March 28, 2018
By Obituaries on March 28, 2018.
GECHTER Alois “Louie” William Gechter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Gechter. He leaves to cherish his memory six children, Ralph (Vicki) of Medicine Hat, Mark (Cindy) of Creston, B.C., Sandra (Rick) Dvorak of Kerrobert, Melissa Gogolinski (John Learmont) of Medicine Hat, Janice Gechter (Dan) of Castlegar, B.C., and June (Grant) Halter of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; seventeen grandchildren, Troy (April), Tresa (Jeremy) and Lana all of Medicine Hat, Tyler (Ashley) of Whitelaw, Jessica (Curtis) of Spruce Grove, Alicia (Travis) of Medicine Hat, Jarret (Tammi) of Lloydminster, Carissa (Jordan) of Saskatoon, Levi (Jordan) of Osoyoos, B.C., Kenzie (Scott), Sabin all of Medicine Hat, Rayden and Devin of Castlegar; Dani (Corey) of Kerrobert, Kori (Chris) of Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Kale and Dayn of Saskatoon; twenty three great grandchildren, Shaya, Lennox, Bensen, Lincoln, Tayln, Colby and Caley all of Medicine Hat, Carter and Mason of Spruce Grove, Aleaha and Taysen both of Lloydminster, Mason and Abby of Saskatoon, Ryder, Dallyn, Taya, and twins Zahra and Neesa all of Medicine Hat; Jayla, Jaidyn and Jorja all of Kerrobert, as well as Cohen and Aubri of Glaslyn. He is also survived by one brother, Frank (Rose) Gechter and one sister Annette Huisman. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Alice Gechter; his wife Elizabeth in 2012, one grandson, Grayham in 1987. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, March 29. 2018 from 12:00 – 1:55 p.m.. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. A private 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: Louie Gechter, or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca 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
MARTIN It is with both sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Bernard "Ben" Martin who passed into glory peacefully at the age of 91years on Friday, March 23, 2018, with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Doris, sons Laren and Daryl (Loretta). Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church (606 – 7 Street SW) with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ben's memory may be made to South Country Village 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ben Martin, 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
SCHWAB Melvin “Mel” Arthur Schwab of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of the late Olive “Fay” Schwab. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Women’s Shelter, Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8 or Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mel Schwab, 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
STURGESS Robert “Bob” William Sturgess of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of the late Irene Sturgess. He leaves to cherish his memory his nephew, Brian (Cecily) Knodel; their two children Kyle (Jessica) Knodel and Madeleine Knodel; his niece Marilyn (Rolland) Therrien, and his sister-in-law, Barbara Knodel. He was predeceased by his parents Frederick and Margaret Sturgess. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Maury McNeil officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6 or to 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: Robert Sturgess, 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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