August 26, 2014
By Obituaries on August 26, 2014.
.ELEANOR VENTLA HUBL
October 4 1922 – August 21 2014
Eleanor passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospital on Thursday evening at the age of 91 years. Our Loving mother will be missed by her children Allan (Denise), Sheila (John Leggo), Stanley (Brenda), Marvin (Linda); her Grand Children Brandi, Ryan, Sylvia, Christopher, Alaina, Paul, Martina, and Zachary. She is also survived by twelve Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, loving friends and family.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert, one grandson Adam, all eight of her siblings, her father and mother, John and Pieta Taskila.
Eleanor enjoyed her flowers and her huge garden. Also picking berries with her sisters, going on excursions to Finland and other places, and playing crib. Most of all she loved visiting with her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Evergreen Hall on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in the name of Eleanor Hubl to the Stars Air Ambulance, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
.FISCHER
George Fischer passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the age of 92 years, beloved husband of Frieda Fischer of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory Donald Fischer (Fay Maser) of Walsh, Alberta and Dean Fischer of Medicine Hat; one granddaughter, Mandy Fischer (Trevor Hauck) and their son Hunter all of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by one brother Albert Fischer and one sister Margaret Kempf, both of Stettler, Alberta. George farmed and ranched in the Grayburn area south of Walsh most of his life and later retired in Medicine Hat. He loved music and spent a lot ofhis time playing the accordion, dancing and playing cards. You could always find him at various locations throughout the city visiting with his friendsand drinking coffee. George will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday and Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating. 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 or to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading:George Fischer, 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
.GARRY OSTAPOVITCH
Aug. 21, 1950 – Aug. 22, 2014
Garry Lawrence Ostapovitch passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on August 22, 2014 at the age of 64 years, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with many family members at his side.
Garry was born on August 21, 1950 at Foam Lake, Sask. Garry is survived by his loving wife Debbie and two loving sons Jamie and David; 2 grandsons Lincoln and Holden; two brothers Ron and Terry. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-laws, their families and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Palliative Care unit at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
.HEIDINGER
It is with heavy hearts the family of EMMA HEIDINGER annouce her passing on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Herbert Heidinger. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Shirley (Jerald) Mayer of Drayton Valley, Frances (Robert) James of Edmonton, Marion (Jim) Drake of Medicine Hat and one son, Lloyd (Linda) Heidinger of Medicine Hat. Her memory will be treasured in the hearts of her seven grandchildren, Lori (Mike) Blackmer of Edgerton, Dwayne (Rhonda) Mayer of Drayton Valley, Arlene (Ross) Espenant of Hudson Bay, Lee (Todd) Schaufele of Medicine Hat, Lauren (Scott) Bradshaw of Regina, Lisa Heidinger and Lyndon (Melissa) Heidinger of Medicine Hat as well as 16 great grandchildren. Emma was also predeceased by her parents, Katherine and Andrew Heller; brothers, Jacob and Emmanuel Heller; sisters, Christina Dukes, Olga Kurpjuweit and Lydia Deering. Emma was born and raised in the Medicine Hat area. In 1938, she married Herbert Heidinger and together they farmed in the Woolchester district until retiring to Medicine Hat in 1973. Emma was a long-time member of Little Plume Church, playing an active role in the Women’s Christian Missionary Society. She later became a member of Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church where she faithfully attended for many years. Emma was a very kind, thoughtful, generous person who always put others needs first. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Even though a very quiet person by nature she had an incredible inner strength her family truly admired. She handled the most challenging situations with the utmost dignity and grace. Emma will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday,from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. George Brandt officiating. A private family graveside service 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: Emma Heidinger, 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
.JOHANN CLIFFORD GRANT RAUCHWARTER
April 11, 1981 – August21, 2014
With heavy hearts, we are so very sad to announce the passing of our only son and brother Jon.
A light from our family is gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
Nothing will ever fill
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Public Library 414 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 1T7 or to the Medicine Hat Boxing Club 826 11th Street SE, Medicine Hat T1A 1T7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Rauchwarter, 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
.KAMMERER
The family of Andrew Kammerer is sad to announce his sudden passing in Vancouver at the age of 30 years. Andrew leaves to cherish his memory his father, Doug, his mom, Debbie and his mother, Nancy. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Andrew Kammerer, 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
.TREVOR HASSELBERG
1960 ~ 2014
With heavy hearts the family of Trevor Dale Hasselberg, beloved husband of Vickie Hasselberg, announce his untimely passing in Warner, Alberta on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at the age of 54 years. He was born and raised in Calgary and later moved to Brooks where he married Victoria Liebelt on June 27, 1981. Trevor worked in the oilfield industry and spent many years working overseas. He enjoyed working on home improvements, hunting and treasured time traveling, camping and bird watching in the morning. He was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed participating in the NASCAR club. Trevor loved his children and will be forever remembered in the hearts of his wife, Vickie; his son, Dale Trevor Hasselberg (Megan Braumberger) and daughter, Kristie Rae Hasselberg; father, Edward Hassselberg; brothers, James (Lynette), Vernon (Terry), Darryl (Peggy); step-sister, Lori Merriman; mother-in-law, Helen Liebelt; brother-in-law, Rodney (Alison) Liebelt as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Trevor was predeceased by his mother, Norma Ulrick and father-in-law, Nels Liebelt. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. (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 Phone 403-527-6455.
.A week ago today, family and many friends of Edward Codd united at Cook’s to say goodbye and to honour his life. The service began as the family entered the chapel and the grandchildren ceremoniously placed a Lily in one of Grandpa’s cowboy boots… Life Celebrant Gerry Getz led the service with kind words in reflection of Ed’s life… his family was most important to him; and his son, Rick offered heartfelt thoughts of his dad… the grandchildren all stood united and spoke warmly of their grandpa while old memories and stories were told… family privately made their way to Hillside Cemetery and said their heartfelt goodbye’s to a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Walking with Grandpa,
matching the steps of his boots…
Etched in your memory,
Will be you family roots.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
.WEATHERALL
Dorothy Ruth Weatherall of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald Weatherall. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Miles (Laurie), Dwayne (Colette) and Gene (Wenda); seven grandchildren, Alaysha (Jeremiah Rickaby), Dayna, Tyler, Kaira (Jordan Cale), Cassidy, Deschon, and Sydney; two brothers, Ewald Hautz and Howard (Ninita) Hautz; two sisters, Helen Sticker and Elaine (Verna) Rut; one sister-in-law, Gail Hautz as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Eleanor Hautz; her husband, Ronald on October 18, 2011, and one brother, Donald Hautz. Dorothy grew up on the family farm near MacNutt, Saskatchewan. In her late teens she moved to Regina to work, which is where she met and soon after married Ron. With her three boys in tow she followed as the family moved to Pangman, Saskatchewan, then Maple Creek, and finally landing in Medicine Hat. Dorothy enjoyed life in Medicine Hat; watching as her three boys grew up, married and had families of their own. Dorothy was very active socially, regularly joining friends for coffee and visiting relatives which often involved playing games. As well, Dorothy gave freely of her time as a volunteer at Hillcrest and 2 to 3 times a week at the Prairie Cleaners. She is going to be missed dearly. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Gideons International in Canada, 177- 1415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dorothy Weatherall, 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
