August 19, 2015

By Obituaries on August 19, 2015.

1924 ~ MARTZ ~ 2015

Leo Peter Martz of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Denise Martz, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, August 17th, 2015 at the age of 91 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Maureen (Ron) Donald, Dennis (Wendy) Martz, both of Medicine Hat and Wendy (Brian) Burkitt of Innisfail, Alberta; six grandchildren, Jason (Tammy) Donald, Ailine Donald, Brad (Shannon) Martz, Kimberley Martz (Ger Forest), Lindsey Burkitt and Kyle Burkitt (Brittany Letkeman); eight great grandchildren, Rowan, Megan, Kayden, Jenna, Aurora, Laurie, Cruz and Alexis; five sisters, Catherine (Don) Kuefler, Josephine (Ed) Volk, Sister Caroline Martz, Maryann Martz and Geraldine (Arnold) Volk; two sisters-in-law, Marion Lodge and Jackie (Jim) Shipton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Denise in 2007; his parents, Jacob and Mary Martz; and five brothers, Wilfred, Sylvester, Victor, Edward and Gerald. Leo worked for the Alberta Wheatpool as a grain buyer in Alliance, Beiseker, Gem and Duchess, Alberta before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1988. He enjoyed many activities such as coaching ladies fastball in Gem, woodworking, Tigers hockey, gardening, supporting his grandkids in their many sports events, spending time with family and feeding blue jays. Leo was also an active member of St. Patrick’s Roman Parish for many years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday at 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. and at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Monday from 9:00 until 9:55 a.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Monday, August 24th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Maes, celebrant. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Leo's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leo Martz. 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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1949 ~ 2015
Mr. Patrick Joseph Laroche passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre, Bow Island, AB., on Monday, August 3, 2015, at the age of 66 years. In honour of Patrick's life, a Graveside Service was held at the Foremost Cemetery, Foremost, Alberta on Friday, August 14, 2014. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) 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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EHRESMAN, Adam

September 21, 1932 – August 14, 2015
Adam Ehresman, beloved husband of Cathy Ehresman passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Adam was born in Fox Valley, SK on September 21, 1932. He met Kathy and they married in 1959 and settled in Glidden where they raised their family and farmed for many years. Adam's memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of his six daughters Patty (Jim) Mazzei, Brenda Ward, Debbie (Doug) Morozowski, Bernadette (Neil) Adams, Liana (Jerry) Pottle and Michelle (Ed) Phipps and 15 lovely grandchildren. John, Tyler and Martina Mazzei, Jesse and Ali Ward, Makrina and Camille Morozowski, Blake, Austin and Sydney Adams, Lexi and Sean Pottle, and Tom, Abbey and Riley Phipps. Survived by his sister Bertilla (Bob) Dies, his brothers George (Cheryl) Ehresman, Ken (Marianne) Ehresman, and Tim (Colette) Ehresman and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister, Baby Kathy and his parents, Ferdinand and Eva Ehresman, his brother, Tony Ehresman and wife Eileen and his sister Delores Anton and husband David and his son-in-law David Rudnisky. Adam was born in Fox Valley, SK on September 21, 1932. He met Cathy and they married in 1959 and settled in Glidden where they raised their family and farmed for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, travelling and collected John Deere tractors. Adam loved to play the guitar, sing and dance. He also loved watching his grandchildren in all their activities. Family and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Dr NW) on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:00 am with Fr. Jerome Lavigne, Presider. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Adam's family through http://www.evanjstrong.com. If family or friends desire, donations can be made in Memory of Adam to the Canadian Cancer Association (55 St Clair Avenue West Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7; telephone: 1-800-661-2262; website: http://www.cancer.ca). Arrangements in care of
EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. (403) 265-1199.

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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. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, W. Leonard and his extended family, Ralph, Barbara Graham (Martin Essers), David; four grandchildren, Wendy (Darcy), Richard, Rosann (Cole) (Skylar, Lily), Tammy (Kianna, Kameron) and one daughter-in-law Anne Wiebe. She was predeceased by her parents, Clara and Fred Brown; her husband William; son-in-law Dave Graham, daughter-in-law Gloria; one brother Leonard (Helmi) and sister Petra (Alfred) Neilson; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude (Archie) Goulet and Olive (John) Lanz. 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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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. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Sarah Bull (Mark Gott) her grandson and the sparkle in her eye, Jack Bull; Mark’s two children, Alivia and Liam; her daughter Sharon Gray (Eric Buckley) and her three children, Ashley, Christina, Jessica; two brothers, Michael (Jean) Gray of Halifax and James (Judy) Gray of Medicine Hat; her nieces and nephews, Jenny Gray (Geoff Brown) of Halifax ; Meghan Gray (Omar) Almaini (their children, Isla and Callum) all of Nottingham, England, James (Corina) Powell (their children, Nathan, Nicole) and David (Micheline) Powell all of Winnipeg as well as her soul sister Brenda Henley of Calgary. She was predeceased by her parents, Rose and William Gray; Rob’s parents Jack and Marge Reynolds and his sister, Carole (Bill) Powell. Bonnie was born on October 20, 1948 in Medicine Hat where she was raised. She received her primary education in Medicine Hat and her secondary education at the University of Calgary receiving her degree in Education.. She returned to Medicine Hat and began teaching at St. Mary’s School where she remained for her entire career. On July 6, 1974, she married Rob in Medicine Hat and they spent 41 wonderful years together. In 2005, after 33 years of teaching she retired from full-time teaching and began substitute teaching. Due to her illness she retired completely in January of 2014. In 2007, Bonnie’s world changed. Her grandson Jack was born and a bond between the two was formed and treasured by both. Besides her precious time spent with Jack, Bonnie was always busy in the yard gardening which she loved, or baking, sewing and camping. She was the ultimate organizer whether it was a family gathering, staff function, neighborhood camp out or simply a get together. A good time and an abundance of food were always the norm. Bonnie had an easy smile which will be missed by many of the people whose lives she has touched. 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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