August 26, 2016

1912 ~ HAAS ~ 2016

On August 20 “Matilda” Tillie Haas of Medicine Hat and in her one hundred and third year, beloved wife of the late Adam Haas, passed away peacefully with family by her side. Born, October 16, 1912 to John and Maria Stockburger immigrants to Canada from Russia. She began life in a sod shack on the family farm in Hilda, Alberta. Tillie was the third of six children. Tillie married Adam Haas October 19th, 1930. They raised three boys and a girl on the farm at Hilda. They retired to Medicine Hat in 1959. Family and friends knew Tillie as a wise woman, loving and patient with children and grandchildren, an example and a teacher on the value of hard work. Always hospitable, positive in attitude, grateful of heart, and always ready to share her faith with gentleness and kindness. She kept a beautiful and spacious garden with produce helping prepare wonderful German meals. She baked, sewed and knitted. Her knitting produced Afghans, sweaters, and quilts and aprons now family treasures. She shared in farming chores while volunteering in the church and community. An adventurous sort she was always ready to try a new craft or activity. She loved games, especially Marbles using Grandpa Adam’s homemade board. A variety of card games were enjoyed with grandchildren and friends. Tillie will be remembered for hard work, positive attitude, and an unconditional love for family and friends. Her children Ephraim (Alice) Haas, Richard (Audrey) Haas now living in Athabasca AB, Lorene (Reuben) Ehret and Floyd (Marion) Haas will remember her for unconditional love, integrity, and Christian faith. Her wider family includes grandchildren: Joyce (Dave) McNaughton, Wade (deceased) (Bonnie) Haas, Dale (Karen) Haas, Lyle (Robin) Haas, Linda (Art) Russell, Wayne Haas, Debi (Kelly) Black, Alison (Frank) Churchill, Sherry (Darrell) Walker, Gene (Pam) Ehret, Kate Ehret (Rob Atkinson), Brad (Glenda) Haas, Nelson (Jenny) Haas, and Cory Haas (Diane Brown). Tillie had 24 Great Grandchildren, and 23 Great Great Grandchildren (with more expected soon) who treasured and loved their special grandmother. She was predeceased by all her siblings and their spouses, John Jr. (Anna Stockburger Jauk), Charlie (Carrie) Stockburger, Maggie (Fred) Loose, Emma (John) Kundert, Elsie Stockburger and Grandson Wade Haas. She will be missed by friends at Masterpiece where she spent her last two years. Her previous ten years at Chinook Village also brought many friends among both residents and staff. We as a family were double blessed to have our Matriarch Tillie leave us with a long heritage and legacy to cherish. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, on Saturday from 12:30 until 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Tillie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tillie Haas. 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

1930 ~ PELCHAT ~ 2016

Paul Eugene Pelchat passed away on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 at the University Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 85 years. He was born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan on November 29th, 1930. He is survived by his sister, Gay; his brother, Emile (Joyce) Pelchat; his brother-in-law, Peter Barth; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Aurore and Louis Pelchat; his brothers, Onil, Gerard and Herve Pelchat; his sisters, Jeannette Sereda, Cecile Bonneville, Theresa Johnson, Noella Hillerud and Lillian Barth. Paul graduated from St. Theresa Academy in Medicine Hat, took one year of teacher training, taught one year in the Tilly district, then served briefly in the RCAF. For several years he was employed at various jobs in Edmonton and the BC interior before enrolling in a horticulture program at the State University in Portland, Oregon. When health problems prevented him from completing his degree, he moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico and took the first two years in Library Science, completing that degree in Austin, Texas while working part-time as a library assistant. He returned to Las Cruces State University to work in the library for a year before his return to Canada where he served in technical service for several years in the Mount Royal College Library in Calgary. Paul moved to Halifax where he was employed in the Dalhousie Medical Library where he became Chief Cataloguer before retiring to his small farm in New Germany, Nova Scotia. When he returned to Edmonton he became involved in the Community Garden Program and once again enjoyed his interest in and love of plants. We will miss him. A Private Service will be planned at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to condolences@saamis.com heading Paul Pelchat. 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

1968 ~ MYSLICHUK ~ 2016

Troy Alexander Myslichuk, beloved husband of Rita “Denise” Heringer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 at the age of 48 years. Troy also leaves to cherish his memory his three sons, Tyler Johnson (Daimey), Colton Myslichuk (Brook) and Ax Myslichuk; one daughter, Jewels Myslichuk; his parents, Russell and Mary Ann Myslichuk; one grandchild, Auron Johnson; two brothers, Russell Myslichuk and La-Vern Myslichuk; two sisters, Lovey Dodd and Penny Alexander; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Troy was predeceased by one daughter, Tara Dawn. Troy was born on April 28th, 1968 in Roblin, Manitoba where he was to school. He attended college in Brandon, Manitoba before moving to Portage la Prairie, Calgary and Medicine Hat. Troy’s passion was to write and sing music and poetry. He will be dearly missed and forever cherished by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Troy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Troy Myslichuk. 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

DOUGLAS MILLER

1948 ~ 2016

It is with sadness that the family of Doug Miller, beloved husband of Judy, announce his sudden passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, August 22, 2016, at the age of 67 years. In honouring Doug’s wishes, a Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend David Pollard officiating. Those attending the Graveside Service are encouraged to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday between 2:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. The procession will depart for Hillside Cemetery at 2:45 p.m. (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

MARDIAN

Anne Rose Mardian passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the age of 98 years. She was predeceased by her first husband Leonard Zubot on May 1, 1951 and her second husband John Mardian on June 22, 1984. She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Ernest (Margaret) Zubot of Vernon, B.C., Donald Zubot of Sherwood Park and Richard Zubot of Vernon; one stepson Ricky Jahraus of Hinton; eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Besides her husbands, Anne was also predeceased by her parents, Rose and Steve Kupper; one son Allen Zubot on October 31, 2005, one brother George and three sisters, Josephine, Theresa and Mary. Anne was a very family oriented person. Family was so important and she would sacrifice anything for them. She was a great cook and housekeeper. For many years, Anne worked in the X-Ray Department at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. She truly loved to shop, which was displayed by her great sense of style. Anne was very faithful to her church and was a member of the C.W.L. for many years. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, August 29, 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 Holy Family Parish C.W.L. c/o 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anne Mardian, 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

SCHWAB

1950 – 2016

Rodney Schwab of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at the age of 66 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Anita (Doug) Halbert, Annabel Boland and Lindina (Scott) Hacquoil; nieces and nephews, Alan (Ashley) and their children, Abbigail and Auren; Dean and his son, Zephran; Taylor (Sheri); Travis; Hope; and Hunter and one sister-in-law, Diane. He was predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Lena Schwab; one brother, Robert and two sisters, Jeanette and Lena Katie in infancy. Rodney was born in Medicine Hat and raised in the Richmound area until the family moved to Medicine Hat in 1965. Here he finished his schooling and graduated from Crescent Heights High School. Rodney had various jobs. Eventually, he became a journeyman drywaller, continuing to do so for 12 years until having to stop due to an injury. Rodney was then able to pursue his passion as a statsman for the Medicine Hat Pool League. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. The celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Rodney’s family would like for anyone in attendance to please dress casual and wear pool team shirts. 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 or to the Canadian CancerSociety 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rodney Schwab, 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