January 18, 2017
By Obituaries on January 18, 2017.
1925 ~ MURIEL ROGERS ~ 2017 Muriel Louise Rogers of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Rogers, passed away on Friday, January 13th, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Muriel leaves to cherish in her memory, her twin sister, Margaret Hobbs of Medicine Hat; two nieces, Kathryn (Kevin) Friesen of Medicine Hat and Sharon (Ron) Henschel of Red Deer; three nephews, Harold (Sharon) Millie of Regina, Richard (Judy) Millie of Edmonton and David (Carol) Millie of Sceptre; and extended family. Muriel was predeceased by her husband, Bill; and her parents, Dougall and Ida Hunter. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, January 20th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend David Pollard officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Muriel's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Muriel Rogers. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1927 ~ DOROTHY SULZ ~ 2017 Dorothy Louise Sulz of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alfred Sulz, passed away on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at the age of 89 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1947 ~ RALPH GATTOLLIAT ~ 2017 We regret to inform you that Ralph Alexander Gattolliat, age 69, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Donna; his son, Jimmy (wife Cari); his daughter, Dawn (husband Charlie); and his beloved grandson, Gage, they were the love of his life, along with many other family members, brothers, sisters, sister-in-law’s, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
Ralph was born in Drumheller, AB to Roland & Jean Gattolliat on October 7th,1947. He married Donna on July 15, 1967 in Calgary, AB. He worked as a Locomotive Engineer for Canadian Pacific Railway out of Calgary and then Medicine Hat, Alberta for 33 years. He volunteered at AJ's Loan Cupboard.
The family of Ralph Gattolliat wishes to extend our sincere thanks to The Doctors and Nurses of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital ICU and 4 West, as well as the Alberta Health Services Home Care.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat & District Branch, 102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2 or the Alberta Heart & 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 Ralph Gattoliat. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
DONNA SMITH Donna Smith (nee Roll) peacefully passed away from cancer on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 73 years. Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Murray (Shelley) Roll and Melaine Kemp (Bill Miller); her sisters Sharon (Don) Studds and Kathryn Roll (Barry Ellis) and her grandson, Kyle Getz. Donna was predeceased by her father, Jacob Adam Roll and her mother, Kathleen Roll (nee Kennedy).
Mom loved us dearly, enjoyed laughing and appreciated the simple things. She found inspiration and contentment in gardening, sewing, reading, recipes and cooking. Not only was she creative but she loved to sing and dance. In later years, mom discovered that she enjoyed using tools to repurpose things, often expressing that she would have pursued carpentry had that been an option for women in those times.
Mom cherished her privacy but was known for her kindness, compassion and empathy for others. She was a strong believer in human rights and recently began wearing a safety pin as an expression of support for the vulnerable. She loved hugs and would give them properly, the full wraparound rib-crushing kind. Please help us celebrate mom’s life by sharing hugs!
Our family wishes to gratefully recognize the support from her cancer care team through her journey and to the palliative care team for affording her dignity and grace in her final days. Thank you also to her kind friends and neighbours in Maranatha Villa.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral. Memorial donations may be made in Donna’s name to CMHA Alberta Southeast Region. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to:pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Donna Smith, or 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
GOOD Frances Margaret Good passed away at the age of 91, on Monday, January 9, 2017 with her daughters by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Harvey Good. She also leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Diane Good, June (Bob) Thomson, and Kathy (Robert) Ziegenhagel; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Good; her grandchildren, Becky (Adam) Doenz and their children Locklyn and Tate, Travis Thomson, and Jeremy (Tara) Good and their daughters Paisley and Kinsley, and Tara’s niece Mihayla. One sister, Sophie Wittke, and two sister-in-laws, Guila Hausauer and Evelyn Hausauer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents John & Elizabeth Hausauer, one son, Tom in l988; two brothers Cecil Hausauer and Jim Hausauer; one brother-in-law, Art Wittke and one sister-in-law, Gladys (John) Elliott.
