July 1, 2016
By Obituaries on July 1, 2016.
1941 ~ JANZEN ~ 2016 Evelyn Janzen (nee Paproski) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Norman Janzen, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2016.Evelyn was born in Sinnett, SK to Charlie and Eileen Paproski and grew up on the family farm with her five sisters and two brothers. Evelyn was teaching in Estevan when she met Norman Janzen and together they raised four children and moved to many places over the years in both Alberta and British Columbia, making many special friends along the way.
Mom always took great pride in the excellent care she took of her family. We always knew our Mom loved us dearly and she was never happier than when she was able to cuddle and spoil her seven grandchildren.
The last few years were difficult for everyone but we were still able to make memories while spending time with our Mom. When the great-grandchildren came along, her love of babies always brought a big smile to her face and a twinkle in her eye.
We will miss our Mom with all our hearts but we know that she is happy in Dad’s arms and they are watching over us together.
Evelyn is survived by her children: Laurinda (Wayne) Resch, Darin (MaryAnn) Janzen, and Karla (Cory) Oliphant all of Medicine Hat, and Jodi (Jim) Charley of Okanagan Falls, BC; her grandchildren: Ryan (Mellissa) Resch with Carson and Corbin of Blackfalds, AB; Kirsten (David) Green with Evan and Kade; Courtney (Jared) Heilman and Harper; Stephanie (Travis) Greenwald and Miles, all of Medicine Hat; Taylor Charley (Ryan) of Penticton, BC; and Payton Charley (Nick) of Kelowna, BC.
Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Norman; parents, Charlie and Eileen; and her beautiful grandson, Kyle Janzen.
The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery for both Evelyn and Norman.
The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview Care Center for the kindness and respect shown to both our Mom and our family. Memorial gifts in Evelyn’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, #201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Evelyn Janzen. 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
GILCHRIST Helen Gilchrist of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan passed away on June 22, 2016 at the age of 79 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Maple Creek United Church with Eleanor Bowie officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local food bank or to the Jasper Cultural and Historical Centre in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements 306-662-2292.
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HASSETT, Mary Francis Thérèse ("Thérèse") (née Harrigan) Passed peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario, on February 24, 2016, in her 89th year. Thérèse was sadly predeceased by her son John David in 1965, shortly survived by her dear sister Margaret Dwyer by a mere 5 days, and survived by her loving children Edmond (Vera) of Clayton, Ontario; Mark of Edmonton, Alberta; Paul of Calgary, Alberta; Mary Lucy (Kenneth) of Calgary, Alberta; Denis (Johanna) of Manama, Bahrain; Ruth of Edmonton, Alberta; David of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Matthew (Angela) of Okotoks, Alberta; Michael (Lucy) of Palm Desert, California; twenty-three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Thérèse is also survived by her dearest nephews Ryle Dwyer of Tralee, Ireland and Sean (Geraldine) of Racine, Wisconsin. Thérèse was born and raised in New York, New York, and was a proud New Yorker all her life, beloved daughter of Mary Ryle and Joseph Harrigan. Thérèse moved back to the family ancestral home in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, in her early twenties along with her sister Margaret, where she met and married Noel Hassett. The young couple made Medicine Hat their home in 1962, a city that they loved and in which they reared their ever-growing family. A funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, followed by a reception for family and friends at Holy Family Parish. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that support be shown to Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario (www.almontehospitalfoundation.com). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Thérèse Hassett, 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
JOHN HOLMES 1964 ~ 2016
Mr. John David Holmes passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the age of 51 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Barbara; children, Nicole Holmes and her children Aubrey, Paryss and Brolin; Robert Holmes and his children, Achilles and Leonidas and Natasha and her children, Emerald and Jodicy. In honouring John’s wishes, a private service was held. (Condolences may be forwarded 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
MARTY R. HOFER June 16, 1956 ~ June 27, 2016
