October 14, 2021

By Obituaries on October 14, 2021.

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1933 ~ GERALD TAILLEFER ~ 2021

Gerald Allan Taillefer of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Ottilie Taillefer, passed away on Friday, October 8th, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his children, Marlin Taillefer (Sherry Haggerty), Melanie (Darcy) Fischer, Sherry Zdril, Jim Sherburne, Patricia Dick, and Sandy-Jo Lewis; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Wentzell; sister, Valerie Souza; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Emily Taillefer and son, Mark Taillefer. Gerald enjoyed a good round of golf, but his favorite pastime was playing cribbage. He spent many years perfecting his crib game and could be found playing regularly at tournaments in Redcliff. Gerald was always there to help those in need. He was a volunteer member of the Alberta Council on Aging and was also an honourary lifetime member of the Medicine Hat Oilmen’s Association. Above all else, Gerald cherished his family and the time that he was able to spend with them. He is described as nothing but kind, loving, caring, warm, and wonderful. He will be missed more than words can say. There will be no formal service at this time. The family will honour Gerald in the spring with a graveside service at Redcliff Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerald Taillefer. 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.

1933 ~ LORNA SCHWABE ~ 2021

Lorna Lorraine Schwabe passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of Leonard Schwabe of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Lorna Schwabe, 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

1935 ~ LILA HAUCK ~ 2021

Lila Ruth Hauck of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Adam Hauck. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Valerie Gosselin, Timothy (Mary Needham) Hauck, and Shelley (Devon) Heinrichs; eight grandchildren, Crystal and her children, Brandon, Michael, and Daniel; Luke, Candace, Tara (Justin) and their child, Davis; Trevor (Mandy) and their sons, Hunter and Brayden; Harley, Hailey (Felix) and their son, Saint (arriving any day) and Harrison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Adam Hauck in 1992; her parents, Lydia and Henry Bierbach as well as numerous brothers and sisters. Lila’s life was filled with the joy of wheat farming and cattle ranching as well numerous quarter horses. Her days after retiring in her fifties where filled with coffee drinking and watching wrestling. A private funeral mass will be held in the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Roque Pereira, Celebrant.
If you would like to attend the funeral service please contact Shelley Heinrichs at 403-952-9349.
Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 45 people. Masks are mandatory. The mass will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Lila with a donation, may do so to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Lila Hauck, 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

1947 ~ VLADIMIR SHAGIN ~ 2021

Vladimir Shagin of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of the late Nadia Shagin. He leaves to cherish his memory to nine children, Anya (Dan) Popham, Vasiliy Shagin, Victor (Lilia) Shagin, Maria (Mikael) Hawee, Elijah (Marina) Shagin, Elizabeth (Aaron) Dittrich, Luba (Bram) Krol, Ivan Shagin, and Michael (Micheleen) Shagin; 16 grandchildren, Victoria Shagin, Immanuel and Shalom Hawee, Gideon and Abigail Shagin, Linus and Julius Dittrich, Hadessa, Liviya, Yoshua and Toviya Krol, Ezekiel, Jacob, Sophia, Olivia and Quinn Shagin; and 3 siblings: Vera Katalnikova and Nadezhda Rossoshanskaya in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA and Anatoliy Shagin, in Izmail, Ukraine as well as many nieces and nephews who love him dearly in USA and Ukraine. He was predeceased by his wife, Nadia Shagin on February 16, 2021; one son, Paul (2015); his sister Lyubov Polzuk in Izmail, Ukraine and his parents, Anna Michailovna (maiden) Timofeeva and Victor Ivanovich Shagin.
Our dear Papa Vladimir, we, your children thank you for everything you taught and gave us. Thank you for the joy and humor you brought us. You are a great Gift God blessed us with here on earth. You are forever in our hearts. We miss you, but we trust that we will see you again at the feet of Jesus.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Vladmir Shagin, 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

1953 ~ MARLENE GUNDERSON ~ 2021

Marlene Dawn Gunderson of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at the age of 68 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marlene Gunderson. 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.

1977 ~ TARA BLACHARCZYK ~ 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tara Phalen Blacharczyk, beloved daughter of Frank Blacharczyk and Patricia Hannah; dear mother of Xavier Blacharczyk; treasured grand-daughter of Joan Hannah; much loved sister of Nicole, Caitlin, Tony; and loved partner of Dean Watkins. Tara is fondly remembered by her uncle, David Hannah; (Carlie Ritch); aunt, Anna Alexander (Steve U’ren); nieces and nephews, Finley, TJ, Molly, Lennon, and Alfie; cousins, Catherine and Elizabeth; and extended family and friends. Special thanks to Chuck and Mary Ellen Watkins, Chris and Jennifer Watkins and Sam Hughes-Martin. A celebration of Tara’s life will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, October 17th, 2021 at 11:00 am with Life Celebrant, Lynett Getz. The family requests that those planning to attend must be able to provide valid proof of vaccination. Current Covid-19 restrictions will also be implemented. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Tara’s memory to support initiatives for Mental Health and Addiction. 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.

ALLAN CHURCH

1934 ~ 2021

It is with a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of Allan Seacome Church who passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his two sons, Bob (Wanda) and their family, Carson, Sarah (Ryan) and Kyle (Teanna); Kelly (Imelda) and their family, Nicole (Desmond) and Ryan as well as three great-grandchildren, Chase, Adelaide and Barret. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen of Nipawin as well as many nephews and nieces who were special to him. Allan was predeceased by his wife, Etta in February of this year. He was born on November 12, 1934, in Nipawin Saskatchewan. Dad loved the “Oilpatch” and spent a lifetime working his way up through the various positions associated with the “Rigs.” Along the way he developed many lifelong friendships. These are people he talked fondly about well into his retirement almost 30 years ago. Allan will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Etta in the Carstairs Cemetery with a private service of remembrance. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
"Locally owned & directed"

DENNIS GERMAN

1953 – 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dennis Dale German announce his passing at the age of 68 years. Dennis was born on September 6, 1953, in Preeceville, Saskatchewan and passed away on October 9, 2021, peacefully at home, WITHOUT CO-VICK, as he pronounced it.
Dennis grew up in Lady Lake, Saskatchewan, a short drive from Preeceville, with his mother and father, Annie & Joseph, and his 6 siblings. His memory will be cherished by his siblings, Kathy (Ray), Walter (Gwen), Betty (Daryl), Jerry (Betty), Carol (Herold), Diane; wife, Peggy; 3 children, Landon (Sheri), Skye (Dallas), Amber (Jarrett); father & mother in-law, Dennis and Irene; 6 grandchildren, Harley, Georgia, Chaz, Berlin, Willow and Asher along with many others whose heart he touched along the way. Dennis was always surrounded by friends and family and he thoroughly enjoyed being the foreman in all areas in his life. He enjoyed scratch tickets, playing cards, ice cream, the farm, hunting & fishing, watching hunting & fishing, or having a drink with friends and family talking about hunting, fishing and of course the never-ending renovations.
A celebration of life will be held at the Gizen Family Farm by Septre, Saskatchewan on Sunday, October 17th at 1:00pm. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14th at Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation, 1924 10th Ave NW 6:00pm – 8:00pm. For everyone who cannot attend we hope you will celebrate his life in your own unique way. See you later our brother, husband, dad, son, papa, uncle and friend.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440