September 22, 2015

By Obituaries on September 22, 2015.

1931 ~ BENNETT ~ 2015

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing Lillian Bennett at the age of 84 on September 17th, 2015 with her loving family at her side. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at CHINOOK VILLAGE. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lillian Bennett. Funeral arrangements 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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1960 ~ JANZEN ~ 2015

Sidney "Sid" Allen Janzen, beloved husband of Lynn Kienas of Redcliff, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at the age of 55 years. Sid also leaves to cherish his memory eight children, David Janzen, Shari Janzen, Michelle Janzen, Jarrett Janzen, Michael Boille, Kyle Boille, Ryan Boille (Erica) and Leslie-Anne (Chris) Donaldson; five grandchildren; his mother, Elfrieda; one brother, Bevin Janzen (Kim Todd); and two sisters, Phyllis (Rick) Bettig and Loretta (Warren) Nelson. Sid was predeceased by his father, Leslie. Sid was born on New Year’s Day in Morris, Manitoba where he was raised and educated. He married Karen and they had 3 children together. After his divorce in 2001, Sid concentrated on his work. He met Lynn Kienas and welcomed their children into the world in 2003 with the birth of Jarrett. Sid enjoyed spending time with his step-children during summer vacations and anything NASCAR. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in Manitoba at a later date. Memorial gifts in Sid's memory may be made to a Trust Fund for his son, Jarrett Janzen, at the TD Bank, 1311 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sid Janzen. 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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BLEILE

Monica Bleile passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 18, 2015, at the age of 95 years, beloved wife of the late George Bleile. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, George (Sandra) Bleile, Irene (John) Kuss all of Medicine Hat, Richard (Suzanne) Bleile of Alexandria, Ontario, Alvin (Mary Ann) Bleile of Medicine Hat, David (Maxine Maxwell) Bleile of Grande Prairie, Joan (Barry O’Donnell) Steiert of Medicine Hat and Lucy (Rob) Willis of Acadia Valley; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; her brothers, Ralph (Betty) Dillman and Adam Dillman, both of Medicine Hat; her sisters, Katie Locke of Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Rose Corbett of Kelowna, Millie (John) Fetsch of Saskatoon; four sisters-in-law, Sister Lucille Bleile of Saskatoon, Marie (Harold) Tumbach of Edmonton, Dorothy Dillman of Medicine Hat and Clara Dillman of Swift Current, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Marion Dillman and her husband, George on May 20, 1983; brothers Tony, Mike and George; sisters, Barbara and Annie; twins in infancy; sisters-in-law Mona Dillman and Marjorie Dillman and brother-in-law Alban Duchscherer.
Monica was a committed mother, a lady, and an inspiration. She was raised as a farm girl, she married and started her own family on a farm, and when she did move to the city, she held on to the country life by putting her heart into her flowers and garden. She was devoted to God, and happily spent her life taking care of her family. This dedication made her a great role model for her children. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren, which was evident in her later years, when even her dementia could not stop the smile that lit up her face whenever they visited. Her last years were spent in care facilities where Guardian Angels watched over her while she needed the same care she dedicated to her family. Life had come full circle.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. John Maes celebrant. A private family interment will be held in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7 or 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: Monica Bleile, 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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GERRIT HAAGSMA

September 04, 1924 – Sep 17, 2015 Gerrit Haagsma, late of Medicine Hat, passed away in Edmonton on September 17, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Born in Harlingen, the Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada with his wife Gerry in 1949. He loved music, playing the trumpet, the piano and organ in a variety of orchestras and bands, including the German-Canadian Harmony Club Band and the Elks Club Band. In his later years he authored a personal account of his wartime adventures in "A Bumpy Ride Through World War II". Gerrit is survived by his wife Gerry, children Joan (Terry) Allison, Robert, Diane Haagsma and Marvin (Jopy); seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 PM on Thursday, 24 Sep 2015 at West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton.

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MAURICE BERNADET

October 18, 1928 ~ September 18, 2015

Maurice Bernadet passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, September 18, 2015, just short of his 87th birthday and his 60th wedding anniversary. Maurice was born in Eastend, Saskatchewan on October 5, 1928, to Jules and Marie Bernadet. He grew up in a simple, unpainted farm house outside of Dollard with his sisters, Henriette (Bernie) and Jeanette. As a young man he ventured on his Harley Davidson motorcycle to work as a coal miner, an underground gold miner and a lighthouse keeper. In Vancouver in 1955, he married Margaret Louise Appell who would become his close and lifelong companion. Together they raised their family on a farm near Dollard. Maurice was a progressive farmer being one of the first in the area to use fertilizers and minimal tillage. He was innovative in both modifying and building much of his own farm machinery. While continuing to farm, the family made Shaunavon home in 1977, where they were part of the community and church for several decades. After many years of hard work, Maurice retired the farm at the age of 76. Maurice and Margaret later moved to Medicine Hat in 2014, to be near family and they were welcomed into the community of South Country Village. Maurice’s legacy is that he had an open heart and an open home, becoming “Dad”, “Papa” or “Grandpa” to many people when they needed a father. He was a quiet man that could speak volumes. He was loved. Maurice is survived by his wife, Margaret Bernadet; son, Craig Bernadet and grandsons, Brandon and Kenton; son, Mark (Myja) Bernadet and grandchildren, Nathan, Danielle and Caleb and great-granddaughter, Emilee Hutchinson; daughter, Cheryl Bernadet and granddaughter, Kyla (Jonathon) Toher and great-grandchildren, Blake and Keira and grandson, Kevin Bernadet; daughter, Leanne Berg with husband Burke Suidan and granddaughter Megan Berg; and younger sister, Jeanette Baxter of Victoria. He was predeceased by his parents, his older sister Bernie, and his loving daughter-in-law, Penny Bernadet. The Funeral Service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. The luncheon will take place in the Heritage Room of South Country Village immediately following the funeral service. Private family interment will take place later in the afternoon at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouth land.com) If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Maurice may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, 200, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta. T2R 1B7. 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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PHYLLIS STEARNS

1925 – 2015
Phyllis Stearns (nee Capling), passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 89 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. To view the complete obituary notice or to send condolences, visit our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

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