March 8, 2017

By Obituaries on March 8, 2017.

1943 ~ JAMES AUSTIN ~ 2017

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the death of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, on March 1st, 2017. Jim was born on February 3rd, 1943 and at the time of his passing he had just celebrated his 74th birthday. He left behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Janice; his children, Tamara Anton (Walter), Steven (Amanda) Austin, and Scott (Dawn) Austin; his beloved and adored grandchildren, Austin Anton, Jenna and Jaylyn Austin, and Izabel and Kassidy Austin; his sisters, Jane and Doug Needrum and Karen and Bill Rae; his sisters-in-law, Audrey (Fred) Amman and Ethel Reuer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, James and Alice Austin. Jimmy lived almost his entire life in Hilda. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Janice Joyce Reuer, on March 28th, 1964, they moved around southern Saskatchewan for a couple of years with Patterson Grain and eventually ended up back in Hilda in 1967 running the Patterson elevators for 37 years as a grain buyer. He loved to farm and used what vacation he had from his job to do the farm work. Jimmy also loved to hunt and fish. He had a passion for building and flying RC model airplanes. He enjoyed flying with the MH club and became an instructor. He was so talented that he was invited to fly his planes in the Lethbridge air show. Jimmy loved reading, playing cards and electronic chess. He loved hockey and played for years recreationally. He also played ball with the Hilda Cubs and the old-timers. Jimmy will be truly missed.
Please join the family at the Southside Events Centre, 4 Strachan Court SE, to honor the life of Jimmy Austin on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading James Austin. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

JOHN MEZEI

1927 ~ 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of John Mezei announce his passing in Medicine Hat on Monday, March 6, 2017, at the age of 89 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (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

RITA YOLANDA (CASTELANI) TODD

April 28th, 1924 ~ March 7th, 2017
Our dear mother passed away Monday evening at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Earl Todd. More information will follow. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

RON DIRK

1958 ~ 2017
It is with heavy hearts that Beverly announces that her beloved husband, Ronald Michael Dirk, went home to be with his Saviour on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Medicine Hat, at the age of 59 years. Along with Beverly, Ron leaves to cherish numerous close friends including Trent (Brenda) Lotz and his fur babies, Doby and Nibbs. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Dan and Anne Dirk as well as his brother, Dwight. Ron was a hard working man who loved fishing, horseback riding, woodworking as well as the outdoors. A Come and Go Celebration honouring Ron’s life will be held at the Assiniboia Inn, 680 – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.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

WAGNER

Anne Wagner, beloved wife of the late Tony A. Wagner passed away on March 5, 2017 at the age of 83. Anne leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Gerald & Donna Wagner, Garry & Joan Wagner, Charlene & Kevin Jalbert and Glen & Tammy Wagner; her grandchildren: Melissa & Andy Loignon (Sierra), Nicole & Jayson Schauerte (Paxton & Kaitlyn), Grant Wagner & friend Shannon, Janell & Dustin Grant (Tyra & Cole), Jenna & Sean Checkley (Tenley & Jace), Jessica & Cody Bonogofski, Greg & Jenn Jalbert (Zoe), Sheldon & Shannell Jalbert (Chance), Shane & Emily Jalbert (Lily & Hailey), Troy Wagner (Holden) and Teanna Wagner & fiancé Ismael. She also leaves her sisters Josephine Koch, Veronica Dirk, and Anne Marie (Fred) Syroizka, brother-in-law George Hauck and sister-in-law Delores Steinkey, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was predeceased by her husband Tony A. Wagner on March 10, 1997, her parents Frank and Regatha Schneider, her sister Katherine Hauck, her brother Paul Schneider and sister-in-law Martina Schneider, brothers-in-law, Peter Koch, Tony Dirk, and Reuben Steinkey, and her half siblings, Magdalena, Margaret, Mary, Pauline, George, Ben, Adam, Rose, Wendlin and Andrew. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 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, March 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will take place in the Liebenthal Cemetery (Saskatchewan) on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. CST. As an expression of sympathydonations may be made to the Liebenthal Sacred Heart Church Box 60, Liebenthal, Saskatchewan S0N 1L0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anne Wagner, 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