July 19, 2019
By Obituaries on July 19, 2019.
1931 ~ DONNA CHINOOK ~ 2019 Donna Loraine Chinook, loving wife of the late Emil Chinook, passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Thursday, June 20th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Donna leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rod (Cindy) Chinook and Kevin (Elizabeth Greenwood) Chinook; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Sunday, July 21st, 2019 at 1:30 pm with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Donations may be made in Donna’s memory to Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donna Chinook. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
CARSON-PALOMEQUE Marie “Lorraine” Carson-Palomeque of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Ricardo Palomeque. The funeral service will be held in the Pattison Chapel on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Parkinsons Alberta. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marie Palomeque, 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
CATHERINE (PEGGY) HAAS Catherine (Peggy) Margaret McMorran Chalifoux Haas formerly of Bindloss, Alberta passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at the age of 96 in Rimby Alberta. She loved a good time with all, treasured her family and adored animals, particularly horses who reciporcated her affections. Peggy attributed her long life to eating Saskatoon pies made with "Real Lard" and running foot races as a child to earn money. The world lost a true gem with her passing.
Peggy was born on December 22, 1922 in Empress to Hendrica (Harriet) Maria Antonia Cornelia Laden (co-founder of the Empress Cottage Hospital) formerly of Tilburg, Holland and the Bercail Ranch in Hedgeville, Montana. Her father was John McMorran (the first settler of Bindloss and author of "The History of the Forks and Empress") formerly of Strawlaw Cottage in Biggar, Scotland.
Immediate family survivors include one son, Rick Chalifoux (Sandy) of Rimby Alberta, and one daughter, Dr. Zona Chalifoux of Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as seven grandchildren: Damara, Grey and Lisa Chalifoux (Rick), Tammy Petrin and Carrie Buzunis (Kirk), and Keith and Nikara Feasey (Zona). Additional blessing in Peggy's life were her seven great grandchildren and many closer nieces and nephews.
Peggy also leaves to mourn her loss two very special sisters, Dale (Merv) Ochitwa of Medicine Hat and Jessica (Sue) Berrow of Powell River BC, and one brother, Alexander (Sandy) McMorran of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and one sister in Law, Mae McMorran.
Peggy was predeceased by one son, Kirk Chalifoux (2010), and both of her husbands, Wallace Haas (2001) and Lawrence Chalifoux (1976). Her brothers, Charlie McMorran and John (aka Bud or Jack) McMorran, Klara McMorran and cherished brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harvey and Betty Haas also predeceased her.
As the oldest child, Peggy learned to plow the fields with horses, collect buffalo chips for fuel and act as the defacto head of the household when her father was away working. With her siblings, she walked miles to school and country dances, chased jack rabbits for food and made candy with "ill gotten goods" from the kitchen and the milk cow.
Despite of her isolated childhood, Peggy graduated a grade twelve diploma from the Forks High School, Quite a feat in those days! At the age of twenty three she joined the Canadian Armed Forces and rose to the rank of Lance Corporal in the Quarter Master stores. In her words, Peggy said, "I never had to speak twice."
When the war ended, Peggy married fellow soldier, Lawrence Chalifoux, with whom she had her three children, Zona, Rick, and Kirk. In 1950 Peggy moved back to Bindloss to her mothers farm. Then she worked at the Empress Lumber Yard in Bindloss and for Franklin and Jean Rogers before moving to the Emil Wahl place and marrying her high school sweetheart, Wallace Haas. Wallace and Peggy, how can one visualize one of the team without thinking of the other. Together they raised three children and turned a quarter section of Hudson Bay land into a thriving farming and cattle operation encompassing several other properties. Hard work was punctuated with many fun filled days spend picnicking at Sandy Point, playing cards with the friends, hosting massive three day family reunions, camping at Elk Water, visiting family across Canada and wintering at Zona's place in Virginia. Here, Peggy and Wallace became "hobby Farmers" each with their own favorite "Homebred" foal and Jack Russel terrior. Peggy moved to Medicine Hat and lived in a house they had bought, eventually moving to Chinook Village, where she spend many years until moving to Rimby.
