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February 2, 2016
By Obituaries on February 2, 2016.
1921 ~ BUSCHOLL ~ 2016 CHRISTIAN BUSCHOLL of Medicine Hat, Alberta, formerly of Prelate, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of the late, Margaret Buscholl (nee Helfrich) passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at the age of 95 years. Chris will be forever loved and remembered by his ten children, Marjorie (Richard) Hofer of Calgary, Chris (Shawn Hanson) of Okotoks, Rosemarie (Harold) Moryski of Regina, Charles of Kelowna, Stanley (Rose Marie Hampel) of Brooks, James (Lynette Sackman) of Scepter, Richard (Lynn Schill) of Penticton, Maryann (Tom) Marcotte of St. Albert, Margaretrose (Rob) Willms of Red Deer, Frank (Catherine West) of Prelate; 26 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Mary) of Medicine Hat; his sister, Rose Hammel of Moose Jaw; four sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Erwyn) Marx, Shirley Martin, Irene Shuya and Jean Koehler; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings, Frank, Mary and Elizabeth (Steier); and one granddaughter, Shayleen Buscholl. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will take place at Prelate Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Chris may do so with a gift to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chris Buscholl. 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
1950 ~ WILLIS ~ 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garry Willis, with his wife, Hazel, and sister, Debbie at his side, on Wednesday January 27th, 2016, after an undeniable “woe is NOT me” and “it is what it is” attitude, Garry succumbed to his battle with Glioblastoma.
Garry is survived by loving wife and friend of 37 years, Hazel; his fur son, Harley; his sister, Debbie (Gerry) Nyen and family, Taylor, Jenna, Brad, Justine (Kevin), and Chris; sister-in-law, Ann (Bill) Ferguson and family, Trevor (Katrina), Nicole (Doug), and Landon (Monica); brother-in-law, Harry (Belinda) Glass and family, Christopher and Ryan (Katie). He is also survived by his aunt, Melanie Flaman; great-nephews and great-nieces, and many cousins.
Garry was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Louise Willis; his in-laws, Dave and Maggie Glass; his godfather, Red Newnham; and niece, Kimberly Glass.
Garry, born in Medicine Hat on January 25th, 1950 and spent almost all of his life in Redcliff. After working at several different jobs, from Dominion Glass to electrical work, he landed in the Oil and Gas industry which included working at Merland and building the Red Gas plant in Redcliff. After the shut-down of Domglas, Garry ventured out on his own as a consultant with Petro Canada and then Suncor, Resden, and finally CNRL until his retirement in 2014. He joined the Redcliff Volunteer Fire Department in 1980 and served with pride for 25 years. The Redcliff Legion was Garry’s go-to place – you could always find him there in a circle of friends. At the Legion, he was a member of the Executive and held the position of First Vice. Although Garry never wanted to be the center of attention, his antics and sense of humour put him there more often than not.
Garry and Hazel were married September 21st, 1979 and have lived in Redcliff for their entire marriage. In 2005 they moved into their dream home they built overlooking the coulees and South Saskatchewan River. They were true soul mates and each other’s rock. Their love of travel, golf, family, and friends made for many years of love and laughter together.
Garry and his sister, Debbie, had a very special bond that went well beyond a sibling relationship. They were each other’s pillar of strength, supported each other no matter what, and loved each other unconditionally.
Garry, Hazel, and family have felt, and continue to feel the circle of love from everyone. They wish to express their gratitude to the many people who supported them over the years, especially this past year. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Kelly, Dr. Nordal, their staff, the nurses, and radiation technicians of the Foothills Hospital. Thank you to the Oncology nurses and staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Center for all you do. Thank you Dr. J. Esaw – we can only hope that anyone that has to endure a journey like Garry’s, takes it with you. Also, thank you to the Foothills Patient Hostel, the numerous doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital ER and 4 West, and finally, St. Joseph’s Home.
