November 25, 2013

By Obituaries on November 25, 2013.

.1915 ~ LEITCH ~ 2013
Gladys Leitch of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alden Leitch, passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at the age of 98 years. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory children, Louise Leitch of Edmonton, Darwin (Beth) Leitch of Vegerville, Jean (Marino) Rapuano of Lethbridge, Joyce Harpell, Betty (Dennis) Jorgenson, Harold (Val) Leitch, and Linda (Mick) Turnbull, all of Medicine Hat; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Alden in 1974; her parents, Walter and Florence Bregg; one son, Gerald; one brother, Joseph; one sister, Isobel; one son-in-law, Jim; one granddaughter, Sandra; and one grandson, Don. Gladys was born on October 28th, 1915 in Creelman, Saskatchewan where she was raised and attended school graduating from Grade 12. She was married on October 13th, 1934 to David “Alden” Leitch in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan where they made their home and remained for 22 years. In July 1956 Gladys and Alden settled in Medicine Hat. Gladys was an avid Medicine Hat Tigers and Toronto Maple Leafs fan attending two Memorial Cups. She enjoyed singing, dancing, knitting, sewing, and baking. She volunteered for many organizations becoming President of the Veiner Centre Senior Citizen Council and receiving the Alberta Medal of Community Service. Gladys truly loved her family and friends and will be lovingly remembered by them all. The Funeral Service will be held in WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 – 6th Street SE, on Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Leroy Angle and Reverend Bob Findley co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Gladys’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the The Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gladys Leitch. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Monday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1920 ~ KOPP ~ 2013
Mr. Anton “Tony” Kopp of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Catherine Kopp, passed away on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Tony leaves to cherish his memory three children, Martin Kopp of Bradenton, Florida, Doreen (Albert) Steinback of Regina, and Gloria (Wayne) Gorin of Winnipeg, and their families; as well as his special niece/daughter, Bernice (Chester) Welte and their family. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tony Kopp. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1927 ~ KIRSCHENMAN ~ 2013
Mrs. Erna Kirschenman of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Friedrich Kirschenman, passed away on November 19th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Erna Kirschenman. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1930 ~ PAVAN ~ 2013
Mr. Sara Pavan (Saravanapavan), beloved husband of Mrs. Param Pavan of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at the age of 82 years. A Celebration of Sara’s Life will be held in the SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, 11 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Sara’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sara Pavan. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1934 ~ BOLLINGER ~ 2013
John Bollinger, beloved husband of Blanche Bollinger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 at the age of 79 years. John also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Garry and Edward (Dena); four grandchildren, Breanna and Brooke Bollinger, Ken Lyczewski, and Amanda (John) Lyczewski; one great-grandchild, Stephanie Lyczewski; one sister, Hilda (Ron) Anton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Wilhemina; one brother, Jack; and four sisters, Elsie Bierback, Anne Nokelby, Emma Gebhardt, and Frieda Scherer. John was born and raised in Schuler, Alberta and attended Myhall School. In 1941, the family moved to Medicine Hat where he then attended Elm Street School. He married Blanche Lavoie on October 1st, 1968 in Medicine Hat. John worked at Beny Motors, Medicine Hat Greenhouses, and the Alberta Goverment in the Public Works Department, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, woodworking, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. John will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Private Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in John’s memory may be made 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 John Bollinger. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.DALE STAFFORD
1942 ~ 2013
Mr. Dale Stafford passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the age of 71 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.SATZKE
Olga Satzke passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Walter Satzke of Redcliff. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 12:00 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Olga Satzke, 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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