June 12, 2015
By Obituaries on June 12, 2015.
1927 ~ VULLINGS ~ 2015 Gerard Peter Vullings, beloved husband of Anna Vullings of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, June 8th, 2015 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place today at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW at 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorial gifts in Gerard’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerard Vullings. Funeral arrangements are 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
1930 ~ BONAGOFSKY ~ 2015 Evelyn Mary Bonagofsky of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Bonagofsky, passed away on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory one son, Gerard (Jessie) Bonagofsky. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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
1938 ~ DECK ~ 2015 Pius Roy Deck of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marlene Deck, passed away on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at the age of 76 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Memorial gifts in Pius’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Pius Deck. 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
EMMA EDVARDSON 1920 ~ 2015
Mrs. Emma Marie Edvardson, beloved wife of the late Mr. Leonard Edvardson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the age of 95 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Emma’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. (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
Frank Miller
1925 – 2015
Frank Joseph Miller, beloved husband of Betty Miller, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the age of 90 years following a courageous battle with cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Assumption Catholic Church, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides Betty, his loving wife of sixty five years, Frank will be missed by their sons Bob (Brenda) Miller of Taber, Gordon (Liz) Miller of Calgary, Mel (Cheryl) Miller of Calgary, Calvin Miller of Lethbridge and daughter Alice Miller of Windsor, Ontario; grandchildren Brendan, Kendra, Jillian, Scott, Tessa and Daylan. He is also survived by his brother Leonard Miller and sisters Christina Resch, Lena Eresman, Susan (George) Costea and Violet (Edwin) Fisher; in-laws Loretta Miller, Clara Miller, Katie Miller, Cecil Koch, Matt (Margaret) Koch, Jake Koch, Clara Krassman, Mike (Shirley) Koch, Del Plaxton and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his parents Frank and Florentine (nee Ressler) Miller; brothers John (Tilley) Miller, Jack (Betty) Miller, Dave Miller and Valentine Miller; brothers-in-law Frank Resch, Nick Eresman and Alex Krassman; sisters-in-law Lena Koch, Agnes Plaxton and parents-in-law Simon and Celestina Koch.
Frank was born March 25, 1925 in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan and grew up in a large family. He moved to Taber at a young age, working at various jobs, where he met Betty, the love of his life. In 1947, Frank and his brother Dave started a trucking business, hauling gravel for road construction. Frank and Betty were married in the summer of 1949 and Frank’s business venture took him on his own. In April 1954, they made a home in Vauxhall and in 1955, Frank and his brother Val joined forces and birthed Miller Brothers Trucking Ltd. Intrigued with the excavation business, Frank formed the company, F. Miller Excavating Ltd., later joined by his sons Bob and Gordon. In addition to growing his business from a one man operation to an excavation company with over fifty employees, he also volunteered in his community by trenching for underground sprinklers for the Legion park, the Jets and Brewers Ball Diamond and donated men and equipment for the development of the Vauxhall Golf Course. Frank was a man of integrity, honesty and generosity and ran both his business and his life with those virtues. He loved his work and passed this passion onto his family.
Frank went kicking and screaming into retirement at the age of seventy five, moving to Lethbridge with Betty in December of 2000. He enjoyed his fourteen years of retirement, getting involved in senior curling, senior bowling, playing golf at Paradise Canyon, and playing cards and visiting with his many neighbours and friends. He also enjoyed many years of traveling to Alaska, the Maritimes, Australia, New Zealand, China, Europe, Mexico and numerous trips to Minot and Branson.
Frank was a natural musician, learning by ear to masterfully play the accordion, harmonica, banjo, organ and guitar, eventually recording his own CD. When not playing music, Frank and Betty were committed baseball fans, supporting all levels and ages with their enthusiasm.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Frank’s name may be made directly to All Saints Building Fund, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 0P4 or to Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
GEIGER Catherine, a lifelong resident of the Leader area passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at the Western Senior Citizens Home in Leader, Saskatchewan, at the age of 93.
She was born February 4, 1922 to Jacob and Brigetta Kambeitz Wist, pioneer settlers in the Liebenthal area. Catherine attended Frohlich School, a 2.5 mile walk from their home. Catherine married Jack Geiger on May 24, 1944 and enjoyed 61 years of married life together.
Catherine’s four most important aspects of her life were:
FAITH: It was her anchor in her life. Her life revolved around her church.
FAMILY: was what she loved, lived, and sacrificed for
FRIEND: Lifelong friends who enjoyed serious card playing, visiting, travelling together
FOOD: An excellent cook who could provide a meal for anyone, at anytime
In her own words she wrote “It was a hard life, with good times and bad, but all the wages of life were paid in full.â€
Catherine is predeceased by her husband Jack Geiger, her parents Jacob and Brigetta Wist, her siblings and in-laws. Leon (Maggie) Wist, Agatha (Mike Thares), Joseph (Anna) Wist, Dan (Angela) Wist, Mary Wist, Roy (Lena)Wist, Paul Wist, Ben Wickenheiser, Adam Geiger, George Wist, Florian Rollheiser, her daughter Angela Farrer, son-in-law Gerald Churchill, and grandson Mario Pisoni.
Catherine leaves to mourn her passing her children Antoinette Churchill, Jim (Doreen) Geiger, Harvey (Anne) Geiger, Jere (RoseMarie Sackela) Geiger, Tim (Carmen Gill) Geiger, Terry Farrer, her sisters Marge Wickenheiser, Rose Geiger, Lucy Rollheiser, and sisters-in-law Tillie Wist, Mary Geiger. Catherine is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mom and Dad lived and farmed in the Liebenthal area from 1945 until 1978 at which time they moved to Leader. Here they became very active members of their church and Friendship Centre. They had a wonderful retirement with new friends and acquaintances with many old friends not very far away.
After Dad’s passing in 2005, Mom slowly slipped into dementia. She moved into St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat for about a year then transferred to Western Senior Citizens Home in Leader for 8 years until her passing.
Catherine’s Funeral Service will be held at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Leader, SK on June 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Nestor Gregoire and Deacon Bob Williston officiating.
Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements,
306-628-3644, http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com
GORDON UNRAU 1937 ~ 2015
Gordon Kenneth Unrau, beloved husband of Diana of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his wife, dear friends, Darlene and Karen at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the age of 78 years. Gordon was born March 12, 1937 at Herbert, Saskatchewan, son of Aganetta and Cornelius Unrau. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Diana; sister, Leona Black; nephew, Donald (Gaylene) and niece, Karen (Mark). Gordon was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Eldon and Norman. We would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s for all the care they had given him. Special thanks to Ann Marie Scott and all her home care nurses that looked after Gordon when he was at home. In respect to Gordon’s wishes, he will be cremated and ceremoniously scattered in the garden at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Gordon’s name may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street, S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5 or to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
HAROLD “FRED” WITTIG July 17th, 1934 ~ June 7th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Wittig, beloved husband of Gayle Wittig, in Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. His memory will be forever cherished by his children, Karen (Rod) Ristau, Jenelle (Joe) Jangula, and Owen (Janet) Wittig; four grandchildren, Cole (Candice) Ristau, Paige Ristau, Lane Ristau, and Chelsea Wittig; one precious great-granddaughter, Casey Ristau; three step-grandchildren, Chris Jangula, Lee Jangula, and Crystal (Earl) Fraser; two step great-grandchildren, Parker and Lindin; one sister, Gladys Dieterle; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Yeast, Judith Sept, and Joyce Wittig; one brother-in-law, Bill Yeast; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his parents, George and Esther Wittig; his in-laws, John and Margaret Sept; his sister, Marlene Haas; his brother, Bob Wittig; and two brothers-in-law, Clarence Dieterle and Ron Haas. Fred was born and raised in the Burstall District where he met and married his wife of 55 years, Gayle, in the winter of 1959. They started their first year of marriage on the Conrad Schultz farm before moving to the A.K. Walker or Jacobsen Ranch in the fall of 1960. Fred and all his family took part in his operation raising Simmental and Hereford cattle and quarter horses as well as grain farming. Fred’s love was the ranch. He enjoyed 48 years of ranching and then Gayle and Fred retired to Medicine Hat enjoying retired life with a coulee view. Fred continued to drive back and forth to Burstall to help with the farming. During their time in Burstall and Medicine Hat, they supported their grandchildren by attending sporting events, concerts and graduations. Each one had a special place in his heart and he was so proud of their individual accomplishments. Fred will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A special thank you is extended to the Palliative Care nursing staff for their compassion and support. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Fred’s memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 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 Fred Wittig. 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
PHILIP MARDIAN 1923 ~ 2015
Mr. Philip Mardian, previously of Burstall, SK., passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the age of 91 years. His memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of his children, Rose May (friend Ken), Betty (Garnet) McKenzie, Ken (Rita) Mardian, Julie Ligard; four grandchildren, Kevin McKenzie, Vince (Jenn) McKenzie, Cory (Jenn) Mardian, Colin (Courtney) Mardian; nine great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Aaron McKenzie, Myah and Eryk McKenzie, Nicolas, Luke and Nate Mardian, Olivia Mardian and Katelyn May; sisters, Ann Schlosser, Mary Volk, Regina Materi, Tillie Pincemin, Suzy Scherer and sister-in-law, Theresa Mardian as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Philip was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Rose Mardian; brothers, Larry, Frank and Louis; sisters, Rose, Phylis and Frances; grandchildren, Keith, Barry and Dwayne May as well as Crystal Dieterle. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again starting one hour prior to the service. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship and refreshments thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
WILMA SMITH 1932 – 2015
Wilma Lamoine Smith (nee Orr), beloved wife of Bryce Smith, passed away in Bow Island on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, June 13, 2015 between 9:30 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 309 – 8 Street West, Bow Island on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. 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 tribute’s in Wilma’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
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