April 16, 2018

By Obituaries on April 16, 2018.

1929 ~ MURRAY TITTERTON ~ 2018

Murray Titterton of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Birdene Titterton, passed away on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Murray leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Richard (Pat), and Dale (Linda); seven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Irene Husband. Murray was also predeceased by his parents, Bert and Rose Titterton. A private family time of remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Murray’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice, c/o St. Joseph’s Home, 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 Murray Titterton. 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.

1933 ~ LUCAS DECK ~ 2018

Lucas “Luke” Deck, beloved husband of Maxine Deck, passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Philip Le, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Luke Deck. 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.

1939 ~ GARTH VALLELY ~ 2018

Garth William Vallely, beloved husband of Maryanne Vallely of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at the age of 79 years. A Private Family Funeral Mass was celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant and Father John L. Maes, Co-Celebrant. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Garth Vallely. 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.

1969 – MICHAEL JOSEPH

DOLAN – 2018
Michael Joseph Dolan, beloved father of Emma, Rachael and Matthew, (mother of his children Andrea Robbenhaar) of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 49 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2 Avenue NE, on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant and Father John L. Maes, Co- Celebrant. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com, subject heading Michael Dolan. Funeral arrangements were 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.

BABIJ

Michal Babij passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Olga Babij of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Les Babij, Joanne (Don) Gries and Karen (Daryl) Dodd; his grandchildren Adrian, Roxanne (Justin), Marshall, Carlie (Austin), Kyle, Kaylin, Deandra and Kendra; three great grandchildren, two brothers, Peter (Sharon) Babiy and Gene (Barb) Barrie. Michal was born on November 21, 1931, in Mayfair, Saskatchewan where he was raised. In 1954, he joined the Canadian Airforce serving in many different locations; retiring as Chief Warrant Officer in 1981. On June 16, 1956, he married Olga Bogdanski in Hafford, Saskatchewan. When they made their move to Medicine Hat, he worked for the City as a supervisor at the Water/Sewage Treatment Plant, retiring in 1997. Michal was involved with First Assembly Church in a variety of roles as well as the Businessmen’s Fellowship Ministries. The funeral service will be held in the First Assembly of God Church (395 9th Street SE) on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lyle Berg officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Gideons International in Canada 177- 1415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9 or Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Michal Babij, 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

DAVE ROBERTSON

1927 – 2018
David Ritchie Robertson, beloved husband of Elinor Robertson, passed away in Bow Island on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 90 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Bow Island Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

HENDERSON

Delmond “Dub” Rudyard Henderson, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of Gwen Henderson of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held at Westminster United Church (101 6th Street SE) Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chelsea Masterman officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Westminster United Church Memorial Fund c/o Westminster United Church 101 6th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dub Henderson, 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

KOWALSKI

Stephanie Ann Kowalski (Vinish) passed away on April 8, 2018 at the age of 43 years. Beloved wife of Mike Kowalski and awesome mother to Megan and Ava Kowalski of Redcliff, Alberta. She also leaves to cherish her memory her parents Lea Pattison of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Denis Vinish (Betty Dostaler) of Leduc, Alberta, her sisters Tammy Denis (Doug Coles), Daphne Beirnes (Brent), brother Darren Vinish and sisters Sherry Cavan (Reese), Dawn Milton (Bruce), Lorna Dostaler (Blair Negium), Sherry Dostaler and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Landry officiating. A private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honour Stephanie may do so by contributing to an education fund for her daughters Megan and Ava at any ATB Financial location in Alberta. To email an expression of sympathy, please direct it to pattfh@telusplanet.net with the subject heading, Stephanie Kowalski or visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com to leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

LUDWIGA (LENA) BENGERT

December 27, 1927 – April 13, 2018
Lena passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Emil Bengert. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Sylvia (and family), Tom, Donna (Gord and family), Mike (Dawn and family); one sister Scholastica Hammel. She was predeceased by her mother Magdalena, her father Ludwig, her stepfather Peter Schile and six siblings. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 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 Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lena Bengert, 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

MOLLY KEITH

1921 ~ 2018
Mary “Molly” Dick Keith, beloved wife of the late Willard ‘Bill’ Keith, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the age of 97 years. Leaving to cherish her memory are her children, daughter, Bonnie (Adolf) Leis; sons, Douglas (Mavis), Robert (Jeannie), Blair (Dee Ann); 10  grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Margaret Blair; brother, Robert and sisters, Margaret and Jean; daughter, Heather; and grandson, James Olson. Molly was born on February 15, 1921, in Winnipeg, MB., and spent most of her life in Medicine Hat. She was keenly interested in the world of sports and was actively involved in curling, golf and bowling. A highlight in sports was when Molly was a member of the Provincial Senior Ladies Championship curling team which represented Alberta for the Canadian Championship in Halifax in March, 1974. When her husband retired in 1979, she spent many winters with him in Victoria, B.C., where she made many friends at the curling rink and during various social occasions and playing bridge. As part of her activity in the community, Molly was a member of the Westminster United Church choir as well as the Veiner Centre choir. She will be greatly missed by all members of her family with whom she enjoyed many anniversary celebrations. The Funeral service celebrating Molly’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Monday, April 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5, or to a charity of one’s own choice. (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