April 26, 2019
By Obituaries on April 26, 2019.
1924 ~ HERBERT DUNN ~ 2019 It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to a man of great courage, grace, and insight. A gentle soul, Herb Dunn served in WWII as a teenager, shouldering the responsibility of achieving freedom for the oppressed. Severely wounded, he returned home, eventually able to attend university where he met the love of his life, Stella Hewlko. They married and were blessed with a precious gift, their son, Theodore William. Having experienced the worst of humanity during the war, Herb devoted his life to the service of others, in particular, teaching. He was a natural educator, guiding his students to their best selves. He loved helping a fresh, young mind by presenting the possibilities for learning and enrichment. Generations of students became lifelong friends. Herb was a man of deep honour with a genuine interest in people. He searched for the true essence of each person he encountered and brought out the best in all of us. Blessed with insatiable curiosity, Herb sought new experiences ad knowledge, making him a lifelong student as well as a teacher.Herb has now transitioned to the next stage of his journey, joining Stella, who predeceased him in 2000. Surviving Herb are his son, Ted; his niece, Lynn Jacklyn; and numerous extended family. Also, missing him are dear friends, Daylene Neveu and her sons, Henry and Marc; his best friend, Bart Campbell and his wife, Lisa, and their daughters, Sydney and Emma.
A Celebration of Herb’s life will be held at Crestwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 2348 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 2:30 pm. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Golden K Kiwanis or Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Herbert Dunn. 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.
1942 ~ KENNETH DECK ~ 2019 Kenneth Michael Deck of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Monday, April 29th, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3, on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ken’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ken Deck. 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.
DR. BRENT SLOBODIN Dr. Brent Slobodin, a dedicated husband, loving father, historian, rock and roll fanatic, and community builder passed from sudden renal failure on April 15, 2019 at the age of 61, in Whitehorse, Yukon. Brent was born in Medicine Hat, found his heart in Kingston, and made a home in Whitehorse. Brent is survived by his wife Megan (née McDonald), his sons Conal (Quinn Slobodin); of Ottawa, and Kieran (Andrea Davidson) of Toronto, his beloved granddaughter Freya, his siblings Belinda Benn, Debra Wickham (Dean), and Darrell Slobodin (Rhonda) of Medicine Hat, his best friend Piers McDonald (Ofelia Andrade) of Whitehorse, and a large extended family throughout the country. Brent was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Patsy Slobodin of Medicine Hat. Brent was born May 25, 1957. A boisterous child, voracious reader, and intrepid young man, his passion for history and sport consumed him. Brent earned his PhD in History and Foreign Policy from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. It was there, at graduate school where he met and fell in love with Megan, who became his wife (August 7, 1982) and lifelong companion. Brent was, first and foremost, a thinker. He loved debating politics and holding forth on history and music. He dedicated his career to advancing education, devolution, and training in the territory. He was a champion for First Nation education and self- governance and was integral to the creation of the territory’s immigration and labour market landscape. Brent was the Yukon Appointee for the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board in 2017. Everyone remembering Brent talks about how he encouraged them in one way or another to get involved in something grander than themselves. Anyone who met Brent knew he cared about his community and its history. A lifelong proponent of the Yukon’s Heritage, he led efforts at all levels of government to preserve its history and culture. He was a passionate community activist and worked tirelessly for affordable housing and education. He loved and had deep care for animals, always concerned for creatures most in need. After all, he was a hapless Habs, Jays and Cowboys fan to the end. Brent was most invested in his family. If there is one accomplishment by which he would want to be remembered, it would be his sons. They are his proudest legacies. He lives on through them, and instilled in them the value of community involvement, hard work, and fatherhood. A Celebration of Life was held April 25, 2019 at the Coast High Country Inn Ballroom in Whitehorse, Yukon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brent’s name to the Yukon Humane Society: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/humane-society-yukon/
OLIVER FLAIG-ALLISON 2009 ~ 2019
Our precious angel, Oliver George Flaig-Allison passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the age of 9 years old. He leaves to cherish his memory his dad, Stephen Allison; mom, Dana Flaig and step-dad, Shawn Ross; brother, Samuel and sister, Amelia as well as grandparents, Sue MacInnis and Larry Mattson, George Allison and Joan MacDonald, Calvin and Darlene Flaig, Robert and Debra Ross as well as with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Oliver was born on August 13, 2009. He was our special angel and his smile and contagious laugh spread to everyone who met him. There was nothing like the pure joy of Oliver’s laugh. He has been a light and brought so much joy with his gentle happy soul. Though we would give anything to hold him again, we know he is running and laughing in heaven with Jesus. A Celebration of Oliver’s life will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church, 3785 – 13 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Steve Pahl officiating with a luncheon to follow immediately thereafter. (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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