August 20, 2019
By Obituaries on August 20, 2019.
1945 ~ LAWRENCE SMITH ~ 2019 Lawrence James “Larry” Smith of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at the age of 74 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving partner, Pat Simpson; son, Terry Smith; daughter, Andrea Sanders; five grandchildren; brothers, Everett and Roger; sister, Wendy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by both his parents, Bernard and Orma Smith and his sister, Cathy. Larry spent his early years in Redcliff but then moved to Medicine Hat. He loved to play golf and enjoyed watching the Medicine Hat Tigers. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 at 11:00 am with Gary W. Goran officiating. Those wishing to attend can meet inside the cemetery gates at 10:45 a.m. Memorial gifts in Larry's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 or the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Larry Smith. 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.
CAROLE LORRAINE GOODMAN October 10, 1941 – August 13, 2019
God looked around the garden and found the place was bare so he found Carole was needed there in heaven now because he only takes the best. Carole had a short battle with cancer and had family by her side on her journey home. Carole is survived by common law spouse Jim Grieve, children Cindy Dosen (Bob), