November 29, 2013
By Obituaries on November 29, 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 was celebrated was held yesterday at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH with Father Long Vu, celebrant. Memorial gifts in Anton Tony’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 Tony Kopp. 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
.1959 ~ URQUHART ~ 2013
Peter Grant Urquhart, beloved husband and best friend of Lorna Urquhart, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at the age of 54 years with his family by his side after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Peter Urquhart. 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. Christina was born in Raymond, Alberta on July 22, 1959. She was married to Nathan Entz for 29 years and lived on the Ponderosa Colony until August of 2010 when at that time, they moved to Burdett. Christina loved her family and loved people in general. She wanted to be a part of all community events and blessed many with her treats of delicious cinnamon buns – she was always cooking! She had a huge, generous heart and her gift was to make other people happy. Christina enjoyed the company of others and loved to hear a funny story and play games. She will be deeply missed by her husband Nathan; children, Lynn of Lethbridge, Dale (Lisbeth) of Ponderosa Colony, Tamara and Ike of Burdett; her mother, Rachel Hofer of the Plainview Colony; two sisters, Martha (Mark) Entz and Margaret Hofer; four brothers, Andrew (Katie) Hofer, Mike (Susie) Hofer, Ike (Leah) Hofer and Paul (Linda) Hofer; special nieces, Rosanna and Martina Entz as well as many other nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law through marriage. 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) Memorial donations in Christina’s name may be made directly to the MedicAlert Foundation, 2005 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B4. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 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
.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 Funeral Service was held yesterday at the CYPRESS CENTRE with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ted’s memory may be made to Save Old Souls Pet Rescue or to the SPCA. 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
.GARNETTE SCHNEIDER
1925 ~ 2013
Mrs. Garnette Denise Schneider of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully at Masterpiece Living, River Ridge on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Dennis (LaDonna) Schneider of Medicine Hat; grandchildren, Alexander and Gregory Schneider of Medicine Hat as well as Dennis’ father, Elliot Joseph Schneider. She was predeceased by numerous siblings and extended family members. Garnette was born in Flint, Michigan on August 17, 1925, to John and Vida Willis. At a young age, her family immigrated to Alberta and settled in Medicine Hat. Garnette operated her own business as a Bookkeeper for years before retiring to pursue some of her other interests, including painting and genealogy. She was involved within the community serving with the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of D.A.R. Garnette enjoyed sports, cheering loudest when her Red Wings, Oilers or Eskimos were playing. She had a great sense of humour and a gentle soul as evident through her love of animals, especially her poodle, Scruffy. Garnette’s life will be remembered through a private service to be held at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in memory of Garnette may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.GETZ
Valentine “Val” Getz passed away in Calgary on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of Rose Getz of Medicine Hat. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, December 2, 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 Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Val Getz, 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
.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
