February 27, 2019

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1926 ~ Laurence Waldbauer~ 2019

Laurence Harold Waldbauer of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Laurence leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 71 and a half years, Joyce “Vivian”; one daughter, Alice Hamilton; one son, Gordon (Janet); two daughters-in-law, Linnette Waldbauer and Karen Waldbauer; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Laurence was predeceased by two sons, Leslie Waldbauer and Brian Waldbauer; son-in-law, Lloyd Hamilton; grandson, Jay Hamilton; and his two sisters, Louise and Alice. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Thursday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, March 1st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Laurence Waldbauer. 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.

1926 ~ MARION DRAKE ~ 2019

Marion Cecelia Drake passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Murdock “Dick” Drake. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, John (Pat) Drake of Sherwood Park, AB, Jim (Marion) Drake of Medicine Hat and Jennifer (Don) Sloan of Blind Bay, BC; six grandchildren, Lee (Todd) Schaufele, Lauren (Scott) Bradshaw, Cam (Jacqui) Sloan, Mark (Michelle) Sloan, Jason Drake, Michael (Christine) Drake; twelve great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Dick on June 27, 2011; her parents, William and Thirza Young; two brothers, Len and Percy; and three sisters, Lilly, Jean and Kathleen. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service at the family’s request. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowlands Retirement Residence for their excellent care. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marion Drake. Funeral arrangements 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.

1934 ~ SYLVIA DOONAN ~ 2019

Helen “Sylvia” Doonan (nee Matson) of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Albert “Bert” Doonan, passed away at the Riverview Care Centre on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Sylvia will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her daughters; Patricia “Patty” (Bill Kournikakis) Doonan and Karen (Doug) Zeller. She was the proudest of all Grandmas to Tianna Kournikakis, Kaylee (Tuomas) Wolkowski, Zoe Kournikakis (Steven Donaldson), Tyler Zeller (Leslie Jaques), Amy Kournikakis (Johannes Gamboa), and Ashley Zeller (Aaron Szola). She adored her three great-grandchildren; Kellan, Echo and Sterling. Sylvia’s memory will also be held in the hearts of her brother, Willie Matson of Manyberries; and sisters, Margaret (Wayne) Robinson of Medicine Hat and Sandra McCollum of Redcliff; sisters-in-law, Sheila “Laura” Vogel and Grace Janke; as well as treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, hospital colleagues, the Medicine Hat Art Club and the care givers from Home Care and the Riverview Care Centre. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Albert “Bert” Doonan (Feb 16th, 2002); her dear son, Kelly Doonan (Feb 28th, 2003); parents, Vilho “Bill” and Helen Matson; sister, Beatrice Matson; brother-in-law, Art McCollum; and nephew, Brian McCollum; father and mother-in-law, George and Gertrude Doonan; brothers-in-law, Robert, Armour, Lindsay, Dalton and Dave Doonan; sisters-in law, Ethel Saveall and Viola Stockford. Sylvia had a 40 year career as a Registered Nurse at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital working mostly with babies and new moms in Mat/Child & the NICU. Sylvia loved gardening and her crafts which included: water/oil/pastel/silk & Chinese painting, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and making porcelain dolls! She loved hockey and was an avid Medicine Hat Tigers and Calgary Flames fan. She was happiest of all when she was with her kids and grandkids or visiting with her brother and sisters. Family meant the World to her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Sylvia's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, NICU, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sylvia Doonan. 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.

DRINKWATER

Henry Arthur Drinkwater passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Janet Drinkwater of Maple Creek. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Anita (Keith) Winzer of Maple Creek and Derek Drinkwater (Andrea Fischer) of Red Deer; his grandchildren, Trent (Jordyn) Winzer, Dayna Winzer and Andrea’s daughter Courtney Ward; one great grandson Rowan Winzer; four siblings Margaret (Wayne) Bowyer, Donny (Gail) Drinkwater, Harold (Betty) Drinkwater and Wendy Drinkwater; Janet’s brothers, Garry (Lorraine) Bertram, Jim (Cindy) Bertram and Kelly Bertram as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Alvin Drinkwater; Janet’s parents Dave and Jean Bertram and one sister-in-law Penny Bertram. A come and go celebration of Henry’s life will be held in the Elks Hall in Maple Creek on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Maple Creek Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Maple Creek Flying Club c/o Box 992 Maple Creek, S0N 1N0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Henry Drinkwater , 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

