June 9, 2015

By Obituaries on June 9, 2015.

1938 ~ DECK ~ 2015

Pius Roy Deck of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marlene Deck, passed away on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at the age of 76 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Dwayne (Tracy) and Kevin (Heidi); three grandchildren, Deidra, Olivia and Kimberly; step-grandson, Colin Thomas; three brothers, Joe (Veronica) Deck, Luke (Maxine) Deck and Ken Deck; two sisters, Marion Paraschuk and Caroline Urban; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pius was predeceased by his parents, Lucas and Francis Deck; two brothers, Frank Deck in infancy and Leo Deck; one sister, Rosemary Stevenson; one grandson, Dawson Deck; one sister-in-law, Betty Deck; and two brothers-in-law, Steve Paraschuk and John Stevenson. Pius was born in Empress, Alberta. His school years were spent at Krupp School. Pius was raised in the Mendham area on a farm. He left at a young age to Regina to work for Firestone where he spend 27 years working in various positions. He moved to Medicine Hat in 1980 where he remained and opened up a tire shop known as Decks Tire. Pius loved sports and played fastball but was a great fan of the green and white Rough Riders. He also loved camping and was a perfectionist with anything he enjoyed. He also loved weekend excursions with his wife. His pride and joy was his sons and grandkids. Pius will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, June 11th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A private interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Pius’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Pius Deck. 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

GEORGE YUHAS
1937 ~ 2015
‘Gone Fishin’
Mr. George Yuhas, beloved husband of Mrs. Pat Yuhas of Redcliff, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the age of 78 years. George was born June 4, 1937 in Lethbridge, a son to John and Mary Juhas. He grew up in Barnwell where he attended school and prepared himself to enter the work force. As a young man he joined the C.P.R. and worked as a conductor. This would become George’s life and career that spanned nearly 35 years with his retirment in the early 1990’s. George married Patricia Dieno in 1960. Together they resided and raised their family in Medicine Hat and Taber before settling in Redcliff. George enjoyed rodeo and watching bullriding…he also loved the outdoors and absolutely loved to go fishing! He spent many hours at his favorite fishing hole and caught many big fish throughout the years. George loved his family and simply adored his grandchildren, they all meant the world to him. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Pat; children, John ‘Jackson’ (Holly), George Jr. and Randy; grandchildren, Shala, Kadain, Keegan and Kameron; a brother, Joe (Marilyn) Yuhas as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary; a brother, John and a sister, Anna. A Come and Go Celebration of George’s life will be held at the Redcliff Senior Drop-in Centre, 26 Main Street S.W., Redcliff on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prior to the celebration , private family interment will take place at the Redcliff Cemetery with Rev. Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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

HARCOURT
Gary Richard Denis Harcourt passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the age of 62 years, beloved husband of Darcee Tessem of Redcliff. The funeral service will be held in the German Canadian Harmony Club (1-1st Street SE, Redcliff) on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1or to a fund for trees at the Redcliff golf course – details to follow. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gary Harcourt, 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

HORETH
Peter Horeth passed away quietly on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Christel Horeth of Medicine Hat. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Diane (Shawn) Copland, Ron Horeth (Frances Knihnitski), Audrey (Mel Sandau); eight grandchildren. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Jim Bredeson officiating. 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: Peter Horeth, 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

JOY REYNEN ~ Beloved
Joy Eloise Reynen of Redcliff passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the age of 59 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Jasen, Vanessa, and Sean Palmer; her mother, Joyce Reynen; two brothers, Edward (Donna) and Russell (Mary) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joy was predeceased by her father, John Reynen and one brother, Michael. The funeral service will be held in PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made in lieu of flowers to CORE – 412 3rd St SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1 in memory of Joy’s brother Michael, 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