At Garry’s request, no formal funeral services will be held. Donations in honour of Garry will be gratefully accepted by the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2 or to the Redcliff Legion Branch #6, 302 Broadway Ave W, Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 or 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 Garry Willis
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
1961 ~ MURPHY ~ 2016 Steven "Steve" Michael Murphy of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully with his wife and loved ones by his side on Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 at the age of 54 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH. Funeral arrangements 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
1917 ~ 2016
Mrs. Anne Wohlgemuth, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ernst Wohlgemuth, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the age of 98 years. A Celebration of Anne’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, along side her husband, Ernie. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Anne may be made to a 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
CAVE Alexia Cave of Medicine Hat, formerly of Swift Current, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas Cave. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Brian (Lorna), Heather (Richard) Sharp and Tim (Joanne); six grandchildren, Curtis and Jodi (their children Kierra, Taeya); Trisha; Rick Jr. and Jen (his children Rikki and Cooper, their mother Sarah); Michelle and Tracy (their children Shayna and Blake); Connie and Jarrod (their children Ava-Lee, Savanah); Amy; three brothers Joe (Jen) MacKay, Charlie MacKay, Morvin (Louise) MacKay and one sister Isabelle Ring as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Barbara and James MacKay; one daughter Cheryl in infancy, two brothers Scotty MacKay, Andy MacKay and one sister Barbara MacKay. Alexia was born on June 4, 1933 in Swift Current where she was raised and received her education. On July 18, 1951, Alexia married Douglas Cave, also of Swift Current. They were married for 47 ½ years, with Douglas passing on October 1, 1997. Alexia loved life and was always on the go. She worked at the Swift Current Co-op as a retail clerk for many years up until her retirement. She loved retail and it showed, as she always knew where to find a bargain. She loved playing baseball in her younger days. As she got older, Alexia enjoyed socializing with family and friends. She had a passion for yard work and tending to her flowers until she was no longer able to due to health reasons. Alexia continued to love her family and her affection and devotion to her grandkids remained until the day she left us. A private family service has been held. A celebration of her life will take place in Swift Current, Saskatchewan in the spring of 2016. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alexia Cave, 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
ELVA "NORINE" (SAUBAK) CARLSON May 20 , 1934 – January 22, 2016
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, mother-in-law, gramma and great gramma (GG). She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Ponoka Hospital, Ponoka, Alberta. She was born in Taber, Alberta to Lester and Sarah (Sadie) Day. Her childhood years were spent on the farm south of Fincastle, Alberta with eight other siblings. Her father passed away when she was only two years old. After his death, the family moved to Taber where she received all of her education to Grade 10 and then she went to work at the Post Office. After her corresponding by letter for quite some time with Earl Saubak, they married on February 2, 1953. After their marriage, they moved to Devon, Alberta where they first son, Jim, was born. Shortly thereafter they moved back to Taber. While living in Taber; Ron, Gerry and Karen were born. Then a job came along in the Oil industry which moved the family to Tilley in 1962. Our first home there was a run down farm house, affectionately known as the “Ponderosa”. In 1963, we moved into the town of Tilley and that was the beginning of being settled for many years. In 1964, Cheryl was born to complete the family. Mom returned to work for Canada Post at the Tilley Post Office where she was Post Mistress for 25 years. Mom and Dad were divorced in 1995, and she moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta. That same year, Mom became very ill and experienced liver failure. In December of 1995, she received a liver transplant at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. That gave us 20 more years to spend with her. In 1998, Mom met her second husband, Tory Carlson. They were married October 10, 1998 and spent their time happily in Medicine Hat until his death in June of 2007. Dad passed away previously that year, on January 1, 2007 in Brooks, Alberta. Mom then moved to Red Deer to be closer to her family. Then in 2009, her health started to decline so we moved her to Sunrise Village in Ponoka, Alberta. Gerry and Gwen saw to it that her every need was met. She lived there until her death. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, dancing, her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by five children, Jim (Cindy), Ron (Hui), Gerry (Gwen), Karen, and Cheryl (Darrell Hein) ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings: Ivan Day, Albert (Bud) Day, Verna Brown, Floy Hyde, Lenor Edwards, Donna Carlsen, Phyllis Day, James (Jay) Day, her first husband Earl, and her second husband, Tory. She was laid to rest at the Prairie View Cemetery in Medicine Hat, on January 29, 2016 with immediate family present. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Schow from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ponoka on May 20, 2016. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Calgary/Southern Alberta Chapter, Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7W7 or to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Norine Carlson , 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
LORAINE HART-TONGS 1960 ~ 2016
Mrs. Loraine Norma Hart-Tongs, beloved wife of Mr. David Tongs, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 29, 2016, at the age of 55 years. A Celebration of Loraine’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, February 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m to 10:55 a.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
SCOTT Rosina “Rose” Katherine Scott of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Alvin Scott. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Philip (Yvonne), Patricia Shipley, Mary (Jerry); her grandchildren, Rose and Randy (Ben, Brooklin); Leigh and Alison (Emily, Olivia); Crystal; Jason and Tinna (Domanick, Chloe); Jordan and Beth (Savannah, Ryker); Kaylee and Kemar; Jennica and Clay as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Anton Schafer and her husband Alvin in 1996. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rose Scott, 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
1970 ~ 2016
Mr. Shane Cockerill passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the age of 46 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
STANLEY BRUCE LONG 1917 ~ 2016
Stanley Bruce Long passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the age of 98 years. Stan was a life long resident of Medicine Hat. His career with the CPR spanned 43 years. He was an active member of the Connaught Golf Course for 76 years. Golf was his passion and he freely shared his knowledge of golf with others wanting to learn the game. Stan was pre- deceased by his wife, Edna; twin brother, Sydney; brothers, Fred and Douglas as well as sisters, Mary and June. He is survived by sons, Fred and Ken and their families. It was Stan’s wish that his life be remembered without the proceedings of a formal service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
WINTONYK Katherine “Kay” (nee: Wusyk) Wintonyk of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans Society in Southridge on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late Stephen Wintonyk. Dear mother of Andy (Cec) Wintonyk of Oshawa; proud Nana to granddaughter Beth (Darryl) and great grandmother to Emily and Jackson. She was predeceased by her parents Eva and Harry Wusyk; siblings, Anne Zablocki, Mary Gregory and Bill Wusyk and one niece Sandra Bernatzki. Kay will be remembered by her nieces Rosemary Millard and Donna Bushard; nephews, Ron and Ken Zablocki and Bob Wusyk and their families. Kay was born in Calgary and moved to Medicine Hat when she married. In her youth, she played the Mandolin and did Ukrainian dance. She enjoyed a number of activities with her husband such as bowling, golfing and darts. She was an avid gardener and a wonderful seamstress. A special thank you to all those who provided such good care and compassion in Kay’s final years. Respecting Kay’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kay Wintonyk, 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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