June 7, 2016

By Obituaries on June 7, 2016.

1929 ~ HANSEN ~ 2016

Donald James Hansen, beloved partner of 34 years to Margaret Stromsmoe of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Don also leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Darrell (Linda), Deborah, Lorne (Teresa), Dale (Denise) and Terri (Wayne); 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his children's mother, Margaret Hansen; Margaret Stromsmoe's children, Joanne (Bruce), Guy (Pam), Michelle, Morgan (Janet); 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; 3 sisters, Betty, Pat, and Donna (George); 1 brother, Pete (Gladys); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Don was born on October 19th, 1929 in Mannville, Alberta. His profession, training horses was his pride and joy. A special thank you to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice. A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at the SEVEN PERSONS COMMUNITY HALL, on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please bring your stories and memories and dress in your jeans and casual wear. Memorial gifts in Don'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 Don Hansen. 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

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1932 ~ ROBERTS ~ 2016

Nora Winifred Roberts of Red Beach, Auckland, beloved wife of the late Arthur Roberts, passed away on Friday, May 27th, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Nora leaves to cherish her memory four children, Colin Roberts, Glenn (Diane) Roberts, both of the U.K., Sandie Hubbard (Wendy Siggery) of New Zealand, and Beverley (Robert) Dalliston of Sydney, Australia; seven grandchildren, Matthew (Melanie) Hubbard, Amy (Darren) Thomson, Sean Dalliston, Sarah Ellen Dalliston, Georgia May Roberts, Niall Roberts, and Jonny Roberts; four grandchildren, James and Joshua Sustins, Luke and Katelyn Hubbard. Nora was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; her parents, Sydney and Elsie Leaver; one brother, Edward; and four sisters, Irene, Joan, Betty, and Dorothy. Nora was born and raised in Brandon, Coventry, England where she also attended school. She joined the WRAF as a wireless operator and was enlisted to Changi, Singapore where she met Arthur and they were married in Brandon, England on June 5th, 1954. They started a family and returned to work before immigrating to Canada in 2006 to be closer to family. Nora enjoyed singing and tap dancing. In 2011, she moved to New Zealand. The Funeral Service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Nora's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nora Roberts. 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

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1938 ~ HALAK ~ 2016

Bernice Adaline Halak of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at the age of 77 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, June 13th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Munro officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bernice's memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bernice Halak. 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

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1963 ~ PUDWELL ~ 2016

Darin Edwin Pudwell of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at the age of 52 years. A Graveside Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Darin Pudwell. 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

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A special thank you…

~ AEVULT SCHLENKER~
We, the family of the late Aevult Schlenker, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to those who showed their support by sending food, flowers, cards, the many phone calls and kind words. Your thoughtfulness was very appreciated. To Pastor Ken Edel for officiating the service, your words of comfort and tribute to dad were felt by our family and for that we are grateful. We also extend our gratitude to Connie Mann for the beautiful music and to those who acted as pallbearers. We were sincerely moved by the care and attention shown to dad by the staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 5 West and 2 North floors. We would also extend our gratitude to Dr. Anthony Jeraj, for his wonderful long-time care of dad. We acknowledge the St. Paul Lutheran Church Ladies for providing the wonderful lunch following the ceremony. Thank you to our Funeral Director, Gerry Getz and the staff of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, your guidance and professionalism, it was of great comfort to our family. We have been deeply touched by all your kindnesses. THE FAMILY OF AEVULT SCHLENKER.

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BITZ

Jerome “Jerry” Peter Bitz passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of Mary Bitz of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Beverly Picard of Calgary, Murray (Shelly) Bitz of Medicine Hat, Myra Bitz-Marshall of Calgary and Brian (Karen) Bitz of London, England; nine grandchildren, Sean, Danielle and Colin Picard; Myles and Sarah Bitz; Adam and Katrina Marshall; Isabella and Charlotte Bitz; one sister Anne Linderman of Medicine Hat and twelve brothers and sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Margaret Bitz; two brothers, Sebastian Bitz and Peter Bitz; two sisters, Rose Gutfriend and Barbara Schmaltz. Jerry was born on November 25, 1935 in Burstall, Saskatchewan, and married Mary Lanz on October 7, 1961 at St. Patrick’s Church. Jerry worked for 35 years at D.R.E.S. In Suffield. He loved camping and boating, travelling with Mary, and spending time with his family and friends. Jerry will be remembered as a loving, caring, devoted husband and father who had a strong catholic faith. 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 St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly 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: Jerry Bitz, 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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KOENIG

Edwin Koenig passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda Koenig. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edwin Koenig, 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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MAPSTONE

Douglas “Doug” Roland Mapstone of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of the late Violet Mapstone. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal. 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 or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Doug Mapstone, 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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PHIL STACH

On June 4th, 2016, Phil Stach passed away peacefully in the company of his family. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Stach; and their three children, Maureen Chauvet and family, Mark Stach and family, Sherry Malinowski and family. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Phil Stach. 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

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ROY MCGEE

1928 ~ 2016
Mr. Roy McGee, beloved husband of Mrs. Marian McGee, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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

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