January 19, 2022

By Obituaries on January 19, 2022.

JOAN BIDYK

Lovingly Remembered

A week ago today family and friends gathered in Cooks Chapel to share in a farewell tribute to Joan. Her memory will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of all who knew her.

It won’t be forever,
the day will come and then.
My loving arms will hold you,
when we meet again.

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

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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 & directed"

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LEONARD (LEN) GEHRING

1930 ~ 2022
Len Gehring of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Leonard leaves his cherished wife of 70 years, Frieda; children, Greg (Darlynne) Gehring, Debbie (Vic) Simmons, Cheryl (Al) Kessler, Kim (Gilles) Brazeau; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Leonard was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Fredricka Gehring; five brothers and one sister as well as Frieda’s parents, Emanuel and Katharina Anhorn and six of her brothers. Len was born and raised in Schuler. He farmed for 50 years and retired at the age of 80. He was also a driver examiner for 24 years. Len enjoyed singing in the men’s church choir, playing cards and baseball, curling and attending Tiger hockey games as a season ticket holder for over 40 years. He loved going on family vacations, cruises and all inclusive resorts. Len had a wonderful personality, was kind, compassionate and had a great sense of humour. He loved to socialize with family and friends. Family was very important to him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to all the staff at Masterpiece Southlands Meadow for the wonderful care of Len. The private funeral service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, AB, T1A 1Z5 on January 21, 2022 with Pastor Steve Pahl officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Leonard’s memorial page at the above date at 12:50 pm. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Leonard's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or Masterpiece Southlands Meadow, 4401 Southlands Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0S1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leonard Gehring. 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.

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RONALD MICHAEL BISHOP

May 10, 1963 – January 10, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) Michael Bishop of Brooks, passed away at the Brooks Health Center on January 10th, 2022, at the age of 58, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 10th, 1963 to Walter and Mary Bishop of Point La Haye, St. Mary’s Bay, NF, as the fourth of five children. In the late 90’s, Ronnie moved west to Brooks, AB in pursuit of better work opportunities. Ronnie continued to have a strong connection to his east coast roots and travelled home frequently to visit family and friends. He enjoyed the great outdoors with hunting, camping and fishing being a few of his favorite hobbies. As an avid fisherman, he spent many hours near the water with friends and loved ones, casting a line and reminiscing about days gone by. Ronnie was a hard worker and spent his years working at Lakeside Packers in Brooks and various companies in Fort McMurray. During this time, he met many people, some of whom became lifelong friends. He was known to always lend a helping hand and to never turn down a home cooked meal. He was a kind soul with a heart of gold and will be dearly missed by those lucky enough to know him. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mary Bishop and sister Mary Theresa. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his son, Christopher Kielly, sister Marjorie (Kevin Molloy), sister Helen Molloy and brother Walter (Wanda Finlay) and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be remembered fondly by a large extended family and many close friends including his dear friend, Karen Shaw. A special thanks to Mona and the Clark family for their loving care and support during Ronnie’s battle with cancer. Funeral services to take place at a later date in Newfoundland. If friends and family so desire, donations can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5.

“If someone should ask for me, tell ‘em heaven is where I’ll be.
I’ve finished all my life’s chores, and now I fish on heavens shores.” – David Ritter.

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks

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