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marty Hofer at the age of 60 years, loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Marty was born in 1956 at the Lakeside Colony at Cranford, AB., and moved that same year to the Spring Creek Colony at Walsh, AB. In 1979, he moved to the Elkwater Colony where he resided until his passing. Marty is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Ruth Hofer; son, Randy (Rachel Ann) of Elkwater as well as a daughter, Wanda (Michael) of Mixburn. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren who meant the world to him, Abraham, Boaz, Javan, Alexander, Paula, Mylan, Tamar and Noella. He is also survived by his sister, Susanna (Fred) of Gildford, MT; brothers, Paul (Susanna), Ben (Annie), John (Rebecca), Willy (Mary) and Joe, all of Elkwater. Marty was predeceased by his father, Paul and mother, Susanna as well as one sister, Maria. After being the plumber and welder for 15 years, Marty became the farm welder full time and enjoyed his welding trade for many years. Marty’s family, the Elkwater Colony and all who knew him will so dearly miss this loving man. With his humble heart of gold he always had something encouraging and positive to say to whoever he met, always giving and not expecting anything in return. After numerous painful back surgeries, it was still so hard for him to slow down. Even when he was the one hurting, he loved making people laugh. But the Lord wanted him now, and we will find comfort in Jesus. We are reminded in Isaiah 55:9, For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. The Funeral for Marty will be held at the Elkwater Colony on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. (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
MICHAEL LANZ 1929 2016
With sadness the family announces the passing of Michael Lanz, beloved husband of Anna Mary Lanz, on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Mike was born on the farm near Lancer, SK. on June 23, 1929. He left home at the age of 15 years to work as a farm hand for five years, then moving on to work in a service station for the next 10 years. This is where his aptitude as a mechanic was nurtured and for the next 37 years he worked as a heavy duty mechanic. Mike married the love of his life, Anna Mary Fauth, on December 3, 1979, spending 39 blissful years together. They enjoyed dancing, camping and spending time both together and with their friends. Michael loved riding and breaking horses as well as fishing, especially with his father-in-law, John, as they once caught 18 pike in two days. There were many special occasions that became fond memories for Mike, but one highlight was his 87th birthday when his children came home to surprise him. Mike will forever be remembered in the hearts of his wife, Anna; children, Janet (Lou) Querin, Robert (Laurie) Lanz, Barry (Heather) Lanz, Jennine (Ted) Skelton, Brent (Julie) Lanz; step-children, Robert (Angie) Melbourn, Alan Melbourn and all his grandchildren; siblings, Veronica+ (Adam+) Hoffner, Anton+ (Clara) Lanz, John+ (Isabell) Lanz, Margaret (Adam+) Loren, Frank (Elizabeth+) Lanz, Elizabeth (Louis+) Trotter, Clara+ (Jack) Heck, Christian+ (Irene) Lanz (Christian’s first wife, Thelma Lanz+), Carol (Stanley+) Skidmore, Stephen Lanz+ (Charlotte Lee) and numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was also predeceased by his parents, David and Anna Lanz. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Columbarium placement to follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Mike’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4700, Stn South, Edmonton, AB. T6E 9Z9. (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
SCHLAHT Stanley George Schlaht passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the age of 73 years, beloved husband of Barbara Schlaht of Okotoks, formerly of Walsh. He also leaves to cherish his memory one son Todd (Nikki) Schlaht of Okotoks; two grandchildren, Natalia and Benjamin; four nephews and one niece. He was predeceased by his parents Mathilda and Benjamin Schlaht and a sister-in-law Hazel Bohnet. Stan was born on October 9, 1942, in Medicine Hat and was raised in the Walsh area. His first job was for the PFRA in the British block in the early 1960's. Following that he worked at the foundry and then drove truck for Joyline Transport. On August 27, 1966, he married Barbara Sponholz in Medicine Hat. In September of 1967, they bought their ranch south of Walsh and remained there until retiring in 2009, to Okotoks. Horses and cattle were Stan’s life. Together, Stan and Barbara enjoyed country music, dancing and playing cards. Poker as well as horse sales and rodeo’s were some of his favorite past times. In 2002, he discovered Las Vegas and that became the vacation spot. Stan enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. 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 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Stanley Schlaht, 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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