November 24, 2015

By Obituaries on November 24, 2015.

1917 ~ GWINNER ~ 2015

Robert "Bob" Gwinner of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Freda Gwinner, passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at the age of 100 years old minus 2. Bob leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Peter (Patricia) Gwinner of Edmonton, Julie Munro of Victoria, British Columbia, Roberta Gwinner, Rosemary (Wayne) Baumback and Daniel "Dano" Gwinner, all of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, Rob (Kim) Gwinner, Michael (Rosalina) Munro, Jennifer (Rob) Blayone, Melissa Gwinner, Nicole Baumback, Kevin Munro and Brett (Jenelle) Baumback; four great grandchildren, Taylor Gwinner (Yasmin), Morgan Blayone, Carter Munro and Massimo Munro; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Germany and England. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Freda; his parents, Johann and Emilie Gwinner; and one daughter, Lillian Fisher. Bob was born on August 30th, 1917 in Bessarabia and immigrated to Canada from England in 1954. He worked as a chef at the Cypress Club and the Elks Club before purchasing the Shell Travel-In Restaurant, which he owned and operated for 25 years. Family was very important to Bob which was evident in the hard work he did to provide for them. Bob loved cooking and meeting new people. His memory will be forever cherished by all those who knew and loved him. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, November 26th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bob's memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bob Gwinner. 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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1925 ~ LAWRENCE ~ 2015

Mildred Pauline Lawrence of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Stanley "Stan" Lawrence, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Mildred leaves to cherish her memory her son, Stan (Twyla) Lawrence of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; her daughter, Dianne (Harold) Schafer of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Stan in 1995; and her parents. A Memorial Service will be held in Moose Jaw at a later date. Memorial gifts in Mildred's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4J6 or to the 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 Mildred Lawrence. 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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1930 ~ DYCK ~ 2015

Abram "Abe" Dyck of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Eva Dyck, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at CRESTWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH with Reverend John Willems officiating. Memorial gifts in Abe's memory may be made to the Prairie Gleaners. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Abe Dyck. 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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RALPH GRUBEL

1928 ~ 2015
Mr. Ralph Otto Henry Grubel, beloved husband of Jane Grubel, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the age of 87 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 26, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again beginning one hour prior to the service. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 27, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (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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MARSHALL (Marsall)

Michael”Mike” Alexander Marshall of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the age of 94 years, beloved husband of the late Katie Marshall. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Jeff (Bernice) of Mendham, Mark (Sonya) of Calgary and Mike (Pam) of Redcliff and predeceased by his youngest son Melvin, daughter-in-law Valerie Marshall (nee: Nicoll). He also leaves to cherish his memory seven grandchildren, Sherry (Sean) Chase of Regina, Daren (Melissa) Marshall of Medicine Hat, Jodie (Jason) Giesbrecht of Kindersley, Shawn Marshall (Erika Mahoney) of Calgary, Cash Hagen of Calgary, Adam Marshall and Katrina Marshall both of Medicine Hat as well as several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Anna (nee Materi) Marshall and all his siblings. Mike A. Marsall was born on March 17, 1921, on the homestead near Mendham, Saskatchewan. He grew up in that area and lived most of his life there. In 1947, he married the love of his life, Katie Neigum. Together they farmed in the Mendham area until 1965, when they semi retired to Medicine Hat and Mike continued to farm from the city. Growing up Mike had a natural athletic ability. He played baseball for the Mendham Gophers as a center fielder. He may have only stood 5'2" but he could outrun anyone and still today memories of his speed are shared. When family or friends would stop by for a visit, Mike would be watching either baseball or hockey on T.V. He was an avid fan of both. His biggest thrill was when his youngest son Melvin was picked up by the Medicine Hat Tigers. In retirement he and Katie enjoyed their many leisurely trips to Las Vegas. Mike was a quiet, gentle and unassuming man as well as truthful and honest. If you ever wanted to know the honest truth just ask him. He was a teacher of many lessons with his words and actions. Never lie, because you can’t remember lies and if you repeat a lie it changes the truth. You will always remember the truth and the truth never changes. He had a fantastic memory of dates, never a birthdate missed and he had a manner in how to remember your age by remembering your birth year. For all these memories we have, we will truly miss him. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 – 10:55 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 the Holy Family Parish on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations maybe made to the Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mike Marshall, 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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RONALD "SAXY" LEPPARD

1942 ~ 2015

Ronald “Saxy” Glen Leppard passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Care, South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the age of 72 years. Ron is survived by his brothers, Gary (Kristine) of Burlington Ontario and Don of Victoria, B.C.; nieces, Jennifer and Desiree; nephews, Jeffrey and Enrico as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived a very special close friend, Dianne Gehring; dear friend and caregiver, Alma Hintz and he will be fondly missed by his “Royal Hotel” family. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold (1980) and Ena (2000) and a sister-in-law, Elaine (2014). Ron was born on December 31, 1942, a son to Harold and Ena Leppard. Being born and raised in Medicine Hat, he attended Elm Street School, Alexandra Jr. High and Medicine Hat High School. In his youth he was very active and athletically gifted. He was a competitive boxer, baseball player and hockey all-star, having played for the Medicine Hat Tigers, Lethbridge Native Sons and the Edmonton Juniors. He also served as a bandsman with the South Alberta Light Horse. His ear for music was more than evident as he would spend his life as a professional travelling musician and entertainer. Throughout the years Ron played with more acts than can be listed, but included The Dutch Mason Band, Johnny “V”, and made appearances with The Platters. He was also an occasional session player on CBC Radio & Television. Ron’s passion for music shone through and could be felt from the notes he played on his Sax. He was generous to a fault, caring, considerate to everyone and even though he had the right…he never complained – he was a true inspiration! A Musical Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Ron’s name may be made directly to the MS Society, 101, 1201 Kingsway Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2Y2 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. 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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