September 21, 2018

By Obituaries on September 21, 2018.

1929 ~ ROTH ~ 2018

Beloved June Margaret Edna (Howitt) Roth (1929 – 2018) passed away September 19, after a precious morning surrounded by family and good friends. Her life overflowed with love and service. She was a graduate of the Royal Alexandra Hospital School of Nursing (1952), and the University of Lethbridge (1991).Many in our community remember her as an Instructor at the Medicine Hat General Hospital School of Nursing, her service through the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada, and finally with the Medicine Hat Health Unit, where she was a respected colleague and much-loved community health nurse, known for her particular empathy with teenagers. In 1993 she was honored to receive an award recognizing her service from the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses. She leaves behind many family and dear friends including her husband of 62 years Melvin, her four children Ron (Patty), Wes (Tannis), Carla (Merritt) and Wynne (Martin). She was pre-deceased by a son, Paul. She also leaves six grandchildren: Tylor, Melissa (John), Kelsie (Cole), Jillian, Alexa, and Emerson, and four great grandchildren: Brayden, Asher, Austin, and Bennett. A celebration of June’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way S.E. Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading June Roth 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.

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1929 ~ SHIRLEY GILL ~ 2018

Shirley Laura Amelia Gill, beloved wife of Donald Vernon Gill, passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 17th, 2018 at the age of 88 years. In addition to her husband of 66 years and 10 months, she leaves behind her son, Jim (Linda) Gill and their children, Lindsay Johnson, Tara Gottselig, Kendra Gill and Curtis Gill; daughter, June (Oscar) Saulit and June's children, Matthew Poirier and Amber Mogus; daughter, Lorna (Kris Eldred Gill; son, Jerrold Gill; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Theodoria Gloria Brehm; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore Brehm and Amelia Lukowitch Brehm; a brother, Antony Brehm; and two sisters, Nettie Brehm and Iris Solinski. Shirley was born on December 2nd, 1929 on the Brehm family farm outside of Leader, Saskatchewan. She attended nursing school at Providence Hospital in Moose Jaw, graduating in 1951. She worked at the Leader Hospital. She married Don Gill of Leader, Saskatchewan on November 17th, 1951. Shirley became a farm wife who was active and involved with her four children and later her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and Don retired to Medicine Hat in 1990. She delighted in spending time with family, traveling, taking walks and staying active. She also was involved in the community, both in Leader and later in Medicine Hat. Shirley was a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star; past president of the Figure Skating Club; a volunteer for a variety of causes, including the cancer and heart associations and in support of palliative care; a member of the Medicine Hat Golf Club; and a member of a women's bridge club. A Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Shirley's memory may be made to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3G7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley Gill. 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.

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1931 – CLIFFORD WRIGHT – 2018

Clifford Wright, beloved husband of Eleanor, passed away in Medicine Hat, Alberta on September 19, 2018 at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his parents, Cliff and Myra Wright and his brothers Gary and Bob. Cliff had many roles in life: husband, father, grandfather, friend, pharmacist, avid skier, reckless bridge player, theatre producer, photographer, sailor, hunter of geese and ducks, teaser of children and adults alike, and lover of all life had to offer. In his last few years dementia stole many of his passions from him but to the end his love for his wife Eleanor endured. He often said marrying her was the best thing he ever did. None of us argued with that. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Cliff left only to attend the University of Alberta in Edmonton where he completed his BSc. Pharm. and again to open Wright’s Pharmacy in Vulcan, Alberta in 1972. In 1986, Cliff and Eleanor returned to Medicine Hat and enjoyed their long standing friendships. Cliff was always actively engaged in his community and participated in many local, provincial and national organizations and boards, making friends wherever he went. He will be sorely missed by his wife, Eleanor, and by his daughters, Janet and her children Blake and Meg, Carol and Mike and their children Jack and Janet, and Tanis and Joel and their children Josh and Brooke. As a family we watched the effect of Alzheimers. We share this poem with you so you can understand and have patience with friends or love ones that may be affected.
Alzheimer’s Request

Do not ask me to remember
Don’t try to make me understand
Let me rest and know You’re with me
Kiss my cheek and hold my hand

I’m confused beyond your concept
I’m sad and sick and lost
All I know is that I need you
To be with me at all cost

Do not lose your patience with me
Do not scold or curse or cry
I can’t help the way I’m acting
I can’t be different though I try

Just remember that I need you
That the best of me is gone
Please don’t fail to stand beside me
Love me till my life is gone.

Cliff was loved by his wife and family until his life was gone.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made to the Alzheimers Society of Alberta and NWT (on line at alzheimer.ca or 308 14925 111Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2P6) or to the charity of your choice. A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Monday September 24, 2018 at 2 pm o’clock. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cliff Wright. 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.

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KURPJUWEIT

Gladys Jean Kurpjuweit, beloved wife of Alvin Kurpjuweit of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the age of 76. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, David (Jennifer) and their children Justin, Matthew, and Evan; Dean (Sasha) and their children Reagan, Mya, and Sophie; as well as one sister, Marlene Malach; one brother-in-law, Craig (Lois) Kurpjuweit; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gladys was predeceased by her parents, Thelma and Alvin Gill; one brother, Norman; and one sister, Grace, in infancy. Gladys was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1942. Along with her siblings and parents, Gladys spent a great deal of time with her Gill cousins, aunts, and uncles until her family moved to Medicine Hat in 1957. Gladys graduated from Medicine Hat High School and Garbutts College with a Secretary Diploma. Upon graduation, she worked as the secretary to the Mayor of Medicine Hat. Gladys and Alvin Kurpjuweit were married on August 3, 1963 and enjoyed a loving marriage for 55 years. Their first son David was born in 1968, and followed by Dean in 1972. After moving to Cranbrook, BC for two years, the family moved to Edmonton in 1974. Once David and Dean were both in school full-time, Gladys resumed working as a secretary at the family’s home church. David and Jennifer were married in 1994, and Dean and Sasha followed in 1996, resulting in Gladys finally reaching gender-balance in the family, which continued with the blessing of three grandsons and three granddaughters. Gladys and Alvin returned to their home city of Medicine Hat in 1996. Gladys worked for a number of years at Hillcrest Church, while Alvin took over the family ranch. The last 10 years of Gladys’ life were filled with travel, wintering in Arizona, as well as time with family and friends. Gladys was a talented painter and sketcher, an avid reader, a proud and interested parent and grandparent, and an adoring wife. She was a caregiver to her mom, a kind aunt to her nieces and nephews, and a loving sister. While she had numerous friends, she was able to maintain a deep and meaningful relationship with each of them. She was courageous in first dealing with her Parkinson’s diagnosis and later her cancerous brain tumour. Gladys maintained a positive and grateful attitude through the trauma of the last year. She was dedicated to Jesus, her Saviour and Lord. She will be greatly missed. Alvin, David and Dean are especially grateful to Karen from homecare and the staff at St. Joseph’s home for their care of Gladys. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME, Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will take place at Prairieview Cemetery at 12:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the gates of the cemetery at 11:45 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Whispering Pines Camp, Box 23110, Medicine Hat Mall PO, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7. To email an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net, subject: Gladys Kurpjuweit, 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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