November 15, 2018
By Obituaries on November 15, 2018.
FLORENCE GUST 1918 ~ 2018 Mrs. Florence Mildred Gust beloved wife of the late, Mr. Bruce Gust passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 100 years. The Funeral Service will be conducted at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 504 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Jeff Lackie officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family isCook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
HERFRIED ALFRED THEODOR TELKE
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Herfried Telke, wonderful, loving husband of Margaret (Klippenstein) Telke. Lovingly surrounded by his family, Pappy slipped away, eager to meet His Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on November 10, 2018. Herf and Marg are parents of four children: Lori (Dieter)Tischler, Sharon-Joy Fletcher, Dwight Telke, and Sonia (Ken) McKenzie. He also leaves behind nine precious grandchildren: Travis (Becky), Tanya (Jesse), Derek, Mitanjeli (Jordan), Natalie, Monika (Christian), Haley, Nathan, and Aaron, as well as his great grandchildren: Blake, Micah and Paige. He greatly influenced their lives and they’ll always remember precious “Pappy” – the man we all know as fun-loving, adventurous and joyful – a man of solid integrity and real faith. He is survived by one brother, Irwin (Olive) Telke and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Gottfried and Lydia Telke, brother Otto Telke, and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Telke.
Born in Germany on August 15, 1929, Herf was six months old when his parents immigrated to Canada, where they initially settled in the North Battleford area. After his elementary education in Shackleton, Saskatchewan, he graduated from the Lutheran Academy in Outlook. This formative time was followed by teacher’s training, a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Oregon. He taught math at Crescent Heights High School in Medicine Hat for thirty years, with intermittent teaching periods in Africa. In the early years of his teaching career Herf took a year off to be a brakeman on the railway. That year he was involved in three major accidents, barely surviving the last one which left him with permanent hearing loss, a challenge that he uncomplainingly overcame. After this he turned back to teaching where he met and married Margaret, the love of his life. They’ve been married sixty four years. After several principalships in Saskatchewan, the young family moved to Medicine Hat.
He is known for his great skill and enthusiasm for sports: baseball, hockey, curling, golfing, bowling, and tennis. Herf also played avid chess, weekly Rook games, and championship Cribbage. Countless family holidays included house boating, many ski trips and mountain stays.
His most significant and life-changing decision was to accept a commission with the Canadian International Development Agency as professor at the Marangu Teacher Training College on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa. He made the five day climb up this, the highest mountain in Africa, twice and took the family on numerous big game safaris and exotic coastal vacations. The eight years in Africa included four rich years teaching at Rift Valley Academy with projects helping orphanages, famine aid and young pastors.
The sixty years Herf and Marg have lived in Medicine Hat, Hillcrest Church has been the foundation for family-raising, spiritual growth, friendships, missions’ committees and many other serving opportunities. We have been deeply blessed by all that Hillcrest has provided.
The most recent eight years at Chinook Village have been delightfully filled with the “cruise ship” atmosphere of everything from drama club, game tournaments, Neighborfest and Bible studies. Herfried’s vivacious, cheerful disposition has been evident to everyone. Bible quotations and stories – always on the tip of his tongue – have inspired us all.
The family expresses sincere thanks to the 5 West medical team for their loving care.
