January 6, 2015

By Obituaries on January 6, 2015.

.1938 ~ DECK ~ 2015
Marlene Deck, beloved wife of Pius Deck of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Marlene leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Dwayne (Tracy) and Kevin (Heidi); three grandchildren, Deidra, Olivia and Kimberly; four brothers, Robert (Delores) Hellman, Charles (Grace) Hellman, Lloyd (Diane) Hellman and Ron (Debbie) Hellman; three sisters, Eilene Andrews, Clare Miller and Rose (Glen) Moen; three brothers-in-law, Joseph (Veronica) Deck, Lucas (Maxine) Deck and Ken Deck; two sisters-in-law, Marion Paraschuk and Caroline Urban; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marlene was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Theresa Hellman; one grandson, Dawson Deck; five brothers-in-law, Warren Andrews, Gerry Miller, Frank Deck in infancy, Leo Deck, and Steve Paraschuk; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Deck and Rosemary (John) Stevenson. Marlene spent her school years in Richmound and Prelate and married Pius Deck on October 5th, 1959 in Richmound. She was a hairdresser for approximately 12 years. Marlene and Pius spent 10 years in Regina and also lived in Melfort and Prince Albert before returning to Regina and eventually moving to Medicine Hat in 1980, where they have remained since. Marlene loved camping, gardening and weekend excursions with Pius. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were her pride and joy. Marlene will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Albert Sayson, celebrant. A Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marlene’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, #102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marlene Deck. 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

.1978 ~ CLARK ~ 2015
On January 2nd, 1997, Darlene Roberts (Bruno) was welcomed into Heaven. Eighteen years later on January 2nd, 2015, she couldn’t wait a minute more to hug her son, Daniel James Clark as he joined her. Danny was born in Bow Island on November 28th, 1978 and was raised in Medicine Hat. He leaves behind his sons, Johnathan James Clark and Darian Vine. Also left to grieve him are his dad, George Clark; his sister, April Roscoe; and his niece and nephew, Madison and Nathan; as well as an extremely large family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Spending time with family was the most important thing to Danny, especially his son, Johnathan. He was a loving and devoted father. Danny graduated from McCoy High School and carried on to become a Heavy Duty Mechanic. He worked for various oil and gas companies in Southern Alberta and always called his crews his other family. Danny loved to laugh. He was a prankster and always had that mischievous grin on his face. He loved hunting and fishing with his Uncle Ed, tinkering around on vehicles, and just spending time with his family. Danny had the hugest heart, a soft soul, and the ability to make those around him feel loved. He would do anything for a friend and you could always count on him in a pinch. Danny’s presence will always be felt in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. We are all comforted knowing that he was welcomed into Heaven by his grandparents, John and Shirley Bruno and Delia Clark and his mom, Darlene. A Celebration of Danny’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Room, 702 – 2nd Street SE, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Trust Fund in Johnathan’s name will be set up at CIBC with more details available at Danny’s Celebration of Life. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dan Clark. 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

.DOLLFUSZ, LOTHAR ANTHONY
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lothar (Tony) Anthony Dollfusz on December 24, 2014.
He was born in Hamburg, Germany on May 12, 1947. His family moved to Canada in June of 1956 and eventually settled in Bow Island, AB. This is where he met and married his wife Linda on December 11, 1971. They had three children and six grandchildren together; Tony (Colleen) and Sparrow and Mia Star, Cathy (Mark) and Conor, Zachary and Mckenna, Jeff (Monique) and Karlee. They raised their family and lived in Fort Saskatchewan, AB for 33 years.
Lothar is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his sisters Rita Speicher, Margrit (Kai) Mortenson and Ursula (Murice) Haskill . He is predeceased by his mother and father Magdelena and Josef Dollfusz as well as Jutta Thomas and half-brother Josef Dollfusz.
Lothar and Linda enjoyed travelling to many places over the years, and Lothar loved camping, boating, fishing! He was also a member of the ERCS RC Flying Club and the Fort Sask. RC Club, it was a hobby that he did for decades and it gave him a lot of happiness. Lothar was a truck driver for over 30 years and had many adventures and stories to tell.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Pfeifer and the staff at the Fort Saskatchewan Hospital for their extraordinary care and compassion of Lothar in his final days.
He was a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and a friend. His passing has left a hole in our hearts that will never be filled again. We love you and will miss you so very much, may you rest in peace.
A Memorial Service will be held for Lothar at First Memorial Riverview Chapel, 11090-86 Avenue in Fort Saskatchewan on Saturday January 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

.HARVEY VERPY
1937 ~ 2015
Mr. Harvey Verpy, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Verpy, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the age of 77 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 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.JESSE-GEHRING, Ida
June 14, 1913 – January 4, 2015
Ida passed away peacefully on the 4th of January, 2015 at the age of 101.6 years. She leaves to mourn her passing five children, their spouses and families: Robert (Millie) Jesse, Mildred (Fred) Meier, Marvin (May) Jesse, Eleanor (Harry) Zeller and Donna Adams all of Medicine Hat; sixteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Gust Jesse in 1973, and her second husband Ted Gehring in 1994, as well as all ten of her siblings. She was a resident of South Country Village for twenty one years, then spending four months at Meadowlands and her last month in the Havenview at South Country Village. Ida’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Havenview for their care and attention this past month. A special thank you to her very good friend Pastor Bob. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 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: Ida Jesse-Gehring, 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

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