December 11, 2018
By Obituaries on December 11, 2018.
1957 ~ JOHN LERNER ~ 2018 Mr. John Michael Lerner of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Valerie “Val” Lerner, passed away on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 at the age of 61 years. The Funeral Service was held at, SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, yesterday. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Lerner. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
PATRICK VOLK 1975 ~ 2018
Mr. Patrick Cory Volk, beloved son of Joe and Dolores Volk, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the age of 43 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to Vigil Prayers which will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. The service celebrating Patrick’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
PHILIP WEINBERGER 1923 – 2018
Philip G. Weinberger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the age of 95 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Harry Weinberger and Linda (Doug) Dobbyn all of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Kristel (Tony) Wright of Ottawa, Stephanie (Kevin) McGrath of Medicine Hat, Troy (Rae) Weinberger of Swift Current and Sean Dobbyn (Mei Kang) of Vancouver; three great grandchildren Liam, Callum and Jack McGrath; three brothers, Joe (Wilma) of Indian Head, Roy of Edmonton and Sonny (Barb) of Maple Creek; three sisters, Margaret Pados of Victoria, Emily Wolf of Vancouver and Tillie (Dick) Lerner of Medicine Hat; his very special friend Connie Steffler and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Ethel in 1985; his second wife Christine (Deany) McKay in 2007; daughter-in-law Irene Weinberger in 2008; seven brothers Lee, Michael, Peter, Adam, Frank, Greg and Nick and one sister Betty Meyer. Philip was born on April 8, 1923 at Fox Valley, Saskatchewan and was the 8th child in a family of 15 of Sebastian and Frances Weinberger. Philip married Ethel Geiger on October 29, 1946 and settled on the family farm in Fox Valley where they raised their family. They retired to Medicine Hat in December of 1982, and their son Harry took over the family farm in 1983. Philip, often referred to as “Dr. Phil” was a hard working, happy and fun loving man who enjoyed telling and hearing a good joke and who loved to dance, play cards, curl, bowl and watch the Toronto Blue Jays. He even joined the Senior Men’s Slow Pitch team and was “a star” for 25 years. He was a farmer at heart and helped Harry well into his 80's running the combine and offering advice. 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. and at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 noon – 12:55 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, December 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1; Holy Family Parish 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3; or to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Philip Weinberger, 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
SIMPSON, Katherine (Kathy) (nee Stevens)
March 29, 1933 – Suffield, Alberta
December 6, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta
The family of Kathy Simpson is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 85 years.
Kathy was born on a farm near Suffield, AB on March 29, 1933. Much of her youth was spent in Redcliff, AB. She met Tom at a post office while working in Tilley, AB. They were married on May 26, 1952 and operated a sheep ranch in the community. Throughout her life Kathy was dedicated to her family and friends and was greatly involved with her community. She was known for her quick wit and talents for serving delicious farm fresh meals to all who visited the farm. In their retirement years Kathy and Tom moved to Medicine Hat and enjoyed vacationing numerous times in Hawaii and Europe.
She is lovingly remembered by her three children, Bruce (Gail), Bob (Peggy) and Sheila (Jeff) Dobson; her grandchildren Jenna Simpson (Kam Gill), Jilliann (Justin) Froese, Cole, Chelsey Simpson (Brennan Kichula), Courtney Simpson Brooke (Pedro Allison), Leanne (Jean Christophe) Jenson, Laura Scott (Dylan Ratt), Megan (Simo) Zarkovic, Russ (Tara) Dobson; and three great- grandchildren, Isaac MacDonald, Drake and Natalya Jenson.
Kathy was predeceased by her husband of fifty-seven years, Tom Simpson on May 19, 2010, as well as her father Edward, mother Agnes and six siblings.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home in the Hospitality Centre. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, http://www.heartandstroke.ca.
In living memory of Katherine Simpson, 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: 403-256-9575.
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