January 6, 2020
By Obituaries on January 6, 2020.
1930 ~ EMMA ZIEBART ~ 2020 Emma Ziebart died peacefully on the 1st of January 2020 at the age of 89. She is lovingly remembered by Joseph, her husband of 66 years. Emma leaves behind her children, Lynn (Dwain) Fauser and Mark (Derilee) Ziebart; grandchildren Evan, Rachel, Nicole and Rebecca Fauser, and Joseph and Jacob Ziebart. Emma is survived by her sisters, Lydia Jan, Frances Cameron, Marie (Leo) Giesenger; brothers in-law, Jerry (Jean) Ziebart and Bill (Linda) Ziebart; and sister-in-law, Florence Ziebart. Emma grew up with nine brothers and sisters on the family farm near Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. She later moved to Medicine Hat where she graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy in 1948. Joe and Emma were married at St Patrick’s Church on a beautiful fall day in 1953. Emma, a talented seamstress, created wonderful Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and gifted cook whose meals frequently brought her family together. She will be remembered by her family, friends and coworkers as fun-loving and cheerful with a kind word for everyone. Emma’s family would like to thank the lovely staff at River Ridge Expressions for their compassion in caring for her for the past six years. A formal service is not planned. Condolences for the family may be sent at http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Emma Ziebart. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1934 ~ ROSE LABATTE ~ 2019 It is with a heavy heart that the family of Rose LaBatte announce her passing on Thursday, December 26th, 2019 at the age of 85 years The Funeral Mass Was celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant. Memorial gifts in Rose's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Condolences may be sent through condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose LaBatte. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1942 ~ JEAN BENGTSON ~ 2020 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Eloise Bengtson (nee Rance), loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and a friend to many. Jean was born in Medicine Hat in 1942 and passed away in Medicine Hat in 2020. Jean had a smile for all and was a kind, caring and loving woman. She appreciated the beauty and wonder of nature, time spent with family and friends, her yard and flowers she worked so hard on, and the sunshine on her face. Jean had a passion for walking and was regularly seen enjoying her many daily walks around her beloved hometown of Suffield. She always held a special place in her heart for babies and loved to watch children playing. She will be lovingly missed by all whose life she touched. Jean is survived by her husband Ron; children, Randy, Greg, Cindy (Copper), Michele (Ian) & Tanya (Ed); eight grandchildren; 16 1/2 great grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Lois & Fred Rance and sister Audrey. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, # 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Ccelebrant. A reception will follow at the Redcliff Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to “Your battle is won,
your struggles are over” SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
EDWIN KLAUDT In our hearts…
A week ago today at the Christian Reformed Church, the life of Edwin Klaudt was honoured and celebrated. His legacy will live on through his family and many friends. “A gentleman and friend,
To those whose paths he crossed,
To all privileged to have known him,
His memory will never be lost.” His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"
GEORGE EDWARD KULMAN June 11, 1939 – January 4, 2020 Dad peacefully entered into the Glory won for him by his Saviour the morning of January 4, 2020. He began his final journey early on January 2 when he asked for his daughter Wanda Fruson to join him at his bedside. Wanda, Dad’s loving wife (and our mom) Marlene and our cousin Jayda Zabolotney (a nurse and angel) then attended to him from that point on. After Wanda arrived, Dad then asked for his son Kurtis Kulman who was in the United States with his grandson Bailey. They quickly returned to Calgary and, together with his granddaughter Alex and his daughter-in-law Pat, drove to Medicine Hat and joined him later that evening. His grandsons Lee, Austin and Kyle Fruson, along with Kyle’s girlfriend Kelsey Pocsik, dropped what they were doing to join their family at his beside shortly after. Following that, his beloved sister-in-law and brother-in-law Eleanor and Melvin Zabolotney, with whom Dad and Mom had spent so many enjoyable years over the decades, arrived and took care of all of us by providing food, drink, love and laughter. Dad then patiently waited for his nephew and Godson Stacey Zabolotney, who was travelling from Vancouver and arrived at noon on January 3. Upon his arrival Stacey immediately proceeded to pick up Dad’s guitar, sit by his bedside and begin singing Dad’s favorite songs. With this prompting, the party quickly began along with the arrival of Jayda’s husband Wade Bierbach, as well as their daughters Anya and Annika, and following them Lee’s girlfriend Jenna Dalla Longa. While Dad was not always fully conscious, his heart and spirit shone through. In those brief and treasured moments when he was conscious, he joked around and even teased us a little. What a man! Surrounded by joy, love, laughter and the language of music, Dad slowly, with his usual stubbornness, made his way toward his Saviour. We know that Dad’s surviving siblings Richard Kulman (and his daughter Tammy Brady), Clara Clarke and Adeline Zorn and their families and his many Kulman nieces and nephews, Mom’s brother Calvin Westgard, his wife Debbie, and their daughters Ashley (and her boyfriend Nathan and her daughter Hailey) and Britney Belanger (and her husband Jacob and their son Rowan), Dad’s niece Sasha Craven, her husband Mark and their children Eleandra and Blake, Stacey’s wife Bonne and their children Ava and Zay, Austin’s girlfriend Lindsey Ackert and Alex’s boyfriend Zac Cline would have loved to have been there and, truly, they were in spirit and love. We thank them for their love and prayers which lifted and supported us. Dad was a simple, quiet, humble man who did not like to be the center of attention and, like all true, strong, Christian men, did not feel the need to puff himself up by words. True to form, and after 40 hours of hard work on his part, it was while we all were resting a little (other than our Mom who was attentive as always and Lee who was administering meds) that Dad peacefully took his last breath and walked through the Gate to his Saviour. We can only imagine that when Jesus asked him how he was, Dad responded as he always did “not bad for an old fart”. In his death, as in his life, he taught us lessons by his actions without having to say a word. Lessons like unconditional love, humbleness, hard work, patience, peace, trust in God and that there is a time for everything. As Dad said to Wanda before he left us “these things happen”. We love you Dad. We will join you shortly. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating with the assistance of Pastor Roland Weisbrot. Lunch will follow immediately thereafter. A private interment will be held prior to the service. We ask that, in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, may donate to the Victory Lutheran Church’s Perpetual Remembrance Fund. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
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