May 3, 2016
By Obituaries on May 3, 2016.
1928 ~ MacDonald ~ 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Eva MacDonald (nee Dockter) on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com and to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eva MacDonald. Funeral arrangements 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
1948 ~ HAY ~ 2016 Elaine Rita Hay of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Joseph Hay, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at the age of 67 years. Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her children, Susan Hemmaway, Shannon Hay and Andy Hay; her grandchildren, Kerigan and Reegan; one sister-in-law, Adele (Doug) Vaughan; one nephew, Rob (Jody) Vaughan, one niece, Laureen (Rob) Kirk; her very best friend since the age of 2, Lynne Graff; and her dog, Rosco. Elaine was predeceased by her husband and high school sweetheart, Joseph in 1999; and her parents, Walter and Josephine Mackenzie. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Elaine's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine Hay. 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
ELHART Donald Billy Elhart passed away on his 73rd birthday, Friday, April 29, 2016. He leaves to cherish is memory his beloved wife Shirley; two children Linda Elhart (Brad Eresman) of Dunmore and Aaron (Cindy) Elhart of Clearwater; nine grandchildren, Amanda Driscoll, Shane Driscoll, Jaydon Eresman, Jory Eresman, Shelby Eresman, Jesse Elhart, Cauy Elhart, Cheyenne Elhart and Haylee Elhart; one sister Joyce (Laverne) Rose; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harvey Geigle, Lance (Olive) Brost, Irene Saddler, Ruby (Marvin) Mock, Jim Brost and Florence (Merle) Koenig as well as numerous nieces and nephews . He was predeceased by his parents Natalie “Dolly” and Emanuel Elhart; one son Tracy Elhart in 2008, and two sisters Dorothy (Meno) Daffy and Esther Geigle. Don was born on April 29, 1943, on the family farm in the community of Clearwater. Don attended the Clearwater School and in grade nine was bussed to Irvine. Don wanted to be a farmer and decided to stay home and work on the farm with his dad. In 1963, he married Shirley Brost and for two and a half years he worked as a drywaller in Medicine Hat before moving back to the farm in 1965. The experience from this job kept him busy right up to his last year with family and friends that needed help with their homes. While on the farm, Don was on the Many Island Grazing Association for several years. Don and Shirley enjoyed many years camping and fishing with their children, other family, and friends. They were also fortunate enough to travel to Disneyland, Hawaii and Acapulco. In 1988, they started travelling with their motorhome to Arizona and California which they did for many years. They loved their cruises to Alaska, Panama and the Carribean. In 2003, they retired into Medicine Hat and enjoyed their new home with family, grandkids and many friends now close by. Don loved the farm and was very proud of what was accomplished over many years. He was still able to help Aaron combine this past fall for a couple of days. He was also proud and happy that the farm had taken care of four generations of Elharts and “maybe” a fifth. He has always been the family advisor even at times when they didn’t ask for it. He was loved and will be remembered by all. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:00 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Donald Elhart, 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
FOLK It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garry Andrew Folk just two days shy of his 64th birthday. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Marion, children, Shaun, Ryan (Jenn), Kalynn (Kalvin), Rachel and his bother-in-law Dave Hart. He was predeceased by his parents Balzar and Frances Folk, as well as his brother Killian Folk in January of 2015, and his sister Shirley Hart in September of 2015. Garry was born and raised in Medicine Hat. He spent much of his childhood on the family farm at Richmound, Saskatchewan where he developed his work ethic. For nine years, Garry devoted his time working with the telephone company AGT and soon after became a valued firefighter for the City of Medicine Hat Fire Department. In May of 2015, after 34 years of service to the fire department, Garry retired as a well- respected Captain. Garry was a man of strong faith, and exhibited his love of nature from enjoying peaceful nights on the farm to his adventures of camping and backpacking in the mountains. His other passions included fishing, hiking, travelling and hunting. Garry lived simply, loved generously and cared deeply for his family – his enjoyment in life came from being a husband and father; he always put his own needs last. We love you forever Dad, you will be greatly missed, bye for now. A celebration of Garry will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Landry officiating. A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Garry Folk, 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
GORDON ELMER BEIERBACH June 8, 1928 ~ April 29, 2016 Elmer Beierbach, beloved husband of Rovena of 63 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Elmer was born in Medicine Hat to Gordon and Emma Beierbach, the eldest of 4 sons. Dad was raised and received his education in the Graburn area not far from the Cypress Hills. On October 25, 1952, Elmer married the love of his life, Rovena Weiss, in the Grace Baptist Church. After their marriage, they began farming and ranching. During their early years, they were blessed with two children, Sandi (1953) and Doug (1956). Dad and Mom sold the old place and in 1959, they moved their family and their farming/ranching to Graburn, 5 miles north of the Cypress Hills. Dad loved his Hereford cows and his John Deere tractor. After many years of hard work (seeding crops, haying, branding, moving cattle to the Cypress Hills for summer grazing and fall round-ups to bring the cattle home for the winter) and nasty blizzards. Dad and Mom said “enough” and retired to Medicine Hat in 1978. In town, dad had the most beautiful flowers and the lushest, greenest lawn. The highlight of Dad’s life was when his granddaughters, Brandi, Jodie and Krista were born. He carried the girls here, there and everywhere showing them pictures, flowers and whatever they wanted to see until they were old enough to walk. Many trips were made to Grandpa’s candy dish. September 2014, Dad moved to Sunnyside due to failing health. Along with his wife Rovena, Elmer is survived by: his children, Sandi (Ed Beach), Doug (Rhonda) Beierbach; granddaughters, Brandi Beierbach, Jodie (Brad) Fisher, Krista (Cory) Vossler; great-grandchildren, Toby and Zoey Fisher, Payton and Hunter Vossler; brothers, Ken (Shirley) Beierbach, Walter (Marlene) Beierbach and Len Beierbach; sister-in-law, Bernice Lehr as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy, Kathy; parents, Gordon and Emma Beierbach; parents-in-law, Herb and Olinda Weiss; sisters-in-law, Marlene and Josephine; brothers-in-law, Lavern Weiss, Ernie Lehr and Vic Opp as well as one niece and two nephews. In honouring Elmer’s wishes, his life will be remembered without the proceedings of a formal service. “If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you back again.” A come and go celebration of Elmer’s life will be held at Rovena’s home, 2975 – 15 Avenue S.E. (behind Chinook Village) on Thursday, May 5, 2016, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. We, the family, would like to thank all of the staff at Sunnyside for the wonderful care and compassion they provided to Dad. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cook southland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Elmer 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
KOSOLOFSKI ANNE C. KOSOLOFSKI, beloved wife of the late Michael Kosolofski, passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Anne will be lovingly remembered by her three children and their families; Stan (Marcia) Kosolofski and their children: Kyle (wife Becky and their children, Cassie and Caymbree), Taren (husband Simon Roger and their children, Kya and Jack) and Brooke Kosolofski; Kathy Forster and her children: Kristen (husband Nathan Whitling and their children, Josh, Cassie, Lauren and Ethan), Nathan (Asteid Forster and their children, Nneka, Nya and Amari); Annette (John) Jangula and their children, Morgan (Nicole) and Spencer (Kristen Crowe).
