January 22, 2015
By Obituaries on January 22, 2015.
.1950 ~ BENGTSON ~ 2015Lynda Darnelle Bengtson, beloved wife of Roger Bengtson of Burstall, Saskatchewan, passed away on Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Lynda also leaves to cherish her memory her four daughters: Dona (Mickey) Guyette of Fort MacLeod and their children, Courtney, Ashley and Clayton; Rhonda (Dale) Schmaltz of Fox Valley and their children, Mackayla and Rayel; Cheryl (Darren) Frerichs of Liebenthal and their children, Mathew and Parker; and Kristin Bengtson of Burstall and her daughter, Erika; three brothers, Larry Stimson of Preeceville, Saskatchewan, Stanley (Marlene) Stimson of Leader, Saskatchewan, and Gary (Anita) Stimson of Medicine Hat; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the BURSTALL COMMUNITY HALL, Burstall, Saskatchewan on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at BURSTALL COMMUNITY HALL on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lynda Bengtson. 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 .APPLEBY, LEON – Mr. Leon Appleby, 33 year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 496, passed away January 16, 2015. The Officers, Members and Staff wish to express their deepest sympathy. .Au COIN, ANNE
Anne Au Coin of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Angus “Jerry” Au Coin. Anne leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Marie; a son, Andrew (Jolene) and their children, Chelsey and Logan; a son, Harold (Caralee) and their children, Whitney and Colton; as well as a grandson, Andrew Schmunk (Jen) and great-grandson, Gunner. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Jerry; her daughter, Susan; her grandson, Daniel; and her sisters, Mildred McQuarrie and Olga Bottomley. A Private Family Graveside Service was conducted by Father Tommy Manjaly on Saturday, January 17th, 2015. It is with much gratitude that we say Thank You to both The Palliative Care Unit of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital as well as the Good Samaritan Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anne Au Coin. Funeral arrangements were entrusted 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 .BABY RYDER KNIGHTS
Ryder Raymond John Knights of Medicine Hat, beloved son of Arron and Shaela Knights and baby brother of Torrin, was born still on Sunday, January 18th, 2015. Ryder also leaves to cherish his memory his grandparents, Janet Knights, and Raymond and Linda Gove; his great grandmothers, Doreen Knights, Jan DeJong, Marion Gove and Cecile Turner; his special uncle, Colby Gove; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryder was predeceased by his grandfather Duane Knights; great grandfathers, Albert Gove, and Clive Turner. An angel opened up the book of life
And wrote down our baby’s birth
Then she whispered as she closed the book
“He’s too beautiful for earth.” Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ryder Knights. 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 .DAVIDSON, KATHERINE
1924-2014
Katherine Davidson passed away peacefully at Christine Morrison Hospice, Mission, BC on Dec. 22, 2014, three days after her 90th birthday. She will be sadly missed by her son, Maurice(Cindy); daughter, Gail(Mike); four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Martha Hauck of Medicine Hat, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, James Davidson (Feb. 1989); her parents Simon and Helen Hauck; three brothers, John, Alex, and Leo; and a sister, Rose Gaetz. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home, Mission, BC. .HELEN ROTH September 28, 2018 ~ January 19, 2015 Mrs. Helen Roth beloved wife of the late Mr. Tom Roth, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre, on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the age of 96 years. Helen will be forever remembered in the hearts of her children: Bev (Tony) Hammel, Deanne (Carl) Torgerson, Don, Marilyn (Chris) Schwab and Debbie (Gary) Meger. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren: Jeff, Pat, Kevin (Candrin) Hammel; Darren, Chrissy (Sean), Daniel (Willow) Torgerson; Jasmine (Carey), Kelsey (Andreas), Jonathan Roth; Jason (Irlanda), Michelle Schwab; Angie (Richard), Ryan Meger as well as her great-grandchildren: Jordan (Tasha), Tyler, Shazia, Kabria, Kaia, Keston, Kolter, Kealey Hammel; Brittany, Jordyn, Greyson, Keegan, Rowan, Ivy Torgerson; Emelio, Ethan Schwab; Declan, Miranda Meger and her great-great-grandson, Sawyer Hammel. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Tom; beloved granddaughter, Rhonda; parents, Philip and Ottilia Gross and her seven siblings. Helen was born on September 28, 1918, in Grassy Lake, AB., where she was raised and educated. She married her loving husband, Tom, on November 23, 1942. In 1961, she started working at the Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island and continued working there until her retirement at the age of 75 years. Bowling was her passion and continued to be her passion until she was 93. Helen loved to crochet and sew, and could make anything by just looking at a picture. She loved her church and was a devote, lifetime member of the CWL. Helen’s commitment to her faith and health was combined by praying the rosery while riding her exercise bike for thirty minutes every day. Her joy was her family, her home and her flowers. Helen’s strength and commitment to life and her fighting spirit gave her the independence to live in her home until she was 95 years old. Helen’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the Vigil Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1101 – 1 Street East, Bow Island, AB., on Thursday evening, January 22, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father John L. Maes celebrant. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery, with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Bow Island Golden Age Club. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), #102, 520 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 0C6. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455. .MARGARET VETTER
1927 ~ 2015
Margaret Angela Vetter passed away peacefully at The Valleyview (Continuing Care) in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the age of 87 years. A Memorial Service in honour of Margaret’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced closer to that day. (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 .SCHINDEL
Nelda Ina Schindel passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the age of 73 years and 9 months. Nelda was born Down’s Syndrome in the Nipawin Hospital on April 20, 1941. She was the youngest daughter of Karl and Blondina Schindel of Garrick, Saskatchewan. Her favorite person was her father whom she adored. She grew up on the farm and attended school at Garrick for a short time. Nelda loved attending Sunday school and church, her favorite song was “Jesus Loves Me”. She would play her keyboard and sing many hymns. She moved with her mother to Medicine Hat in 1964, and attended the Vanier Center and later the Kinsmen Training Centre for many years. Her Christian upbringing and loving family and friends helped her develop various skills. She loved crocheting, rug hooking, printing and going bowling. She later attended crafts at the Good Samaritan and the Friendship Club which she really enjoyed. Nelda was predeceased by her father in 1960, her mother in 1980, sisters, Ella Jellison in 2008, and Linda Dyck in October of 2014. She is survived by her oldest sister Elsie (Ken Mortensen) of Winnipeg; Minnie Schindel (Cal Christopherson) of Medicine Hat, a brother-in-law Larry Dyck of Battleford, Saskatchewan as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of good friends. We would like to thank everyone who shared in Nelda’s life over the years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Next Step (residential lineservices) 402 Maple Ave SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 0L3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Nelda Schindel, 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 .SMITH
Mary Agnes Smith of Medicine Hat formerly of Plumas, Manitoba and Brandon, Manitoba passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Glen Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Joyce (Ron) Ronellenfitch of Medicine Hat and Pat (Cliff) Kehler of Calgary; three grandchildren, Jason Welbourne, Pam (Brian) Baedke and Craig Mauthe; four great grandchildren, Madyson, Trace, Emma and Morgan; her step grandchildren and step great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Hannah and Alexander Andrew and her husband, Glen on January 2, 2001. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Interment will take place in Manitoba at Rossburn Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to The Arthritis Society, AB/NWT Division, 200, 1301 8th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1B7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mary Smith, 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 .SMITH
Maureen Beryl Smith of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of the late Malcom “Mac” Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Nigel Smith (Mary Ries) and Tania (Steve) Thorne; four grandchildren, Shanda Thorne, Lacey (Brad) Worth, Damen (Alyssa) Thorne, Dakota Thorne (fiancé Kylie Myers) and one brother Bernard Clutterbuck. She was predeceased by her parents, Grace and Edward Clutterbuck; her husband Mac on September 14, 1975 and one brother Brian Clutterbuck. Maureen was born November 11, 1931 in Cardiff, Wales. It was there she spent her younger years under the watchful eyes of her brothers Brian and Bern. After grade school, she moved to Kent, England, where she went to school to become a nurse. Nursing was her passion and, not only did she love it, but she was good at it too. One of her proudest moments was receiving the Matrons Honor, an outstanding accomplishment presented to the finest in the field. Nursing was what brought her to Canada on an exchange program and, after meeting her future husband Malcolm (Mac), she immigrated to this country. Maureen was the apple of her fathers eye and her parents, not wanting to be without her, soon followed her to Canada. Maureen and Mac were married June 17, 1960, and settled on the Smith family farm where they raised their two children here until Mac’s passing in 1975. Shortly after, Maureen moved to Swift Current for four years and then on to Medicine Hat, where she would spend her remaining years. Maureen enjoyed entertaining and her door was always open for company to drop in. She loved dancing, bingo, playing cards, and traveling, especially to Australia to visit her brother Bernand his family. She was an avid dog lover and, though she never had one of her own in the last few years, she did have “granddogs” that she spoiled and brought her much joy. But her greatest love of all was her family, especially her four grandchildren who meant the world to her. She treasured their visits and always made time to play games with them. She will be remembered for her little eccentricities that made her extra special, like her love of Kit Kat bars, her small coffees with five sugar, and her dislike of vegetables, mornings, and being told what to do. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Good Sam’s for their exceptional care and for the love they showed to Maureen, especially in her last days. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Gull Lake Cemetery on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.). As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Maureen Smith, 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 15
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