May 1, 2019

By Obituaries on May 1, 2019.

1942 – LAVERNE RETELBACH – 2019

After a swift battle with cancer, Laverne Retelbach slipped away peacefully on April 28, 2019. Laverne was predeceased by his parents Albert and Augusta Retelbach. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Carol-Lyn Retelbach, Laurel (Steve Van Dam) and Jodi (Bruce MacKay); his grandchildren Aidan, Megan, Josh (Van Dam); Norah and Noelle (MacKay); the mother of his children Dorothy Bender; his sister Sheila (Ken) Chisholm and their family. Laverne was blessed to have spent his last years with his loving and supportive companion Verba Hallahan. A proud and dedicated Hilda farmer, Laverne carried farming and the land in his blood until the end. He played slowpitch with the Hilda Bears and his Redcliff CB Radio Club call sign was “Alberta Bobcat”. After moving to Medicine Hat, many of his days were spent catching up on current news with his friends and neighbors at Levinson’s Music and the Meadowlark Village Club House. Country music and dancing was a true and deep passion which brought him great joy. Laverne was well known for his kind, charismatic personality and quick smile. He always had a witty comment at the ready. At his request, a private family time of remembrance will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Laverne Retelbach, 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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1942 ~ KEN DECK ~ 2019

Michael Kenneth “Ken” Deck of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at the age of 76 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH. Memorial gifts in Ken’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. 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.

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CHARLES RICHARD LINDSAY

Charles Richard Lindsay, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Jean Lindsay, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on Friday April 12, 2019, at the age of 79 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Noreen (Art) Beyko, Allyn (Duane) Ottenbreit, Garth (Susan) Embree, Dawn (Chris) Keim, Stuart (Leona) Lindsay; grandchildren, Eric Hasfjord, Mark (Erin) Hasfjord, Jayson (Jen) Ottenbreit, Kyle (Shantel) Ottenbreit, Rolando Lozano, Natalia Lozano (Phillip Lira), Nathan and Sarah Lust, Eric, Kyle and Taylor Keim, Bobbie Jo Wilson (Phil Baird), Tina Wilson (Chris Leidal), Toni Davies and great-grandchildren, Mason, Brooklyn, Avery, Nikolai, Fallen, Rowan, Chloe, Charlotte and Dante. He is survived by his brother, Phillip (Pam) Lindsay, sisters, Lucille (Gordon) and Eleanor (Rex); sister-in-law, Jessie (John), brothers-in-law, Leonard and Ernie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy; son, Larry; daughter, Laura; parents, Charles and Mary; sister, Marilyn (Bryan), Margaret (Barry); Dorothy’s sisters and brothers, Georgina (Burt), Irene, Donald, Joe (Marg) and Bruce. Charles was born and raised in Cust, New Zealand. After receiving his electricians certificate while working at Addington Railway in Christchurch, Charles decided to see more of the world and began travelling. He settled in Kamloops, BC getting a job with CP Railway and was eventually transferred to Medicine Hat where he met and married Dorothy. Charles left CP Rail and worked at various companies as an electrician. After retiring, he took up golf which lead to a seasonal job with the Riverview Golf Club as part of the grounds crew. Charles was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge, past President of the Medicine Hat Soccer Association and former piper with the South East Pipe and Drums Band. He had a love of many things including reading, golf, rugby, soccer, NASCAR and Star Wars just to name a few. He enjoyed his friendship with his “Lunch Buddies” at the Veiner Centre but mostly Charles loved the time spent with his family. A Celebration of Charles’ life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SE, Medicine Hat, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie View Cemetery with a time of fellowship to follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Hospital, 666 – 5 Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. (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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HERTZ

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian William Hertz on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 57 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sharlene and two sons, Brendan (Kristy Dewald) of Medicine Hat and Adam (Masha Scheele) of Edson. He also leaves to cherish his memory his mother Betty Hertz of Medicine Hat, two sisters, Terry (Quentin) Fauth of Richmound and Sharon (Tim) Klassen of Calgary; one brother David Hertz of Medicine Hat; Sharlene’s parents Val and Bea Wickenheiser and her family; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father John Hertz. Brian grew up in Burstall and moved away in his late teens to play hockey at Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. He then played a few seasons with the Swift Current Broncos. He met and married Sharlene in Medicine Hat and they recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Brian worked at Methanex for many years before starting his own business, Brovac Mobile Vacuum Services, in 2000. He proudly grew the company from a one-man show to 25 employees with a current fleet of 15 trucks located throughout Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Brian’s dynamic personality was a testament to the saying “big things come in small packages”. He lived his life to the fullest and was always young at heart. He enjoyed fishing, hockey, baseball, football, jet skiing, snowmobiling and golfing but the most important thing to him was his family. Nothing made him more proud than seeing his boys grow up to be the men they are today. Brian you are loved by many, will be missed beyond words, and will live in our hearts forever. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Brian with a donation may direct it to either the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify “cancer clinic”. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Brian Hertz, 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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PHILLIPS, GUY DEAN

1966 – 2019
Guy Dean Phillips a loving husband and father, amazing friend and a natural athlete passed peacefully with his family by his side in Okotoks on April 26, 2019 from brain cancer at the age of 53.
Guy is survived by his wife Crystal, daughter Tomi-lyn Berard (Coltin), son Trey, mother Peggy, brother Rob (Yekssy), mother-in-law Evelyn Fried, sister-in-law Sheri Fried, and nephew Mateo Fried. Guy was predeceased by his father Wesley and father-in-law Bert Fried.
Born February 13th, 1966 in Regina SK. Guy spent his early years growing up in SK and BC then moving to Brooks, AB at the age of 12. Guy had a passion for sports and even though he made a career out of hockey, very often you could find him with a racquet or golf club in his hands. 1987 was a special year for Guy, winning the Memorial Cup with the Medicine Hat Tigers and more importantly the year he met his wife. Medicine Hat became home for Guy, where he and his family would spend summers during his professional hockey career. Guy and his wife traveled to many states as part of their hockey life. Their children were both born during the hockey season, Tomi-Lyn in Hersey, PA and Trey in Richmond, VA. In 1994 they headed to Europe where he played in Italy and Germany until 1999. Guy and his family have a special place in their heart for the 3 seasons in Crimmitschau, Germany where many fond memories and lifelong friendships were made.
After his hockey career Guy moved into coaching first his kids, then onto Midget hockey along with his hockey schools. During this time Guy began a new chapter starting his own business in the coffee industry. He was truly a jack of all trades; tree moving, concrete finishing, electrical and construction, even some farming. In 2007, Guy moved with his family to Okotoks to manage a project in the construction industry. 2 years later moved into sales in oil and gas. Whether he was downtown, in the field, in the locker room or on the course he enjoyed relationship building and the friendships that resulted.
Guy’s family and friends were always a priority. He loved to laugh and have fun and might even have shared a story or two. Always carried himself with class, integrity, and kindness. Guy was a true Gentleman.
In Leu of flowers please donate to your local minor hockey association or the Foothills Country Hospice, Box 274, Okotoks AB, T1S 1A5. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes Ltd. (Okotoks) 403 938 3111.

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