April 17, 2018

By Obituaries on April 17, 2018.

DAVE ROBERTSON

1927 – 2018
David Ritchie Robertson, beloved husband of Elinor Robertson (nee Rowley), passed away in Bow Island on the evening of Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 90 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Bow Island 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 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides Elinor, his wife of sixty-six years, he is survived by their three daughters: Sheila (Pat) Stearns of Seven Persons, Valerie Robertson of Lethbridge and Laurie (Robert) Cooper of Bow Island; four grandchildren Tammy (Peter) Poole, Chris (Suzanne) Stearns, Nicole Cooper and Tara Cooper; four great grandchildren Olivia Poole, Levi Poole, Kennedy Stearns and Tori Stearns. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Cassie Robertson of Tucson, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parent, Barbara (nee Donald) and Hugh Robertson; his wife's parents Grace (nee McGhee) and Norton Rowley; brothers Donald (Jean) Robertson and Bill Robertson; sisters-in-law Adella (John) Deibert and Bunny Rowley; brothers-in-law Gordon (Jean) Rowley and Walter Rowley.
David was a respected businessman and farmer in Bow Island and area. As well, he was a charter and
life member of the Bow Island Lions Club and also served as the Lion's International District Governor. He was also a long-time active member of the Bow Island Elks Club, Golf Club and Curling Club. His church, family and community were the focal points in his life. He took great pride and joy in all of them.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dave’s name may be made directly to the St. Andrew's United Church Memorial Fund, Box 36, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.

LUDWIGA (LENA) BENGERT

December 27, 1927 – April 13, 2018
Lena passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Emil Bengert. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Sylvia (and family), Tom, Donna (Gord and family), Mike (Dawn and family); one sister Scholastica Hammel. She was predeceased by her mother Magdalena, her father Ludwig, her stepfather Peter Schile and six siblings. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lena Bengert, 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

SCHMALTZ

Magdalena “Lena” Schmaltz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Peter Schmaltz. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening, at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3G7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lena Schmaltz, 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