May 31, 2019

By Obituaries on May 31, 2019.

1977 ~ THERESA RATZ ~ 2019

Theresa Marie Pearl Ratz of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at the age of 42 years. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Kylie Ratz; her parents, Russell and Vanessa Ratz; one brother, Russell Ratz; and two nephews, Cole and Edin. Theresa was predeceased by her uncle, Leslie Ratz. The Funeral Service will be held at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1101 Queen Street SE, on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Enslen officiating. Memorial gifts in Theresa’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2nd Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1J5 or to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Theresa Ratz. 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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AMARA MEYER

1980 ~ 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Amara Rose Meyer, announce her sudden passing on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the age of 39 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so beginning one hour prior to Vigil Prayers at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. (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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BERTSCH

Hildegarde “Hilde” Bertsch of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Andrew Bertsch. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Maureen Bertsch of Calgary, Judy Bertsch, Cheryl (Gordon) Baumback all of Medicine Hat, Rob Bertsch (Cindy Kadler) of Regina Beach and Randy Bertsch (Joan Block ) of Penticton; six grandchildren, Lara Bertsch (Kim Mazyn), Morgan Bertsch (Jeremy Green), Kahla Bertsch, Shai (Cam) Glock, Micheal Bertsch and Mathew Bertsch; two great grandchildren, Sullivan Glock and Julian Mazyn; one brother Jim (Dianne) Wickenheiser and one sister Monica Wickenheiser. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew on February 12, 1989, and by her parents Grace and Michael Wickenheiser and thirteen siblings. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Monday, from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Parish on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Holy Family Parish – Feeding the Homeless (1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Hilde Bertsch, 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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BITZ

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Deborah Anne Bitz. She was born on August 25, 1956 in Medicine Hat and passed away at Sunnyside Care Centre on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the age of 62 years. Debbie was predeceased by her parents Philip and Alice Bitz. She is survived by numerous cousins and friends and will be dearly missed by all. Debbie loved reading, playing cards and travelling. She worked as a telephone operator which she loved and ended her career in the oilfield industry. She will be most remembered for her ready smile, cheerful attitude and kindness to everyone she met. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A private celebration of life will be held in the Hillside Cemetery on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Deborah Bitz, 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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CHRISTOPHER MUNRO

1991 ~ 2019
Christopher Andrew Munro of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, at the age of 28 years. Chris leaves to cherish his memory his son, Grayson Fontaine; parents, Melvin and Susan Munro; siblings, Donna (John) MacDonald, Larry MacDonald, Audrey (Mark) Hexter, Sharon Jackel, Lori MacDonald, Mark Jackel, Michelle (Darren) Wahl, Michael MacDonald, Brian (Dyan) Munro as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his birth father, Steven Munro as well as his grandparents. A Celebration of Chris’ life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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DARYN “MILSY” MILLER

1968 ~ 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of a truly remarkable man, Daryn “Milsy” Todd Miller announces his unexpected passing in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 50 years of age. Milsy would be honoured to have you join Kaylee, Ayden and his family in celebration of his life at the Dream Centre, 1714 Saamis Drive NW, Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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KORITNIK

Peter John Koritnik of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Koritnik. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Dr. Angela Koritnik, granddaughter Jana Dickinson, grandson Ryan Dickinson (Jasmine), and a great grandson Henry all of Ottawa; one son Dr. Zeljko Koritnik (Sanja), granddaughter Tijana of Sremska Mitrovica, of Republic of Serbia; two sisters Marica and Slavica both of Croatia; sister-in-law Jean Muir of Calgary and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn on October 27, 2018 and by his parents Katrina and Anton Koritnik. According to late Peter’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Cremation has been held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Peter Koritnik, 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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