September 27, 2013

By Obituaries on September 27, 2013.

.1922 ~ MUELLER ~ 2013
Linda Mueller of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Otto Mueller, passed away on September 18th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Linda’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region). Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Mueller. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1931 ~ KIRLIK ~ 2013
Mr. Waldemar Kirlik, beloved husband of Mrs. Rose Kirlik of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Waldemar also leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Marlene (Gordon) Johnson and Eileen (Don) Becker. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, September 29th, 2013 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Julianna Wehrfritz- Hanson officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Waldemar’s memory may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Waldemar Kirlik. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1931 ~ NAGEL ~ 2013
Violet was born on a farm near Mendham, Saskatchewan on October 11th, 1931 and passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 81 years. Violet leaves to cherish her memory her children, Brenda (Gunther), Maxine (Ken), Brian (Janice), Herb (Sherri), Darrel (LeeAnne); son-in-law, Bryan; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister, Evelyn (Vern); two brothers, Alvin (Margaret) and Gordon (Delores); one uncle, August (Doreen) Stolz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; one daughter, Debby; her parents, Fred and Bertha Stolz; one sister, Esther; and one granddaughter-in-law, Mandy. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Gales officiating. A private family interment will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 in Leader, Saskatchewan. Memorial gifts in Violet’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Nagel. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1938 ~ SCHWABE ~ 2013
Mrs. Adele Schwabe of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Max Schwabe, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, September 30th, 2013 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Adele’s memory may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Adele Schwabe. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1951 ~ PLUNKETT ~ 2013
Mrs. Shirley Ann Plunkett, beloved wife of Mr. Daniel Plunkett of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at the age of 61 years. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, September 27th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1956 ~ BLANCHARD ~ 2013
Debra Dawn Blanchard of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2013 at the age of 56 years surrounded by her family. She is survived by her true love, her best friend, Wayne Blanchard; her children, Tasha (Luis) Barata, Billie Blanchard, and Mitch (Stephanie) Blanchard; and her grandchildren that she loved with all her heart, Emily, Hannah, Katie, Tiago, Sophie, and Nico. Debra leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Barbara Moore; her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, and a countless number of friends. Debra was predeceased by her father, Ray Moore on May 15th, 2006. Debra was born on January 30th, 1956 in Reston, Manitoba to Barbara and Raymond Moore. She met Wayne in 1974 and he swept her off her feet and they were married on December 14th, 1974. Soon after they started their family and in 1976 they relocated to Medicine Hat where they raised their family. Debra was so proud of her children and her grandchildren. She took every moment she could to tell everyone about them. Her family was her life. We welcome you to come and Celebrate the Life of Debra, wife, mother, and grandmother at Echo Dale Park Banquet Facility on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Sarcoidosis Organization, http://www.nationalsarcoidosisorganization.com. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Debra Blanchard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.Those who knew Gordon Oster will forever cherish the memories captured through the celebration of his life that was held last Friday at Westminster United Church. Reverend Hillson led the service which included a special selection from Robert Larrabee; an inspirational selection from the choir as well as a picture tribute of memories that generated as many smiles as it did tears. Family had a private time of remembrance at the cemetery prior to the church celebration, allowing for everyone to stay and tell their stories while sharing a smile during the fellowship that followed in Memorial Hall.
Whenever thinking of him,
Always share your smile,
Knowing that he’ll support you,
Through all of life’s trials.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.Gwen Anne Fraser (Lewis)
January 25, 1958 – September 18, 2013
On September 18, 2013 Gwen Fraser passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice
in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Art Fraser, Gwen leaves to cherish her memory three children: Matthew (Jackie), Lisa (Chris), and Joseph (Brandy); and five grandchildren: KC, Jasmine, Avaya, Alyssa, Maximus and one on the way. Gwen is also survived by her sister, Wendy (Dwayne) Cobler; and brother, Eric Lewis; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Phyllis Lewis. Gwen was born in Fredericton, NB, and moved with her family to Swift Current, SK in 1974, where she met Art in 1977. In 1978 they embarked on a journey to Medicine Hat where she had spent her last 35 years. She had many interests including figure skating, snowmobiling, skiing, scuba diving, bowling, ceramics and collecting antiques. She loved taking photos, fishing, camping, music, dancing and the company of her family and friends. Gwen had a special love for her grandchildren who brought her much joy. She will be truly missed by all those who loved and knew her. Gwen’s family invites you to celebrate her life at Temple Baptist Church, 606 – 7th Street SW, on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Marcel Mitchell officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent to http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotfogotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading: Gwen Fraser. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.HILSENDEGER
Margaret Bertha Hilsendeger (nee Kolbe) of Medicine Hat, wife of the late John Hilsendeger, passed away on September 25, 2013, at the age of 84 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Wayne (Rosaline) Hilsendeger, of Edmonton, Carol (Robert) Smith, of Maryland, LaVerne (Kim) Westberg of Arizona and Elaine (Dennis) Beierbach of Medicine Hat; her grandchildren Trevor, Derek, Amy, Corinna, Carmen, Krista, Kevin, Colin, Laura, Jennifer; her great grandchildren Kimura, Juri, Sadie, Jack, Hayden, Logan, Chance, Conner, Morgan and Abby; one sister, Johanna (Raymond) Taylor as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a sister-in-law. She was predeceased by her parents, Wilhelmina and Adolph Kolbe; her brothers, Adolf, Albert, Ernest; her sisters, Mary, Elsie, Gertrude and Ella. Margaret was born on June 7, 1929 in Fillmore Saskatchewan. She married John Hilsendeger on October 21, 1946 and they farmed for approximately 10 years in the Fillmore, Riverhurst, and Richmond, Saskatchewan communities. They then moved to Redcliff where they owned and operated the pool hall for a short time prior to moving to Medicine Hat where John started in the construction industry. In 1970, they moved to Vernon BC where Margaret resided for 40 yrs. It was in September of 2010 that Margaret moved back to Medicine Hat where she made her home until the time of her sudden passing. Margaret was very involved in the Royal Purple Lodge both in Vernon and Medicine Hat for over 35 years, as well as the CWL. She was an extremely talented seamstress, loved to cook, curled for many years and was an active reader. Her children were her life and she cherished the time she could spend with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was fortunate to have done extensive traveling to many parts of the world where she enjoyed the local customs and foods. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL (540 South Railway Street S.E.) on Friday, September 27, at 7:30 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. John Schuster celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Royal Purple Fund for Children, 100 2629 – 29th Avenue Regina, SK, S4S 9Z9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Hilsendeger, 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

