November 6, 2013

By Obituaries on November 6, 2013.

.1923 ~ BAKER ~ 2013
Mr. Robert “Bob” Milton Baker of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Bob leaves to cherish his memory his nephew, Ken (Jeannie) Baker and their children, Matthew, Ryan, Julie, Taisha, Susan, Gwendolyn and their children; Ken’s adopted sister, Kathy Dompierre; very dear, special friends, Larry (Tammy) Wall, Bill (Jeannette), Martin and Roland (Vicki) Press; as well as his four-legged buddy, Jack (Larry & Tammy’s puppy), whom Bob would spend time with while the two were away at work. Although he never did have a pet of his own he became very attached to Jack. Bob was born on May 12th, 1923 in Milton, Ontario where his middle name came from. He worked in the oilfield until pursuing a career in pipe-fitting and becoming employed at the Methanex plant where he worked until his retirement. In his younger days Bob enjoyed duck hunting and always took great pride in his yard, often getting frustrated with the pine trees in his front yard as they “ruined his grass”, he would say. Bob resided at Riverview Care Centre until his passing. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, #102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bob Baker. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday 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

.1941 ~ VAN WERT ~ 2013
Mrs. Georgina Van Wert, beloved wife of Mr. Robert “Bob” Van Wert of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Georgina also leaves to cherish her memory her three children, David “Dave” (Sandra), Pamela “Pam” (Jamie) Grant, and Stephen “Ross”, and their families. The Funeral Service will be held in ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 635 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Canon D. Gene Packwood and Dr. David J. Carter co-officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Georgina Van Wert. 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

.1948 ~ MUELLER ~ 2013
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Mueller, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Mueller of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at the age of 64 years. Pat also leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Philip (Dianne) Wilkins, Lisa Mueller (Corey Sadlemyer), and Sara (Brett) Anhorn and their families. A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held at MEDALTA RECEPTION GALLERY, 713 Medalta Avenue SE, on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Pat Mueller. 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

.DEERING
Frieda Deering of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Emil Deering. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Loretta (Adam) Schmaltz and Joyce Anderson all of Medicine Hat; nine grandchildren, Gwen (Blaine) Middleton, Kim (Glen) Renwick, Brian (Michelle) Schmaltz, Steven (Wendy) Schmaltz, Lori Anderson, Bonnie (Brian) Hachey, Dean Deering, Renae Deering (Bret Roe) and Dawn Deering; 22 great grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren, two sisters, Lorna Earl and Ida Chambers both of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Fred Seitz; her husband Emil on March 13, 1972; one son, Dennis in 1998; three grandchildren, Wesley Schlenker, Sandra Schlenker and Rodney Schlenker; two sisters, Helen Aman and Eva Seitz. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 8, 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 Medicine Hat Regional Hospital “2 north” c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frieda Deering, 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

.MAGDALENA DOOLAAR
1925 ~ 2013
Magdalena Doolaar, beloved wife of the late Johannes Doolaar, passed away peacefully at the Strathmore General Hospital on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the age of 88 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.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

.MARSHALL
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine “Katie” Elizabeth Marshall on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife for 66 years of Mike A. Marshall of Medicine Hat. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp, celebrant. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Katie Marshall, 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

.MARY NEWTON

January 12, 1922 ~ November 2, 2013

The family of Mary Newton announce her passing which occurred at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the age of 91 years. Cecilia Mary Newton (nee Hinton) was born on January 12, 1922, in Birkenhead, England. Mary married the love of her life, Fred, in 1941 and they remained married for 58 years until his passing. In her teens, she found her true calling as a nurse, a career that lasted much of her life. After starting a family and living in Stoke-on-Trent for several years, they both decided to start a new life in Canada. Fred immigrated to Canada first in 1954, settling in Medicine Hat to work at the potteries. Mary followed him with children, David, William and Louise in 1955. Her greatest joy was her family and friends and she was happiest when she was needed and could care for others. She loved to host parties and the Newton house was well known for its gatherings. She was extraordinarily generous with her love, time, money, and possessions. She gave much to those she felt needed it more than her and will be fondly remembered by her family and all those she adopted who called her “mom” and “aunty Mary”. Mary is survived by her children, William Newton, Louise (Norm) Vernal, Michael (Linda) Newton, Maureen Newton and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Newton; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Newton, Timothy (Olga) Newton, Lenor Wakeling, John (Tracy) Vernal, Karen (Darren) Keddie, Sarah Newton, Jeremiah Newton, Tanya (Alfredo) Molleda, Adam Newton and Sam Villeneuve; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Joel, Logan, Bethany, Olivia, Rylan, Shandri, Makayla, Ezra, Adrian, Gavin and Andrew. She is also survived by her brother, William Hinton (New Zealand) and sister, Joan Scales (England). She was predeceased by her beloved husband Fred; eldest son, David; parents, William and Kate as well as two sisters, Kathleen and Pamela. those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, November 8, 2013, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. as well as on saturday, november 9, 2013, starting one hour prior to the service. The service celebrating Mary’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow at the Inspire Café. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2 or to the Save Old Souls Sr. K-9 Rescue Society, p.o. Box 478, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P0. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.PAULINE GLOVER
1923 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Julia Pauline Glover, beloved wife of the late Carl Glover, announce her peaceful passing while at the Masterpiece River Ridge on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the age of 89 years. Pauline was born to Lottie Mae and Orson Wallis on December 30, 1923 in Dixville, Quebec. She is survived by her children, Gerald (Sandy) Wallis of Quebec, Rosalind (John) Daily of New Brunswick, Sharon (Paul) Tunbridge of Medicine Hat, Jim Burnet and Bob Burnet of Ontario; grandson, Jim (France) French and great-grandson, Jeff of Ontario and sister, Marian Kelly of Charteris, Quebec. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Lottie Mae and Orson Wallis; first husband, Cecil Churcher, second husband, Carl Glover and special friend, Gordon Ball; daughter, Shirley McCombs; brothers, Gerald and Eric; sisters, Kathleen and Elinor; sister-in-law, Elsie; brothers-in-law, Gerald and Stan. A Graveside Service in Pauline’s honour will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will immediately follow at the Masterpiece River Ridge, 4 River Ridge Drive N.W., Medicine Hat. Those wishing to attend the Graveside Service are asked to arrive at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Mediicne Hat, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, between 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. to join the procession to Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Pauline’s name may be made directly to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www .cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND FUNERAL CHAPEL, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 527-6455

.WINDER
Julius Winder passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the age of 97 years, beloved husband of Sally Winder of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Caroline (Bernie) Peterson and Edmund (Shirley) Winder all of Medicine Hat; seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren; two half sisters, Anne (Zack) Bonagofsky of Fox Valley and Helen (Cam) Martin of Kelowna; his half brothers, Phil (Bernice) Ruckaber of Weyburn, Jake (Anne) Ruckaber of Kelowna, Clem (Bess) Ruckaber of Leader and Ralph Ruckaber of Piapot; his sisters-in-law, Hilda Winter, Lena Winder and Mary Ruckaber all of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Edmund Winter; his first wife Elizabeth (nee: Eresman) on January 16, 1990; one daughter, Mary (Roy) Schaffer; his brothers, Edmund, Raymond, Joe and Leonard Winder; half brothers, Pete and Rocky Ruckaber; half sister, Christina (Mike) Coderre. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Julius Winder, 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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