August 29, 2017

By Obituaries on August 29, 2017.

1922 ~ IVA DIETRICH ~ 2017

On Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017, Iva Dietrich passed away peacefully with her family around her, just a month after her 95th birthday. Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Iva's memory may be made to A.J.‘s Loan Cupboard or to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Iva Dietrich. 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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1924 ~ IKE BISHOP ~ 2017

Alma "Ike" Ellsworth Bishop, beloved husband of Florence Bishop of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at the age of 93 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. Memorial gifts in Ike's memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ike Bishop. 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

With great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Ammann, wife, mother, grandmother and friend on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 75 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at the MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE GROUNDS, AUDITORIUM. Memorial gifts in Audrey’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Audrey Ammann. 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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1971 ~ BLAIR STROH ~ 2017

Blair Colin Stroh, beloved husband of Brandi Stroh, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at the age of 45 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at THE MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE GROUNDS, CYPRESS CENTER AUDITORIUM, on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Joe Braniff officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Blair's memory may be made to Elkwater Roping Association, Box 2542, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Blair Stroh. 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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KALISTA

Marion Kalista, one of the most loving, selfless individuals who touched so many lives during her time on this earth, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Marion lived an extraordinary life, born in Tientsin, North-China where she lived until the age of fifteen. During the time of the War, the family departed back to Germany. In 1953, Marion and her husband Joseph Kalista, along with their daughter, immigrated to Canada. Edmonton was where they settled – in 1955 Marion gave birth to twin boys, Bob Kalista and George Kalista. Those who knew Marion could see the love she carried for her boys and two granddaughters, Maddison Kalista and Brooklyn Kalista-Braun. Family was everything, we all dearly miss her presence, it is one that can never be replaced. The memories made and love shared will always be held so close and never forgotten. Marion loved people, she was the true essence of the saying “Do onto others, as you would have them do onto you”. During her last days, she looked forward to her celebration of life and we look forward to being able to honour someone who has given so much and taken so little. The celebration of Marion’s life will take place at the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club on August 31, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., we welcome family, friends and those who knew Marion, to take the time to enjoy this special day. 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 or the Women’s Shelter, Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marion Kalista, 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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LENA SLOFSTRA

1938 ~ 2017
Ipelina (Lena) Slofstra, beloved wife of the late Hank Slofstra, passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, August 25, 2017, at the age of 79 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 31, 2017, between 12:00 Noon and 12:45 p.m. with interment following at Hillside Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 31, 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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