January 8, 2019

By Obituaries on January 8, 2019.

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1924 ~ GREGOR BONOGOFSKI ~ 2018

Gregor Bonogofski of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 31st, 2018 at the age of 94 years. A private family service was held yesterday. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gregor Bonogofski. 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.

1927 ~ BERTHA HARRISON ~ 2018

Mrs. Bertha Helen Harrison of Medicine Hat, beloved passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL yesterday. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Bertha's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bertha Harrison. 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.

1950 ~ SANDY SOLTIS ~ 2018

Sandra Fay “Sandy” Soltis (nee Ward) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Sandy’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sandra Soltis. 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.

ED FIALA

1931 ~ 2018
it is with heavy hearts that the family announces that Edward Fiala passed away on monday, December 31, 2018, at home in medicine hat at the age of 87 years. Ed leaves to cherish his memory his children, Cathi Fiala (Joe henson), Timothy Fiala and Michael (Ju dan) Fiala and grandson, Dante; his sister, Gayle Biehn (Terry Biehn) and niece, Jennifer Biehn. Ed was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Fiala; parents, Vira and Wendell Fiala. Ed’s life will be Celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901-13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 1:00 pm with life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. if friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ed’s name may be directed to the Salvation Army Church, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB. T1B 3R3. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at w w w. c o o k s o u t h l a n d . c om) honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

KLAUDT

Leonard Klaudt of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of Esther Klaudt. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Leonard Klaudt, 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

MONA DOBBIN

January 18, 1953 ~ January 4, 2019

With heavy hearts, the family of Mona Frances Dobbin (nee Knox), beloved wife of John, announce her sudden passing on Friday, January 4, 2019, at the age of 65 years. Mona was born on January 18, 1953, the fifth daughter born to Frank and Monica Knox of St. Shotts, Newfoundland. She later became a big sister to Lorraine. Mona spent her years growing up in St. Shotts and then married the man of her dreams from St. Mary's Bay, John Dobbin on February 27,1971. Together they built a home in Trepassey and had four wonderful children, Sonya, Johnny, Jeanette and Wanda. Mona spent most of her working career at the fish plant in Trepassey. When the fisheries ended she had no choice but to go be with her children in Alberta. Mona then worked at Lakeside packers for over 10 years. Just over 5 years ago, she found out she was in stage 4 kidney failure. Mona was a strong fighter who pushed through many ups and downs during her battle with this illness. The family would like to thank the chronic kidney unit at the Medicine Hat Hospital and Dr Ahmad. Left to mourn Mona is a large circle of family and friends: husband, John; children, Sonya (Craig), Johnny, Jeanette (Terry) and Wanda (Juan); five wonderful grandchildren, Kyler (Savannah), Jaxon (Sidney), Summer, Terri Lynn and Blake and very special puppy grandkids, Buddy and Kica; Macie and Finnix; sisters, Jose, Ange (Ren), Blanche (Des) and June; John’s family, Katherine, Margie, Randy, Cas, Mikey, Edwina, Irene, Rosemary, Phonse, Jo, Jim, Irene, Johnny and Terry. She is met in heaven by her mommy and daddy, Frank and Monica Knox; grandson, John; sister, Lorraine; nephew, Terry; in-laws, John and Kathleen Dobbin, Marie, Theresa, Anne, Georgina, Gerry, Harvey, Cliff and Ralph. Mona had a passion and love for bingo and everyone who knew her knows that. She spent her last years playing at Top Hat Bingo where she met many new friends. On January 18, which would have been her 66 birthday, cake will be served in her honour during Top Hat Bingo’s Intermission. Please come spend the evening in her memory and join us playing Bingo. Mona wished to be brought home to Newfoundland where she could rest in peace with her mom and dad. A small service will be held to honour her at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. The family will honor her wishes and take her home with a burial to be held in her honor in Trespassey, Newfoundland at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com).

“I admired her not for her smile though it was beautiful.
Not for her eyes, though they shone brightly.
I admired her for her battle scars and war wounds
that she displayed proudly for the world to see.
I admired her for her strength and courage.”

Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

REISDORF

Louise Reisdorf passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of Ewald Reisdorf of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory their son-in-law Greg Dyck; and two grandchildren, Cole (Rose) Dyck and Jayme Dyck (Chantal Craig). She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Olga Nisquiski; her step-father, John Thomme; two daughters, Barbara Reisdorf on April 3, 2006 and Marilyn Dyck on June 7, 2017; one sister Adeline (Art) Ziegenhagel. Louise was born on April 15, 1930, and after the war she emmigrated from the Ukraine with her mother and sister settling in Medicine Hat. She met Ewald and they were married on July 28, 1954 in Medicine Hat. She raised their daughters and worked for a time at the Medical Arts Clinic. She was a longtime faithful member of Grace Baptist Church and later Temple Baptist Church. Louise was an excellent cook and enjoyed keeping her house, helping raise her grandsons and travelling to warmer temperatures when she could. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the Temple Baptist Church from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Temple Baptist Church (606 7th Street SW) on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Bob McGougan officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Ladies Ministry at Temple Baptist Church c/o 606 7th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4K8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Louise Reisdorf, 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

REV. BLAINE SCHAUFELE

A few short weeks ago, Rev. Blaine Schaufele’s life was remembered through a celebration held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church. Numerous clergy from within the community came together at the end of the service and shared their blessings on Reverend Schaufele, his family and the many friends present. A truly beautiful memory for all those in attendance.

He was a friend to many,
And to others, so much more,
His presence felt forever,
Looking down through heavens door.

His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455