January 11, 2016
By Obituaries on January 11, 2016.
1920 ~ FAUSER ~ 2016 Fred Fauser of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Ruth (Makus) Fauser for 69 years, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at WUERFEL AUDITORIUM. Condolences be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com with Fred Fauser in the subject heading. 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
1954 ~ LEHMAN ~ 2015 Wendy Judith Lehman, beloved wife of Lorne Lehman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2015 at the age of 61 years. A Private Graveside Service was held Saturday at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Family and friends were invited to a come and go luncheon at the Saamis Creekside Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Wendy Lehman. 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
BOB NIEMAN 1947 ~ 2016
Mr. Robert Allan Nieman passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 68 years. The Celebration of Bob’s life will take place at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Steve Zinger officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
1919 ~ 2016
Henry (George) Kusler of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Kusler, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 96 years. George leaves to cherish his memory two children, Darcy (Micky) Kusler and their children, Kit and Ann of Maple Creek and Karen (Chris) Young of Medicine Hat; one brother, Ben and sisters, Ruth Krausz and Frances Morley as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, brothers, Eugene and Art and his youngest daughter, Deborah Kusler. George was born south of Walsh, Alberta on November 10, 1919, to Caroline and Henry Kusler. He married Marjorie (Johnston) in Moose Jaw on October 1, 1949, and they began their life together on a farm in the Graburn area. George loved the land, both farming and ranching. In 1967, they bought the Naismith Ranch in the Cypress Hills and knew they had a “little piece of heaven”. Travels throughout the US and as far away as Australia and New Zealand focused on touring farms and ranches and looking for ideas to improve their operation. George will be remembered for his dedication and the love for his family, his easy going and gentle demeanor and his winning ways at rummy and bingo! A private memorial will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations in George’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
GEORGE KUSLER 1921 ~ 2016
Henry (George) Kusler of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Kusler, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 96 years. George leaves to cherish his memory two children, Darcy (Micky) Kusler and their children, Kit and Ann of Maple Creek and Karen (Chris) Young of Medicine Hat; one brother, Ben and sisters, Ruth Krausz and Frances Morley as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, brothers, Eugene and Art and his youngest daughter, Deborah Kusler. George was born south of Walsh, Alberta on November 10, 1919, to Caroline and Henry Kusler. He married Marjorie (Johnston) in Moose Jaw on October 1, 1949, and they began their life together on a farm in the Graburn area. George loved the land, both farming and ranching. In 1967, they bought the Naismith Ranch in the Cypress Hills and knew they had a “little piece of heaven”. Travels throughout the US and as far away as Australia and New Zealand focused on touring farms and ranches and looking for ideas to improve their operation. George will be remembered for his dedication and the love for his family, his easy going and gentle demeanor and his winning ways at rummy and bingo! A private memorial will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations in George’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
1940 ~ 2016
Mrs. Maria Irma Eva Pomreinke, beloved wife of the late Mr. Herbert Pomreinke, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 75 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
1920 ~ 2016
Mrs. Matilda Ganden passed away peacefully at Masterpiece River Ridge on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the age of 95 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning at 9:30 a.m., one hour prior to the Funeral Service at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4th Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Dr. David Carter officiating. Private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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
June 28, 1957 – January 5, 2016
Myron Dwayne Kulyk was born to Myroslav and Irene Kulyk on June 28, 1957 in Cereal, Alberta and passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2016.
Myron is survived by his wife Pam; daughter Amanda (Rick) Kroeger and children Axle, Tiffany and Max; son Blake and children Alyssa and Ashlyn; daughter Tammie; son Kirk; parents Myroslav and Irene; brother Randy (Sandra); father-in-law Dell Johnson; uncle Evhyn; brother-in-law Burt (Seline) Anderson; sister-in-law Bonnie (Kelly) Ross; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and aunt.
Myron was predeceased by his grandparents Anton and Paranka (Pearl) Kulyk, Steve and Victoria Lesiak; mother-in-law Violet Anderson-Johnson; Uncle Ted Lesiak; as well as numerous other relatives.
Memorial tributes may be directed to the Buffalo & District Agriculture Society, General Delivery, Buffalo, Alberta, T0J 0K0; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Center. Following the service, family and friends are invited to stay for a luncheon.
Funeral arrangements in care of MacLean's Funeral Home, Oyen, Alberta.
