April 5, 2017
By Obituaries on April 5, 2017.
1938 ~ GERALD WRIGHT ~ 2017 Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Wright, beloved husband of Gloria Wright of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 3rd, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Jerry also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Lynne (Neil) Windjack, Barry Wright, Art (Cheryl) Wright, and Lori Wright and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 635 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Dr. Oz Lorentzen and The Reverend Canon D. Gene Packwood, co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jerry Wright. 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.
1949 ~ JACQUELYN "JACQUIE" PENNER ~ 2017 How do we tell the world about the vivacious gem that we have all lost? Jacquelyn Ann Penner (nee Schelske) passed away April 2, 2017 and we’re gonna’ miss her bigtime and don’t know how we’ll manage without her. She was an incredible sister, friend, leader, teacher, patron of the arts and mentor. She loved life and people and was proud of her students, colleagues and family. Jacquelyn was with Medicine Hat College for 25 years, beginning as an instructor at the Brooks campus, later in Medicine Hat becoming Dean of Business in 2004. Growing the business program, building relationships in the community and supporting the creation of the Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC) are among her many accomplishments. She was also the driving force behind the creation of Mount Royal University Bachelor of Business Administration program at the college as well as the annual “Connecting Students to Business” dinner. She has also served as the chair of the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce, director of the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta, chair of the Community Futures Board plus board member of the Medalta Society and member of the Rotary Club. Jacquelyn was recognized for her accomplishments and contributions to the community, receiving the Women in Business 2013 Inspire Award and was named one of the 50 Most Influential People 2013 by Alberta Venture magazine. Jacquelyn was predeceased by her parents, Molly (nee Elliott) and Ephraim Schelske of Bassano. She will be sorely missed by her siblings, Marie Schelske, Sheila and Brian Beer, Cara Schelske, Phyllis and Ken Riley, Bruce and Wendy Schelske, Betty Schelske, John Schelske and Suzanne Walker, Avis Schelske and Tom Hochman, plus many devoted nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Jacquelyn loved people, especially her students, and was the loudest cheerleader for each person she knew. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Medicine Hat College Theatre, 299 College Drive, Medicine Hat, AB. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Friends of Medalta Society, 713 Medalta Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3K9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jacquelyn Penner. 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.
DON JANZEN Family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel this past Saturday to honour the life of this much loved man. Although he will be dearly missed, his memory will not be forgotten. Your presence I miss,
Your memory I treasure…
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never. His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured. Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
MARY TORGERSON December 23rd,1937 ~ April 1st, 2017 On April 1st, 2017, Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep to join her loving husband, Ron of 60 years; and her beloved daughter, Debbie. Mary is survived by one daughter, Rhonda (Brad) Pearson; two sons, Mark Torgerson and Len Torgerson (fiancée, Lynzey); seven grandchildren, Kara (Dave) Clarke, Scott (Janine) Mastel, Jessica Mastel, Jennessa Torgerson, Jamie Torgerson, Ryder Torgerson and Stephanie (Anthony) Kerr; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Natalie (Clem) Baier and Catherine (Alan) Donnelly; and Shelly Prins, who was like a daughter to her; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her daughter, Debbie; and her loving husband, Ron; her parents, Alexander and Helen Skrypetz; and one brother, William Skrypetz. Mary was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan where she grew up on the family farm. She met Ron when she was in high school and the sweethearts married in February 1955. They enjoyed 60 happy years together and renewed their vows during a family ceremony in Cabo San Lucas. Ron and Mary loved children and couldn’t wait to start a family. Their first, Debbie, was born in December 1956, Rhonda in August 1958, Len in September 1961 and Mark in July 1969. Mary was a loving mother and always put her family first. In between raising a family, Mary was an extremely hard worker and spent time working at Dominion Glass Factory in Redcliff, the Simpsons Sears Catalogue Department in Medicine Hat and the Southview Mall lottery ticket kiosk. She was also a talented cook and an enthusiastic host. Ron and Mary always had their door open to others, and often had a house full of people. Mary would always ensure there was plenty of food to eat and was famous for her canning and pickling. Her Torgerson pickle recipe is a closely guarded family secret and no family gathering is complete without them. Mary loved fashion and clothing and was known amongst the grandchildren for being a “cool” grandma. She loved buying gifts for family and was known for giving the best toys at Christmas. Ron, Mary and the children spent many days camping at Elkwater, starting out tenting, then a small trailer and finally a motor home which they took on many trips around Alberta, USA and British Columbia going to Vancouver for Expo 1986. The love of Mary’s life was her husband, children and their siblings who she was so proud of. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Mary Torgerson’s love for animals, we would ask that you please make a donation to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. The family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life and Reception immediately following the service at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow the reception at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Torgerson. 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.
