July 23, 2016

By Obituaries on July 23, 2016.

1995 ~ WEISS ~ 2016

Donovan Rory Weiss of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 16th, 2016 at the age of 20 years. A graveside service was held yesterday at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donovan Weiss. 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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BAKER

Russell “Mick” Alexander Baker of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Baker. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Jim (Erika) Baker and their children Troy, Todd (Vanessa), Cody (Michael Dub); his daughter Shirley Gardiner, and her children Erin (Dexter Mondor) and Jeff. He also has five great grandchildren, Charlie, Monroe, Rhys, Samuel, and Addison. Mick was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Margaret Baker; his wife, Mary Ellen on February 26, 2008; his brothers, Lyle, Harry, Jim and Ted and his sister, Evelyn McGowan.
Mick enjoyed a long successful career with Federated Co-op. He began his career in Killam, with moves to Vegreville, St. Paul, and then to Medicine Hat where he retired as general manager approximately 30 years ago. He could be found at coffee time, playing “bush” with his fellow employees.
Mick especially enjoyed the annual family vacation to Fairmont Hot Springs. The week was filled with golfing, swimming, and coming together each night for “Happy Hour”. Mick enjoyed his friends and his New Year’s Birthday Parties were a highlight of the year. Mick had an infectious sense of humour and loved a good joke. Mick was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His children and grandchildren could rely on him for guidance and support, as he was always ready with a listening ear and a helping hand. Upon his retirement his days were filled with golfing, curling and spending time with his family. He also became Mary Ellen’s personal assistant, chauffeuring her and her champion Shih Tzu’s around the province. Over the years, Mick and Mary Ellen were able to travel to Europe, Hawaii, and Mexico, but he was always happiest at home. Mick’s last ten years were spent at The Good Samaritan’s in assisted living, where he received excellent care and was loved by all his care givers. He spent his time watching his favourite game shows, as well as hockey and curling in the winter and following his beloved Blue Jays in the summer.The funeral service will be held in the Good Samaritan Society (550 Spruce Way SE) on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Dallas Hjorth officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Society c/o 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mick Baker, 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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FLECK

Harvey Steve Fleck passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the age of 65 years, beloved husband of Gloria Fleck of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harvey Fleck, 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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FRITZLER

Peter Fritzler of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the age of 105 years, beloved husband of the late Irene Fritzler. He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Richard (Betty) Fritzler of Etzikom, Elaine (Glen) Koutsky, Ruth Letersky and Marlene (Randy) Schneider, all of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, Rick Fritzler, Calvin (Shawna) Fritzler, Miles Fritzler, Shawn Letersky, Jeremy (Katlyn) Koutsky, Matthew Koutsky (Alexis) and Monty Schneider; seven great grandchildren, Patrick, Travis, Ashley, Michael, McKenzie, Morgan and Matt; one brother, Herbert; one sister, Velma as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Molly Fritzler; his wife, Irene on November 23, 2004; one son, David in infancy; one daughter in infancy; three brothers, Alex, Jacob and Leo; and three sisters, Nina, Clara and Alice. Peter was born on October 15, 1910 in Kansas. He came to Canada with his family as a small boy to a homestead in the Vulcan/ Champion District. On March 18, 1934, Peter married Irene and together they lived with Peter’s parents until they were able to build their own small home. This is where they began their lives and struggled through the dirty thirties together with their love, strength, prayers and hard work, overcoming obstacles that confronted them. Seven years into their marriage they were blessed with a son, Richard, followed by three daughters, Elaine, Ruth and Marlene. In 1952, the family moved to Medicine Hat for a brief time but returned to the Vulcan farm where they were all happy to be. In 1958, they retired to Medicine Hat but continued to farm the land until 1961 when Richard got married and took over. They lived in their own home until 1996 when they moved into Park Meadows, then to Chinook Village in 2000. In June 2015, Peter moved to Good Sam’s where he celebrated his 105th birthday. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. 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: Peter Fritzler, 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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RAKAI, Mae (nee Light)

July 13, 1927 – Janowka,
Volhynia, Poland
July 19, 2016, Taber, Alberta
Mae Rakai, aged 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Taber, Alberta. Mae was born on July 13, 1927 in Janowka, Volhynia, Poland, the daughter of Gustav and Paulina Light. She immigrated as an infant with family to Canada in 1929. Mae was predeceased by her husband Joseph Michael Rakai, her parents, three brothers: Robert in infancy, Henry, George, three sisters and three brothers-in-laws: Erma and Ralph Jonasson, Erna and Al Wenzel, Elizabeth and James Finzel, and daughter-in-law Catherine Rakai. Mae is survived by children: Robert (Janice Wilkinson), James, John (Penny), Kathryn Klym, and Kenneth, her sister Ruth (Ted) Grimm, two sister-in-laws: Pearl Light and Loretta Light, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mae often fondly recalled being raised on the family farm in East Selkirk, Manitoba, raising her children in Arborg, Manitoba and enjoying retirement in Enderby, British Columbia and Medicine Hat Alberta. A special thank you to the staff of Linden View in Taber, Alberta. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at THE PATTISON CHAPEL. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mae Rakai, 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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