August 31, 2016

By Obituaries on August 31, 2016.

BARBARA ROUTLEDGE

1942 ~ 2016
The family regret to inform you of the passing of Barbara “Bubba” Routledge (nee Wilson), formerly of Calgary and recently residing in Medicine Hat, who passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at the age of 74 years. A Celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 10:30 a.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

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LEHR

Bertha Lehr of Medicine Hat, went to her eternal home on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the age of 99 years, beloved wife of the late Ben Lehr. She leaves to cherish her memory numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Margaret Bechtold, all her siblings (five brothers and three sisters) and her husband, Ben on May 27, 1990. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the Wuerfel Auditorium on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley and Dr. Daniel R. Gales co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bertha Lehr, 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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MOGCK

Emma Mogck of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph Mogck. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Sheila (Ken) Greenstein, Donna (Gordon) Demke and Diane (David) Symington; six grandchildren, Doris (Doug) and their children Stefanie, Bradley (Courtney) and their daughter Delta; Michael (Karen) and their children Brayden and Caitlin; Tamra (Justin) and their children Ayden and Arie; Alysson; Jennifer (Jason) and their children Aura and Nikolai; and Christina; one brother Daniel Enslen, one sister Alice (Herb) Sackman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Maria and George Enslen, her husband Ralph on August 26, 1998; one granddaughter Rebecca; four brothers, Jack, John, William and Leo; three sisters, Anna Jauck, Leah Stringer and Tillie Anderst. Emma was born on January 17,1920 on the family homestead at Surprise Saskatchewan, the seventh of ten children to George and Maria Enslen who immigrated to Canada from Russia in the early 1900's. On the Enslen family farm, with ten children, there was lots of cooking, baking, washing, and ironing to be done. She helped with all these chores and her mother taught her to knit at an early age. By the time she was 16 she could bake bread on her own. She married Ralph Mogck on January 10,1941 and together they farmed and ranched in the Grayburn district south of Walsh. Emma worked tirelessly beside Ralph, milking cows, tending chickens and other farm chores but could also bake pies and kuchen with equal competence (and delightful consequences!). In 1971, Emma and Ralph semi-retired to Medicine Hat where Emma worked as a seamstress in a drapery shop and also as a sales clerk for Sears in their drapery department. Emma enjoyed various forms of sewing and quilting as a hobby. When her family was growing up she sewed many of their clothes and it was not unusual for the girls to be seen well turned out in matching dresses. There were graduation gowns and bridesmaid dresses made from her hand also. Emma and Ralph loved to travel, they had many adventures in far away places like Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, South America and closer to home; all the provinces and many states as well. Several of these trips were in support of Missions. She shared Ralph’s interest in politics and along with him was active in the Gideon’s International organization. Social activities were always centered around the church and family. She was an active and faithful member of Hillcrest church and more recently at South Country Village chapel where just last week she still managed to sing the hymns by memory albeit with a frail voice. Emma’s personality can be characterized by her strong faith, her perseverance through the challenges of life, and her focus on family. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley, Rev. Larry Enslen and Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Gideons International in Canada 177- 1415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Emma Mogck, 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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ROBERT REX

1931 ~ 2016
Mr. Robert Vincent Rex, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his children at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the age of 84 years. Robert will always be remembered in the hearts of those he left behind; son, Darrell (Sylvie) Rex; daughter, Lisa Rex; grandchildren, Kyla (Anthony) Darr and their children; Kallyn (Cole) Dinning; brother, Clyde Rex in Newfoundland as well as numerous relatives including Mary Price in London, Ontario. Bob was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Rex and Margaret Tatum. He will also be missed by the many friends and family including, Mary Gauthier and her family. A special thanks to Nick Mudrack for all the prayers. A Graveside Service will be celebrated at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Dr. Marcel Mitchell officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, between 9:30 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. to join the procession to 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 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4. Phone 403-527-6455.

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SCHLACHTER, Kenneth Timothy

May 21, 1949 – July 8, 2016
Mr. Ken Schlachter of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on July 8th, 2016 at the age of 67 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East in Bow Island, Alberta on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. with The Very Reverend Father Philip Le, Celebrant.
If friends so desire, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, http://www.heartandstrokefoundation.ab.ca or 100 – 119 14th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6.
To send condolences and view Ken’s Tribute Page, please visit http://www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River, Alberta (403.652.4242).

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SOLBERG

Katherine Miranda Solberg of Bow Island, beloved wife of the late Clifford “Cliff” Solberg, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at the age of 98 years. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Earl, Kenneth (Judi), Allan (Grace) and Merlyn (Tineke); eight grandchildren, Eric (Chantelle), their children Ashton, Zachary, Liam; Ellen (Todd), their daughter Jewel; Carrie; Christy, her children Shelbi, Brady and their father Dean; Jared (Kristy); Kimberley (Ian), their children Silas, Caleb, Owen, Seth; Laura; Matthew (Kelsey), their children Tessa, Tucker; two sisters, Pearl Wakefield and Ruby Zakariasen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford in 2004; one daughter Evangelyn; three brothers, James, Glen and Johnny; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Wakefield and Arnold Zakariasen; and three sisters-in-law, Clara, Ruth and Shirley.
Katherine (Kay) was born in Medicine Hat on March 17, 1918, the second of six children of John and Rosine Salberg. She started school in the one-room Conquerville School, and later attended Lehi and Farmhill Schools in the Magrath area. Kay married Clifford Solberg on October 17, 1936 and lived and farmed southeast of Bow Island until 1981 when Clifford retired from farming and they moved to Bow Island. She loved to garden (both on the farm and in town) and preserve the 'fruits of her labor' – she made the best apple pies with flakiest pie crusts ever! Other hobbies included crocheting, reading about history and pioneer life, and reading and writing poetry. After Clifford passed away in 2004, Kay continued to live in their home until 2010 when she moved into Pleasantview Lodge and later to the Long-term Care wing of the Bow Island Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother – you should have seen her face light up when the grandkids and great-grandkids came to see her! Her indomitable spirit and wonderful sense of humour will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Evangelical Free Church (214 4 Ave W, Bow Island) on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Dye officiating. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Heart & Stroke Society or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Katherine Solberg, 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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