ELLIS

Lucas Aaron Ellis of Medicine Hat, passed away at the age of 41 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents: John (Joanne) Ellis and Kathy Ellis; his daughter Nova Boyer and her mother Sandra; two brothers Jacob Ellis, Ian Ellis (his children Sayla and Ira). Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lucas Ellis, 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

GEORGINA DESCOTEAU

December 27,1923 ~ February 24, 2019

Georgina Annie Descoteau (nee Burklund), beloved wife of the late Leo Descoteau, passed away suddenly but peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 95 years. Georgina’s memory will be cherished by her two children, daughter, Darlene (Wayne) MacGregor and son, Dale (Peggy) Descoteau. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Tami (Darin) Jones, Tara (Kevin (Hauff), Heather (Blaine) Bertsch, Danielle (Marty) Robinson, Derek (Krista) Descoteau; eight precious great-grandchildren, Dakota and Jolayne Jones, MacKinna and Teighan Hauff, Abby and Amanda Robinson and Dawsen and Daiya Descoteau; brother-in-law, Tony Campana; special niece, Bev Karpiuk as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Georgina was predeceased by her husband, Leo; great-granddaughter in infancy, Madeline Robinson; parents, Bertha (nee Syverson) and Levi Burklund; sisters, Beatrice and Evelyn as well as her brothers, Oliver and Lloyd. Georgina found pleasure in doing puzzles and playing cards with her friends at Chinook Village. She was very pleased with the care she received while living there. Georgina was a family person whose greatest love and interest were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to sew and knit for her family and to be involved and interested in their lives. A private graveside service will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Hillside Cemetery. A Celebration of Georgina’s Life will be held at a future date with further announcements including service details at that time. (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

Iris Vondjidis

Iris Vondjidis passed away on February 20, 2019, at the St. Joseph's Home Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Memorial donations in Iris’s memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, donations office for Tom Baker Cancer Centre to the St. Joseph’s Home. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com with subject heading Iris Vondjidis. 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.

JOHN ROCHELEAU

August 16, 1942 ~ February 24, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John “Jean”â€ˆLeo Rocheleau, beloved husband of Colleen, announce his passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the age of 76 years. John is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Rocheleau; daughter, Joanne Rocheleau (Stephen Deda); daughter-in-law, Sandra Rocheleau; six grandchildren; two sisters, Paulette Richer and Monique Wilson; three brothers, Philippe (Sandra), Guy and Leo (Marg) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Marcel and Fleurette (Flo) Rocheleau; a daughter in infancy, Lynn; a son, André Rocheleau in 2011 as well as in-laws, James and Agatha Donohue. John was born in Ottawa, ON., where he lived until his family was transferred to Summerside, PEI. He joined the Air Force in 1961 and was posted to several bases across Canada. John married Colleen Judy Donohue on August 22, 1970, in Ottawa, ON. They made their home in Trenton, ON., where their children were born; Joanne in 1971, Lynn in 1974 and André in 1975. They lived in Victoria, B.C., Yorkton, SK. and worked at CFB Suffield until his retirement from the military in 1991. He continued to work for Canex for another 10 years before finally retiring in Medicine Hat in 2011. John loved fishing and hunting in his leisure time. The Celebration of John’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with a time of fellowship to follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial donations in John’s name may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, payable to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

NORMA FISCHER

1942 ~ 2019

Norma Rae Fischer, beloved wife of Gerry ‘Bushy’ Fischer, passed away peacefully at The Wellington in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at the age of 76 years. Along with Bushy, she leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Rod (Sue) and Cal (Yvette); grandchildren, Mel (Dave) and Blaine (Darilyn) as well as her great-grandson, Benson. Norma was born on March 9, 1942, in Medicine Hat and married Bushy on August 31, 1960. The family would like to thank the staff of The Wellington for their compassionate care. She was an extraordinary woman and gained many friends during her stay there. At Norma’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. (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

RENNER

John Jacob Renner passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at the age of 91 years, beloved husband of Theresa Renner for almost 70 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Garnet “Gary” (Jean) Renner of Edmonton, Blaine (Debora) Renner of Medicine Hat, Kurt Renner (Patty Romman) of Calgary; his daughter-in- law Darlene Renner (Lyle Weis) of Medicine Hat and predeceased by one son Terry in 1997; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral service date and time will be announced at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Renner, 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

WALTER FRANZ

A short time ago, family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to honour a man who gave so much to so many. His kindness and love for his family will leave a lasting legacy.

We cannot bring the old days back,
When we were all together,
The family chain is broken now,
But memories live forever!

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