November 28, 2013

By Obituaries on November 28, 2013.

.1920 ~ KOPP ~ 2013
Anton “Tony” Kopp of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Catherine Kopp, passed away on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 at the age of 93 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Long Vu, celebrant. 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

.1930 ~ PAVAN ~ 2013
Mr. Sara Pavan, beloved husband of Mrs. Param Pavan of Medicine Hat, passed away on November 22nd, 2013. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at Saamis Creekside Centre. Memorial gifts in Sara’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sara Pavan. 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

.1934 ~ BOLLINGER ~ 2013
Mr. John Bollinger, beloved husband of Mrs. Blanche Bollinger of Medicine Hat, passed away on November 21st, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in John’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Bollinger. 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

.1980~TROTCHIE-ANDERSON~2013
Crystal Trotchie-Anderson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at the age of 33 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Crystal Trotchie- Anderson. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by 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

.CHRISTINA ENTZ
1959 ~ 2013
Mrs. Christina Entz (nee Hofer), beloved wife of Nathan Entz of Burdett, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2013, at the age of 54 years. A Celebration of Christina’s life will be held at the Burdett Centennial Hall, Main Street Burdett, Alberta on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Rod Taylor officiating. Private interment will take place at the Burdett Cemetery prior to the celebration of Christina’s life. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.DAL MOLIN
It is with deep sorrow that his family has to announce that Aldo Antonio Dal Molin passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Aldo will be forever remembered by his family and he will be greatly missed. He leaves his brother Italo (Piera) Dal Molin; nephews and nieces, David (Lisa) Dal Molin, Randy (Caroline) Dal Molin, Linda (Colin) Kryski, Louis Dal Molin, Gabriella (Chris) Sas, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Aldo was predeceased by his mother, Fortunata and his father, Luigi, his older brother, Lino and his sister-in-law, Teresa Dal Molin. Aldo immigrated to Canada in 1957, coming to Medicine Hat and making this his home. Aldo worked at the Brick and Tile for his entire career of 42 years before retiring in 1999. He will always be remembered for his warm and friendly demeanor and for socializing with his family and friends. Aldo’s passion for life was reflected through his passion for gardening, growing his own grapes and making his own homemade wine. He would enter his fruits of labor every year into the Medicine Hat Exhibition and come away with many first and second place prizes. Sundays for Aldo was time for family and friends and you could find him and his brothers playing Bocce at the nearest school yard or park. Aldo’s love of travel took him to many different places across the continents where he loved to social with his family and friends. Although he never married, he loved his nieces and nephews like they were his own children. Aldo, as the hands of God have come to take you away, go in peace and know our love for you will always be there. 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 29, 2013 at 10:30 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Aldo Dal Molin, 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

.DALE STAFFORD
1942 ~ 2013
Mr. Dale Stafford passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the age of 71 years. A Celebration of Dale’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 29, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Those wishing to remember Dale may do so through a donation to the charity of their choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com)
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Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.EDWARD WILLIAM (TED) WOOLFREY
November 4, 1941 – November 24, 2013
Ted (Edward) Woolfrey passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, November 24th, 2013 at the age of 72. The eldest son of Bill and Berta Woolfrey, Ted was born and raised on the family dairy farm. He attended Medicine Hat High School where he excelled at football and met his high school sweetheart, Marion Miller. Ted and Marion married in 1961, enjoying many adventures in their 52 years together. They began their married life in Medicine Hat, working on the Woolfrey Dairy Farm. In 1967 they packed their family up and moved to Yellowknife, NWT where Ted worked as a Corrections Officer. They returned in 1972 to take over the farming operation. After the farm was sold, Ted worked for Belmac Supply until he established Torcal Resources which he and Marion have operated for over 30 years. Ted and his partners also developed Cottonwood Estates residential area and Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course and he was proud to see it through its 22nd year of operation. He was an active member of Kinsmen and the Masonic Lodge and supported many community causes such as Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. An active sportsman, Ted played and refereed hockey, golfed, and loved hunting and fishing with his friends.He and Marion spent many happy summers at their cottage near Flin Flon and most recently enjoyed camping in their motor home. A true animal lover, he rescued and adopted many stray dogs and cats – he will be sorely missed by his furry friends. Ted and Marion loved to travel and have visited many exotic locations but particularly enjoyed spending time in Mexico. Friends and family were important to Ted and he and Marion hosted many parties and regularly attended social gatherings. He was particularly proud of his grandchildren and supported them in their many endeavors. Ted had a keen sense of justice and was not afraid to fight for what he believed in and was always willing to lend a hand to help others in need. Ted was predeceased by his father, Bill and brother, Dick. He is survived by his wife, Marion; his mother, Berta; his children, Cathy (Craig Wood) and Carole (Joe Harris); and grandchildren, Morgan and Will Wood, BJ (Megan) Wisnowski and their daughters, Olivia and Charlize; and many cousins and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at the CYPRESS CENTRE, 2055 – 21st Avenue SE, on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ted’s memory may be made to Save Old Souls Pet Rescue, PO Box 478, Redcliff, Alberta, T0J 2P0, or to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ted Woolfrey. 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

