January 15, 2020
By Obituaries on January 15, 2020.
1937 ~ IRENE ARNDT ~ 2020 ARNDT, Irene Rose, nee Kruger, passed quietly into the next life on Friday, January 10, 2020, with Herbert, her husband of 62 years, at her bedside. The Funeral Service will be held today at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 515 Sprague Way SE, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. A private interment will take place. Memorial gifts in Irene's memory may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irene Arndt. 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.
1943 ~ BERNICE KUNZ ~ 2020 Bernice Kunz passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 at the age of 76 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Bernice's memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Medicine Hat House: https://rmhcalberta.org/donate/donate-medicine-hat/. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bernice Kunz. 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.
1956 ~ KATHY ROMANIUK ~ 2020 Kathleen Donna Ann “Kathy” Romaniuk of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the age of 63 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Michael (Joanne) Romaniuk and Jennifer (Steve Holmes) Romaniuk; grandchildren, Owen, Reese, Kayl and Jayce; sisters, Shirley (Brett) Gordon, Beverly Masters (Garry Moore); brother, Edward Couturier, brothers-in-law, Wayne Jacober, Kevin (Christine Finch) Romaniuk and Marris (Dawn Ohama) Romaniuk; father-in-law, Maurice Romaniuk; sisters-in-law, Barb (Bob) Clark and Maryanne (Yvon) Leblanc; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved furry friend, Tika, who was also known as a sister to Jen and Mike and as an aunt to the grandchildren. Kathy was predeceased by her loving husband, Brian Martin Romaniuk; parents, Reginald and Beverly Masters; sister, Leslie Jacober; and mother-in-law, Eleanor Romaniuk. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. A private time of remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Kathleen's memory may be made to APARC Medicine Hat, AB, 1002 S Railway St, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W2. Condolences may be sent through condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kathleen Romaniuk. 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.
1985 ~ MICHAEL WOLFER ~ 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Wolfer announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the age of 34 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Those who desire may send flowers or make a memorial gift in Michael's memory to Victory Lutheran Church or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Michael Wolfer. 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.
GEORGE THACKER George Thacker of Bow Island, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the age of 99 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Florence Thacker (nee Heck); six children, Lynn (Ute), Jan (Meryl) Goodfellow, Jim (Dalyce), Dale (Natalie), Diane (Tim) Main and Richard as well as two sisters, Ivy Corns and Clara Fraser. Over the years, George and Florence became the proud grandparents of 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. In 1919, George’s parents, Herb and Clara Thacker, immigrated to the Bow Island area from Staffordshire, England. They arrived with his older brothers, Joe and Herb. George was their first child born in Canada in 1920, followed by sisters, Ivy, Elsie and Clara. Coming from a coal-mining background, the entire family embraced farming as their new way of life. George and Florence grew their dry land farming operation substantially before irrigation moved into their area. Resisting the flood irrigation methods of the day, George, Joe, Herb and the Campbell brothers of Burdett introduced pivot irrigation into Western Canada in the early 1960’s. George loved to acquire knowledge and was an avid reader. He had an amazing memory and was a true historian regarding matters in the Bow Island area, as well as many other topics. George was a critical thinker and a problem solver with the ability to look ‘outside of the box’. His sons would often seek his opinion on important farming matters right up to the end. His input was always well thought out and valued. George contributed to public life in his community. In the 1950’s, he helped organize and build the Bow Island hockey arena and curling rink which are still in use today. A few decades later, he was instrumental in upgrading the local golf course to grass greens and irrigated fairways. He served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce as well as taking a run at the candidacy for the Federal Conservative Party in the 1970’s. It was probably fortunate that he narrowly lost, for the glacial pace in Ottawa would have frustrated his “let’s get it done” attitude. In his retirement years, George amazed us by producing some unusually large artistic ‘monuments’ that still stand today. He even built a time capsule commemorating the NWMP trek west, with help from local school children, intended to be opened in 2074. George enjoyed travelling in the latter half of his life, both with Florence and on his own. They travelled to Russia and Europe together for the ‘72 hockey series. They travelled extensively in North America and he later toured South America and Australia on his own. George and Florence spent 17 winters living in Arizona, which George credited to better health for them both. In his final years, he spent time in the Bow Island Lodge and Long Term Care where he was treated with dignity and respect. A celebration of George’s life will be held in the Burdett Community Hall, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. A light luncheon will follow the ceremony. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be directed to either the Pleasant View Lodge c/o Auxiliary Comfort Fund, P.O. Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0 or the Bow Island & District Health Foundation c/o Long Term Care, Bow Island Health Centre, P.O. Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
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STOTZ Valerie Sarah Stotz passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of Marvin Stotz of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, from 12:00 p.m. – 12:55 pm. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. Oz Lorentzen officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Medicine Hat, c/o rmhcalberta.org/donation/ financial-gifts/ select Medicine Hat House. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Valerie Stotz, 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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