By Obituaries on May 5, 2015.
1942 ~ WALDNER ~ 2015
Samuel George Waldner of Etzikom, beloved husband of Susie Waldner, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Samuel also leaves to cherish his memory his five sons, Sam, Joe, Mike, David (Katie) and Peter (Katie); and five daughters, Dorothy (Jacob), Susie (Paul), Lydia (Ben), Elizabeth (Eli) and Lena (Jason). Samuel was predeceased by one son, George. The Funeral Service will be held at the Rosedale Colony on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Samuel Waldner. 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
BRYAN TAYLOR
1948 ~ 2015
Mr. Bryan Thomas Taylor passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the age of 66 years. Bryan’s life will be silently remembered by family and friends. (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
JESKE
George Jeske of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of Ann Jeske of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: George Jeske, 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
MARGARET DIANA FREEMAN
January 2, 1916 ~ May 1, 2015
Margaret Freeman (nee Greaves) passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the age of 99 years. She leaves to mourn her passing nine children: Dennis (Joan) of Edmonton, AB., Barry (Mara) of Olds, AB., Ron (June) of Medicine Hat, Judith (Bruce) Yemen of Ottawa, ON., Glenn (Sandy) of Edmonton, AB., Randy (Pat) of Yellowknife, NWT., Linda (Don) Anderson of Stettler, AB., Greg (Deborah) of Chilliwack, BC. and Deborah (Dale) Bolton of Medicine Hat. She will also be fondly remembered by her 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren as well as her brother, Ray Greaves of Brooks, AB., her sister, Betty Robertson of Brighton, ON. and her good friend and care giver, Jane Cole of Medicine Hat. Marg was predeceased by her husband, Eldor in 1993 and her brother, Eric Greaves in 2003. Marg lived in her own home until the age of 97, the last 17 of those years living with her daughter, Deborah and her grandson, Josh Crawford. She was born on January 2, 1916, the eldest of 4 children to Herbert (Medicine Hat's first postman) and Lily Greaves and lived her entire life in Medicine Hat. Marg married Eldor Freeman on July 13, 1940. Together they enjoyed gardening, camping and raising their nine children. She was a member of the Medicine Hat Public Library all her life and for many years she made her weekly trip via the bus for a shopping bag of books. She was an avid reader with an amazing imagination. As a member of the library and CNIB, she was able to continue enjoying books and magazines after her vision failed. Marg was also a long time member of the Ladies Auxillary of the United Transportation Union. She was a member of the Medicine Hat Horticultural Society and spent many hours working and creating a beautiful garden and yard with Eldor which she continued to enjoy well into her 90’s. Her daughter Deborah continues the tradition. The family would like to thank Riverview Care Centre for the excellent, loving care Mom received over the last two years. A family gathering to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Those wishing to remember Margaret may do so through a donation to the Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 – 1 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0A8 or the CNIB, 102, 520 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0C6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
MIKE HRYCIUK
1927 – 2015
Michael Hryciuk, beloved husband of Lucille Hryciuk, passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. A private burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mike’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 – 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
SHUFLETOSKI
Marie Jean Shufletoski (nee Rittinger) of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Marie was the beloved wife of Henry Shufletoski of Medicine Hat. She leaves to cherish her memory one brother Bob (Evanzia) Rittinger of Pincher Creek, one sister Ethel (Eric) Nielsen of Calgary, a half sister Vivian Wallace of Swift Current and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Christina and David Rittinger and twelve siblings. Marie was born on July 8, 1928 in Eastend, Saskatchewan. After completing school, Marie married Henry Shufletoski on March 8, 1949; they were together for 66 years. The Shufletoskis ranched for many years near Maple Creek where Marie actively participated in operating all the machinery and laboring in all the duties a mixed farming operation demanded. Marie and Henry sold their farm and moved to Pincher Creek where Marie owned and operated a ladies clothing store. They moved again to the Fort McLeod area, then to Lethbridge. In later years Marie and Henry moved to Seven Persons before finally settling in Medicine Hat to be nearer to nieces, nephews and old friends. Henry and Marie remembered with great fondness their once in a lifetime trip to Fiji, New Zealand and Australia as well as some winter months spent in Arizona. Marie loved to garden, golf, crochet and care for her dog, Tuffy. To honour of Marie’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marie Shufletoski or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
WILLIAMS
Kenneth Mark Williams passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Ella Williams. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kenneth Williams, 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