February 5, 2015

By Obituaries on February 5, 2015.

.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. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 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. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sheila O’Donnell. Funeral arrangements 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

.1955 ~ PRINCE ~ 2015
John Fredrick Prince passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at the age of 59 years. John was born in Ottawa, Ontario on December 10th, 1955 to Jack and Bernice (Mitchell) Prince. In 1976, he came to Medicine Hat for employment at R.L. Crain Printing for his uncle, Bob Harris (Mary). He later worked in the oilfields and then Goodyear Tire until his health forced him to retire. Left to cherish John’s memories are his sons, Kaine Prince and Jamie Vorra; his best friend and companion, Joanne Bouchard; many good friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Respecting John’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Prince. 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 of husband of the late Theresa Baier. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Shelly (Rod) Aman and Kim Baier (Cecil Landsiedel) all of Medicine Hat and Karen (Gord) Stephens of Calgary; six grandchildren, Michelle and Steve (Jesse), Bryan and Amanda (Ebin and Deklan), Andrew and Amanda, Kimberley and Ben, Calvin and Brittany, Chloe and Dustin; three brothers, Joe (Anne) Baier, Nick, George (Diane); two sisters, Anne (Gene) Swain and Bette (Chuck) Streifel as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa on November 3, 2006; his parents, Mary and John Baier and one brother Pete. Konrad was born on September 12, 1937 in Medicine Hat and was raised in Redcliff. He started working for Dominion Glass when he turned 16, and that is where he met his future wife Theresa. He worked at the plant for 36 until it closed in 1989. In 1958, he married Theresa Gutfriend and they were married for 48 years until her passing in 2006. As a young man, dad played baseball, pool, darts at the Legion and once the curling club opened in Redcliff , he started curling. He enjoyed camping with family and many friends over the years. Dad was a lifetime member of the Redcliff Legion and was very involved with the social and executive duties in his retirement. 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

.CHOW
Mui Fong Chow of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday January 19, 2015, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Kam Pui Chow. She leaves to cherish her memory her step sons, Tony (Jean), Ronald (Angela), Lloyd (Connie); step daughter, Jeannie (John), step daughter-in-law, Shirley Chow; sixteen step grandchildren, fourteen step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two step-sons, Henry in 2010 and King in 2008 and her step daughter-in-law, Sophia in 2007. Mui was born in China on November 11, 1922 and she arrived in Canada in 1978. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Wong officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Riverview Nursing Home for the excellent care she received. Gramma lived in the nursing home for the last 10 years. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mui Chow, 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

.FRIEMARK
Joyce Joan Friemark passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the age of 73 years. She is survived by Ken, her beloved husband of 56 years; her only son Kevin, both of Irvine.

She also leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Shirley (Lavern) Krauss and their children, Greg, Wade and Pam (and their families), one brother Rick (Tina) Sackman and their children Mark and Brandon (and their families); one sister-in-law, Frieda Roll, her daughter Arlene (Brian and family), her son Clarence, her brothers-in-law, Harvey (Isabel) Freimark, their daughter Laura (Bob and their children Neil and Theresa), their son Lyle (Chantal and children, Dion, Lane and Del); Vern (Diane) Freimark their daughter Cheryl and her son Quint (Linda and children Justin, Jason and Janessa); Lloyd (June) Freimark; Norman (Shirley) Freimark, their daughter Ruth (Ben and their son Lucas). She was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Fred Sackman and one sister, Bernice in infancy.

Many thanks to Joyce’s longtime friend, companion and fellow School Bus driver, Candida Spackman. Joyce was employed for over 30 years as a School Bus driver along side her husband Ken and son Kevin. She not only enjoyed the children she drove, but their families as well, they always made her feel special. Thank you to all those who touched her life throughout the years, you made her enjoy her job that much more. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Saturday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Clarence Knodel and Rev. George Brandt co-officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Joyce Friemark, 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. He leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Donald (Loreen) Gartly, Gerald (Delores) Gartly and Dale (Marlene) Gartly; two sisters, Jean Sorochan and Annabelle (Melvin) Derzaph; one sister-in-law Peggy Ulland as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Anne and John Gartly and two brothers, George and Jimmy. 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