RABB Eugene Rabb, beloved wife of Gloria Rabb, passed away on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Eugene also leaves to cherish his memory his four children and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eugene Rabb. 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
1922 – 2016
Rachel Schorr of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Michael “Mike” Schorr, passed away peacefully in the Medicine Hat Region Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the age of 93 years. Rachel was born in Walsh, Alberta on September 26, 1922 to Christian and Katherina Redelback. She was their only daughter, had eight brothers and was raised on the farm south of Walsh until she married Mike Schorr in 1944. Mike and Rachel farmed and ranched in the Robinson district where they raised their three children. Rachel loved the life of living in a farming community. She was known to all as a kind, loving, hard working woman with a great sense of humor and a big heart who never spoke poorly of anyone. She loved gardening and later in life enjoyed her crochet work, which was beautiful, but her greatest passion was spending time with her family. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend. Rachel was predeceased by her parents; her husband Michael; daughter-in-law Arlene and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert (Bertha), John, Christ, Reuben, Fred (Helen), Art (Lavina), Clifford (Audrey), and Frank. She was also predeceased by Mike’s family, Arnold (Hilda), Emil (Hilda), Albert (Irene) and Elsie (Bill) Heller. Rachel’s memory will be treasured in the hearts of her family; her son, Stan (Mavis) Schorr, daughter, Sharon (Clive) Keeler and son, Brian (Kelly) Schorr; as well as her twelve grandchildren Dana (Bruce) Timko, Lori (Scott) Schall, Lisa (Zane) Ziedell, Mike Keeler, Sonya Keeler (Ron), Andrea Nguyen (Dan), Erin (Kelly) Larson, Randi Schorr, Cole (Megan) Schorr, Damien Audette, Danielle (Joey) Davis, and Robbi (Dustin) Turcotte; and twenty two great grandchildren. Rachel also leaves to cherish her memory, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Benny and Erna Schorr; her sisters-in-law, Lavina and Betty Redelback as well as numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Rachel’s name may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Palliative Care or to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, both charities are in care of the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, (make cheques payable to MH & D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca; or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rachel Schorr, 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
ROY BUSCHOLL December 6, 1955 – January 3, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Roy Buscholl on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 60 years.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carol and their two sons, Brayden and Jarrett. Roy is also survived by his parents, Jim & Mary Buscholl; sister, Audrey; brothers Ray (Cindy), Ron (Lydia) & Russell (Kim); mother-in-law & father-in-law, Evelyn & Bill Plummer; sister-in-laws, Linda (Larry) & Sheila (Norbert); brother-in-laws, Ron (Violet) & Eric; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was born and raised in Prelate, Saskatchewan and left the family farm in 1973 to pursue employment with CP Rail in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Roy met his wife Carol while in Medicine Hat, and the couple transferred to Winnipeg in 1995 where they raised their family. Roy retired in 2011 after working for CP Rail for 37 years. Roy was a kind and generous man and will be greatly missed by his large family and many friends.
In keeping with Roy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life was held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the RBC Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 1 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Roy may be made to a charity of ones choice.
STEINKEY Katherine Steinkey of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph “Joe” Steinkey. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday , January 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Francis Tran celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Katherine Steinkey 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
WIGLE Richard Oliver Wigle passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 54 years after a courageous struggle with ALS, beloved husband of Jan Wigle of Medicine Hat and loving father of Nicolas Wigle (Keanna Bertin) and grandfather of Oliver. He will also be mourned by his mother, Rita Wigle; one brother, Ray (Mindah) Wigle and one sister, Rachael (Jean) Caron; his mother-in-law Jeanne Hunter and sister-in-law Kim (Rick) McClymont as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Raymer Wigle and by his father-in-law Jimmy Hunter.
Rick was born in Stratford, Ontario on May 22nd, 1961, and grew up in Ingersoll Ontario. He excelled in school and in many sports.
In 1982, while attending the University of Western Ontario, he was offered a job with Federal Corrections and moved out west to Drumheller, Alberta. After five years in corrections, he was finally able to realize his dream of following in his father's footsteps by becoming a police officer when he was offered a position with the Medicine Hat Police Service in 1987. It was while he was in training that he met the love of his life, Jan. They were married on October 13th, 1988, and settled in Medicine Hat. In 1996, Rick became a father, and Nick was everything to him. In May of 2015, Rick was blessed with his beautiful grandson Oliver, who brought him much joy during his most difficult months.
Rick had a true passion for life. He gave his everything into everything he did. He loved his family, his friends and his job. He was fortunate enough be able to travel extensively with his family and friends during his life. He left no stone unturned.
The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating and Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to ALS – Amytropic Lateral Sclerosis, Suite 400, 320 23 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rick Wigle, 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
ZACHER Phyllis Zacher of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of the late John Zacher Jr. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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: Phyllis Zacher, 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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