August 18, 2015

By Obituaries on August 18, 2015.

1933 ~ ROSA ~ 2015

Joao "John" Pereira Rosa of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lena Rosa, passed away on Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL with Father John L. Maes officiating. Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Rosa. 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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1955 ~ McNEIL ~ 2015

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gilfred “Gil” Harvey McNeil on August 12th, 2015 at the age of 60 years, beloved husband of Rita McNeil. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH with Father Philip Le celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gil McNeil. 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 LEDENE

June 28, 1923 – August 15, 2015
Anne was born in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Canada with her parents and older sister in 1928. She moved to Vidora, Saskatchewan where she was charged with raising her three younger brothers following the death of her mother. While living in Vidora, she met her first husband Peter Kipta whom she married in 1940. The family moved from Vidora to Rolling Hills, Alberta in 1941. She continued to raise her three brothers and then began to raise her own family. Anne operated the restaurant in Rolling Hills for several years while living on the family farm and caring for the family. In 1955 mom and dad moved to Medicine Hat, where mom was employed as a house cleaner and as a seamstress for Hutchings and Sharpe and Hawthornes Mens Wear. Mom was a wonderful cook and made sure everyone always had enough to eat, regardless of who might come to visit. She was always insistent you eat more than you could possibly hold. She would welcome anyone who came to visit with a home cooked meal and pastries and was always happy to see anyone who chose to visit. Following the meal and the visit, you were always sent away with a big hug and kiss. Anne cared deeply for her family and never missed celebrating a birthday or anniversary or any other special occasion, with a gift for whom ever it might be. Christmas was a very special time in mom’s life and everyone always received a gift from the youngest to the oldest family member or friend. She was always dressed ‘to the nines” and it was very important that she look her best at all times. She loved clothes and would always shop in order to look her very best and prettiest at all times. Anne enjoyed her time at the Viener Centre line dancing with the girls until the age of 91. She always wore lipstick and rouge and was concerned about how she looked, right to the end. She was a wonderful, caring person who was always concerned about others. Anne is survived by her son, Gerry (Betty) Kipta; daughter, Melodie (Don) Berehula; daughter and best friend, Marilyn Wenzel and step-son, Robert Ledene; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one grand step child; her brothers, John (Jane) Andrejcin and Mike Andrejcin (Joan Abel) and son-in-law Roy Bechtold as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by he first husband, Peter Kipta, her second husband, Art Ledene and special friend, George Brice; her older sister, Mary Ushey and brother Steve Andrejcin. Anne’s oldest daughter Rose Marie Bechtold predeceased her in July of this year. The family would like to express a special thank you to the very special people at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, who cared for her in her final days. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Decelle officiating. A private family interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to be made in Anne’s memory to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anne Ledene , 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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HEYDLAUFF

Inga Synove Heydlauff formerly of Manyberries, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015, at the age of 95 years, beloved wife of the late William Heydlauff. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made 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.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Inga Heydlauff, 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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MARGRET FUNK

1952 ~ 2015
It is with great sadness the family of Margret Agnes Funk announces her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the age of 62 years. Left to celebrate her life is her loving husband, David Robert Miller; children, Annette (Darryl) Woytkiw and Darwin (Brenda) Miller; siblings, Dorothy ‘Jody’ (Raymond=) MacDonald, Herbert (Doreen) Olsen, Raymond (Leona) Funk and Robert Funk; grandchildren, Kevin Woytkiw, Tammy Zunti, Kaylea (James) Collins, Corey Woytkiw, Stephanie (Korey) Skiba and Ashley Miller; eight great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Margret’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Margret’s name may be made directly to the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat Gas City Alberta, P.O. Box 4, 826 – 11 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1T7. 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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REESOR

Reesor, Franklin James – 88, a long-time resident of both Pembroke, Hants Co., NS and Dartmouth, NS, died on August 16, 2015 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, NS. Born in Walsh, Alberta on May 1, 1927, he was a son of the late Frank and Elena Hazel (Stoddart) Reesor. His mother was born in Springfield, NS, and Frank had many relatives in both Nova Scotia and Alberta. Frank was raised on a cattle ranch, served 25 years in the Canadian Navy (CNAG), then taught junior high school for 17 years in Dartmouth. He was involved in many community organizations including Home & School, Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, Cancer Society, CNAG and Dartmouth General Hospital Guild. Frank is survived by son Ian (Heather), Clarence NS; daughters Susan (Ron) Trueman, Pointe de Butte, NB, and Sandra, Pembroke, NS; foster daughter Susan Randall, Dartmouth, NS; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Doris Ingrid (Kierstenson); brothers, David Milton in infancy, William Keith and Robert Alan. A private family interment will be held in the Pembroke Cemetery. Dad loved life and music — in keeping with his wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 13 at the Walton Shore Fire Hall in Walton, NS from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration and dance for all ages with music by Meredith McCulloch. You are encouraged to bring memories and stories to share – if you knew Dad we’d love to see you there. Please come join us – if you don’t dance you can tap your toes! If you can't make it, have a toast to good life and a dance in his memory. Memorial donations may be made to the Hants Shore Community Health Centre, 5638 Hwy 215, RR1 Newport NS B0N 2A0, or the Burlington & District Hall, RR1 Ctr Burlington, NS B0N 1E0. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville, NS, ph-1-902-633-2431 or please visit our web site at http://www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.

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REYNOLDS

Bonnie Jean Reynolds, beloved wife of Rob Reynolds of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at the age of 66 years, after a valiant journey with brain cancer. Out of respect for Bonnie and at her request, please do not wear black to her funeral. She embraced her journey and considered the next step to be a time of sharing fond memories and a celebration of her life which will be held on Friday August 21, 2015 in the PATTISON CHAPEL at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bonnie Reynolds, 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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