.JOHNSON
Nathan Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of the late Pearl Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Lauree “Ree” Sauter of Medicine Hat, Nels (Carol) Johnson of Raymond, Gerry Johnson of Port Alice, BC, and Mary-Ann McDonald of Lloydminster; one son-in-law, Manfred Both of Edmonton; his sister, Elva Bashaw of Calgary, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Goldie Johnson; his wife Pearl; one daughter, Linda Barth; one son-in-law, Hugh Sauter and one daughter-in-law, Carol Johnson. Nate grew up in Raymond, Alberta and lived there most of his life. He was a heavy duty mechanic by trade and he also enjoyed farming, gardening, playing pool, shuffleboard and cribbage, and playing the guitar and harmonica. Nathan moved from Raymond to Lethbridge then to BC before moving to Medicine Hat where he passed away. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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: Nathan Johnson, 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

.Cook’s Chapel was filled with the support of family and friends last Thursday as they gathered together to honour the life of Kienna Marshall-Penttila. Tributes from Grandma Judy as well as from cousins, Nataya and Asia, spoke of an energetic, fun-loving girl that had such a huge heart. Special music chosen by the family was played and words of inspiration from Pastor Shane brought comfort to all those in attendance. Kienna’s dream of travelling to Paris is now her reality as seen from Heaven above.
If at times you seem
to be worlds apart…
Bridge the distance with the
memories in your heart.
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

.NITZ, THEODORE
The death of Theodore Nitz occurred on February 1st, 2015 at his residence in White Rapids Manor. Born April 19th, 1928 in Alberta, he was the son of the late Michael and Katherina (Bauder) Nitz, and husband to the late Anna Nitz.
Ted is survived by his children, Brian Nitz (Kathy) of Edmonton, AB, Nancy Nitz-Ashby (Alan) of Oromocto, NB, Wanda Carmont of Hartland, NB and Rodney Nitz (Lynne) of Oromocto, NB; grandchildren, Joshua, Brandi, Mackenzie, Delaney, Shannon, Jordan, Luke, Robert, Brandon and Ryan; six great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Norm Muller of Texas; his sister, Eva Ulmer; and many many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife; his parents; his daughter, Leah and siblings, Michael, Mary, Katie, Lena, Ida and Olga.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of White Rapids Manor.
Visitation will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home on Thursday, February 5th, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Oromocto Baptist Church on Friday, February 6th, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Dr. Perry Hanley will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in the Geary, French Lake, Waterville Memorial Cemetery. For those who wish, donations made to the Geary, French Lake, Waterville Memorial Cemetery or the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. http://www.oromoctofh.com

.SCHLENKER, Beverley Arthur (Art)
On January 29, 2015, Beverley Arthur Schlenker departed on another journey, no passport required. Lovingly waving him farewell were Eileen, his wife of 51 years; his daughters Linelle Giles (Steve) and Cara Schlenker (Randy); his grandchildren, Carly Giles and Cameron Giles; and friend of the family, Bruce Watson, all of whom Art was very proud.
His original journey began as ‘Bev’ in Medicine Hat, Alberta where he spent his awesome formative years, continuing on to the University of Calgary where he became ‘Art,’ received his B.Ed. and met Eileen. In his thirty-five year career at SAIT, Art was a popular teacher who enjoyed mentoring and engaging with colleagues and students – a passion that he continued to exercise long after he retired. He was an early adopter of digital technology and volunteered his time to teach email and internet skills to seniors, the homeless, and even Eileen. Art’s working life, as successful as it was, was never his primary concern. Travel lit up his life. No sooner would he land on home soil, back from some adventure, than he would be planning his next. To his last moments, he never stopped imagining his next trip. Art travelled to nearly 50 countries, some of them several times. Always seeking the road less travelled, Art immersed himself in what he called the ‘real culture’ wherever he went. Travel was important, and so was food, especially when sharing meals with his family. While his palate was certainly adventurous on his travels, at home his tastes were decidedly potato-based, and nothing of broccoli. Above all else, Art loved his family. He was a generous, supportive father to Cara and Linelle; a committed husband to Eileen; and to his grandchildren an entertaining, mischievous maker of ‘world-class popcorn.’ Art’s wit, sly sense of humour and keen eye for a prank made him much loved, and even more missed, by those fortunate enough to call him family or friend.
We honour Art’s wishes that there be no services or flowers. Sincere thanks to everyone at Foothills Medical Centre for helping smooth the road for us. If you wish to remember Art with a donation, please support Sait’s I.G. Lewis Student Emergency Fund: Sait Polytechnic Alumni and Development (1301 16 Ave N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2M OL4 (403) 284-7010).

To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,
To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live.
-Hans Christian Andersen