April 9, 2015
By Obituaries on April 9, 2015.
1947 ~ DURKEE ~ 2015 Allison "Al" Wayne Durkee, beloved husband of Mary Durkee of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at the age of 67 years. Al also leaves to cherish his memory six children, Wayne (Catherine) Durkee, Troy (Carrie) Durkee, James (Corrie) Ellis, Dale (Sarah) Ellis, Heidi (Jon) Durkee, and Joshua Durkee; eight grandchildren, Jesse, Sebastian, Austin, Olivia, Brett, Turner, Cody and Alexis; three brothers, Larry (Betty), Mark (Bonnie), and Neil (Maureen); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his parents, Douglas and Hilda Durkee; two brothers, Alvin and Cliff Durkee; two brothers-in-law, David and Sonny Smith; and his mother and father-in-law, John and Mary Smith. Al worked for the CPR for seventeen years and then drove truck for Hurlburt Construction for over twenty years. Most recently, he had been employed with Lawrence Meier Trucking for the past seven years. Al was a true blue Maple Leafs fan and had a passion for trains and railroads. He was a man with a very large heart and will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Al's memory may be made at the ScotiaBank on Dunmore Road SE to assist with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Al Durkee. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
1954 ~ PERRIOR ~ 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. On Sunday, April 5th, 2015, Victoria Perrior, loving wife of the late Don Perrior, passed away peacefully with her son by her side after a long-fought battle with cancer. Vicki leaves to cherish her memory her son, Dain (Shauna) Perrior of Medicine Hat; and her grandson, Bennett. Vickie's joy could always be seen when she saw her grandson or even heard his name. Her love for him radiated in her eyes and will forever fill his heart. Vicki is also survived by one sister, Doris (Alexander) Sayeau; one brother-in-law, Allan Larch; two nephews, Steven (Kendra) Perrior and Justin (Jennifer) Mahaux; five nieces, Liane Perrior (Dave Greenwood), Wendy (Sean) Shea, Debbie (Jake Abes) Larch, Trina Larch, and Jennifer Larch and their families; special nephews, Aaron Greenwood, Jason Aman, Brandon Aman, and Brian Shea; special nieces, Lacey Lerner (Dustin), Courtney Perrior, Krystal Aman, Angel Shea, and Christine Shea. Vicki was predeceased by her husband, Donald “Don” Perrior on December 8th, 2014; one sister, Christine Larch; and one brother-in-law, Louis (Sandra) Perrior Jr. Vickie was a special lady and quickly made her way into the hearts of anyone who met her. Those who were able to know Vickie are filled with gratitude for the time she gave them and for the memories they will always hold. A Time of Remembrance will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, April 9th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Friday, April 10th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Vicki’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice St. Joseph’s Home, 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 Vicki Perrior. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
BABITZKE Reinhold Babitzke passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of Susan Babitzke of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children Grant (Karen) Babitzke of Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan and Tamara Bosch (Tony Scarpino) of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 547 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Reinhold Babitzke, 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
BREKKO Norman Harold Brekko of Medicine Hat passed away at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on April 5th at the age of 89 years. Norman was born March 14, 1926 near Beechy, Saskatchewan. After school, he worked on farms in the area and Kyle, Saskatchewan. Norman also spent two winters working on a dairy farm in Ladner, BC. In 1946, Norman married Alma Brown of Demaine, SK and eventually settled in Moose Jaw, SK where he worked for CP Express for many years. In 1961, Norman, Alma, their sons Terry and Roger and infant daughter Sonja moved to a farm near Beechy. Four years later another son, Todd arrived. Norman had dreamed of farming all his life and relished the fresh country air and healthy rural lifestyle. For many years Norman and Alma wintered in Mesa, AZ, and continued to farm until the age of 65, when they leased the farm out and formally retired to Medicine Hat. Norman was a conservationist, a pacifist, a tremendous lover of nature, a bibliophile, an accomplished guitar player and singer/story teller, a mechanic, a cattleman/cowboys28, farmer, traveler, and above all, a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Norman is survived by his loving wife, Alma, of 69 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children: Terry (Lyndell), Roger (Therese), Sonja (Wayne) White and Todd (Cedric); eight grandchildren, Tara (Steve) and their daughter, Isla; Tyler, Tobi (Seb) and their children, Sophie and Ewan; Chad (Sabrina) and their children, Eric, Colin and Adam; Chelsey (Mike) and their children, Max and Sophie; Mitch (Corrin) and their daughter, Penny; Daniel and Zayne as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Norman was predeceased by his parents, Hilda and Nils Brekko; two brothers, Herman and Leonard and one sister, Sylvia. The funeral service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Society c/o 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Norman Brekko, 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