PAT LITTON 1942 ~ 2017
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Patricia Litton on Saturday April 1, 2017, at the age of 74 years. Pat is survived by her special friend, Glenn Proseilo; her aunt and close friend, Rose Scofield; her children, Terry (Coreen) Litton, Cindy (Lee) Porter, Rob (Sherry) Litton, Karen (Greg) Fekete, Kathy (Charlie) Singleton and Carol (Darwin) Bernhart; grandchildren and great- grandchildren; Bryan (Ashley), Maddison, Ayden Litton, Stacey (Simon Fettig) Litton, Robyn (Justin Coulter) Wheeler, Savannah Litton, Jordan (Ryan), Asher, Dylan Pancoast, Hayden Porter, Shannon (Ross), Brooke, Bailey, Gavin Stewart, Meagan Litton, Kelly and Lindsay Fekete, Caitlyn Singleton. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Larry Litton; mother, Hilda Soutyre and close friend, Ernie Blechinger. Mina Patricia Gay Morris was born on August 19, 1942, in Chelan, Saskatchewan. She moved to the Lumby/Vernon, B.C. area at a young age where she attended school. While visiting her grand- mother in Bjorkdale, Saskatchewan, she met Larry Litton. They were married on August 22, 1957. Pat was very proud of and spoke often of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes included reading, gardening and chasing her pets around the house and yard. A private family graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, charitable donations in Pat’s name may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 8E8 or to the Alberta Pound and Rescue Center (APARC), 1002 South Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2W2 or the Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 – 1 Street S.E, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8. (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
RUTH GOLDIE 1924 ~ 2017
Ruth Hazel Goldie, born January 9, 1924, passed away with family by her side at the River Ridge Senior Village in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the age of 93 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, four children: Ellen Coulter, Marie Klein, Doug (Maxine) Goldie and Pat (Gail) Goldie; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild as well as 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, John; son-in-law, Doug and grandson, Steven Coulter; parents, Violet and Ellis Countryman; in-laws, John and Helen Goldie; 5 sisters, 3 brothers and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law. Ruth had a good life and she loved her curling and dancing through the years. Her home welcomed many family and friends and there were many laughs and fun times. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her remaining years at River Ridge were very much enjoyed with daughter, Ellen. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life (Come and Go) will be held at the Piapot Community Hall, Piapot, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (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
STREIFEL Mrs. Theresa Streifel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Lambert Streifel. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Lawrence (June) Streifel; two grandchildren, Laurianne Streifel and Christopher (Leeanne) Streifel; two great grandchildren, Tayden and Madilee. One sister, Elizabeth Schile of Medicine Hat; two brothers-in-law, Charles (Bette) Streifel of Victoria and Phillip (Catharine) Streifel of Calgary; one sister-in-law Dorothy LeBlanc of Medicine Hat as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Lambert on December 16, 1976; her parents Ludwig Arnolt in 1972 and Theresa Martha Arnolt in 1968, one brother Frank Arnolt as a child in 1925; two sisters Frances Arnolt as a child in 1925, and Helen Mastel in 2000. Theresa was born October 2, 1925 in Medicine Hat. Growing up during the Great Depression of the 1930's was indeed challenging. After the Second World War she married the love of her life Lambert Streifel who had served overseas, on September 24, 1946. Two years later they became the parents of their only son Lawrence. Theresa was a life long homemaker who took great pride in her masterful baking especially pies and kuchen. She loved gardening, flowers being her passion. She took great pride in her ability to grow African violets. She also loved jewellery and her pet dogs especially her last dog Peter and her "grand doggy" Oreo. Mom enjoyed music, dancing and bingo. She was a lady of strong Catholic faith to her last days and prayed the rosary of which she had several, daily. A highlight of her travels were three trips to Las Vegas and trips to Victoria and Ontario. Mom was unafraid to voice her political views and had several lengthy conversations with local, provincial and federal politicians. Mom also had a sense of humour and enjoyed a good joke with anyone who visited. But her most treasured moments were spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, playing games especially "Old Maid". In 2003, her health condition limited her mobility to venture out, spending her last years at Meadowlands and Good Samaritans Homes. But her attendance at her two grandchildren's weddings were a must. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Theresa Streifel, 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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