February 4, 2015

By Obituaries on February 4, 2015.

.1929 ~ LAMBERT ~ 2015
Alice Margaret Lambert, beloved wife of Oliver Lambert of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 29th, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Alice also leaves to cherish her memory one brother; two sisters; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her parents; seven siblings; and three step-siblings. PLEASE NOTE: There will now be NO Vigil Rites (Prayers) held on Wednesday. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, February 5th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Albert Sayson, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Alice’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alice Lambert. 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

.1931 ~ O’DONNELL ~ 2015
Catherine “Sheila” O’Donnell of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Rudolf Winter, passed away on Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Sheila leaves to cherish her memory four sons, Keiron (Jill) O’Donnell, Barry O’Donnell (Joan Steiert), Dan (Arleen) O’Donnell and Joe O’Donnell; one daughter, Mata (Clyde) Pudwell; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Lee, Randi, Shane, Ryan, Shelby, Kelsey and Braydon; one sister, Anne Laverty; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren through her extended families. Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Edward and May Donnelly; two brothers, Eddie Donnelly and Jim Donnelly; and one sister, Alice Quinn. From Northern Ireland to Southern Alberta, Sheila is legendary for her fierceness and tenacity when fighting for her family or rights. She was always among the smallest in stature yet biggest of heart. These are the traits she used to accomplish some of her greatest achievements including time as the Union Rep for the hospital staff. If she could do it all over, she would have been a politician, but with true accountability! Sheila had a gift for endearing herself to anyone she met and her friendships were lifelong, especially with Mata Rinke, who was the first person she met when she came to Medicine Hat. Her idea of a vacation was returning home to Ireland to spend time with family, a trip she made so often that in her late seventies she was invited by the Irish Parliament to return once more and accompany VIP’s on a special train ride to Dublin where she was awarded a copy of the original Proclamation of Independence! That was one of the proudest moments in her life. She always put family ahead of herself, and led by example with her attitude and manners. She never complained, or aspired for riches, or lived beyond her means, yet she always portrayed herself as a lady and loved people commenting on her fashion sense. Despite the pain throughout her life, she fought with grace and dignity to the last moment cherishing every second she could steal to be with her family. On behalf of our Mom, a special thank you to Dr. Durand and his staff, and thank you to the nurses, doctors, and support staff of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, especially in the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, for the care they provided. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 until 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father John Maes, officiating. Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Sheila’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 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 Sheila O’Donnell. 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

.BAIER
Konrad “Koon” John Baier of Redcliff, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the age of 77 years, beloved husband of the late Theresa Baier. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Redcliff Legion Branch #6, 302 Broadway Ave NE, Redcliff , AB T0J 2P0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Konrad Baier, 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

.GARTLY
Murray Gordon Gartly of Redcliff, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the age of 86 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Murray Gartly, 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

.RHODA BAIN
1917 ~ 2015
Mrs. Rhoda Evelyn Bain (nee Crockford), beloved wife of the late Mr. James Bain, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, January 29th, 2015, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, at the age of 98 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Linda Pearson of Calgary; two granddaughters, Tracy (Mike) Anderson of Hussar, and Cindy Pearson of Calgary; two great- grandsons, Colten Anderson and Dexter Pearson; one sister-in-law, Bev Crockford of Medicine Hat. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Rhoda was predeceased by her husband Jim Bain; daughter, Sharon Campbell; sons-in-law, Doug Pearson and Elwood Campbell as well as all her siblings including sisters, Cicely and Caroline; brothers, James, Ray, Len, Jack, Scotty, Rodney, Walter and Colin. Rhoda was born January 13th, 1917 in Medicine Hat, and was married in 1941. After the war was over, they moved to Edmonton, where they resided until Jim’s retirement. Shortly after that, they made their way back home to Medicine Hat. Rhoda’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Rhoda’s name may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road, S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.VAUGHAN HULLOCK
1931 ~ 2015
Mr. R. Vaughan Hullock passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the age of 83 years. Vaughan will be remembered by his wife, Mary Armstrong and his son, Todd (Jocelyn) Hullock. Vaughan’s life will be silently remembered with ceremonial placement in the Hillside Cemetery garden. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Vaughan’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 124, 430 – 6th Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.VEALE
Kenneth Veale passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of Joyce Veale of Ralston. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kennth Veale, 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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