April 21, 2015
By Obituaries on April 21, 2015.
1919 ~ STELTER ~ 2015 With saddened hearts, the family of Annie Stelter announce her passing on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Annie's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Annie Stelter. Funeral arrangements entrusted toSAAMIS 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
1920 ~ HIRSCH ~ 2015 Rose Marie Hirsch of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John Hirsch, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Rose leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Linda (Lloyd) Chandler and Merle (Bryan) Ellerman, and their families. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant. Memorial gifts in Rose's memory may be made to the Autism Canada Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Hirsch. 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
1927 ~ ELSIE SCHNEIDER ~ 2015 Elsie Schneider of Medicine Hat, beloved wife for 63 years of the late Clarence Schneider, passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Memorial gifts in Elsie's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elsie Schneider. 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
1932 ~ BURGESS ~ 2015 Elaine (Horst) Burgess of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at the Carmel Hospice St. Joseph's Home in Medicine Hat at the age of 82 years. Elaine was born on August 10th, 1932 in Calgary and raised in the Cabri, Saskatchewan District. After graduation from high school, she made a trip with her father to Victoria, BC and took up residence there starting night classes. Elaine married a year later and lived in Victoria for ten years, where her four oldest children were born. While her children were young, Elaine joined the Victoria Women's Army Corps Reserve. In 1961, the family relocated to Medicine Hat and Elaine finished her business courses at Garbutt's Business School. Her youngest and last son was born in Medicine Hat. Elaine had a particular soft spot for animals of all kinds and the family home was always full of a menagerie of sorts (cats, dogs, chickens, parakeets, horses) – often strays brought home by one or another of her children. Elaine retired in 1997 following 37 years in the work force. She enjoyed her retirement by golfing, bowling, volunteer work and travelling with her brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Joyce. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Lila Horst; brothers, Kenny and Hank Horst; nephew, Steven Horst; and birthmother, Jean Mehrer. Always the one who kept the family together, Elaine will be sadly missed by her children, Thomas (Wendy), Michael (Dalyce), Debra (Bob) Davis, James (Nancy) and Alan (Shelly); eight grandchildren, Jenny (Shawn), Katie, Jordan (Jessica), Marc, Myles (Danielle), Eric, Nicholas and Kenny; two great- granddaughters, Hailey and Carly; and great-grandson, Benjamin. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Joyce and Mary Horst, two nieces, three nephews and extended family as well as her half siblings, Florence, Pat and Allan. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Elaine's memory may be made to S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8, or to Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine Burgess. 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
1942 ~ LAUBENSTEIN ~ 2015 Rudolf "Rudy" Laubenstein, beloved husband of Rosemarie Laubenstein of Redcliff, passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Rudy also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Murray Laubenstein (Leslie Drader) of Redcliff, Ken (Yvonne) Laubenstein of Calgary, Terry (Pam) Laubenstein of Rolling Hills, and Susan (Rod) Fischer of Redcliff; six grandchildren, Sasha Tierlie and her daughter, Emily, Ryan Laubenstein and his son, Logan, Harley Laubenstein, Kalee Laubenstein, Melanie Fischer, and Blane Fischer; one brother, Gunther (Diane) Laubenstein of Burdett; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rudy was predeceased by his parents, Friedrich and Katharina Laubenstein; one brother, Adolf Laubenstein; one sister-in-law, Sharon Fischer; and mother and father-in-law, Ben and Esther Sulz. Rudy loved car racing, motorcycles, and camping. His other interests included reading, watching TV, and his tropical fish. He was especially fond of his dogs, Wrinkles and Simba. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Brandt officiating. Memorial gifts in Rudy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2, or to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rudy Laubenstein. 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
ELAINE ELL 1938 – 2015
Elaine Rose Ell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Bow Island, after a very short battle with cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Elaine is survived by her loving mother Mary, brother Raymond (Terry) Ell of Adelaide, Australia, sister Marilyn (Earl) Weatherhead of Burdett, sister-in-law Juanita Ell of High River as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Peter Ell, brothers Alvin Ell and Theodore (Ted) Ell.
Elaine was a loving, caring individual who wore many hats, serving on numerous committees, The Bow Island Hospital Auxiliary, Pleasant View Lodge and Golden Age Centre. Her family was very important to her and the largest hat she wore was being the sole caregiver to her mom for the past seventeen years. She was an avid fan of all sports. Elaine participated in wheelchair sports for years competing in many countries, and was the proud recipient of over one hundred medals and accolades. Elaine worked for the Attorney Generals Department, Edmonton, the Northern Lights Wheelchair Association, and most important of all to her was her position with the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Team as Assistant Public Relations Director for nine years. She loved every moment!!
Elaine will be truly missed by her family and many friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elaine’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0, Golden Age Club, P.O. Box 151, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
GUTFRIEND Jacqueline Marion Gutfriend passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of Valarian “Val” Gutfriend of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Barry (Bev) Gutfriend of Dunmore, Sherry Scott and Mark Gutfriend both of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Amber-Lee (Blaine) van Leeuwen, Joshua Gutfriend, Emma-Lee Gutfriend, Anna Gutfriend and Cory Scott; two great grandchildren, Owen and Makayla van Leeuwen; one brother, Larry (Dianne) Dickhaut of Medicine Hat; one sister, Doris (Chris) Evangelos of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Emma Dickhaut. A private family service has been held. 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: Jacqueline Gutfriend, 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
HEYDLAUFF Gloria Jean Heydlauff passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the age of 68 years, beloved wife of Leonard Heydlauff. She is also survived by her children, Leonard’s children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the Seven Persons Community Hall on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gloria Heydlauff, 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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