November 9, 2018

By Obituaries on November 9, 2018.

1934 ~ HELEN BACHLEITNER ~ 2018

Helen Maria Bachleitner of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Donald Bachleitner, passed away on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Helen leaves to cherish her memory three children: Eric Bachleitner and wife Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi; Mark Bachleitner and wife Sandra; and daughter, Denise Parker and husband, James Parker; two grandchildren: Nicholas Bachleitner and wife, Gabby; and Matthew Bachleitner. Helen was predeceased by her husband: Donald Bachleitner; parents: Maria and Gerard van Halderen: and brothers, Gerard and Paul van Halderen. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. BERNADETTE'S CHURCH, 6543 – 132 Street, Surrey, BC, on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Surrey, BC. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Helen Bachleitner. For further information please contact Valley View Funeral Home at 604-239-0152. 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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1956 ~ MARILYN BURTON ~ 2018

Marilyn Elaine Burton of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Marilyn leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Donelda Burton; her daughter, Tanisha (Aaron) Petrick; and three grandsons. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marilyn Burton. 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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1986 ~ CARTER SCHLAHT ~ 2018

It is with saddened hearts, that the family of Carter Robert James Schlaht, beloved son of Alan and Laurel Schlaht of Bindloss, Alberta mourn his passing. The Funeral Service will be held today at the MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE GROUNDS, HIGDON HALL. Any donations to HALO or SARS, Search & Rescue Association of Alberta, would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Carter Schlaht. 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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IRMA KALLIS

December 1, 1927 ~ November 8, 2018

Mrs. Irma Kallis, beloved wife of the late Rhinehart Kallis, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 90 years. Irma leaves to cherish her memory: children, Wayne (Susan), Kenn (Cindy), Darryl (Gloria) and Greg (Glenda); 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; her sister, Elsie as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many special friends. Along with Rhinehart, Irma was predeceased by her granddaughter, Tammy; parents, Adolf and Albertine; brother, Eric as well as her sisters, Marles, Erna and Inge. Irma immigrated to Canada from Poland at a young age. She married Rhinehart on June 26, 1949 and together they farmed a number of years in Lampman, SK. In 1979, they retired to Estevan, SK., moving to Medicine Hat in April of 2000. She enjoyed living in Park Meadows Estates where her love of flowers was evident through her involvement in the Gardening Club. She enjoyed her walks and visiting with friends, but nothing trumped time spent with her sons. She was very proud of them and they meant the world to her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, November 9, 2018, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A time of visitation will also be offered at the Church starting one hour prior to the Celebration of Irma’s life which will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, 395 – 9 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Matt Redstone officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Irma may do so through donations to the charity of one’s choice. 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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METZ

Felix Metz passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 101 years, beloved husband of Audrey Metz of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Felix Metz, 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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PETER DERINGER

1926 ~ 2018
Mr. Peter Anthony Deringer, beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Rose Deringer, passed away peacefully with family by his side at South Country Village, Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the age of 92 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Iqbal. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. (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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ROBERT (BOB) CATHCART

December 31, 1940 – November 2, 2018
With deep sadness, the family of Robert (Bob) Walter Cathcart wish to share, that on November 2, 2018 Bob took his place among those who have gained an ‘outside perspective’ on the life we have come to know on this earth. While it is sadness we feel in our hearts, it was relief to our Dad, Brother, Uncle, Granddad when his need to conclude his time here among us, was honoured.
Bob is predeceased by his mother (Winnifred ‘Freda’) and father (Robert Ernest ‘Ernie’) Cathcart and leaves to carry his life memories forward: his brother James Sydney Cathcart (Marilyn); children Sinda Cathcart (Iliana Anaya), Arlis Letang (Bill), Dawn Peppard (Walter), Melody Switzer (Dean) and Roger Metz; grandchildren Terrence Letang (April) and Luke Letang, Trent Peppard, Skyla Metz, Nicole Grimard, Don Grimard Jr. and nephews Mike Cathcart (Jillian) , Robert Cathcart, Shawn Cathcart (Stacey) and Brent Cathcart; along with great nephews, Nolan Cathcart (Shawn and Stacey) and Owen Cathcart (Mike and Jillian).
Bob, otherwise affectionately known as ‘Buddy, Cowboy Bob, Flop or Floppy’, had a radiance that very naturally drew many people into his life. Throughout his numerous careers (predominantly in mechanics, trucking and servicing in the Alberta oil patch industry), Bob made fast friends. It can safely be said, that if you had a friend in Bob then you made a friend for life, as his sense of loyalty ran deep. His infectious laughter and rich humour, offered people fortunate enough to be around Bob, a ‘lighter load’. Where things had a tendency to turn more serious or tense, was generally regarding the latest ‘bafoonery’ that the government of the day might be displaying. There was often no love lost on the ‘powers that be’, which Bob keenly announced through his years of labour activism, fighting for ‘what was fair, right and just’ in the workplace or in seeking compensation in times of need.
With that, keeping things light was highly valued to Bob. This could easily be achieved through simply sitting down to a conversation or good game of cribbage. He was an easily satisfied man, never expecting more than what was reasonable. His good nature, happy disposition and love for life, friends and family was evident to the end and we are deeply grateful for the time we were able to share with him in his closing days.
The family respectfully requests that any financial memorial be directed to an association whose focus is on assisting in the treatment of diabetes. While the family will hold a private memorial, we are confident Bob’s life will be celebrated for many years to come as people recount the beautiful ways ‘Buddy, Cowboy Bob, Flop or Floppy’ wove his way into their lives.
Rest well Dad, Brother, Uncle, Granddad and Friend, you have fought your fight, lived, loved, laughed and now we will carry your light in our hearts always.
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 http://www.bearcreekfuneral.comomHome

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