March 23, 2016

By Obituaries on March 23, 2016.

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1922 ~ SCHULZ ~ 2016

Margarete Schulz of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Gerhard Schulz, passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Margarete is survived by her four children; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Margarete'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 Margarete Schulz. 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

1932 ~ LaBATTE ~ 2016

Richard "Ritchie" LaBatte of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at the age of 83 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Ritchie's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Home (Carmel Hospice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ritchie LaBatte. 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

1934 ~ WALTERS ~ 2016

June Ann Walters of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Wilfred "Wish" Walters, passed away peacefully with her girls by her side on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at the age of 81 years. June leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Cindy (Ray) Buscholl and Alann (Garry) Klaudt; four grandchildren, Tanya (Jesse) Whitaker and son, Eric, Jenna Copper (Tylor) and sons, Zeth, Decklyn and Jaxon, Brenden Copper and Kurtis Copper; one sister, Barbara Purich; as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. June was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Wish on December 5th, 2015; and her parents, James and Dorothy Deacon. June was born on September 3rd, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She worked as a Bank Teller for 25 years with CIBC – Sub-Branch, CFB Suffield. June loved nothing more than time with family and snuggles with her grand babies. She loved to eat out and enjoyed her date night with Wish every Friday night. It is June's request for anyone attending the service to wear blue jeans, favourite blue shirt and a smile. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in June's memory may be made to charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading June Walters. 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

EDWARD CONNORS

1940 ~ 2016
Mr. Edward Maynard Connors of Medicine Hat, formerly of Avondale, NS., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the age of 75 years. Born in Belmont, NS., he was the son of the late Edward and Flora (Sanford) Connors. Eddie’s work as a pipefitter took him to various provinces over the years before he retired. He was predeceased by his parents, his eldest brother, Frederick Connors, and his wife Betty. Eddie is survived by his two daughters, Brenda and Shannon; three sons, Bradley, Brent and Derek; one sister, Pauline (David) Mailman of Bridgewater, NS; one brother, Ronald (Johanne) Connors of Brossard, Quebec as well as his grandchildren. Eddie’s life will be remembered without the proceedings of a formal service. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. (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

LERNER

Marta Lerner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday March 21, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Dale (Barb), Tom (Sherry), her granddaughter Monica and her daughter Zoe as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. As per Marta’s request no funeral service will be held and interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Marta’s family would like to thank the staff at Leisure Way Group Home for eight years of excellent care given to our mother. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marta Lerner, 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

MARJORIE LOUISE GOLLER

1942 ~ 2016

Marjorie (Hurlbut) Goller, beloved partner of Harvey Geigle of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at home while in the loving presence of her family on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the age of 73 years. Marjorie is survived by her children: Marie (Fernand) Duperreault, Janes (Dianna) Goller and Lori (Andy) Fedechko; grandchildren: Mark, Selena, Colton, Logan, Keira and Carter; Harvey’s children: Darcy (Laurie) and Deb as well as grandchildren: Shaylee, Taylor and Danika. She is also survived by her sister, Persis (Gerald); brother, Dan (Fern) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Marjorie Hurlbut (nee Byam) and husband, Francis Goller. Marjorie was born in Medicine Hat on December 16, 1942, daughter to Jim and Marjorie Hurlbut. She spent her early years in Bow Island before the family moved to Ralston. She left Ralston when she married Francis Goller in 1961 to begin her life as a ranch wife. They lived mostly in southern Alberta but ranched west of Edmonton for 10 years until Francis passed away in 1991. She then bought a farm with Janes and moved to Hay Lakes before returning to Medicine Hat in 1997. Marjorie loved to dance! She met Harvey who shared her passion of dancing and he quickly swept her off her feet. They enjoyed time together at baseball and hockey games and she cheered Harvey on at the curling rink. Marjorie and Harvey loved to travel and visited Mexico, Alaska, the Caribbean and Las Vegas. They often went on casino road trips to Lethbridge and Moose Jaw and always brought back stories of the fun they had. In 2014, she was able to travel to Nova Scotia with her sister, Persis, which was always a life long dream of hers. Marjorie adored all of the grandchildren as they brought her such joy. Her passion for gardening, animals and dancing lasted throughout her lifetime. She was an active member of the Irvine Lions Club and Medicine Hat Women of the Moose. A celebration of Marjorie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 11:00 a.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) If friends or family so desire, memorial tributes in Marjorie’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0H5. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

MARTHA MEIER

1926 – 2016
Martha is a
Sister to Ruth Brown, wife of
Rev. Art Brown.
Went Home to be with
The Lord, Sunday, March 20, 2016.
You are invited to join us at
the Pattison Chapel on
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.,
to hear her story. If you enjoy music
you will want to be there!
Lunch following at Chinook Village,
Terrace Room 2801 – 13th Ave., SE

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2