January 14, 2016
By Obituaries on January 14, 2016.
1924 ~ ROSET ~ 2016 Theodore "Ted" Albert Roset of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Roset, passed away on Monday, January 11th, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Ted leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Pastor Ken (Carol) Roset and Don (Bonni) Roset and their families. 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. Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend the interment are asked to meet at the cemetery gates at 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly Christ The King), 1101 Queen Street SE, Medicine Hat, on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Roset officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ted Roset. 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
1950 ~ CRAWFORD ~ 2016 Barbara Bernice Crawford of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at the age of 65 years. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory four children, Melissa Hirsch, Adam (Carrie) Crawford, Darren (Marlaina) Crawford, all of Medicine Hat, and Angela Crawford of Redcliff; fifteen grandchildren, Kaitlin, Brandon, Brittany, Dakota, Sytara, Addie, Shia, Jaiden, Lauren, Brennan, Kylie, Heather, Ryder, Josh, and Rosa; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gordon (Tammy) Fortier and Rick Fortier (Janelle Adams); three sisters, Jean (Bob) Brannam, Cheryl (Don) Nesbitt, and Michelle Schneider (Quentin Paul); one sister-in-law, Nancy Fortier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Bernice Fortier; one grandson, Taylor; and one brother, Bruce Fortier. Barbara loved travelling, playing games, doing word search puzzles, dancing, listening to music, and camping. Faith and church were very meaningful to Barbara. Family was also very important to her and she enjoyed the special visits and vacations with her sisters and daughter as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 7 Sierra Boulevard SW, on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS on Friday, January 15th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Bryan Heninger presiding. Memorial gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Crawford. 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
BALLANTYNE And when that fog horn blows,
I will be coming home.
And when that fog horn blows,
I want to hear it, I don’t have to fear it.
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic.
Robert John Ballantyne passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 64 years, beloved husband of Cathy Brotzell-Ballantyne of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Emanuel Hillock-Ballantyne and Kemeko Hillock-Ballantyne; his mother Flora Ballantyne; two sisters, Candy (Dwight) Adam and their children, Mark, Michelle, Lindsay and families; Kenna (Peter) MacMahon and their children Breonie and Anthony as well as his mother-in-law Kathleen Ehnisz. He was predeceased by his father Robert Ballantyne and his father-in-law Harry Ehnisz. A Celebration of Life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Southeast Alberta Child and Family Services, Regional Office – Medicine Hat #101 Provincial Building 346-3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0G7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Robert Ballantyne, 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
JOHN WILFRED WATSON December 18, 1927 – January 5, 2016
John Wilfred Watson of Maple Creek passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of the late Verna Watson. Johnny was born and raised in Maple Creek. He enjoyed sports and was hard worker from a young age. He was the son to Studwell and Carrie Watson. Johnny married Verna Unger of Herbert, Saskatchewan on May 23, 1956. They raised two children; Blair and Barbara. As a young man, John worked for Tommy Winterton before taking over and making it into Watson’s Clothing. Along with his brother-in-law, Bill Chinn, he owned the Grand Theatre for some years. After retirement, Johnny enjoyed golfing, bowling, wine making, fixing clocks and gardening. Cancer first came into John’s life by taking daughter Barb in 2001, then his beloved Verna in 2002. Johnny passed away after a long battle with cancer at the Southwest Integrated Health Centre with his son Blair by his side who he leaves to mourn along with granddaughters, Taylor and Sarah. A Memorial Tea will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Maple Creek Legion Hall, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the athletic program at the Maple Creek Composite School (please make cheques out to Maple Creek Composite School) Box 369, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Watson, 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
MARIA "MARY" POMREINKE December 15, 1940 ~ January 8, 2016 Maria Irma Eva Pomreinke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the age of 75 years. Mary was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 15, 1940, to Michael and Maria Kueller (nee Rapolda). Mary married Herbert on February 17, 1958 in Maple Creek, SK. and moved to Leader, SK. in 1964. In 1970, they moved to Medicine Hat where she was a stay at home mom until entering the work force in 1984. She retired in 2005 from the Medicine Hat Lodge. Mary was a generous, kind, humorous, stubborn, compassionate, caring and patriotic woman – a true Canadian. She loved spending time with her family (kids and grandkids), gardening, needlepoint and playing bingo, cards, crib, crokinole and parcheesi. Mary loved watching her children and grandchildren in whatever sports they participated in and was an avid supporter of Team Canada and the Toronto Blue Jays. Her most memorable occasions were those spent with family, whether that was birthdays, graduations or weddings as well as every Christmas together. Her greatest achievements were receiving her driver’s license and her family – raising five children on a shoe string budget and loving and supporting them always. Mary leaves to cherish her memory: five children, Robert (Anne) Pomreinke, Harvey (Wendy) Pomreinke, Arnold Pomreinke, Susan Pomreinke and Richard (Buffy) Pomreinke; nine grandchildren: Derek (Amanda), Sheldon (Shandra), Clayton (Leya), Matthew, Jessica (Mitch), Haley (Rylan), Madison (Bryson), Tyeson and Taylor; one brother, Stefan Kueller and one sister, Rose Morfitt as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Pomreinke in 1989; parents, Michael and Maria Kueller and brother, Michael. 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, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. as well as on Thursday, January 14, 2016, starting one hour prior to the Service. A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating with a private family Interment at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4700 Stn. South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9; the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
REILLY, ELAINE MARJORIE January 30, 1924 – January 6, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Reilly announce her passing after a brief illness at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Jim (Johanne) of Victoria, BC, and Dan (Christine) of Langley, BC; grandchildren, Karen, Timothy (Tracey), Gregory, and Jeremy (Rachel); great-grandson, Jackson; nieces and nephews, Carol (Wes), Brian (Dianne), Sharon (Rob), Craig (Susan); and numerous great nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom; sister, Wilma; father, Claude; mother, Carol; and brother-in-law, Boris. Marjorie was a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi chapter in Medicine Hat with 49 years of perfect attendance. She loved gardening (flowers). She was active in the Sunday School at Fifth Avenue Church. She enjoyed camping and spent many summers with her family travelling about the country. Marjorie was also fond of decorating her house for every holiday, particularly Christmas and there was never a window, wall, doorknob, bathroom or any room that wasn’t decorated to the hilt. Hobbies included paper tole, knitting and making flower arrangements. She loved to play cards and was an avid bridge player, crib player and ran the Elks Club gin rummy club for over 20 years. In Victoria, Marjorie enjoyed the spectacular ocean view from the living room window. This allowed her to watch sail boats, Navy vessels and cruise ships as they came and went. She could also watch birds, deer, squirrels, hummingbirds and, of course, the neighbours from her vantage point. It was also a good place to help with the many many jigsaw puzzles she put together with her family. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, January 16th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Marjorie’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marjorie Reilly. 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
ROSSETTO Amalia Rossetto of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Aldo Rossetto. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Amalia Rossetto, 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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