack is survived by his wife Dorothy; Son Murray (Kris); grandsons Ryan (Maria), Chad, and Jeffrey; granddaughter Kendra; brothers Dan (Linda), Bob(Evelyn), and Chuck (Ruth); numerous nephews and nieces.
Jack was predeceased by his father Jack; mother Nell; sisters Betsy and Edythe; cousin Albert; and brother in law David Whyte.
A celebration of Jacks life will be held July 24 at 1 pm at the Brooks Heritage Inn Meeting Room D.
If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of their choice.
MOORE
Edward M. “Mickey” Moore passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of Jean Moore of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place in the Field of Honor at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 – 2 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1 or 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: Mickey Moore, 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
PANSY LLOYD KNIGHTS FISHER
August 29, l922 – July 1, 2015
The second of eight children born to Cyril and Nella Lloyd, Pansy, though born in Wales, grew up in Calgary. In l941 she married John Kingsley Knights, a Pathfinder Navigator, who was shot down over Germany in l945. Later she met and married his cousin, Frederick Henry Fisher and they lived and raised their family in Medicine Hat, where Fred was a high school teacher and administrator.
Pansy devoted herself always to others, her family, friends and those less fortunate. She made her home a happy, welcoming refuge filled with the aroma of baking and good food. There was not a selfish bone in her body and she led by example. She stands at the top of the Hero list for many people whose lives she touched. She and Fred traveled the world, visiting many places inaccessible now in six of the seven continents, and she gathered memories and friends along the way.
Her family and their activities became her life, especially during the last five years when she was fortunate to live in Victoria. A woman of deep faith, she told us daily how blessed she was, but it was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were really the lucky ones.
She is survived by her sisters, Joan Williams (Bob), and Diane Powell of Calgary, her children, Nella (Bill Berry) and Donald (Sheryl), grandchildren: Koryne (Taylor Smith), Derek Berry (JoAnne) Ambre, Karis, Huxley and Chloe Fisher, six great grandchildren: Emily, Jordyn and Jessie Berry, Lindsey, Liam and Nathan Smith, and many nieces and nephews.
Her service will be August 22 at St. Margaret's, Eagle Butte.