LYLE ALEMAN
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and
lean not on your own understanding.” Prov. 3:5.
With a heavy heart but not without hope we announce the sudden passing of Lyle Aleman at the age of 44 on June 4, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Carisa Aleman (Bekkering) and his five precious daughters Jenna, Kelsy, Megan, Halle and Eryn. He was a dear son of Mike and Mary Aleman, brother to Kim (Paul) Thorsteinson and Leanne (Dyron) Provost, son-in-law to John and Helen Bekkering, brother-in-law to Matthew (Stephanie) Bekkering, Kathryn (Jason) Ferrie and Stephen Bekkering. He was loved by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and special friends.
Lyle was born Feb. 24, 1971 in Lacombe, Alberta. The family moved to Medicine Hat in 1977. He graduated from Crescent Heights High School in 1988. He went on to study at The University of Lethbridge and earned his Bachelor of Commerce in 1993. His family was involved in the greenhouse business and he was blessed to work at RedHat Co-op as General Manager. His integrity and passion shone through in his daily work.
He married his best friend Carisa on May 15, 1999. They were truly blessed with five wonderful and treasured girls. He loved each of them dearly and encouraged them to use their individual talents to serve others and the Lord. He loved spending time with them playing badminton, shooting hoops, teaching them to fix sprinkler heads, building projects, playing games, reading stories, driving side-by-sides or just snuggling together watching a movie. We will miss his smile and laughter and hugs.
He showed his servant-heart by serving multiple terms on church council of the Medicine Hat Christian Reformed Church and as an executive board member of the Medicine Hat Christian School.
Lyle was respected and loved by so many people and we pray that God will give peace and understanding as we approach the days, months and years ahead.
The Memorial Service will be held at the First Assembly Of God, 395 – 9 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 12 Noon with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Interment for family and close friends will take place at Hillside Cemetery prior to the service. For those attending, the procession to Hillside Cemetery will depart from Cook Southland Funeral Chapel at 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Rehoboth Christian Ministries (Box 1312 Coaldale AB, T1M 1N1) (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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

MARECK
Patricia “Pat” Gail Mareck of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the age of 70 years. Pat was the beloved wife of the late Donald Mareck and treasured Mom to Terra. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Terra (Bob) Nicolay; one sister, Lexie Lambert; her nephew, Chris (Mary) Benson and their children, Jacoba and Tylin; and two grandchildren, Michelle (Nathan) Blackburn; Heather (Kent) Edney and their children, Kelton, Olivia and Jackson. She was predeceased by her parents, Shirley Reynolds and Tom William Stocker; her husband, Donald Mareck; her brother, Bill Stocker; her sister, Janet McKinstry; and her dear companion, Ken Lennstrom.
Pat was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and raised in Marshall, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Alberta and, in 1964, was one of the early graduates of its school of dental hygiene. While employed with Public Health in St. Paul, Pat met Don, who was there working for A.G.T. They married in 1966, and their only child, Terra Dawn, was born a couple of years later. After short residences in Vermillion and in Calgary, the family settled in Medicine Hat in 1976, where Pat soon began working as a dental hygienist with River Centre Dental Clinic. Pat took delight in her career and colleagues there for nearly 30 years. Following Don’s death in 2001, Pat moved to Calgary for several years, living just up the road from Terra and Bob. She returned to Medicine Hat five years ago with her dear companion, Ken.
Pat was happiest when enjoying time with her family, or out laughing with her many cherished friends. Quick with a quip and sharp of mind, she made connections easily and then held tightly to the people she loved. Pat was prodigiously proud of “her-daughter-the-lawyer”, and the time she spent visiting Terra and Bob was precious to all. A close second to Terra was Pat’s adored cocker spaniel, Maggie, who gave Pat an eager outlet for her unfettered affection for dogs. Pat deeply appreciated her career at River Centre, and took joy from having followed her patients through their lives. Pat relished her regular trips to visit family, whether out to Vancouver Island or to Houston. Pat was known and loved for her passion for books; her fundamental kindness when kindness was most needed; her skill with poetry; her fondness for cleaning (indeed, if cleanliness is truly next to godliness, then she has been in Heaven now for years); her irreverent sense of humour; and her “I am woman, hear me roar” independent spirit. Pat was a life force much to be missed in the lives she touched.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude and thanks for the personal care provided by Dr. Duke, Dr. Weigel, Dr. Bratvold and the other primary physicians who cared for Pat during her recent hospital stay. Special thanks to the kind and profoundly compassionate staff on Unit 4W at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
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 Thursday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Medicine Hat 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: Pat Mareck, 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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