August 23, 2017

By Obituaries on August 23, 2017.

1923 ~ BILL FODE ~ 2017

William “Bill” Oliver Fode, beloved husband of Eileen Fode of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Fode. 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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1929 ~ LINA RIQUELME ~ 2017

Cristobalina “Lina” Riquelme of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Guillermo Reyes, passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at THE DREAM CENTRE with Pastor Carlos Vera officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lina Riquelme. 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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1932 ~ STAN DOCKRELL ~ 2017

Stanley Meldrum Dockrell of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lillian Dockrell, of 64 years. Passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at St Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, at the age of 85 years. Stan leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Donna (Siegfried Tessmann) Dirk; four grandchildren, Kristen (Tyler Leismeister) Bishoff, Justin (Cynara) Dirk, Denniel (Jamie Ritchie) Brown , Stephanie (Cameron) Koch; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Hayden Koch; one daughter-in-law, Judy (Clair) Ferguson; one brother, Dennis Dockrell and family; one sister, Beatrice Prisque and family; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Dockrell, and Dorothea Geddes and families; one brother-in-law, Gus (Fern) Wudrich and family. As well numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Robert Stanley Dockrell; his parents Josiah and Marjorie Dockrell; his in-laws, Carl & Mary Wudrich; two brothers; three sisters; Stan's deepest love was for his family. He came to Alberta from Ontario in 1952 and married the love of his life, Lillian Wudrich, on May 15, 1953. Stan loved to hunt and fish with his son and friends. He retired from the city of Medicine Hat in 1997. At Stan’s request there will be no funeral service. Memorial gifts in Stan’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5, or to St. Joseph's Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stanley Dockrell. 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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1941 ~ ELAINE DOUCETTE ~ 2017

Elaine Audrey Doucette, beloved wife of Louis Doucette of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Elaine also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Bonnie Doucette (Tim Roebuck); her son, Mike Doucette (Linda Smith); two granddaughters, Hailey Doucette and Sierra Doucette; two brothers, Peter Mehrer and David (Sandi) Mehrer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Elsie Mehrer. Elaine was born on December 17th, 1941 in Medicine Hat and spent her first eight years on the family farm at Hilda, Alberta where she also attended school. In January 1959, she moved to Medicine Hat and enrolled in the Garbutt Business School, while staying at her maternal grandmother’s home. Elaine worked in the offices of Tansley & Scholten Garage, which became Central Motors and then Reidy Ford. She met and married Louis Doucette on June 24th, 1961 and began their family. Over the years, they made four trips to visit Louis’ birthplace in PEI and took a trip to Hawaii where they had a wonderful experience. Elaine also worked as a bookkeeper at Hat Salvage & Steel and Soapberry Shop, spent several years working in the After-School program at Riverside School and later at the Bargain Shop. Elaine spent many hours enjoying nature, her Riverside yard and garden, birds and deer. Her time spent with her granddaughters was very precious to her. Elaine was very active in her church and bible study and was a long-time sponsor of World Vision. She will be missed by not only her family but by all those who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Elaine's memory may be made to World Vision Canada, #1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine Doucette. 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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1942 ~ AUDREY AMMANN ~ 2017

Audrey Ammann, beloved wife of Fred Ammann of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Audrey Ammann. 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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1960 ~ CHARLENE ACKERMAN ~ 2017

Charlene Malinda Ackerman, beloved wife of Rick Ackerman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Charlene also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Carey Ackerman and Kimberley Ackerman (John Horst); brothers in-law Kirby & Kelly Klimchuk; one granddaughter, Taytum Stuber; and two sisters, Sandra Taylor and Brenda (Cliff) Arnal; our special Aunt, Dot; numerous nephews. Charlene was a social butterfly and enjoyed to spending time with her friends and family. She had a special way of making people feel welcome and loved to meet new people. She spent a lot of time with her children and her granddaughter. Charlene was employed at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for 31 years. She enjoyed travelling and camping; loving the outdoors, flowers and scenery. Charlene had a zest for life and loved to live it! The family extends a special thank you to Ken and Gloria Bluekens. A Celebration of Charlene’s Life will be held at
VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, August 25th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Charlene Ackerman. 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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ALGIRDAS “AL” ARELIS