Peggy's request, a celebration of her life will be held on July 24th, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at the Chinook Village. Peggy wished to have her family and friends gather together to lift a "cup of hot water", share stories and reconnect with each other. Internment will be private and without a traditional service. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial donations be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA at 55 SouthWest Dr. S.W. T1A 8E8
KESSLER, Engilena May 18, 1928 – January 31, 2019 On January 31, 2019 Engilena Kessler of Edmonton formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Patti Chomyc and Donna (Larry) Gerow, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her sister Mary as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery at
1 pm on Tuesday, July 23
. There will be a coffee reception to follow at the Comfort Inn. All of Engilena's friends and relatives are invited to attend.
STUBER Anne Marguerite Stuber of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, July 14 2019, at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Sydney Stuber. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Bruce (Donna) Stuber and Lloyd Stuber; her grandchildren, Amie (Clint) Blundel and their daughter Kynsley, and Tyler Stuber; one sister Goldie Verbeem of Weyburn, Saskatchewan; one brother-in-law Jim Betemps of Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan as well as numerous nieces and nephews including her special niece Sharon. She was predeceased by her parents Margaret and Joseph Zsombor, and her husband Sydney Stuber on December 7, 2009, her sisters Eva(Alex) Fraser, Irene (Peter) Michayluk, Clara Betemps, Yolanda Stuber; a daughter-in-law Jacquie Stuber and brother-in-law George Verbeem. A private family time of remembrance will take place at a later date. 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: Anne Stuber, 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
TONY MORRISON 1957 ~ 2019
It is with a heavy heart that Sherry announces her beloved husband, Anthony John Morrison, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 62 years. Along with Sherry, left to cherish Tony’s memory is his sister, Margaret (Neil) Pengelly; mother-in-law, Elsie Kuntz; sister-in-law, Brenda Martinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Tony enjoyed skiing, golfing, reading, doing sudoku puzzles and especially watching the Habs play. It was important to Tony to remember people’s names. He had many brothers in the CPR and many cherished childhood friends. Tony had a great sense of humour, was enthusiastic and curious about life and was very kind, generous and charming. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers for their compassion, care and concern during Tony’s brief illness. A private family gathering will be held. Please celebrate Tony’s memory, knowing he is on a new adventure (as he would say). Donations may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 – 1 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 0A8 or to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8E8. (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
YEAST It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gerald Henry Yeast, beloved husband and best friend of Linda (Lyndy) and father to Mark (Autumn) announce his passing on Saturday July 13, 2019 at age 72 years. Gerald was born on December 17, 1946, second child to Henry(†) and Eva (†). He enjoyed a loving, fun-filled family life with siblings: Alice (†), Tim (†), Bill (Shannon), Brenda (Ivan), and Cindy (Glenn (†), along with their families. Gerald married Lyndy Lecuyer on September 8, 1973 and he was welcomed into a big family: in-laws, Lynn (†) and Madeleine, and brothers and sisters, Sandra (Jim), Buzz (Terry-Lou) (Connie †), J.B., Sherry (Tom (†), Bug, Dolly (David), Doogie (Kathy) and Fritz (Danette), and their families. In 1984, Gerald and Lyndy were blessed with a son Mark, and he was so fortunate to have had a close bond, seeing each other on a daily basis. Dad never missed a hockey or ball game, or practice, and in later years enjoyed going for 'coffee' at the Green Room with Lyndy and Mark. When Autumn came into our lives, Gerald got the daughter he never had. He was so proud of Mark and Autumn, and although he grumbled about 'rabbit sitting' he enjoyed looking after Lucy, Snickers, Pixie and Melvin (†). His constant furry companion for the past 13 years, Contiki Cat, misses him. Gerald grew up in Portreeve, Saskatchewan, and moved to Medicine Hat in 1969. He was a welder and worked at Wheatland Sales in Sceptre, Witke Iron Works, Western Co-operative Fertilizers, and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. He enjoyed watching sports, particularly Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Blue Jays, and Raptors. At Gerald's request, no funeral. If friends desire, memorial donations to SPCA or Sceptre Cemetery Memorial Fund. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gerald Yeast, 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
16
-15
