August 28, 2015

By Obituaries on August 28, 2015.

1920 ~ STOCK ~ 2015

Robert Stock passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at the age of 94 years and 8 months in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Julia (Staudt); three daughters, Marlene (Archie) Sackman, Gloria (Ross) Fitzpatrick, and Bev (Helmut) Henschke; five grandchildren, Taralie and Troy (Sandy) Fitzpatrick, Cindy Lutz, Jennifer and Bob Henschke; two great- grandchildren, Kayla and Austen Fitzpatrick; one brother, Edward (Helen†) Stock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Fredericka Stock; three brothers, Emil (Natalia), Bill (Katie) and Otto (Viola); and four sisters, Mildred (Gottlieb) Werth, Freda (Oscar) Reiling, Lillie (John) Schwab, and Mary (Jack) Schafer. Robert was born on December 5th, 1920 on the family farm at Richmound, Saskatchewan, where he spent a lifetime dedicated to his family and farm. They retired and moved to Medicine Hat in October of 1978. Robert enjoyed playing cards and visiting with his many family and friends. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. Robert was always a faithful, dedicated worshipper at Victory Lutheran Church. His family would like to thank the nursing staff on 5East and 6West for the wonderful compassionate care they gave to our family and daddy during his hospital stay. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Saturday from 2:00 to 2:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredesen officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Robert's memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Victory Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Stock. 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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1932 ~ HAMEL ~ 2015

Raymond Ernest Hamel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 24th, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Raymond leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Rita Hamel, Michael R. Hamel, Michelle (Rick) Robinson, Renee (Rudi) Tschritter, and Marcia Hornby (Daniel Turcotte), and their mother, Ida Hamel; four grandchildren, Christopher, Cameron and Caleb Robinson and Reece Tschritter; one brother, George (Sandra) Hamel; one sister, Roseann Moser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Raymond was predeceased by his parents, Alphonus and Flora Hamel; one son, Michael A. in infancy; two brothers, Joseph and Norman; one sister, Elsie Hamel; one sister-in-law, Linda Hamel; and one brother-in-law, George Moser. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly officiating. Memorial gifts in Raymond's memory may be made to Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Raymond Hamel. 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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SCHNEIDER

Burkhardt Detlef (Vic) Schneider passed away in the early morning of Friday, August 21, 2015 at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, his daughter Bonnie (Kris) Rollheiser, his son Christopher Schneider, his two grandchildren, Benjamin and Gabrielle Rollheiser, numerous brothers in-law and sisters in-law: Emily Schneider, Alice Wahl, Olga Bauman, Gustav & Ruth Wahl, Erna & John Straub, Joan Wahl, Elfriede Franz, Adeline Didack, Alfred & Penny Wahl and an abundance of nieces and nephews. Burkhardt was born in Koenigsberg, Ostpreussen on April 10, 1944 and immigrated to Canada in 1967. He was a journeyman stone-mason and brick-layer, who loved his trade. He also enjoyed cooking, traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and a good laugh. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, in Medicine Hat, Alberta (11:00 AM). Those wishing to send condolences may visit Peace River's Chapel of Memories website. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

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CLEM GOBEIL

1946 ~ 2015
Clement Harvey Gobeil was born on March 13, 1946, in Shaunavon, SK., and passed away at his home in Redcliff on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the age of 69 years. His memory will live on in the hearts of his children, Clayton Gobeil and Rose (George) Day; granddaughter, Tiffany (Patrick) Conroy; great- grandchildren, Destiny Conroy and Joshua Conroy; mother, Juliet Regamey; brother, Dennis (Karen) Gobeil as well as his niece, Rhonda (Alan) Tymmns. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey Gobeil. Clem worked long and hard hours in the oilfield as a consultant and made many friends there. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his main passion in life was always his family! Clem always had a smile and always wanted to help out or solve the problem. A Celebration of Clem’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, August 31, 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) 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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DYCK

Aaron Adolph Dyck passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of the late Nettie Dyck. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Aaron Dyck, 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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FLECKENSTEIN

Magdalene “Maggie” Fleckenstein passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late John Fleckenstein. She leaves to cherish her memory, two children, Leonard (Gaye) Fleckenstein and Marlene (Barry) Knodel; four grandchildren, Ben (Jen) and their children Hailey and Madison; Kris; Jay (Ashley) and their son Caleb; and Janine (Paul) and their children, Lane and Maci; two brothers, Simon (Emma) Hammel and Peter (Phylis) Hammel; one sister, Mavis (Blaine) Taylor; one brother-in-law, Tony Fitterer; one sister-in-law, Marlene Hammel as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and John’s brothers and sisters. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Anna Hammel; her husband John on December 29, 2011; one brother, Ray and one sister, Anna. Maggie was born on August 16, 1931 in Medicine Hat. On October 14, 1950 she married John Fleckenstein. They loved spending time together and were rarely apart whether it was raising their family or simple chores around the home. Maggie was a wonderful homemaker, cook and baker and her family was her life. When the grandchildren came along and were involved in different activities, Maggie was so proud to be in the stands, on a lawn chair or in an auditorium supporting them. As the great grandchildren began to arrive her heart swelled with love and pride just being around them. Throughout her life her faith and church community were important to her, she was involved with the CWL and in the church in many different ways. She was a large part of her families lives and they will miss her dearly. Maggie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Good Sams for taking good care of netheir mother. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers and sharing of memories in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Francis Tran celebrant. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Medicine Hat, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Magdalene Fleckenstein, 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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MARY CHUEN

Ms. Mary Chuen of Lethbridge, formerly of Bow Island, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Sunday, August 23, 2015.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm, on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Monday, August 31, 2015 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4th Ave S, Lethbridge. Interment to follow in the family plot in MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

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