November 14, 2017

By Obituaries on November 14, 2017.

1946 ~ ANITA HARRIS ~ 2017

Anita Laura Harris passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, October 9th, 2017 at the age of 71 years. She will be remembered with love by her family: Pam Bishop (Ken), Jerry Bishop, their daughters, Laura-Lee Bishop, Jo-Anne Bishop (Bart), and Jennifer Ellerman (Murray) and their families, Shirley Trockstad (Bruce), Judy Finch (Steve) and their families. She will also be sadly missed by her huge extended family (CORE). Anita was predeceased by her parents, Roberta and Howard Harris. Anita loved spending time with her family on special occasions such as birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving and especially Christmas. She was quite a character and was called “Princess” by many of her caregivers. Anita loved shopping for jewellry – had to be bling, having her hair done and nails painted, dressing nicely, and all her teddie bears and stuffies. She could hardly wait for the new Avon book to come out and loved Fridays when all the newspaper flyers came. Everyone who knew Anita knows how strong willed she could be, but that was Anita! She had a great sense of humor, a hearty laugh and a smile that could light up a room. She also had a great love of music and singing. Anita’s home for the past 3 years was the 13th Avenue Group Home. She impacted so many lives and all staff who knew and cared for her loved her and she will be sadly missed by all. The care, love, compassion, kindness and friendship she received was truly amazing. She was so blessed to have so many wonderful and caring people with her constantly. A Celebration of Anita's Life will be held at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, 11 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Anita's memory may be made to the Core Association, 412 – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anita Harris. 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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1998 ~ BOBI BUCHHOLZ ~ 2017

Bobi Martina Buchholz, along with her beloved infant daughter, Remingtyn, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 10th, 2017 at the age of 19 years. Bobi leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Harvey & Roberta Buchholz; her brother, Austin Buchholz; her sister, Trystyn Buchholz; her boyfriend, Tyrel Morrow; grandparents, Bob & De Matthews and Martin & Rose Buchholz; great-grandmother, Pauline Buchholz; godmothers, Francis Strouckel and April Baines; godfather, David Dietl; aunts and uncles, Carol (Paul) Marr, Robert Matthews (Kathy Dickson), Coni Buchholz (Trish Sury) and Dale Buchholz; and cousins. Bobi was born on September 25th, 1998 in Bow Island. She was raised in Medicine Hat and attended Vincent Massey School and Crescent Heights High School. Bobi played Ringette, starting as a player and ending as a goalie. She loved to cook and bake. Bobi will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 1:00 until 1:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Lynett Getz officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bobi's memory may be made to The Lung Association, Alberta/NWT Division, P.O. Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bobi Buchholz. 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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Lily-Anne Blatch of Brooks, beloved wife of Derek Blatch, passed away in Brooks on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Lily-Anne was born to Isabel and Raymond Greaves on Dec 8th, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up and completed her schooling in Brooks. Lily-Anne married a few years later and had two children, Karyn and Brad Gustum. Lily-Anne was remarried on August 11th, 1984 to Derek Blatch, in Medicine Hat and spent the remainder of her life with him. Among the highlights of her life was the birth of her 3 very special grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart. Lily-Anne was a very sweet, kind and gentle soul, who always had a hug for anyone she met, and preferred laughter over tears whenever life threw a challenge her way. Her home was filled with much laughter over the years. Lily-Anne will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all. She was predeceased by her mother Isabel, in 1999 and her son Brad, in 2009. Lily-Anne is survived by her loving husband Derek; daughter, Karyn Norden and her husband Herb; father Raymond Greaves; brother Allan Greaves and grandchildren, Cooper Norden, Nolan Gustom and Kara Gustom. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14th at 2:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel. Rev. Esther Baerends officiating. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Lily-Anne, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Room 124 Professional Building, 430 – 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8 or Brooks Animal Protection Society, Box 86, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B2.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to:

SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM
BROOKS, ALBERTA
Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca
Telephone 403-362-4636
or Toll Free (866) 362-4652
“Our Families Serving
Your Family Since 1951”

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BROWN

Ruth Brown passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of Arthur “Art” Brown of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ruth Brown, 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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GARRETT

It is with heavily broken hearts that we announce the passing our husband, father, brother, “Pop” and great grampa Wayne Charles Garrett in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on November 10, 2017, at the age of 77 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Loretta – 13 days short of their 54th wedding anniversary; their children, Heather (David) McGarry, Pam (Cam) Betts all of Redcliff and Kyle (Linda) Garrett of Vulcan. His legacy includes six granddaughters, Kassie “Peanut” and Nicole McGarry; Sarah, Izzy and Jamie Chisholm; Allyssiah Felske and one grandson, Blake Garrett of Vulcan and one great grandson Felix; his sister, Lynn (Walt) Wasilenko, his niece Natasha (Blair), Lozza (Tatiana and Connor) of Lethbridge, his nephew Shawn (Lotje) Wasilenko of Edmonton; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Louise and Wayne Kaldestad; two brothers-in-law, Larry (Marlene) Watkins, Lynn Watkins and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Helene Garrett, parents-in-law, Les and Lil Watkins and numerous other relatives. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. In keeping with Wayne’s wishes please dress casually for the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify department; or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Wayne Garrett, 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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SMITH

William Allan Smith passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the age of 71 years, beloved husband of Doreen Smith of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory one son Russell (Laura) Smith and his granddaughter Andrea Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: William Smith, 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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TOWNSEND

Mary Townsend of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley Townsend. The funeral service will be held in Westminster United Church (101 6th Street SE) on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Chelsea Masterman officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, T1B 3R3, Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6 or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mary Townsend, 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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