June 22, 2017

By Obituaries on June 22, 2017.

1932 ~ ELEANOR JANE DORN ~ 2017

Mrs. Eleanor Dorn of Medicine Hat, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at the age of 85. She is survived by her son, Glenn Dorn of Medicine Hat; son, Jerry Dorn of Toronto; daughter, Deb Hannah (Wendell) of Airdrie; son, Rob Dorn (Babette) of Lacombe; and son, John Dorn (Laurie) of Three Hills; her brother, Dennis Lutz of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Eleanor was born in Medicine Hat on June 12th, 1932 to Fredrick and Clara Lutz and lived her early years in Irvine, Alberta where she attended school until Grade 6. At the age of 12, she started working at the Irvine restaurant helping her mother and father. This was to be the start of what would be a 53-year career in restaurant industry. Eleanor had the house to herself until along came her brother, Dennis Lutz in 1949.
While playing Ladies Fastball for the Medicine Hat Orioles, she met John Dorn (who helped coach) and they dated until December 1st, 1950 when they were married in Irvine.
Eleanor and John travelled with a road building crew for the next few years settling in Three Hills so eldest son, Glenn, could start school. Eleanor and John would remain in Three Hills where they raised their five children. Eleanor worked diligently in the Three Hills area and was known for her great humour and tireless work ethic. She moved to Medicine Hat in 1986 to attend to her mother with the help of brother, Dennis Lutz. Eleanor will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eleanor’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eleanor Dorn. 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.

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1950 ~ Allen Habich ~ 2017

Benjamin “Allen” Habich of Empress, passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2017 at the age of 67 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at the EMPRESS COMMUNITY ARENA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allen Habich. Funeral arrangements 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.

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CHINOOK

Lois Maureen Chinook of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Chinook, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the age of 91 years. She leaves to cherish her memory Linda, Debbie and families, Patti (Larry) and their children, Madison and Ashton and five great grandchildren. A private family time of remembrance will take place. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Sunnyside Haven of Rest and Dr. Byron Hirsch for their care of Lois over the past three years. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat T1A 5G1; or to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lois Chinook, 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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JANE BAKELAAR

November 13, 1926 ~ June 18, 2017
The Lord called home our much loved mother, grandma and great-grandmother, Adriaantje “Jane” Bakelaar, on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the age of 90 years. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 68 years, Laine; children, William (Anne) and Edward; grandchildren, Lana (Mark) Bottomley, Joya and Daniel (Crystal); great- grandchildren, James, Breanna, Lauryn and Bentley; brother, Henk (Ann) Vandenberg as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jane was born in Rotterdam, Holland and immigrated with her husband to Medicine Hat in 1957, where they raised their family. A Celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. (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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KLAUDT

Helen Jean Klaudt of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Albert Klaudt. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held in River Valley Community Church (formerly Christ the King Assembly, 1101 Queen Street SE) on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the World Compassion Society, PO Box 1415 Lcd 1, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7N3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Helen Klaudt, 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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THOMAS LOMENDA

April 20, 1933 – June 16, 2017
On Friday, June 16, 2017, Mr. Thomas John Lomenda of Cold Lake, previously of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. Thomas will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Stella Lomenda; children, Clifford (Patsy) Lomenda, Karen Lomenda, Lorraine Grouette, Sandra (Randy) Stolz, Tim Lomenda and Pat (Stan) Smith; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Stan (Olive) Lomenda, David Lomenda, Donald (Emily) Lomenda, Bertha Oyka and Blanche Provick. Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Bertha Lomenda; and his siblings, Clifford Lomenda, Arthur Lomenda, Irene Nagy, Delma Slobodzian, Marge Heaney, Kathleen Antosh and Frank Lomenda. Tom was born and raised in Esterhazy, SK into a large loving family. As a young man, he moved to Alberta and worked in the oil patch, before moving into manufacturing for Burtex. Tom wanted to be his own boss and in 1971 he started a successful block plant in Calgary, AB with his brother-in-law, Joe. They sold Allkind Masonry in 1993. Tom and Stella retired to Medicine Hat before moving to a retirement home in Cold Lake to be near family. Tom was passionate about his woodworking hobby and made many craftsmanship-quality pieces that will be cherished by many. A prayer vigil was held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Northern Lights Funeral Chapel, Bonnyville, Alberta. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, with Father Albert Sayson officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Thomas’ memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7 Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Thomas Lomenda. 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.

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VAN MAARION

Nora Winifred (Win) (nee Storrs)
December 19, 1925-June 18, 2017
Nora (Win) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Foothills Country Hospice, at the age of 91. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Van Maarion, Sharon Leigh (Gordon), 5 grand children, Heather Neis (Colin), Jennifer Dick (Jonathan), Tanis Neis, James Leigh (Tara), Melissa Neis and her great grandson, Cedar Gyurk Leigh, along with many nieces and nephews and their respective families. Nora was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Van Maarion, her parents, brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, High River, AB on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm with Reverend David Carter officiating. If friends and family so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes maybe made to the Foothills Country Hospice (P.O. Box 274 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A5) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (100-119 14 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6). To leave a condolence for the family please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home High River 403-652-2222

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