July 31, 2017

By Obituaries on July 31, 2017.

1933 ~ AGNES BISCHKE ~ 2017

Agnes Jean Bischke of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Reuben Bischke, passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Agnes leaves to cherish her memory three children, Lloyd (Betty) Bischke of Medicine Hat, Jeanette Reschke of Medicine Hat, and June (Andrew) Ketel of Edmonton; five grandchildren, Michael (Trudy) Bischke, Jonathan Ketel, Christopher (Kelly) Ketel, Julie Ketel (Loren Miller), and Judah Ketel; and one brother, Howard Jans of Calgary. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Reuben; her parents, Henry and Dorothy Jans; and her son-in-law, Bryan Reschke. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Enslen officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Agnes’ memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3, or 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 Agnes Bischke. 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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1939 ~ MIRIAM PATRICIA HAAS ~ 2017

Miriam passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 28, 2017, at the age of 77 years. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Miriam Haas. 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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1961 ~ KATHY ENGEL ~ 2017

Kathleen “Kathy” Engel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 at the age of 55 years. Kathy leaves to cherish her son, Blaze; and three brothers. Memorial gifts in Kathy’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be sent to condolence@saamis.com subject heading Kathy Engel. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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1933 – 2017
Margaret Loressa Hopkins, beloved wife of Jack Hopkins, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 84 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Burdett Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Jack, Margaret is survived by their children John (Penny) Hopkins of Burdett, Gerald (Evelyn) Hopkins of Burdett, Keith (Lynn) Hopkins of Lethbridge, Royce Hopkins of Medicine Hat, Maureen (Bob) Buday of Medicine Hat and Robert (Beth) Hopkins of Bow Island; sixteen grandchildren Matthew, Max, Annalise (Keith), Grant (Sara), Jodi (Jordan), Reid (Shayla), Erik (Kathleen), Keely, Mitchell, Sierra, Lauryn (Brett), Clancy (Sarah), Olivia (Layne), Andrew, Jordan and Ethan. Margaret was delighted with the birth of her great grand-daughter Saylor. She is also survived by her siblings Larry (Cathy) Henry of Cochrane, Sharon Nergaard of Lethbridge, Judy (Dale) Harnack of Coaldale and Court (Wendy) Henry of Lethbridge; sister-in-law Sharon Henry of Kimberley, British Columbia and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her sisters Elaine Henry and Dixie Dyck, brother Doug Henry and brothers-in-law Ben Dyck and Nels Nergaard.
Margaret was born in Raymond to Ella (nee Court) and Vern Henry on February 2, 1933. She spent most of her youth living in British Columbia before moving back to Lethbridge and Taber. It was here that she met and married Jack Hopkins on October 15, 1955. They moved to the farm south of Grassy Lake and started their family. Shortly after, they moved to the farm north of Burdett.
Margaret loved sports, especially baseball, where she made many lifelong friends. As a child she enjoyed skiing, participating in track and field and swimming. She was active in the Burdett Community coaching baseball, youth group, United Church Women, Women's Institute, serving at the Burdett Community Hall, as well as being involved with numerous other committees in Bow Island.
If friend's so desire, memorial tribute's in Margaret's name may be made directly to HALO Rescue, #12, 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G4 (www.halorescue.ca).

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DAL BROI

Mariano “Mike” Angelo Dal Broi passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of Bernice Dal Broi of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Riverview Care Center, 603 Prospect Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4C2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mike Dal Broi, 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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July 24, 1939 – July 28, 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Doreen announce her passing. Mom spent almost the last 11 weeks in St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice living every last moment of her days surrounded by family, special friends and the wonderful staff who grew to know and love her as much as we do! If you had the privilege to know Doreen, you would know the special, loyal, kind, helpful, funny and fun loving lady she was. She will live fondly in our memories. Doreen is survived by her four children, Allan (Gizelle), Linda (Al), David (Emma), and Barry (Bernie); six grandchildren, Shannon and Trenton, Richard and Jesse, and Kaylin and Matthew; four great grandchildren, Sophie and Stockton, and Caleigh and Hayden; one brother, Allan Goguen of Reno, Nevada as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Doreen was grateful to the friends she had at the Teoda, fourth floor, for their kindness and caring. Extra special thanks to Kathy Bruce and Darlene Gizen for their long friendships and laughs over the years and the last several weeks. Special thanks and gratitude to St. Joseph’s staff, you are amazing people, we can’t thank you enough for caring for our mom. As per Doreen’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service.

God Saw You – Unknown
God saw you getting tired
when a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around you,
And whispered “Come to Me”.
You didn’t deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain,
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6, the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6 or 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: Doreen Tremblay, 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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