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 and Pastor Jamie McDonald. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the main gate to the cemetery at 12:15 p.m. 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
JOHN WILLIAM STUBER John William Stuber passed away in St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Friday, November 9, 2018, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Peggy Stuber of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Jerry (Suzanne) Blumhagen, Scott Blumhagen, Tammy (Glen) Wagner, Roxaine (Brian) Berreth; six grandchildren, Makaila and Joshua Blumhagen, Troy Wagner, Teanna (Izy) Bergeron, Cody (Ashley) Berreth, Dylan (Kristin) Berreth; two great grandchildren, Holden and Daxton; sister-in-law, Joan Stuber and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada, Australia and the United States. John was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Mary Stuber (Maple Creek); wife, Thelma Stuber (Medicine Hat); brothers Jack Stuber (Calgary); Fred Stuber (Medicine Hat); and Harry Stuber (Big Valley, Alberta); sisters Rebecca Burack (Thunder Bay, Ontario); Ronnie Packard (Maple Creek); and Evelyn Magnuson (Billings, Montana). John W. Stuber went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1930, to Fred and Mary Stuber of Hatton/Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. During his childhood, he lived in numerous places, including Maple Creek and Piapot, Saskatchewan; Thunder Bay, Ontario; and Calgary, Palm Springs, California and Vass, Australia. He later worked for both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railroads.
John joined the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and attended Army basic training in Calgary, and later in Fort Lewis, Washington. After his training, John proudly served his country in the Korean War. While abroad, he met his first wife, Thelma Stewart, who was a nurse in a hospital in Japan.
After his service, the couple moved to Thelma’s native country of Australia, where they got married and began their lives together. John worked for the Department of Highways and ran three swimming pools while in Australia before he began a career in investing in land and became a successful businessman.
John and Thelma decide to leave Australia in 1958, traveling around Europe before settling down in Palm Springs, California, where they lived for several years. They moved back to Australia before eventually residing in Maple Creek.
Once in Maple Creek, the couple started several businesses, including the Roundup Drive-in and Big Gallon Car Wash, and John began building and leasing properties. Eventually, they, sold their businesses and properties and moved to Medicine Hat. Thelma passed in June of 2005.
John continued to live in Medicine Hat and later married Peggy Blumhagen on January 4, 2008. The two loved to travel and went to Hawaii and Australia for several winters in addition to visiting Mexico and the United States.
A distinguished veteran, John was proud of his military service and was honored when he and Peggy were able to represent Canada and travel to South Korea for the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.
John enjoyed time with his family and planned many get-togethers and parties to bring all his far-flung family together. He cherished drinking coffee and visiting with his family and many friends. Remembered for his kind-hearted and generous personality, John Stuber will be greatly missed by many. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. The officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch #17 will conduct a poppy service for their departed comrade. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify department; 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: John Stuber, 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
WESLEY WALL 1944 ~ 2018 Mr. Wesley Andy Wall, beloved husband of Bonnie, passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 74 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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
ZIEL, Harry Bruno
April 21, 1954 – Medicine Hat, Alberta
November 11, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Bruno Ziel, wonderful, loving, husband, of Rita Ziel. Harry went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday November 11, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Harry was born in Medicine Hat and was raised in Redcliff. After graduating from Medicine Hat High School he attended the University of Calgary and obtained a Business Degree majoring in accounting. He started his accounting career in Medicine Hat. He later moved to Calgary to be with the love of his life, and continued his career there with several firms until he started his own accounting business in High River and later on in Calgary. Harry will be sadly missed by his wife of thirty years, Rita, and his two daughters, Andrea and Vanessa all of Calgary. Also left to mourn his passing are his brother, Gary (Penny) Ziel of Medicine Hat, his sister, Monika (Grant) Farmer of Medicine Hat, his sisters-in-law, June (Lawrence) Streifel of Medicine Hat, Ruth (Stan) Benedek of Calgary and brother-in-law Ed (Debra) Kopp of Seven Persons. He is also survived by Rita’s parents, John and Wilma Kopp of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Adolf and Melida Ziel and a sister-in-law Cindy Kopp. Prayers and Tributes will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 1414 Shawnessy Boulevard SW Calgary. An Ecumenical Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 16 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church (380 Midpark Boulevard S.E., Calgary, AB), with Pastor Wallace Bornhuse and Reverend Andrew Maruszczak SDS officiating. Those wishing to remember Harry Ziel may do so by donating to The Canadian Diabetes Association https://www.diabetes.ca/ or The Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Harry Ziel a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
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