November 17, 2015
By Obituaries on November 17, 2015.
1922 ~ EBEL ~ 2015
Elmer Ebel, beloved husband of Annie Ebel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Elmer also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Dennis (Judy), Audrey (Larry) Dahl, Glen (Donna), and Eileen Boyd (Neil Peters), and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at the GLENVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 4072 Strachan Road SE, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Larry Dahl officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Elmer's memory may be made to Cypress Bible Camp or to the Gideons International. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elmer Ebel. 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
1927 ~ BISCHKE ~ 2015
Reuben Bischke, beloved husband of Agnes Bischke of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Reuben's memory may be made to Salvation Army or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reuben Bischke. 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
1928 ~ PETERSON ~ 2015
Bernice Gwendolyne Peterson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. A Come and Go Luncheon was held yesterday at the SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE. Memorial gifts in Bernice's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bernice Peterson. 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
1976 ~ SADOWNIK ~ 2015
Stacy Lynn Sadownik of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, November 12th, 2015 at the age of 39. Stacy will be forever cherished by her mother and father, Joan and Steve; brother, Steve (Nicole) and their children, Steven and Victoria; and sisters, Stephanie and her children, Sophia and Kira, and Suzzanne. Stacy was predeceased by her son, Vincent; sister, Tracy; as well as both sets of grandparents. She will be lovingly remembered as a beautiful, compassionate woman with a tender heart and a willingness to help anyone in need. She was loyal to her friends and would do anything for them. In her youth she was competitive in basketball, volleyball, swimming and running, winning provincial medals in the summer games. Even as an adult she was focused and physically fit! She had a love of cars, motorcycles and kayaks. Stacy was an adventuresome competitor and an avid reader. Stacy was proud as an adult when she received her Business Degree from the University of Lethbridge and was happiest working in her field. Vincent, her son, was the love of her life and she loved her dog, "Butters". Known for her ability to decorate, her home was always tasteful and welcoming. We will celebrate Stacy's life at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road S.E., on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Mulholland officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in Stacy's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stacy Sadownik. 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
ANNETT
Marjorie Annett passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the age of 97 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marjorie Annett, 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
ENGLISH
Adele Freda English passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Merle Auxier English. She leaves to cherish her memory, four children, Don (Pat), Darcy (Agnes), Diane (Jack) Swanson and Maureen (Howard) Stirling; eight grandchildren, Rhonda (Kevin) and their children, Karly, Kyle and Dane; Jason (Sarah); Jaylene (Curtis) and their children, Jaxon and Grady; Bris (Mike) and their daughter Elise; Michelle (Scott) and their children, Reece, Riley and Willow; Jacki (Harvey) and their children, Dylan and Quinn; Kendra (Lee) and their children, Xavier and Kooper; and Ashley (Drake); her sisters, Doreen (Ken) Schreiner and Myrtle (Leonard) Kettner, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Edna Jansen; her husband, Merle on February 14, 1998 and her brothers, Clinton on February 5, 1961 and Garry on September 3, 2003. Adele was the eldest of five children born to John and Edna Jansen on December 11, 1928. She grew up during the great depression on the family farm on "the Bench" south of Carmichael, Saskatchewan. She told stories of many great memories playing in the Creek and walking or riding her horse to the one room country school. After finishing high school in Gull Lake she worked as a telephone operator in Swift Current. She met her future husband, Merle, while he was custom combining for her parents and neighbours in the area. They were married on October 15, 1948, in Medicine Hat and honeymooned driving what was then a narrow road through the Rocky Mountains to Vancouver. She spent most of her life on the family ranch north of Maple Creek on the edge of the Great Sandhills. In 1978, they retired to Maple Creek until Merle's passing in 1998. In 2002, she moved to her condo in Medicine Hat until her health failed and then to the Good Samaritans. She was honoured to have been the President of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party as well as running a candidacy for MLA in the seventies. She was also volunteer and advocate for the Maple Creek Museum. She loved to bowl, golf and fish. She also enjoyed square dancing; shuffleboard; biking and card games . She loved to travel and went on numerous trips. Adele was an avid reader and enjoyed her computer till she lost her sight around 2013. Adele enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always proud of them all. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind #102, 520 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Adele English, 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
FLUG
Brian “Gary” Flug passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the age of 73 years, beloved husband of Mary-Ann Weigel) Flug of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his daughter KellieRae (David) Mallette of Calgary and their son Scott; daughter-in-law Michelle Van Rensburg of Medicine Hat and her children, Schantel Flug (Chris Hochheimer) and Dallas Flug. He was predeceased by his son Darren on October 19, 2003. He also leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Ken (Barb), Wayne, and Richard (Donna); one sister, Delores (Jim) Leach; Mary-Ann’s family: Irene (Larry) Todd, James (Cheryl) Weigel, Debbie (Gary) Podesta and sister-in-law Mary Ann Weigel as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Henry Flug; a sister Doreen in infancy; two brothers, Gordon (Susan) and Norman (Rose); sisters-in-law Josephine (John) Getz and Katherine (Ken) Sayer and brother-in-law Peter Weigel. Gary was born on March 6, 1942, in Burstall, Saskatchewan. At the age of six he moved with his family to Redcliff residing there until his marriage to Mary-Ann on November 9, 1963. He began employment as a partsman at a garage and then tried office work, then farming, concrete work and finally owning his own business “Sunshine Korner”. Gary was very active and an extremely good athlete. He was involved in all kinds of sports such as swimming, basketball, baseball, hockey and golf excelling at them all. Being a sociable person, he always surrounded himself with people and by nature was very generous. He was always agreeable with any request anyone had, if he didn’t know how, he would figure it out, no matter the cost or how much time it took. He will be greatly nemissed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday November 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gary Flug, 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
ROBERT THORNE
1933 ~ 2015
Mr. Robert Joseph Thorne, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Anna Thorne, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the age of 82 years. Left to cherish Bob’s memory are his children, Richard (Lila) Kluserits, Ron (Noni) Kluserits, Glenn (Janet) Gemmell, Judy Pelltier and Margaret Cyr; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa (Perry) Steele and their family as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Anna, his parents, Fred and Martha as well as numerous brothers and sisters. A Graveside Service honouring Bob’s life will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Those attending the Graveside Service should gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The procession to Graveside will start at 2:50 p.m. (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
STOROZUK, Andrew
September 13, 1983 – November 4, 2015
In lieu of flowers and gifts to the family, your support can be shown by donating to Grey Nuns Hospital Palliative Care Program or the Canadian Cancer Society.
