September 3, 2015

By Obituaries on September 3, 2015.

1938 ~ DRESCHER ~ 2015

Dolores Drescher, beloved wife of Peter Drescher of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 31st, 2015. Dolores also leaves her three sons, Darrell (Debbie), Kevin (Kelly) and Randy (Jocelyn); six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, one brother; a brother-in-law and four sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dolores was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Bedford, and three brothers. Dolores was raised in Estuary where she met and married Peter and they began their family. Dolores and Peter lived in Estuary from 1954 until November 1965 when they moved to Medicine Hat with their family. Dolores had a huge garden and loved canning, baking, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She also loved camping, square dancing, and round dancing. She had a lifetime of travel, to Egypt and Greece, Panama Canal cruise, and numerous bus tours throughout Canada and United States. Dolores' family was her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren and she will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by them all. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Dolores' memory may be made 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 Dolores Drescher. 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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DEMAERE

Darren Charles Demaere passed away on August 28, 2015 at the age of 53. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mom Lois DeMaere of Medicine Hat; his children Kevin (Jeannie Masters) of Swift Current, SK, and children Taylor and Jaxon, Craig (Amber) of Calgary and children Ocean, Roman and Memphis, Lisa (Brad Korchinski) of Medicine Hat and children Nash and Harlee; sister Denise Kutaj (Ed Weins) and daughters Jessica and Karissa of Swift Current; brother David and children Meghan and Conner of Calgary; aunt Sybil DeMaere of West Kelowna; cousin Ed DeMaere of West Kelowna, Rod DeMaere of West Kelowna, and Jason (Melissa) Demaere of Kamloops; grandmother Laura Day-Cooke of Penticton; aunt Karen Day of Medicine Hat; uncle Dann Day of Penticton; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his dad Chuck in 2009; uncle Jack DeMaere; grandparents Frank and Vera DeMaere; and grandfather Edwin Day. Darren was born in Medicine Hat, AB on December 9, 1961 to Chuck and Lois DeMaere. In 1972 the family moved to Gull Lake, SK and bought the acreage north of Gull Lake where Darren resided until his death. He attended school in Gull Lake and began working with his dad at 3D Earthmoving. He continued to work in construction and started his own company after Chuck retired. He married Janine Busse in 1980 and they had three children Kevin, Craig and Lisa. Darren moved back to the acreage with the children and along with Lois and Chuck, spent hours driving kids to various activities and coaching minor hockey. Darren was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent hours outdoors, his yard was immaculate. He loved raising birds, starting with a baby robin and pigeons as a child then pheasants, chickens and turkeys. His friends and family laugh as they recall the giant turkeys that were cooked last fall. He loved his dogs and cats and they were well trained and looked after. "Dag" loved sports and was a fan of the Roughriders, Broncos, Blue Jays, Oilers, Greyhounds, minor hockey, baseball, and football in Gull Lake as well as world Junior Hockey, Olympics and attended as many games as he could. His trips always involved family, fishing and sporting events. Darren's biggest love was family and friends and he was generous with his love, food, eggs, vegetables, homemade sausage, fish, candy, beer, and money to whomever came by. The nieces and nephews were all "spoiled" by uncle Darren. Recently his role of "Papa Darren" to his grandkids was the most fun and they couldn't wait to spend time with him at the acreage riding on the machines, feeding the dogs and animals, fishing or going to hockey games. The Celebration Of Life service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday September 4, 2015 from the Gull Lake Community Hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited P.O. Box 1160 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan 279 3rd Ave North Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 2H8. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at http://www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.

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DENNIS “SWOOP” BECKER

1952 – 2015
LAYNE LANGRIDGE
2001 – 2015
Dennis and Layne, grandfather and grandson tragically passed away near Burstall, Saskatchewan on Monday, August 31, 2015. Dennis is the beloved husband of Barb Becker of Burstall. Layne is the beloved son of Angie and Nelson Langridge of Burstall. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests, those who wish to remember Layne may do so with a donation to http://gofundme.com/tj383hxp funds will be directed to the Sandhills Boxing Club; in remembrance of Swoop donations may go to http://www.gofundme.com/9837n8hc funds will be directed to the Burstall Community Hall. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dennis Becker and or Layne Langridge, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence or send an email through our website.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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KEATING

Patrick “Pat” Michael Keating of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 64 years, beloved fiancé of Loreen Burniston. He also leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Michael (Darlene) Keating of Miramichi, New Brunswick and several nieces and nephews ; Loreen’s family: her mother, Edith Burniston of Medicine Hat, her brothers and sisters and their families; and a close family friend Audrey Leith of Medicine Hat. He was predeceased by his parents Rosalie and Benedict Keating and one sister, Christina Marie Ross. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. Those who wish to remember Pat with a donation may direct it to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Patrick Keating , 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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NECKER, Albert

December 24, 1922 – Kulm, Romania
September 1, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta
Albert Neck

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In living memory of Albert Necker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Calgary, AB, T2E 2V6, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

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PAUL FLANNERY

1948 ~ 2015
Mr. Paul Douglas Flannery passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the age of 66 years. Paul’s life will be forever remembered and cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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Together Forever…

Last week, family and friends gathered together in Cook’s Chapel to celebrate the life of a dedicated and loving mother, Margaret Godden. Her nephew, Terry paid tribute to a lady who’s drive and commitment always helped keep the family together whatever the occasion. Special music accompanied the service led by Life Celebrant Getz who spoke of a woman who’s conviction and determination gave her the respect of those around her. Margaret will be forever united with her late husband, George sharing in eternity together.
Together forever
We’re never apart…
No longer in distance,
Always in my heart.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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