September 16, 2014

By Obituaries on September 16, 2014.

.1922 ~ RESSLER ~ 2014
Barbara Ressler of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Ressler, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her children, Wayne (Addie) Ressler of Airdrie and Rochelle (Bill) Duncan of Redcliff; six grandchildren, Denise (Russ) Smith, Alison (Darren) Jacques, Jessica (Brad) Gray, Dustin (Jeanine) Ressler, Kristopher Duncan and Mathew Duncan; seven great- grandchildren; and his sister, Betty Ressler of Brooks. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, George in 1974; and her son, Robert Francis in 1991. Barbara was born in the Mendham area on October 13th, 1922. In 1941, Barbara graduated teacher training in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — marking the beginning of a successful 40-year teaching career. Barbara’s teaching career spanned several provinces including BC, Saskatchewan and Alberta, where she retired in 1982 from Margaret Wooding Elementary in Redcliff. Barbara met George while beginning her teaching career in Saskatchewan and the two later married in Vancouver in 1944. Barbara and George returned to Saskatchewan where George started a welding business and Barbara returned to teaching. There, they started a family with their two sons, before finally settling in Redcliff where their youngest daughter was born. Barbara was proud to call Redcliff home for over 30 years, where she lived until 2007. When not inspiring young children to learn and develop, Barbara kept busy traveling, gardening, bowling, spending time with her family, watching curling and her beloved Toronto Blue Jays, and challenging herself with her favourite daily crossword puzzle. Barbara will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as a kind, patient and committed mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Everywhere she went, Barbara was approached by former students with fond memories of being in “Mrs. Ressler’s” Grade One Class. Her passion for educating young minds carried with her throughout her life. When Barbara retired from 40 years of teaching, she stated “Ours is a world in which we select the path we wish to follow in life. Once that decision is made, do your best. In choosing a primary career I have been privileged to enjoy the many rewarding years involved in the training and development of those hundreds of little people in Grade One who were mine for one of the most important years of their lives.” Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, celebrant. A Private Interment will take place at Redcliff Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Ressler. 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

.1923 ~ PIEHL ~ 2014
Loring Piehl, beloved husband of Edna Piehl of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Loring also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darrell Piehl (Betty Carbert), Brenda Piehl and Loreen Piehl- Wiedemann (Barry Wiedemann) and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Hillson officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Loring’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home), 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Loring Piehl. 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

.1924 ~ FAUTH ~ 2014
Rose Fauth of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alexander Fauth, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Jeanette (Jerry) Koch of Medicine Hat; five sons, Ron (Terry) of Calgary, Henry (Louise) of Saint John, New Brunswick, Len (Irene) of Medicine Hat, Rick (Carol) of Burstall, Saskatchewan and Joe (Paula) of Coleville, Saskatchewan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Phillip (Mona) Baron; and sisters-in-law, Mina and Jane Baron. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Alex Fauth; her parents, Valentine and Monica Baron; two sisters, Tillie (John) and Monica; five brothers, Ralph (Mary), Ludwig (Aggie), Matt, Joe and John (Rose). Rose was born in Leader, Saskatchewan in December 14th, 1924. She attended Monmouth Country School. Rose married Alex January 1947 and together they raised six children. They farmed in the Burstall, Saskatchewan area, then moved to Hilda, Alberta and later to Richmound, Saskatchewan to farm. In 1967 they moved to Valjean, Saskatchewan where Alex bought grain for NM Patterson and Sons. They moved back to Burstall in 1971 where they farmed, Alex bought grain and they became the custodians for the Burstall School. Alex and Rose retired in 1985 and moved to Medicine Hat. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A private interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Rose’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region), 401D – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0G8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Fauth. 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

.1929 ~ LEACH ~ 2014
Edna “June” Leach of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Roy Leach, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in June’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading June Leach. 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

.JIM WILTON
1943 – 2014
James “Jim” Robert Wilton, beloved husband of Carol Wilton, passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on Thursday September 11th, 2014 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Jim was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 21st, 1943 to Herman and Leta Wilton. In May 1965, Jim began his career with Calgary Power, later to become TransAlta Utilities, where he worked for 331/2 years. In 1969, Jim and Carol lived in Picture Butte, Alberta for 20 years and raised their family. They moved to Lethbridge, Alberta in 1989. Jim retired from TransAlta Utilities in 1998. They moved to Medicine Hat in 2000 where they most recently lived in Chinook Village. Jim is predeceased by his mother, Leta; father, Herman; Carol’s parents, Louis and Melanie Klovansky; and his infant son, David. He leaves behind his wife, Carol; sons, Dan (Ketha) Wilton and Rob (Lori) Wilton; his granddaughters, Jessica and Melanie Wilton; his brothers, Richard (Cheryl) Wilton and Russel (Inga) Wilton; his sisters, Susan (Garth) Graham; and Almeta (Wayne) Mathews; brother-in-law, Mirk Klovansky; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim will be remembered for his skill as a wood craftsman, his ability to fix anything, and his love of the outdoors; especially fishing. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Wilton. 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

.PEARL RODERMOND
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Pearl Rodermond who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital with her family by her side.
Pearl was born April 16, 1925 in Gieten, Holland to Arend and Henrietta Aasman.
She immigrated to Canada in 1953. She married James (Jim) Rodermond August 9, 1954. They lived and farmed in Medicine Hat, Alberta where their three children were born. Janet in 1955, Ernie in 1957 and Michael in 1961. Then Jim, Pearl and family moved to Leslieville, Alberta in 1965 where she lived until her passing.
Pearl enjoyed having her family home for special occasions, she liked to do traditional cooking and baking mixed in with some Dutch traditions, which we all enjoyed very much. She loved her beautiful yard and enjoyed her flowers, always having fresh flowers on the table. Pearl and Jim enjoyed travelling the world and went on many vacations with friends or family or both. They also enjoyed their snow birding experience to the States for 20 plus years. On August 9th 2014 Pearl and Jim celebrated their 60th Anniversary. Sharing this day with her family was a momentous occasion for her.
Pearl is survived by her husband of 60 years James Rodermond, her daughter Janet (Brian) and grandchildren Katrina, James and Jessica of Medicine Hat, her son Ernie (Judy) of Leslieville; her sisters; Jeanette (Luke) Brouwer of Lethbridge, Betty (Homer) Oudman of Taber, Jean (John) Brouwer of Rocky Mountain House, and Elly Wenzel of Medicine Hat; her brothers Robert (Nell) Aasman of Rocky Mountain House, Hank (Gerda) Aasman of Medicine Hat and Bill Aasman of Medicine Hat; sisters-in-Law, Ina (C) Aasman, Ina (J) Aasman and Mary (Jim) Reaves of Kelowna; brothers-in-law, Henk (Aavina) Rodermond of Medicine Hat, Mark (Ann) Rodermond of Medicine Hat and Bill (Jane) Navis of Sherwood Park.
She was predeceased by her son Albert Michael in 2004; her parents Arend and Henrietta Aasman, her brothers Casey, Johnny, James and Mark Aasman as well as brothers-in-law Rueben Wenzel and Fred Rodermond and sisters-in-law Jackie Aasman, Tina Aasman and Alice Navis.
A Funeral Service will be held at The First Christian Reformed Church, Rocky Mountain House, on Saturday September 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. Following a private family interment at the Leslieville Cemetery , friends are cordially invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Leslieville Community Center.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations, in memory of Pearl, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta or the First Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund.
Condolence may be forwarded to http://www.rockyfuneralhome.ca
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, in trusted with the arrangements.

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