April 28, 2014
By Obituaries on April 28, 2014.
.1919 ~ URTON ~ 2014
Rita Urton (nee Grezaud) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Bert Urton, passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Rita is survived by one sister, Eleonore (Lola) of Winnipeg, Manitoba; numerous nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia, Saskatoon, North Vancouver, and Medicine Hat; as well as special friends, Wendy, Bonnie and Blair. She was predeceased by her husband, Bert; and her son, Richard. Rita was born on November 20th, 1919 in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. Thank you to her doctor and the staff at The Good Samaritans for taking good care of her. Rest in peace, Rita. At Rita’s request, no funeral service will be held. Interment will take place in Saskatoon. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rita Urton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1921 ~ HELLER ~ 2014
Mr. Theophil Heller of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lydia “Lizzie” Heller, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Theophil leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Sharon (Allen) Klymochko, Yvonne (Don) Lunn and Sheila (Geoff) Burkart; seven grandchildren, Steve Klymochko (Connie), Koeye (Wendy) Klymochko, Keyen Klymochko, Nathan Lunn, Cody (Ganga) Lunn, Tysen Heller and Tanisha Burkart; two great-grandchildren, Aden Lunn and Reece Lunn; one half-brother, Sam Wagner (Martha, predeceased); three sisters, Irene (Ted) Jess, Annette (Lawrence) Sackmann and Bertha (Milbert) Riegel; one sister-in-law, Violet Heller; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Theophil was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lizzie; his parents, Conrad and Elizabeth Heller; one sister, Hildagard Stelter; one brother, Edwin Heller; and eight half-siblings, Erna (Robert) Schweeder, John Heller, Emil (Lil) Heller, Emmanuel (Hilda) Heller, Mary (Otto) Stuber, Eli (Sophie) Wagner, William (Berta) Wagner and Ruth (Emil) Brost. Theophil was born on January 30th, 1921 in Wisdom, Alberta where he was raised and educated. He married Lizzie Weiss on October 25th, 1947. Together, Theophil and Lizzie farmed in Seven Persons before moving to Irvine where they raised their 3 daughters on the family farm. Theophil enjoyed playing cards and marbles with family and friends, going to rodeos, watching baseball and hockey. He and his van could be found twice a day at Dairy Queen for coffee with his numerous friends. Theophil planted a huge garden every year, which he generously gave to family, friends, and neighbours. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Theophil’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Little League, PO Box 382, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7G1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Theophil Heller. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1942 ~ BERTHA ANNIE LITOWSKY ~ 2014
Bertha was born in Medicine Hat on February 11th, 1942, and passed away suddenly in her home on April 9th, 2014. A Celebration of Bertha’s Life was held yesterday at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS with Bishop Bryan Heninger presiding. Memorial gifts in Bertha’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bertha Litowsky. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1946 ~ COX ~ 2014
David Cox, beloved fiancé of Sherri Keen of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. David also leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Krystina Cox (TJ) and Nelly Cox; and numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David was predeceased by his son, Cameron Prawdzik. A Private Family Time of Remembrance was held. Memorial gifts in David’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading David Cox. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1955 ~ KUSLER ~ 2014
Deborah Ann Kusler, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 21st, 2014 at the age of 58 years. A Celebration of Deb’s Life was held yesterday in MEDALTA POTTERIES. Memorial gifts in Deb’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice or to the Friends of Medalta. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Deb Kusler. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.ALEXANDER (AL) KEHLER
1940 – 2014
Al Kehler, beloved husband of Agnes, of 52 years, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident in Mazatlan, Mx.
A celebration of his life will be held at Holy Family Parish, Medicine Hat on May 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
For further information you can email at alagkler@msn.com
.BERTHA MILLS
1927 ~ 2014
Mrs. Bertha (Bertie) Mills, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Mills, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre on Monday, April 21, 2014, at the age of 86 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 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
April 28th, 2014
Family and friends who have lost a loved in a workplace accident or illness are invited to A Ceremony of Remembrance to be held at the Memorial located in the Medicine Hat Memorial Arboretum, at the foot of Scholten Hill on Monday, April 28th, 2014 at 11 a.m. For further information please contact
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.LINDA WURFEL
April 8, 1917 ~ December 13, 2013
Linda Wurfel, beloved wife of the late Ernest Wurfel, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the age of 96. Linda is survived by her son, Albert (Agnes) of Athabasca; daughter, Ardis Tingley (Dave) of Medicine Hat; daughter-in-law, Beth of Calgary; sister, Lorene Chacalias of Medicine Hat; sisters-in-law, Marie Roth of Regina and Bertha Janzen of Medicine Hat; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; son, Gordon; grandson, Curtis; step-grandson, Erik Vatanen; parents, Karl and Adele Roth; brothers, Herbert, Arnold, Richard and Walter Roth. Linda was interred with her late husband, Ernest, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge on December 19, 2013. A Memorial Service celebrating Linda’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Julianna Wehrfritz- Hanson officiating. A reception will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Center. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial gifts in Linda’s memory may be made to the Canadian Institute for the Blind or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
.LONA KOCH
1918 ~ 2014
Mrs. Appolonia “Lona” Catherine Koch, beloved wife of the late George Koch, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice with her family by her side, on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at the age of 95 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, May 2, 2014, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Vigil Prayers will follow at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be offered at the Church starting one hour prior to the Funeral Mass. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with the Very Reverend Father Long Vu celebrant. Further information will follow next week in Wednesday’s edition of the Medicine Hat News. (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.
.MORRONE
Carmela Morrone of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the age of 76 years, beloved wife of the late Pasquale Morrone. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Carmela Morrone, 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