Frances (nee Hausauer) was raised just south of Irvine and in Irvine with her sister Sophie and brothers Cecil & Jim. Sophie and Mom often sang and they yodeled, (or at least Mom said they tried!). She finished high school in l945, then went to Normal School, where she received her teaching certificate. She taught school in Central Alberta and then in Irvine. She married the love of her life, Harvey Good in June 1948, and together they raised 4 children. They celebrated their 67 years anniversary in 2015. Harvey & Frances lived south of Irvine for 22 years, raising Hereford cattle. They later purchased and moved to a ranch south of Medicine Hat. Here they raised Hereford cattle and eventually Black Angus cattle. Mom was always a part of the ranch, not always in the field, but in the background, knowing exactly what was going on. Mom made it look easy, she always had hot meals ready to accommodate Dad’s long work days. Mom and Dad helped with the organizing of the first Elkwater Rodeo. She was a member of the Irvine and Medicine Hat Curling Clubs and the Connaught Golf Club. They both liked to curl, play cards, golf, bowl and loved to dance! She loved to spend time with her grandchildren in their younger years, took them golfing, and of course they could drive the golf cart! She was a loving wife, mother and Granny!
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. only. The funeral service will be held in the Higdon Hall at the MH Exhibition Stampede Grounds on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “HALO” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society, #1249 Viscount Ave. SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 5G4. Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society. To email an expression of sympathy, please direct it to path@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frances Good, 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
HAUCK It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to Matt Hauck, beloved husband of the late Rose Marie “Rose” Hauck, who passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the age of 89 years. His memory will be forever treasured in our hearts and sadly missed by his six children, Sandy (Jim) Schafer, Mervin Hauck (Arno), Nancy (Lyndon) Reinhardt, Randy (Sharla) Hauck, Wally Hauck, and Vance (Roxanne) Hauck; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, George Hauck; two sisters, Marion (Felix) Lutz and Catherine (Bert) Besplug. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Hauck; his wife, Rose on July 11, 2015; four brothers, Tony, Bill, Leonard and Joe Hauck and one sister, Betty Galecki.
Matt was raised on the family farm near Mendham, Saskatchewan. He married the love of his life, Rose Marie Scherger and moved to Odessa, Saskatchewan where he managed the Co-op Bulk Fuels. In 1969, they moved their family to Medicine Hat, where they raised their six children. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping and playing cards. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to The Medicine Hat Villa, Home Care, 4 West and Palliative Care for the exceptional care, kindness, compassion and comforting words.
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 St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. A private family interment will be held in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Villa, 530 4 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K8 or the Home Care Support Program or 4West or Palliative Care, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Matt Hauck, 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
JORDAN DANIEL PEDE 1992 ~ 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jordan Daniel Pede announce his passing in Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the age of 24 years. Jordan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Donna Pede; brother, Brendin Pede; grandparents, Elaine Vair, Loraine (Jack) McKenzie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Donald Pede and Frank Vair. Jordan was born in Medicine Hat, AB., on October 31, 1992 and attended Ross Glen, Alexandra and graduated from Medicine Hat High School in 2010. His passion for skate boarding led him to fearless skill levels for the sport, teaching friends and his brother endless hours in the backyard on homemade ramps. Over the years, Jordan met numerous skater friends through the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association. He also had a talent for art, a love of music leading him to his own DJ services doing endless gigs around Medicine Hat. Jordan’s outgoing personality led with his gleaming smile, would light up any room. With this in mind, the family encourages everyone attending the service, to dress casual yet vibrant to reflect the light Jordan brought to everyone. The Celebration of Jordan’s life will be held at the Dream Centre, 1714 Saamis Drive NW, Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jordan’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Police Service Victims Assistance Unit, 884 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8H2. (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
KURTZ It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Kurtz on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the age of 61 years, beloved wife of Barry Kurtz of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Miller officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Helen Kurtz, 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
SHANTEL HILMOE November 3, 1992 – January 9, 2017
Miss Shantel Hilmoe of Medicine Hat passed away in Edmonton on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the age of 24 years. Along with her mother, Lana Hilmoe (nee Jaster), left to cherish Shantel’s memory is her father, Brent (George) Hilmoe; brother, Lance Hilmoe; half sister, Trinity Paul and her maternal grandparents, Larry and Linda Jaster. Shantel was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Lillyan Hilmoe. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 20, 2017, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. A Celebration of Shantel’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
WILLIAM VAN BUSKIRK 1930 – 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) Lee Van Buskirk, announces his passing after a brief illness and while surrounded by his family, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4th Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Canon Gene Packwood officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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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