February 13, 2019

By Obituaries on February 13, 2019.

1935 ~ Alvin William “Al” Strobel ~ 2019

Alvin William Strobel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Eunice; daughter, Cindy (Bill) Rose; son, Cory (Shelley) Strobel; grandchildren, Brant Rose (Marlaina Eldey), and Taylor (Richelle) Rose, Melissa Strobel; great-granddaughter, Harper Rose; sister, Elsie (George) McQuarrie; brother, Albert (Nina) Strobel; sister-in-law, Anne Strobel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Anna Strobel; daughter, Cheryl Szoke; and brother, Martin Strobel.
Al was born in Kerrobert, SK, on October 12, 1935 and was raised on the family farm near Luseland, SK. After completing his early education in Luseland, he continued on to attend Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, SK. After completing his education, Al worked for Co-op for 36 years before retiring in Medicine Hat, AB. He cheerfully volunteered his time to maintenance services for the Whispering Pines Bible Camp over the years in addition to being a member of Gideon’s International for many years. He enjoyed listening to Gospel Music, playing golf, and going for coffee with his friends. Family was very important to Al and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Friday, February 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. The Funeral Service will be held at Hillcrest Church, 3785 13th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1J2, on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Al’s memory may be made to Gideon’s International in Canada, Suite 177, 1415 – 28 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9 or Whispering Pines Camp, Box 23110 Medicine Hat Mall PO, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alvin Strobel.
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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DeGAGNÉ, Denise Lillian (née Lauzé)

April 19, 1927 – St Jean Baptiste,
Manitoba
February 8, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Great-grandmother who passed away in Calgary in the early morning on Friday, February 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Denise is survived by her four children, Maurice (Melanie), Michelle, René (Karen), and Réanne. She is also survived by her loving siblings Paul (Linda) Lauzé, and Rollande (Tom) Lauzé-Duffy; eight adoring grandchildren: Geoffrey and Mason Heller, Claire (Dominic) Leupold, Marie (Troy) Allchurch, Phil DeGagné (Clay), Jeanne (Landon) Franson, Danna and Emma DeGagné; and six adoring great- grandchildren: Evander and Jocelyn Leupold; Ava, Jayna and Reid Allchurch, and Harper Franson. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene DeGagné, and her eldest daughter, Mona Heller (nee DeGagné).
Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 – 24th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. To view the full obituary or express your condolences, please visit http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Southwood Care Centre for their loving care.
In living memory of Denise DeGagné, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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GEDDES

Dorothy Elizabeth Geddes of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the age of 90 years, beloved wife of the late Michael “Ross” Geddes (June 21, 1996). She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Hugh Geddes, Larry (Anita) Geddes, Diane (Robin) Simpson and Karen (Ross) Lacelle; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Geddes; twelve grandchildren, Ross Geddes (the mother of his children, Eryn Driver), Crystal Geddes (Chad Martin), Sara Reimer (Ryan), Mac Geddes (Ashlee), Christopher Page, Jayson Page, Bradley Simpson, Devon Simpson, Taylor Simpson, Blaine Woodcock (Christine McClean), Brandi Warren and Cody Woodcock (Angela); twenty great grandchildren; her sister Lillian Dockrell; her sisters-in-law, June McPherson (Al), Joyce Geddes, Vida Geddes, Fern Wudrich and Betty Wudrich; her brothers-in-law, Richard Geddes and Herb Geddes as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, Carl and Mary Wudrich; her brothers, Andrew (Grace) Wudrich, Walter (Mildred) Wudrich, Rudy (Mary) Wudrich and Gus Wudrich; and her sisters, Alvena (Jack) Kettles and Elsie (Arnie) Butler, and brother-in-law Stan Dockrell. Dorothy was born on February 3, 1929 in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. At a young age her family moved near Conquerville, Alberta to farm. She moved to Medicine Hat to attend Garbutt Business School. Shortly after she married Michael Geddes on July 16, 1949. Throughout her life, Dorothy was a keeper. Her career started as a bookkeeper and then she was a keeper of countless kids, but she always did her best to keep everyone on the straight and narrow. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you for the past years of care and compassion by the Sunnyside Nursing Home staff. The funeral service will be held in the Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Dr SE) on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Sunny Side Nursing Home, c/o South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dorothy Geddes, 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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HUNTER

Jeanne Barbara Hunter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late James Hunter. A private family service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jeanne Hunter, 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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OTTE

Gunther Engelbert Otto Otte passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of Trudi Otte of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 or to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gunther Otte, 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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RUTH MCALPINE (NEE MORIN)

1925 ~ 2019
Ruth Elizabeth McAlpine (nee Morin), passed away at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the age of 93 years. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory: sons, David (Rosella) Morin, Glen (Jan) Morin, Leslie (Lavene) Morin and Ted (Marlies) Morin; daughters, Donna (Gordon) Schroeder and Candace (Kevin) Green; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Mable Moller (Peter’s sister) and Mary (Don) Morin as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved 1st husband, Peter Morin (April 1973), 2nd husband, Jim McAlpine (July 2003); granddaughter, Jenene Morin (Nov. 2001); brother, Bill Kozroski (Oct. 2018) as well as her parents, Demetri “Jim” and Grace Kozroski (nee Weaver). A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. (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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