March 20, 2016
By Obituaries on March 20, 2016.
1932 ~ LaBATTE ~ 2016 Richard "Ritchie" LaBatte, beloved husband of Rose LaBatte of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Ritchie also leaves to cherish his memory six children, Bryan (April) LaBatte, Cory (Anna) LaBatte, Gail LaBatte, Chantel (Clayton) Kiefer, Melanie (Jason) LaBatte-Wiebe and Crystal LaBatte and their families. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Francis Tran, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ritchie's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Home (Carmel Hospice), 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 Ritchie LaBatte. 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
1953 ~ GINGRAS ~ 2016 Lawrence "Paul" Gingras, beloved husband of Sandra Gingras of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Paul also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Chris (Dawn) Gingras and Jeremy (Jen) Gingras; one daughter, Brianna Gingras; five grandchildren, Caylee, Mackenna, Rose, Lilianna and Kaiden; two brothers, Robert Gingras and Lionel Gingras; two sisters, Marie (Denis) Marcheterre and Monique (Willie) Harasym; his best friend, Larry Knoll; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Odita Gingras; and one brother, Raymond Gingras in 1954. Paul was born on August 23rd, 1953 in Calgary. He married Sandra on June 24th, 1978 in Marengo, Saskatchewan. He loved his kids and grandkids; they were his world.
"As one prepares to leave, another comes. That's life and it's ok.
I LOVE YOU ALL."
Quote by Paul Gingras A.K.A. Papa.
The Funeral Service will be held at CRESCENT HEIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST, 655 Stewart Drive NW, on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Jamie Lobert officiating. Memorial gifts in Paul’s memory may be made to The Lung Association, Alberta/NWT Division, P.O. Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9 or to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Paul Gingras. 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
de GRAAFF, Andrew Peter June 26, 1943 – Apeldoorn, Holland
March 14, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta Andrew de Graaff of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 72 years.
Andrew is survived by his children, Michelle and Michael Mee and Lisa and Albert Thum both of Calgary; Michael and Christine de Graaff of Marwayne, AB; grandchildren, Jennifer, Caitlin, Samuel and Mathew; two brothers, four sisters as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gerrit and Maartje; sister, Janet and grandson, David.
A Memorial Service will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 – 4th Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2:00p.m. A Private Family Graveside Service to follow at Queens Park Cemetery. Please forward condolences through http://www.calgarycrematorium.com
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5 Telephone: (403) 255-6108, http://www.kidney.ca. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES
“Calgary Crematorium Chapel”
3219 – 4th Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2M 3A6
Phone: (403) 299-0111 Fax: (403) 282-1399 ccl@hffs.com
PEARL (PYRL) JOHNSTON June 30, 1924 ~ March 5, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our aunt, Amelia Pearl Johnston (aka Pyrl), on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Aunty Pyrl was born on June 30, 1924, and was one of the babies delivered by Dr. Gershaw (later, Senator Gershaw). Pyrl was the seventh of eight children born to Martin and Laura Johnston. At a young age, Aunty Pyrl suffered a head injury resulting in a lifelong cognitive disability. She never married, and continued to live in the old ‘Johnston house’ on Riverside until the late 1950’s. She later moved with her sister, Beulah and her family to a home on Parkview Drive. Over the years, Pyrl helped care for her nieces and nephews whom she lived with, as well as babysitting other children in the community. Aunty Pyrl loved to walk and would often take her nieces and nephews for long walks around the city; it was hard to keep up. She often walked with one niece on the hillside to Crescent Heights looking for cactus berries. One nephew recalls how much fun it was to make homemade toffee with her, especially stretching it in the yard, and Aunty Pyrl was always the first one to sample it. Her Catholic faith was important to her; even in her final years when asked to name people she remembered, Pyrl often recalled Father McCoy, who was the priest at St. Patrick’s Church during her younger years. One niece remembered the nuns as “Aunty Pyrl’s sisters”. In 1973, she was moved into long-term care, as it was difficult for family to continue to meet her increasing health needs. Aunty Pyrl’s ‘family’ expanded to include the dedicated nursing staff at Riverview Care Centre, who cared for her over the years. She was feisty and spirited to the end. Pyrl was predeceased by her siblings: Vernon (Binx), Adeline (Tiny), Beulah (Boo), Ruby, Iola (Sope), Walter (Bus) and Blanche. With her passing, comes the end of an era – the last of the “Johnston 8”. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including her Medicine Hat nieces, Leigh-Anna Anton, Lori Marshall and Kendra Oxamitny, who would like to thank Riverview Care Centre for the loving care they provided. Also, the family would like to thank Aunty Pyrl’s compassionate care worker, Joyce Kettner, for being like a daughter to her. A graveside service will be Celebrated at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, March 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., at 1:45 p.m., to join the procession to the cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Pyrl’s name may be made directly to the Riverview Care Centre, 603 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4C2. (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
SCHMIDT Frederick Anthony Schmidt passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his best friend and loving wife Tara, beloved children Lindsay (Nathan Adams) Schmidt, Chelsea (Erik) Nohr, Cody Schmidt and his precious granddaughter Ivy Nohr.
An informal gathering to celebrate the life of Fred, will take place at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. with memorial tributes to begin at 2:00 p.m.
The family requests that if you are attending the Celebration of Life, humor Fred by dressing casually, and wearing the colours of the Boston Bruins.
The family also requests no flowers. If you wish to honor Fred’s memory, a donation may be made to the Medicine Hat Golf Club Junior Golf Program c/o P.O. Box 232, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7E9; the Medicine Hat Junior Curling 880 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 0E6, or the Medicine Hat 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: Fred Schmidt, 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
SCHUSTER Martha Mary Schuster of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the age of 103 years, beloved wife of the late John F. Schuster. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Martha Schuster, 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
TUMBACH Elizabeth Anne Tumbach (nee Geissler) of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 73 years, beloved wife of the late Edward Tumbach. She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Larry) Heard of Cabri, Marlene (Robert) Metz of Richmound, Yvonne Tumbach, Gail (Jay) Syverson all of Medicine Hat and Dwayne (Sherrilyn) Tumbach of Leader; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph (Regina) Geissler of Swift Current, Henry (Florence) Geissler and Robert (Beverly) Geissler, both of Medicine Hat; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Geissler of Swift Current; two step brothers, Art (Ina) Ressler and Richard (Brenda) Ressler, both of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Gottlieb and Regena Geissler; her husband, Edward on March 19, 2015; her brother, Albert Geissler and step father, Jack Ressler. Elizabeth Anne AKA “Shorty” was born on April 1, 1942 and was raised near Hazlet, Saskatchewan. On February 23, 1960 she married Edward in a triple wedding. Ed and Elizabeth settled in Leader where they raised their five children and operated the family farm for 55 years. Elizabeth’s passions were baking, travelling, crocheting, playing accordion, going to meat draws and watering her garden. She was also an enthusiastic player on her ipad….especially candy crush, until she got on “that stupid level.” Elizabeth was proud of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. A private family 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 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elizabeth Anne Tumbach, 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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