May 10, 2016
By Obituaries on May 10, 2016.
1936 ~ BROOKES ~ 2016 Judith Brookes of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Dr. David Brookes, passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Judith leaves to cherish her memory one son, Simon Brookes of Medicine Hat; one daughter, Joanne Brookes (Shelby) of Costa Rica; and one brother, Duncan (Pat) Fletcher of Tideswell, England. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Judith's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Judith Brookes. 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
1946 ~ SALIK ~ 2016 Allan Peter Salik, beloved husband of Anna Salik of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Allan also leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Debbie (Ernie) Hagemeister, Shelly (Darrell) Drefs and Melissa Meier; seven grandchildren, Shannan Drefs, Rachael Seefried, Nathan Seefried, Joshua Drefs, Brennan Meier, Kaden Meier and Piercen Meier, and their dad, Darcy Meier; two brothers, Earl (Carolyn) Salik and Brian (Gail) Salik; buddy and brother-in-law, Ben Hermann; as well as numerous other in-laws, nieces and nephews. Allan was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mary Salik. Allan was born on December 6th, 1946 in Prelate, Saskatchewan. He married Anna Hermann on June 19th, 1971 and they would have been married 45 years this June. Allan worked at Canada Safeway for 40 years, retiring in 2011. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, camping, fishing and just enjoying the outdoors. What Allan loved most was spending time with his family. He will be missed dearly and his memory cherished by all those who knew him. Cremation has taken place, but those wishing to reflect with the family are invited to join them at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1101 Queen Street SE, on Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. Memorial gifts in Allan's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 631 Prospect Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4C2 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 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 Allan Salik. 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
1948 ~ BOCKMAN ~ 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Andrew “Andy” Bockman on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at the age of 67 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH with Father John Maes, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Andy’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or to the Elkwater Community Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Andy Bockman. 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
JASMAN, Clifford Frederick April 1930 – May 2016
Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and brother. Dad passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Calgary. Cliff leaves behind his past wife Mary, 4 children; Charmaine of Calgary, Vicki (Ralph) of Medicine Hat, Barry (Loy) of Rocky Mountain House and Dwayne of Onaway, Alta. He also leaves behind 14 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren, as well as three sisters, Marlene of Red Deer, Lorraine (Gwen) of Lethbridge, Lois (Dave) of Edmonton and numerous nieces and nephews. Cliff is predeceased by his Parents and one son Terry. Cliff was a oilman as his father was before him. The legacy continues with his son Barry. He worked his way up from a roughneck to engineer. His work took him to Iran in the early sixties, as well as Quebec and Nova Scotia (where his picture appeared on the cover of oilweek!) in the seventies. He later had his own company called Blue Knight Enterprises. Dad was raised and lived throughout Southern Alberta and he will be happy to be laid to rest in an ancestral plot in Grassy Lake, Alberta. Right in the Heart of Southern Alberta. Our Family would like to thank the staff at Bethany Harvest Hills for the excellent care… he very much enjoyed his stay! In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Cliff’s memory directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, 222 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 or the Bethany Harvest Hills 19 Harvest Gold Manor NE, Calgary, AB T3K 4Y1.
Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at http://www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca
SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and
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Telephone: 403-297-0711
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Dignity Memorial
KOI It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Kim Koi, beloved wife of Bruce Koi and loving mother to Tessa Koi and Cale Koi all of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory her mother Anna Becker of Medicine Hat; five siblings: Ryan (Lana) Becker, Wayne (Lorna) Becker, Karen (Cliff) Janzer, Bev (Tim) Sehn and Susan (Blaine) Walburger; a sister-in-law Shelly (Kent) Bjerkseth; her in-laws, Dennis and Elaine Koi as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Lloyd Becker.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made 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: Tammy Koi, 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
PERCY Ronald James Percy “Ron” age 56, resident of Redcliff, passed away with family by his side. He leaves behind to mourn, his wife of 17 years Anna Percy, his children Candi (Dela), Amy Finnerty (Jesse), Andrew Lundstrom and Amber Lundstrom (Brendan). His four grandchildren, Syah, Style, Tressie and newest member Elder James. Ron will also be missed by his mother Victoria (Ken) Gair, parents-in-law John (Dina) Carvalho.
Ron has left a void in lives of his brothers-in-law, John (Margaret) Carvalho, George (Leslie) Carvalho, Joe Carvalho, sister-in-law Fatima (Kyle) Miranda, his nephews Michael, Jordan, Marcus, Nicholas, Lucas, Kai and niece Jayden. Ron is predeceased by his father Mr. Alvin Percy.
Ron wasn’t a man of many words but he had a big heart. He took pleasure in having his house filled with love and lots of laughter. Many good times were held in the Percy home. Ron had a passion for music, weekend camping, golfing and playing pool with Lloyd Lundstrom whom he considered a true friend.
We would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to Ron’s cousin Terry Reban who through this difficult journey has been Anna’s pillar of strength. It’s been an emotional year but with your guidance and understanding you’ve made it that much more bearable.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Redcliff Legion, (302 Broadway Ave NE). As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ronald Percy, 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
SCHMIDT Catherine “Laurie” Schmidt passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of Alfred “Al” Schmidt. She also leaves to cherish her memory four children, Trent (Susie), Brian (Gayle), Brad (Ann) and Wade (Jeanette); her grandchildren, Chantelle ( Scott ), their son Ethan; Tyler ( Hope), Brianna, Kayla, Andrew, Meghan and Sean (Sarah); one brother Clarence (Sandy) Massine as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Eva and Andrew Massine, one daughter in infancy and one brother.
Laurie was born in Holdfast, Saskatchewan on August 18, 1933. Her family moved to Hillcrest, Alberta where she completed her education. She then moved to Calgary to pursue a nursing career. While working as a nurse in McLennan, Alberta she met Alfred, who at that time was a young constable in The RCMP. They were married on June 21, 1958. While residing in Grande Prairie all four of their sons were born. The family then moved to Rocky Mountain House for nine years and then to Brooks, Alberta in 1972. When Alfred retired from the RCMP in 1977, the family then moved to Whitehorse, Yukon where they resided until full retirement in 1987. Upon retirement they became full time travellers until 1994, when they decided to settle in Medicine Hat, Alberta and finally retuning to Brooks in May of 2012.
Laurie’s boys meant the world to her and were her pride and joy and this love was passed down to all of her grandchildren as they came into her life. She had a great ear for music and loved singing. She was a director of the Catholic Church choir in Brooks and also sang at many weddings and funerals.
Also, through the years she was a first aid instructor in some of the remote areas of Alberta as well as a leader in the Boy Scout Organization.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. 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: Laurie Schmidt, 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
TUMBACK Elizabeth Angeline Tumback of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of the late Mathew Tumback.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. 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: Elizabeth Tumback, 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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