September 28, 2013

By Obituaries on September 28, 2013.

.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; four grandchildren, Josh (Krista) Johnson, Jay Johnson (fiancé, Brooklyn Kalista), Jen (Chris) Lukowski and Matt Becker; two great grandchildren, Ayla and Raylan Johnson; one brother; one sister; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Waldemar was predeceased his parents, Sergei and Emma Kirlik; three brothers; one sister; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. 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. 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. Adele leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rolf (Shirley Ann), Henry (Gwen), Garry (Crystal), Cora (Murray) Heidinger and Arnold (Hieu); six grandchildren, Matthew, Christine (Andy), Jeremy, Alexandra, Nicole and Taylor; one great grandchild, Isabel; two brothers, Helmut (Erna) Gill and Emil (Sandra) Gill; two sisters, Alma (Adolf) Schneider and Hilma (Jakob) Schlenker; one sister-in-law, Caroline Gill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Max, Adele was predeceased by her parents, Ludwig and Dorothea Gill; three brothers, Waldemar, Arthur and Herbert (in infancy); and one sister, Ella (Oskar) Fried. Adele was born on July 3rd, 1938 in Bessarabia and moved with her family to Canada in 1950 when she was 12. After a short time living in Leader, the Gill family moved to Redcliff. She met Max in 1955 at the greenhouse where he worked. They married in 1957. She worked at Riverview Nursing Home from 1969 until 1972, but always returned to work in the greenhouse. She loved having family get- togethers and one of her greatest memories was a trip to Hawaii with Max in 1978 and to Germany in 1984 where she met Max’s family for the first time. Adele spent numerous hours crocheting and knitting and was extremely adept at it, even making her own patterns at times. Family was everything to Adele, nothing made her happier than when family walked through her door. Adele touched many people with her kind and gentle spirit and they, along with her family, will miss Adele. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, September 30th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 1st, from 12:30 until 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Tuesday, October 1st, 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. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Monday 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

.1951 ~ PLUNKETT ~ 2013
Mrs. Shirley Plunkett, beloved wife of Mr. Daniel Plunkett of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Shirley’s memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley Plunkett. 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

.1957 ~ 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

.GOLDADE
Simon “Sam” Goldade, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Barbara Goldade of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Shane (Fran) and their children, Sandy, Nathan, Carly, Cassie and Trisha; Scott (Donna) and their son, Braden; Jody (Nicole) and their children, Savannah, Hailey and Bradley; three brothers, Sebastian (Evelyn), Phil (Toni) and George (Margaret); one sister, Barbara (Walter) Eresman; one sister-in-law, Thelma Goldade as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Frank Goldade; one brother, Mike and one sister, Lucille. Sam was born on June 5, 1939 near Sceptre, Saskatchewan and moved with his family to Redcliff at the age of six where he was raised and educated. On June 20, 1959 he married Barbara Riedlinger in Medicine Hat where together they raised their family. Sam was employed at Domglass for 36 years until the factory closed its doors, at which time he went to work for M.H.S.D. #76 retiring in 1994. He cherished his time spent with his grandkids. He was an avid sports enthusiast, playing hockey and baseball and was a huge fan of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Simon Goldade, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com, or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca 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

.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

.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) (1981); 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, beloved wife of the late Melville Morice, passed away in the Sunnyside Care Centre at South Country Village on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at the age of 98 years. Lisa leaves to cherish her memory four children: Dale (Jeannie) Morice of Calgary and family; Julien (Jolene) and their children, Maggie, Ronan and Kingston; Tara (Marc); Seana (Ryan) and their children, Jaia and Isla; Sharon (Don) Kipta of Medicine Hat and family; Scott (Eva) and their children, Steven and Trevor; Kerri and her children, Toren and Talia; and Angela (Troy) and their children, Tyler, Dylan and Payton; Dennis Morice of Canyon, B.C. and family; Shaina (Lonnie) and their daughter, Maevie and Joel (Chandra); Janeen Morice of Calgary. She is also survived by two sisters, Martha (Gordon) Wilson of Medicine Hat and Ethel Laurence of LaGrande, Oregon as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Mel, in 1986; her daughter-in-law, Vienna in 1996; her parents, John and Anna Erickson; two sisters and seven brothers. Lisa was born on the Erickson family farm at Lancer, SK on August 21, 1915. On January 29, 1942, she married Mel Morice and together they farmed in the Lancer district until 1967. After Mel’s death, Lisa continued to live in her home in Swift Current until 1998 when she moved to Chinook Village in Medicine Hat to be close to family. In 2007, due to mobility issues, Lisa moved to Sunnyside Care Centre where she resided until the time of her passing. Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Sunnyside for their support. 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.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Lisa’s name may be made directly to First United Church, 223 – 3 Ave N.E., Swift Current, Saskatchewan, S9H 2G6. 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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