.EVELYN METZ
1930 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Evelyn Maude Metz, beloved wife of the late Jacob (Jack) G. Metz, announce her passing while at the Valleyview Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Evelyn was born in Medicine Hat on January 23, 1930 and attended Connaught and Montreal Street Schools. She married Jack on October 23, 1947, and shared many wonderful years together until his passing on November 23, 2006. Evelyn was generous and kind to all she knew. Her caring and loving nature has been easily passed onto the family. Evelyn’s sense of humor was evident right up to the last hours of her life. She enjoyed playing cards, especially canasta, baking cinnamon buns, shopping with Gail, aerobics, and walking her dog, King. In her early years she played the banjo along side Jack as he played his guitar. Evelyn will be forever remembered in the hearts of her daughter, Gail (Gordon) Gee; granddaughter, Kimberly; grandson, Lee; great-granddaughter, Jessa and great-grandson, Kajun; brother-in-law, Dave (Ann) Metz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents; husband, Jack Metz and son, Kenneth Metz. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, one hour prior to the start of the funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2013. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Suite 300, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B7. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.

.PISONI
Luciano Pisoni passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Maria Rosa Pisoni of 49 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Mario (Stacey) and Ron (Michelle) all of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Aidan, Jonas, Tiana and Kalista; one brother, Italo (Rose) Pisoni of Medicine Hat and one sister Piera (Italo) Dal Molin of Medicine Hat; a sister-in-law, Anna Maria (Davide) Bleggi of Italy as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Ersilia and Giacomo Pisoni and one sister, Coronata Pisoni. Luciano immigrated to Canada in 1953 at the age of eighteen and shortly after learned the trade of bricklaying which he enjoyed doing for thirty years. In 1963 he went back to Italy where he married the love of his life, Maria Rosa, and they returned to Canada to start a new life together. In the years that followed, Luciano enjoyed farming which he continued to do until his passing. Luciano was a highly skilled, creative individual. He had a knack for inventing unique, time-saving and power-increasing gadgets around the farm. He created personal wines as well as flavorful spices for cooking. He will be remembered as a remarkable individual who helped anyone who needed assistance. Luciano dearly loved his family and friends. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart; Nonno will be dearly missed. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 10:30 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 Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Luciano Pisoni, 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

.SATZKE
Olga Satzke (nee Koenig) passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Walter Satzke of Redcliff. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Ingrid Augustine and Rosemary (Sheldon) Ellik; five grandchildren, Tammy (Darryl) Ross, Brent (Jacob) Lester-Satzke, Jason (Kara) Ellik, Jenny (Jesse) Zacharias and Troy Ellik; three great grandchildren, Brandyn, Dustyn and Kaitlyn Ross; one daughter-in-law, Marlene (Kim) Bohnet; two brothers, Edwin Koenig and Erich (Hilda) Koenig, one brother-in-law, Erich Martin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Ludwig and Ieda Koenig; one son, Harry Satzke on February 28, 1988; one son-in-law; Zigfried Augustine; one brother, Fritz Koenig; her two sisters, Amanda Ditsche, Lydia Martin and one sister-in-law Hilda Koenig. Olga was born on March 17, 1929 in Ostrowite West Prussia, Poland. Here she received her education and in 1949, moved to Havelsee, West Germany where she met her husband, Walter. In 1952, they were married and that same year they immigrated to Canada. Olga and Walter settled in Redcliff and raised their three children. Family and friends 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 12:00 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Olga Satzke, 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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