April 18, 2019

By Obituaries on April 18, 2019.

1934 ~ GERRY FLEMING ~ 2019

Gerald William (Gerry) Fleming passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019 at the Bow Island Health Centre, at the age of 85 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mary of 63 years; his sons, Kim, Barry (Connie), David (Esther); grandchildren, Denver (Andrea), Matthew, Tyler; his great grandchildren, Noah, and Corah; his brother, John (Doris). Gerry was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Marjorie. Gerry was born on February 25, 1934 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Both he and Mary were raised and schooled, and then married in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. While in Maple Creek, they raised purebred cattle and were involved in the community. In 1959, they moved to Lethbridge to work with his parents who operated Christensen Fleming Funeral Home. While operating the funeral home, he was involved in Southminister United Church, AOTS Men’s Club, and Kinsmen. In 1967, wanting to raise the children in the country, they made the decision to buy a farm in Bow Island, their Centennial Project. They established a feedlot and grew silage, as well as specialty crops of corn and beans. He was involved in the formation of the Bow Island Livestock Auction Coop in 1974 and was responsible for having Bow Island’s first 4H Beef achievement day and sale in 1975, and the formation of Forty Mile Feeders Association. Gerry was an active member of the Pulse Growers, Bow Island Corn Marketing and Gas Coop. In 1998, they moved to Rainier, AB, to farm with Kim and Barry. In June 2006, they retired back to Bow Island. Gerry will always be remembered for his kindness—helping others whenever needed. Cremation will be followed by a private family time of remembrance. A special thank you to the staff at Bow Island Health Centre and Pleasant View Lodge for the wonderful care they gave Gerry. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gerald’s memory may be made to St. Andrews Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerald Fleming. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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1952 ~ RHONDA McKIM ~ 2019

Rhonda Mae McKim passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at the age of 66 years. A Celebration of Rhonda’s Life was held on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at the MEDICINE HAT ELKS LODGE. Memorial gifts in Rhonda'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 Rhonda McKim. 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.

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DOUG WESTERN

A week ago today, many family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to honour the life of a well respected and fun loving man, Douglas Western. A special eulogy and his favorite music paid triubte to the man that he was.

Memories of him,
Each waking dawn;
Hold close to your heart,
Where they will live on!

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

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SLOBODIN

It’s with heavy hearts that the family and friends of Dr. Brent Slobodin announce his passing on Monday, April 15, 2019. Brent passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving wife and companion, his wife Megan Slobodin, and his sister and lifelong friend, Debra Wickham. He passed in his home of more than thirty years, Whitehorse, Yukon, where he started his family, built his home, and left a lasting mark on the community.
Brent is survived by his wife, his two sons and their partners, Conal and Quinn Slobodin, and their newborn daughter, Freya, of Ottawa, Ontario, and Kieran Slobodin and Andrea Davidson, of Toronto, Ontario.
The family has scheduled a celebratory event on Thursday, April 25th, at the High Country Hotel Ballroom on 4051 4 Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon. The ceremony will be held at 5pm and attendees are invited to gather and share their stories of Brent’s life.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Brent’s life. The family will be releasing more details in the coming days. Any condolences, inquiries for more information, or well wishes can be sent to Kieran Slobodin at kslobodin@gmail.com who will pass it along to his family.

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PROCTER

Jeremy Desmond Procter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the age of 36 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Dorothy Hogarth and Gary Procter both of Medicine Hat; his grandmother Marie Tschritter and one sister Kaylee. The funeral service will be held at River Valley Community Church, (1101 Queen Street SE) on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Enslen officiating. A kite flying memorial will assemble at 2:00 p.m. behind St. Mary’s School. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jeremy Procter, 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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ROLAND GNAM

1941 ~ 2019
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Roland Gnam, beloved husband of Shirley, announces his passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed. (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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BIITTNER-TETZ

Emma Biittner-Tetz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 97 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Emma Tetz, 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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