August 30, 2017
By Obituaries on August 30, 2017.
1971 ~ BLAIR STROH ~ 2017 Blair Colin Stroh, beloved husband of Brandi Stroh, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at the age of 45 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at the MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE GROUNDS, CYPRESS CENTER AUDITORIUM. Memorial gifts in Blair's memory may be made to Elkwater Roping Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Blair Stroh. 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.
AILLEEN SATHER 1942 ~ 2017
Mrs. Ailleen Joyce Sather, beloved wife of Wayne, passed away suddenly in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the age of 75 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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
AL KONDOR 1938 – 2017
Aloysius Kondor, beloved husband of Jeannette Kondor, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the age of 79 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Al is survived by Jeannette, his wife of fifty eight years and their children Christine (Barry) Kostiuk and their children Victoria and Justin; Steven (Tracy) Kondor and their family Cameron, Trent and Alli; Yvonne Millette and her daughter Ashley; Tracey (Mike) Collard and their daughters Samantha and Jessica; Martin (Benita) Kondor and their children Aimee and Blake; Brian (Michele) Kondor and their children Nik, Derrick and Rachel. He is also survived by his sister Mary, sister Annie (Ken) Harper, his brother Tony (Irma) Kondor and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Teresa Baker, his father Martin Kondor, his brothers Steven Kondor, Joseph Kondor, his granddaughter Megan.
Al was born on June 13, 1938 in Medicine Hat and grew up on his family farm in Vauxhall until leaving to serve in the Canadian Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He served in the Forces until he returned to take care of the family farm after the passing of his father where lived the rest of his life and raised his family. The farm quickly became and remained one of his greatest sources of pride and he put all of his hard work into ensuring it thrived throughout his life.
Al took the greatest joy from supporting his children in all of their endeavors and extended that passionate interest to all of his grandchildren. As a father, Al spent his time actively involved in his children’s participation in 4-H, hockey and baseball and when he was not taking his children to sporting events, he was loading them into the van for one of many memorable family ski trips. As a grandfather, he shared the same interest and actively sought to be involved in each of his grandchildren’s lives and could be found in the stands cheering or on the sidelines encouraging at every given opportunity, be it to support academic, athletic or personal challenges. His warmth and humour were felt by all who had the opportunity to meet him and you could often catch him flash a peace sign as his favourite goodbye.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Al’s name may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary Alberta, T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca), a charity that Al greatly valued and was dedicated to supporting.
This past Saturday, hundreds of friends and family gathered at St. Andrew’s United Church to celebrate the life of this much liked and well respected man. “May the work I’ve done speak for me.”
Miss me a little – but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low…
Remember the love we all shared,
Miss me – but let me go! 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
KALISTA Marion Kalista, one of the most loving, selfless individuals who touched so many lives during her time on this earth, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Marion lived an extraordinary life, born in Tientsin, North-China where she lived until the age of fifteen. During the time of the War, the family departed back to Germany. In 1953, Marion and her husband Joseph Kalista, along with their daughter, immigrated to Canada. Edmonton was where they settled – in 1955 Marion gave birth to twin boys, Bob Kalista and George Kalista. Those who knew Marion could see the love she carried for her boys and two granddaughters, Maddison Kalista and Brooklyn Kalista-Braun. Family was everything, we all dearly miss her presence, it is one that can never be replaced. The memories made and love shared will always be held so close and never forgotten. Marion loved people, she was the true essence of the saying “Do onto others, as you would have them do onto you”. During her last days, she looked forward to her celebration of life and we look forward to being able to honour someone who has given so much and taken so little. The celebration of Marion’s life will take place at the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club on August 31, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., we welcome family, friends and those who knew Marion, to take the time to enjoy this special day. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or the Women’s Shelter, Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marion Kalista, 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
LENA SLOFSTRA 1938 ~ 2017 Ipelina (Lena), Slofstra nee Hazelaar of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary on Friday, August 25, 2017, at the age of 79 years. Lena was born on March 14, 1938, in Sleen, Holland. Having met the love of her life, Hank Slofstra, Lena immigrated to Canada in 1962 and settled in Medicine Hat, Alberta. They were married in 1964 and together they were blessed with two children, Teresa and Peter.
An avid gardener, Lena was well known in the neighbourhood for having one of the nicest yards on Riverside. As much as she loved gardening, she also loved to cook and create something new and delicious and was famous for her croquettes, cream puffs and almond cookies to name just a few.
In her younger days, Lena would be seen walking house to house on Riverside, collecting for all charities whether it be for cancer, heart and stroke, diabetes, and the lung society and was recognized as volunteer of the year for her many years of contribution.
Her kids and grandsons were her biggest pride and joy and Oma did everything possible to ensure they were showered with her gifts of love and attention, not to mention her incredible cooking and baking treats.
Her greatest attribute was her generosity, whether of her love, time and dedication to not only her family and friends but also to anyone she met.
Lena leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Teresa (Todd) Schile of Medicine Hat and Peter H. Slofstra of Calgary; her grandchildren, Jaren (fiancée, Skylar Valkenburg) Schile, Drayden Schile, Rylan Schile and Justin Slofstra (fiancée, Shelby Brill). She is also survived by one brother, Harm (Hennie) Hazelaar of Brampton, Ontario and Mary (Niek) van Brenk of Holland, her sister in law Janny Slofstra and brother in law Bill Aasman of Medicine Hat as well as her many friends and family members.
Lena was predeceased by her husband Hendrik Slofstra in 2014, her parents, Gezinus and Tijssina (nee van der Laan), brothers Roel and Henk Hazelaar of Holland as well as numerous in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 31, 2017, between 12:00 Noon and 12:45 p.m. with interment following at Hillside Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. (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
VIOLET FAIRLESS 1934 ~ 2017
Violet Florence Fairless passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, at the age of 83 years. Violet was surrounded by her loving family. The celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. Memorial gifts in Violet’s memory may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2. (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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