June 11, 2015
By Obituaries on June 11, 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
GEIGER Catherine Geiger of Leader, Saskatchewan passed away June 10, 2015. Funeral service will be held on Friday June 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.. Prayers will be held on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Both services will take place from the Little Flower Catholic Church Leader, Saskatchewan. Donations may be made to the Leader Cemetery Fund Leader, Saskatchewan. Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements 306-628-3644 binkleysfuneralservice.com
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, Bob 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
PHILIP MARDIAN 1923 ~ 2015
Mr. Philip Mardian passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the age of 91 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 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
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