June 10, 2015
By Obituaries on June 10, 2015.
1927 ~ VULLINGS ~ 2015 Gerard Peter Vullings, beloved husband of Anna Vullings of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, June 8th, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Gerard also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Joanne (Randy) Jalbert, Mary (Tim) Kisinger, Leslie Vullings, Gerry Vullings, Murray Vullings, and Jim Vullings; and three grandchildren, Kevin Kisinger, Kelly Kisinger, and Christopher Jalbert. He also leaves two sisters; sisters and brothers-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in Holland and Canada. Gerard was predeceased by his parents, Casper and Joanna Vullings; two brothers and two sisters, one in infancy. Gerard was born in Holland on February 20th, 1927. He married Anna on March 10th, 1956 in Holland before immigrating to Canada. Gerard spent 59 years in Canada and loved the prairies, spending one year in Kamloops, twelve years in Saskatchewan, seven years in Bow Island, and the remainder in Medicine Hat. Gerard spent his working years in the farming and feed mill occupation. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 to 9:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, June 12th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, on Friday, June 12th, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorial gifts in Gerard's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerard Vullings. 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
GEHRING Brian Vernon Gehring passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the age of 56 years. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Erica Gehring (Billy Zanichkowsky), Blair Gehring and Cole Gehring and their mother Mirian and her son Tanner Gehring; his parents Vernon and Phyllis Gehring; one brother Dale Gehring and one sister Brenda Gehring (Brad Jesse). Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. The graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the main gate to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or 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: Brian Gehring, 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
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. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Christopher Harcourt (Noelle Eresman) and Darryl Harcourt (Rachel Rohl); his grandchildren Cherise (her mother Keri) and Corbin (his mother Janine); one great grandchild Rhian; two brothers Brian and Kevin (Marg); six sisters, Ellen (Bob) Sagh, Phyllis (Ken) Ferguson, Lois (Cyril) Syroteuk, Laura (Ken) Deibert, Marlene (Darrell) Yaremko and Shirley (Leon) Pratchler as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Nellie and Tom Harcourt and one sister Dorothy Dagger. 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, 700 Redcliff Way SE, Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0. 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
HAROLD "FRED" WITTIG July 17th, 1934 ~ June 7th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Wittig, beloved husband of Gayle Wittig, in Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. His memory will be forever cherished by his children, Karen (Rod) Ristau, Jenelle (Joe) Jangula, and Owen (Janet) Wittig; four grandchildren, Cole (Candice) Ristau, Paige Ristau, Lane Ristau, and Chelsea Wittig; one precious great-granddaughter, Casey Ristau; three step-grandchildren, Chris Jangula, Lee Jangula, and Crystal (Earl) Fraser; two step great-grandchildren, Parker and Lindin; one sister, Gladys Dieterle; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Yeast, Judith Sept, and Joyce Wittig; one brother-in-law, Bill Yeast; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents, George and Esther Wittig; his in-laws, John and Margaret Sept; his sister, Marlene Haas; his brother, George Wittig; and two brothers-in-law, Clarence Dieterle and Ron Haas. Fred was born and raised in the Burstall District where he met and married his wife of 55 years, Gayle, in the winter of 1959. They started their first year of marriage on the Conrad Schultz farm before moving to the A.K. Walker or Jacobsen Ranch in the fall of 1960. Fred and all his family took part in his operation raising Simmental and Hereford cattle and quarter horses as well as grain farming. Fred's love was the ranch. He enjoyed 48 years of ranching and then Gayle and Fred retired to Medicine Hat enjoying retired life with a coulee view. Fred continued to drive back and forth to Burstall to help with the farming. During their time in Burstall and Medicine Hat, they supported their grandchildren by attending sporting events, concerts and graduations. Each one had a special place in his heart and he was so proud of their individual accomplishments. Fred will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A special thank you is extended to the Palliative Care nursing staff for their compassion and support. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Fred's memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fred Wittig. 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
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
SAUER, EUGENE GILBERT CPO 2nd Class
Age 66, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2015 at QEII VG Site. Born August 12, 1948 in Medicine Hat, AB, he was the son of the late Rudy and Jackie Sauer and husband of the late Yvette (LeBlanc) Sauer.
Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Gene was always proud of his Alberta roots. He moved to Halifax in 1968 to fulfill a lifelong dream of a career in the Navy. He proudly served on such ships as HMCS Iroquois, Protecteur and Provider to name a few. Gene retired after 35 years of service in 2003. The love of his life was his family, especially his three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He also loved gardening and watching NASCAR.
Survived by daughter, Ellesa Bujold; grandchildren Scott Baker (Emily), Ashley Pottie (Michael), Dylan Field; great grandchildren, Katie and Arianna Baker, Lilliah, Charlotte and Walker Pottie; sisters, Gladys Yacyshen, Gloria Reppnack, Grace Wingenbach (Glen), Glenda Gaetz (Jim); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents, wife Yvette (LeBlanc), brothers-in-law Ted and Steve.
A memorial service will be held at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00am. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To send online condolences, please visit http://www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
WILMA SMITH 1932 – 2015
Wilma Lamoine Smith (nee Orr), beloved wife of Bryce Smith, passed away in Bow Island on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, June 13, 2015 between 9:30 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 309 – 8 Street West, Bow Island on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tribute’s in Wilma’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
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