October 4, 2014

By Obituaries on October 4, 2014.

.1940 ~ YEOMANS ~ 2014
Alan William Yeomans of Brooks, Alberta passed away in Calgary on Friday, September 26th, 2014 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his two sons, George (Brenda) of Medicine Hat and Darwin (Marie) of Brooks; and five grandsons, Brent (Teah), Mitchell, Scott, Chad and Ethan. He is also survived by his siblings, Chuck (Greta), Carole Anne, Sandy and Glenn. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Ethel; one brother, Jay; and one sister, Louise. Alan was born on the family farm near Pickardville, Alberta on January 13th, 1940. He worked in the oilfield for many years for various oil companies. During his retirement he enjoyed volunteering with St. John Ambulance. Alan will be missed by all those who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held next summer in Pickardville. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alan Yeomans. 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

.Last week, a ceremony was held to reflect the life of a most nurturing mother, loving wife, supportive grandma and devoted foster parent, Monique Roberts. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the place of worship where Bishop Prince led the service for the family and friends in attendance… family was her life and she would have been proud to see her children, Eric and Catrine stand strong before the congregation and express their thoughts of mom and share memories from the grandchildren… the church was filled with the sound of an organ solo along with traditional hymns… with the bright sun shining down, Monique’s family carried her to her place of rest at Hillside Cemetery. Monique made the world a brighter place and her presence will be deeply missed.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, from sickness set free
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.Last week marked a special time as family and many friends gathered at Victory Lutheran Church for a Candlelight Service in honour of Anne Bartman’s life. Prior to the service, the procession to the cemetery departed from the church and made its way past the Kinplex before a peaceful stop was made by the wonderful home where Anne and Lloyd raised their family… it was a beautiful evening with the sun shining as Anne was taken to her final place of rest at Hillside… the celebration continued at the church with hundreds of people attending and showing their support. Minister de Waal led the congregation in scripture and prayer and provided comfort in her words… Anne was all about family and they stood strong and spoke warmly of the lady they were proud to call Mom and Gramma… the calming song, “Silent Night” was sung by the congregation as the candlelight ceremony united those in attendance and the soft glow of the candlelight warmed everyone’s hearts.
The candle will flicker
in the dark of the night…
It is a beacon of hope
As it shines oh so bright
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.GEORGE ANDREKSON
1933 ~ 2014
On Thursday, October 2, 2014, Mr. George Andrekson, beloved husband of Mrs. Joan Andrekson, quietly passed away while in the presence of family at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat at the age of 81 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.HARPER, Christopher Robert
January 30, 1971 – Michel, BC
September 28, 2014 – Calgary, AB
Christopher Harper beloved husband of Janis Baron of Brooks AB, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the age of 43 years.
Chris was born in Michel, British Columbia and was raised in Victoria, BC. Chris was in the Army Reserves and moved to Alberta, where upon leaving the Reserves, worked in Brooks at Lakeside Packers, drove for Trican Well Services, then became a rendering supervisor at JBS Canada. Chris was very passionate about Hockey, being a huge Vancouver Canucks fan. He was also a big fan of the Brooks Bandits, seldom missing a game. Family was very important to Chris. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend, and he always made a point to keep in touch, without having an occasion to call. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend who could brighten anyone’s day with his infectious smile and sense of humour.
Christopher is survived by his mother and step father, Jacki and Frank Kuchta of Kamloops, BC; father and step mother, Wayne and Laura Harper of Quesnel, BC; twin brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Christine Harper of Medicine Hat, brother and sister-in-law; Ronan and Jackie Harper of Edmonton; uncle Chris Dawson of Port Coquitlam, BC; son, Matheu Harper of Medicine Hat, and his loving wife, Janis.
He was predeceased by grandparents.
A Celebration of Chris’s life will be held at a later date in Brooks. Forward condolences through http://www.hffs.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Chris’s memory may be made directly to the Brooks Bandits Hockey Team, Box 196, Brooks, AB, T1R 1B3
HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES “Heritage Funeral Home”
Telephone: 299-0100

.MOON, ELEANOR RUTLEDGE
(nee Aitken)
October 6, 1922 – Medicine Hat, AB
September 29, 2014 – Calgary, AB

Eleanor beloved wife of the late Peter Moon of Calgary, AB, passed away on September 29, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
A Celebration of Eleanor’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Calgary, AB), on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.
In living memory of Eleanor Moon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. CALGARY, AB. Telephone: 1-403-241-0044.

.NORMA CLELAND
1927 – 2014
Norma Anne Cleland, beloved wife of the late Walter Cleland, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

.O’CONNELL
Dr. Elena “Ellie” Maria O’Connell of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the age of 72 years after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, she went on to become a surgeon in her home country. In 1968, due to political strife and turmoil in Slovakia she left with two suitcases to build a new life in Canada. She retrained as an Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. After meeting her former husband Francis “Frank” O’Connell she moved west to start her career and family. She provided medical and surgical services to the people of Medicine Hat and southeast Alberta for over 35 years and continued to work up until this year. She always stated how privileged and blessed she felt as she was able to touch so many lives. She leaves to cherish her memory her “two boys” Shaun (Jody) O’Connell of Calgary and Dan (Erin) O’Connell of Edmonton; six grandchildren, Kaitlin, Daine, Gabrielle, Sam, Jack and Lewis; her brother Joe (Gail) Majkut and her nephews, David (Andrea) Majkut, Kevin Majkut, Ryan Majkut and Martin (Renata) Sutor and her niece Iva Sutorova. She was predeceased by her mother Maria Majkutova in 2007, her father Jozef Majkut in 1963, her two sisters Ruzi in 2004, and Marcelka in 1947, and former husband Francis “Frank” O’Connell in 2009. A memorial service will be held in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. John Maes officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Head and Neck Centre for Oncology and Reconstruction, 1E4 8440 112 Street NW Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2B7. To e-mail an expression ofsympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elena O’Connell, 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

.ROBERT (BOB) JOSEPH ROTH
February 6, 1936 – October 1, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Roth on October 1, 2014 at the Pincher Creek Hospital after a brief illness with Mesothelioma.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 54 years Verna and beloved children; Brenda (Marcel) Hochstein, Kevin (Melody) Roth, Gregory (Kathleen) Roth, Tami (Greg) Delinte; son-in-law Keith Delinte; grandchildren Stacey (Cody) Prohl, Stephanie (Ryan) Charbonneau, Randy and Matthew Roth, Connor and Cassidy Delinte, Kelsey and Grady Roth, and Megan and Logan Delinte; great-grandchildren Maddyn and Lucas Prohl. He also leaves behind his sisters Anna Wutzke, Eleanor (Terry) Collins, Kathleen (Ed) Carpenter; sisters-in-law Vi Roth, Roberta Roth; brother-in-law Garry Wyrostok; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who were all a very important part of his life.
Robert was predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Delinte; parents George and Agnes Roth; brothers George and Lester Roth; sister Margaret Wyrostok and brother-in-law Jim Wutzke.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 P.M on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at ST. MICHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 958 Christie Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M on Friday, October 10, 2014 at ST. MICHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Father Silvano Vargas, Celebrant.
Memorial donations may be made to the Windy Slopes Health Foundation (Hospital ER Renovation Upgrades), P.O. Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home – Pincher Creek, 966 Elm St., P.O. Box 924, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0, 403-627-3131 or http://www.edensfuneralhome.com.

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