ALGIRDAS “AL” ARELIS of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lorene Arelis, passed away on August 9, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Al leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Wendy Arelis, Deanna Arelis (Tom McLeay), and Cheryl Arelis (David Carpenter). He is also survived by his sister, Alduté Koženiauskas, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his father, Liudvikas Arelis, mother Ona Rojus, step-father Petras Rojus, brothers Vytautas and Romualdas, and sister Juraté Smith.
Born in Lithuania, Al and his family emigrated to Canada in 1948 after surviving many hardships during World War II. They settled in Lethbridge, where Al met and married the love of his life, Lorene (née Morgan) and where their daughters were born. With Lorene’s help and his steely determination, both Al’s English and his career prospects in retail sales steadily improved. He accepted a managerial position in Medicine Hat, where Al moved the family and became involved in recreation, military, education, and community service.
A natural athlete, Al excelled at every sport including tennis, soccer, and figure skating, but the game he loved best was definitely golf, which he took up later in life and continued to play and enjoy well into his 80s. Al especially loved the camaraderie shared amongst his golf buddies, and had great times with them every week as well as on several California golf trips.
Al had wonderful memories of his homeland, but was first and foremost a proud Canadian, choosing to have inscribed on his headstone: “Lithuanian by birth; Canadian by choice”. Al served his country of choice by first joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1953, then the South Alberta Light Horse in 1955, where he excelled and moved quickly through the ranks. He retired in 1974 as CWO while serving as RSM. In 1967, Al was honoured to receive the Regimental Guidon from Princess Alexandra during Canada’s centennial year. He was also awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration and Bar, the Canadian Centennial Medal, the Alberta Centennial Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
A true lifelong learner, Al welcomed every opportunity to further his education, including working part-time for a year in 1967 to study Business Science at the Medicine Hat College. Al felt the most important thing he could do for his children was to instill in them his own love of learning, which lives on and inspires his family’s younger generations.
A strong advocate of community service, Al was a member of several local service clubs and volunteer committees, including serving on the Medicine Hat College Foundation Board of Directors from 1995-2006, acting as Chair for seven of those years. In 2004, Al was named Medicine Hat College Alumnus of the Year, in recognition of his volunteerism and family’s generous financial contributions to MHC.
Above all else, Al was devoted to and proud of his family. He took great interest in all family members’ accomplishments and could always be counted on to sing their praises to anyone who would listen! We love and miss him deeply.
The funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Al’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7L5, to Parkinson Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3G7 or to the South Alberta Light Horse Regimental Association, c/o Patterson Armoury, 120 Cuyler Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3M4. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Al Arelis. 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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Mrs. E. Louise (Morrissette) Timmons

December 11, 1926 ~ August 11, 2017

Louise is survived by her three children, her oldest son, Leslie Timmons, daughter, Jay Jay (Barry Drabiuk) Timmons and son, Murray (Judy) Timmons; her sister, Marie (Tom) Easton; and her brother, Raymond (Susan) Morrissette. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren, Louanne (Kyle) Twa, Sonya Radtke, Shaun Timmons, Barbra Bowe, Emma Whitman, Aaron (Tracy) Zanger, Ryan (Stephanie Billard) Zanger, Misty (Alex) Zanger, Reeva (Chad Foxcroft) Zanger, Sandie (Medhi Ghorbani) Drabiuk, Clinton Timmons, Monte (Tana) Timmons, Sarah (Clem) Lowry; eighteen great grandchildren, Justice, Aiden, Ethan, Isabelle, Victoria, Addison, Akasia, Ayden, Lilly, Violet, Kayley Logan, Hannah, Konnor, Priscilla, Sage, Alice and Emmy; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Louise was born in Shaunavon Saskatchewan to Joseph and Edith (Emond) Morrissette. Her family home was south of Ferland, Saskatchewan in the Summercove District. She was home schooled for grades 1, 2 and 3, then attended Patriotic School and then McCord School.
Louise wanted to be a Registered Nurse but circumstances did not allow for that so she became a Nurses Aid, which in today’s terminology would be an LPN. She met Mervyn Timmons from the Glen Bain District in Saskatchewan, who was at that time working on a ranch by her parent’s farm. On August 5, 1949, they were married in Swift Current Saskatchewan. There was no work that year in Saskatchewan so they moved to the Peace River Country of Alberta, where they lived outside of Berwyn and Grimshaw. On October 12, 1953 Leslie was born at the Berwyn Hospital. Work later came available at the Walt Larson Ranch east of Val Marie, Saskatchewan so they moved back. Jay Jay was born in Mankota, Saskatchewan on September 3, 1955. In 1957 they bought a ranch near Val Marie where Louise resided for many years. Murray was born in Val Marie on October 15, 1958.
In 1981 Louise moved to Claresholm, Alberta and in 1983 moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan where she worked and resided until 2004 when she decided to move to Medicine Hat to be closer to her children who all resided in Alberta. She resided at the Garden Apartments, South Country Village until her hospitalization in June of 2017. She passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Medicine Hat. She was a life member of the United Church Women group. She loved to sing and dance, especially square dancing. She was also a member of the Minus One Club. She loved her family dearly and they loved her.
Louise loved colours (except black), but Her Favourite Color was PURPLE, wear your Purple to the Celebration of Louise’s Life at the WUERFEL AUDITORIUM, 1720 Bell Street SW, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Bob Findley officiating. Lunch to follow at Whiskey Creek Patio and Banquet Room, 937 – 13th Street SW. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or the Swift Current SPCA, Box 1163, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, S0N 2Y0 or The Leprosy Mission Canada, 200 – 90 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, L3R 6H3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Louise Timmons. 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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