.LESMEISTER, ANTON “TONY”
Tony Lesmeister passed away peacefully at Medicine Hat General Hospital on September 25th, 2013 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mildred (Kerbs); his children, Leslie, Rodney, Brenda (Henry) Stang, Judi (Andrew) Coombes, Terry, and Joel; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, John; sisters, Clara Miller, Frances Bell, and Teresa (John) Trevisan; sisters-in-law, Rose Lesmeister, Kay (Jerry) Hager, June Picotte, and Mary Kerbs; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sons, Bruce (1958) and Dale (1971); his parents, Nick and Margaret (Materi) (1982); brothers, Leonard, Joe, Peter, Nick, and Edward; and sister, Magdalena Nelson. Tony was born November 16th, 1930 on the Lesmeister homestead eleven miles south of Prelate, Saskatchewan, smack-dab in the middle of a family of eleven. He was educated at McKenzie School. Tony married Mildred Kerbs on July 18th, 1951 at Blumenfield Church and they began their married life on a farm two miles out of Prelate. In the early years he played accordion in an orchestra that played for local dances. He also repaired TVs and radios, and in 1973 he became an RCA franchise operator. Tony did a lot of custom work as well as farming his own land. As a result of their hard work, they were able to sell the farm in 1974 and move the farm house in to Leader in 1975. In 1978, he and Mildred moved to Medicine Hat to officially retire. Tony was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed ‘fixing’ things. He became an avid curler and was very successful in local curling bonspiels. He represented Alberta in 1984 at the National Senior Curling Championships in Newfoundland. Tony enjoyed golfing, and he and Mildred travelled to Hawaii and numerous places in Mexico. They camped extensively and loved the campfires. Tony disliked mornings (which may seem odd, considering that he was a farmer), and he loved his after-supper nap! The farmer in him loved gardening, and this year was probably his most bountiful ‘crop’. Tony enjoyed coffee row at the mall and watching the NHL games, especially with his family. And he really enjoyed a good game of Rummoli with his grandchildren at Easter and Thanksgiving! Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, September 29th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH, #1451 Strachan Road SE, on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined; memorial gifts in Tony’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3, or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tony Lesmeister. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.LISA MORICE
1915 ~ 2013
Mrs. Thyra Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Morice passed away in the Sunnyside Nursing Home at South Country Village on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at the age of 98 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. Interment will follow later in the afternoon at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.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

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