July 13, 2016

By Obituaries on July 13, 2016.

ALEX KOENIG

1925 ~ 2016
Mr. Alexander Barnabas Koenig, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Lily “Missy” Koenig, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Following Alex’s retirement from a lifetime of service with the C.P.R., he joined Missy’s band and played with her at many venues in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities. Alex will be forever remembered in the hearts of his wife, Mary Lily; step-daughters; Wanda (Rick) Carlson, Karen (Wayne) Triebwasser, Lisa Maria “Mia” (Ken) Nielsen, Tammy McFadden; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Merle (Darlene) Koenig as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ottilia Koenig; brother, Edward “Ted” Koenig and sisters, Shirley Raven and Lucille Archer. A Memorial Service honouring Alex’s life will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 502 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. 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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BANNING WALLACE

1951 ~ 2016
Mr. Banning Neil Wallace passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 64 years. Banning’s life will be remembered silently without the proceedings of a formal funeral. (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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GETZ

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karl “Charlie” Getz on Monday July 11, 2016, at the age of 91 years, beloved husband for 69 years to Lydia Getz of Medicine Hat. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made 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: Charlie Getz, 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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KEN KRAMER

1933 ~ 2016
Kenneth Lavern Kramer passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 10, 2016, at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” and daughters, Bonnie (Andy) Weishaar and Karen (Don) Philpott along with four grandchildren, Kyle and Rochelle Weishaar and Sarah and Garth Philpott. He is also survived by his sister, Iris Audy and sister-in-law, Esther Kramer. Ken was predeceased by his first wife, Rena Tilleman; parents, Reinhold and Olga Kramer; brother, Ed Kramer and his brother-in-law, Jess Audy. Ken was born on March 29, 1933, in Irvine and lived in Medicine Hat where he worked as an electrician at IXL Industries until his retirement. He loved to travel to Mexico as well as taking his grandkids to Fairmont Hot Springs. In his leisure time, Ken bowled, golfed, played pool, did woodworking and enjoyed sipping on a glass of brandy with his friends and family. In honouring Ken’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mr. Ken Kramer may do so through a gift to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2S8. 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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