She is also remembered by her siblings: Lillian Schmidt, Ron (Suzanne) Schmidt, Wayne (Noreen) Schmidt and her sister-in-law Eldene Schmidt.
Along with her husband Mike, Anne was predeceased by her parents, Wendelin and Katherine (nee Tumbach) Schmidt, her brothers Dick and Fred Schmidt and her sisters, Margaret Dafoe and Rosal Sykes.
Mom was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on January 7, 1927. She was the second oldest in a family of eight children. Mom loved all things domestic: baking, gardening, fancywork, embroidery (especially her tea towels, which are a cherished item among the girls), knitting, quilt making and cross stitch, to name a few!) She made many of these treasures for her family and was always willing to share them with others.
Mom and dad were married June 13, 1945. She clearly remembered that the day of their wedding was a Wednesday because the store that she worked in with her brother Fred was closed that day! She worked incredibly hard during this time of her life as she had two young children and also helped her mom care for her two younger brothers. Mom was very active in her community and her church. She was a lifetime member of the CWL. Faith and prayer were very important to mom; she never missed attending mass, praying a daily rosary and saying her daily prayers.
Mom moved to Lethbridge in the spring of 2008. This was a difficult move for her as she had to leave behind her house, yard and well-fed stray cats. As the years went by, her health began to deteriorate and in 2015, she moved to Legacy Lodge where she was able to receive more specialized care. Mom often spoke of “going home” and we thought she was talking literally but now realize she wanted to leave her earthly home to be reunited with Dad and the other important people in her life who predeceased her.
The Funeral Mass for mom will take place at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
The family has entrusted arrangements to Cornerstone Funeral Home Ltd. of Lethbridge.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PAUL POLISKY
July 1, 1969 ~ April 27, 2016
Paul Raymond Polisky of Medicine Hat, succumbed to his long battle with kidney disease on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the age of 46 years. Paul was born on July 1, 1969, and from the start was a bright and creative child. Before he started school, he loved to be read to and he would ask for the funny parts of stories to be pointed out to him. He was also very interested by science and would often be talking about interesting scientific questions. By the time he started school, he had taught himself to read and became a life long avid reader of all types of books. During school, Paul’s creativity showed through music and art. He studied piano at the United Conservatory of Music and played in their festivals in Calgary, Lethbridge and Red Deer. He earned his grade 8 Toronto Conservatory Certificate. When he was 11, Paul’s teacher, Sister Alfreda, noticed and nurtured his talent in art. She incorporated painting into her program and encouraged him to paint. That year, he had a piece chosen for the children’s art display. In later years, Paul struggled in school and had difficulty being understood or supported. Because of this, he went to Medicine Hat College to complete his grade 12. In this supportive environment, he excelled in chemistry, physics and math and he earned his advanced university entrance grade 12 diploma and enrolled in calculus. After years of dialysis, Paul received a kidney transplant in 2002. He enjoyed a few years of freedom from those appointments, woking for the city and travelling to visit family before he had to once again start dialysis. In his final months, Paul lived a quiet life. Between dialysis visits, he had coffee with friends and family and spent time reading and resting. Despite his medical treatment, Paul’s health deteriorated to the point where his life ended while in the hospital surrounded by family. Paul is survived by his beloved son, Austyn; parents, Ray and Mildred Polisky; sister, Lisa (Greg) Wallis and their children, Sophie and Lachlan; brother, Murray (Gina) Polisky and their children, Sam and Alex as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, beginning at 6:00 p.m., one hour prior to the start of Vigil Prayers which will be recited on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Paul’s name may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1 A Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G5. (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
1923 ~ VOCKEROTH ~ 2016 Theodore "Ted" Vockeroth of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lydia Vockeroth, passed away on Friday, April 29th, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Ted leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Myrna (Garry) Crawford and Wanda (Barry Watson) Vockeroth, and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Hillson officiating. Flowers are graciously declined. Memorial gifts in Ted's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ted Vockeroth. 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
23
-22