CLAUDE BISHOP 1922 2015
Claude Dalton Bishop passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the age of 93 years. Claude was born in Medicine Hat on March 8, 1922 and grew up on the family farm south of Etzikom. Even as a young man, his ambition was to go into business, which he did beginning in Etzikom with Bishop Lumber and Hardware and later in Bow Island where he owned and operated Bishop Motors and Bow Island Soil Services. Claude was a well-respected businessman in the Etzikom and Bow Island areas for many years. He is survived by his son, Patrick (Jacqueline) and their sons, Stephen and Ian; daughter, Valerie (Desmond) and their children, Erin, Mason, Jillian and Allison as well as his second wife, Theresa and her sons, Dana (Brenda) Couillard, Hal (Penny) Couillard and Craig (Kim) Couillard. Claude was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred; his sister, Rita Sargent; his brother, Robert Bishop; his sister, Madge Hadlington as well as Theresa’s son, Stuart Couillard. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Sidney Nelson officiating. Private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Claude may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
ENSLEN William “Bill” G. Enslen formerly of Schuler, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the age of 98 years, beloved husband of Emma Enslen. The memorial service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: William Enslen, 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
GEORGE MERCER 1933 ~ 2015
Mr. George Mercer passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the age of 81 years. A celebration of George’s life will be held at the Buffalo, Alberta Community Hall on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
LENNSTROM Kenneth Wayne Lennstrom passed away at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the age of 63 years, beloved companion of Patricia “Pat” Mareck. He also leaves to cherish his memory two daughters Kimberly Stewart and Rebecca (Scott) Wilke; one brother, Ryan (Donna) Lennstrom; Pat’s family: daughter, Terra (Bob) Nicolay, sister, Lexie and nephew, Chris. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Oscar Lennstrom and his faithful friend, Casey. Ken was born on August 23, 1951 in Winnipeg. Anyone who knew him will remember him as the ultimate optimist. Ken loved to make people laugh including the staff on the Palliative Care unit and at the St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice. His big goal was to finish his dune buggy, which he did and drove back it and forth to work the of summer of 2013. Every year, Ken and Pat made at least 2 trips; one to Houston and the other to Vancouver Island to visit Pat’s family, enjoying his time in both places. He was a hockey fan and up until this past winter, he went to most of the Tiger games. Ken also enjoyed fishing with a good friend and golfing in the summer. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kenneth Lennstrom, 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
Life’s work well done… Last week marked the beginning of an eternal journey as over a hundred family and friends gathered at the peaceful Hillside Cemetery to honour the life of Bud Mattson. With the warm sun shining down, Bud’s grandchildren respectfully acted as pallbearers and carried their Grandpa to his place of rest… Life Celebrant Gerry Getz led the service and shared some special memories of Bud’s life… a special song, “I’ll See You Again” could be heard as those in attendance reflected on the touching words of the song and the final tribute that closed the service, was a song by Eldon as he strummed his guitar.
His hard working hands now idle,
An eternal journey has begun…
Resting where no shadows fall
His life’s work well done.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured
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Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
MYRA ANDERSON 1932 ~ 2015
Mrs. Myra Anderson passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the age of 82 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (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.
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