November 13, 2018

By Obituaries on November 13, 2018.

Avril Christine "Brandy" Calvert

A celebration of Brandy's life will be held at The Veiner Center on November 17, 2018 from noon-2:00pm. A light lunch will be served. All are welcome.

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CHRISTINE STAPLES

July 6, 1934 ~ November 3, 2018

Christine Agnes Staples passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat. Her strong faith made her passing very peaceful. Chris was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother and recently a great-grandmother to Logan and Maxx. She was born in the Empress Hospital on July 6, 1934, to Helen and Louis Mahura. Chris was the third child of what would eventually be seven, growing up on a farm ten miles south of Acadia Valley. She went to Grant School in Acadia Valley and then continued her education at St. Theresa’s School in Medicine Hat. After finishing school, she moved to Calgary and worked as a secretary. On June 30, 1956, Chris married Bob Staples at St. Peter and Paul Church near Acadia Valley. The newlyweds settled into a home in the Social Plains district. The first night at the house was pretty wild when a chivaree was held culminating with her brother Ted, firing off a shotgun a little too close to the house with some of the pellets going through the eavestrough! Life quieted down and Chris settled into the role of farmwife and soon after, a mother. She talked fondly of these years, the kindness of the elderly neighbour ladies freely giving helpful advice on gardening, cooking and raising babies. As the years went by, she became the one giving the advice to the younger generation and she herself perfected more than a few recipes, most notably her homemade buns which if you ever had one and only one, you are the exception. In fact, the only major complaint wasn’t that there was no running water or power at the start, it was rattlesnakes and the dreaded night time trip to the outhouse. Years passed – more babies, good crops, bad crops and a move to a brand-new house with all the modern conveniences. The years of hard work finally paid off in the form of grandchildren who brought so much joy and laughter to Bob and Chris. They made one final move to their retirement home in Medicine Hat and through it all, she remained a dedicated wife and mother to the end. Chris will be sadly missed by her husband of 62 years Bob; her children, Blaine (Leona) and their children, Lewis, Richard and Gerald; Glenda (Allen VandenBerg) and their children, Tolo Auva’a, Kolia Auva’a, Maureen VandenBerg, Eleanor (Michael) Chinook, and their son, Logan; Rob and his children, Jessie (Brad Lepp) and their son Maxx, Olivia (Preston) Mack and Emily and David (Jacquie Compeau). Also missing Chris are her siblings, Don (Maria) Mahura, Bert Mahura, Alouise (Harry) Henderson; brother-in-law, Bud Herman; sister-in-law, Erika Mahura as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Chris was predeceased by her son, Murray; parents, Louis and Helen; special aunt, Sophie Mahura; brother,Ted Mahura; sisters, Phyllis (Charles) Marten and Bev Herman as well as her sister-in-law, Kathy Muhura. The family wishes to thank all of the medical staff including the EMT’s, doctors, nurses and staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital; and finally to her caregivers at St. Joseph’s Home… her care could not have been any better. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be offered again starting one hour prior to the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Francis Tran celebrant. Memorial donations in Chris’ name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5M; Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 – 1 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8G2 or to the charity of one’s 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

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METZ

Felix Gottlieb Metz passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the age of 101 years, beloved husband of Audrey Metz of Medicine Hat. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Karen (Eugene) Bolen, Orville (Jean) Metz, Frances Metz, Robert (Marlene) Metz, Alex (Sherri) Metz; seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren; his brother, Carl (Joan) Metz; two sisters, Josephine Mann and Pauline Wright as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Rose Metz, five brothers and sisters; one grandson and one great grandson. Felix was born on June 19, 1917 and was raised on the farm at Richmound, Saskatchewan. At the age of 23 years he joined the Canadian Artillery and served overseas. He met Audrey in England and they married on December 20, 1945. They than moved to Canada settling in the Richmound area where they farmed until retiring to Medicine Hat in 1995. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Vijaya Bathineni officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Felix with a donation may do so to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. 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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TELKE

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Herfried Telke, wonderful, loving husband of Margaret (Klippenstein) Telke, on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment will take place on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery with the celebration of his life to follow at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) at 1:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Lance Duncalfe. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herfried’s name will be gratefully appreciated by the Prairie Gleaners Society P.O. Box 656 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Herfried Telke, 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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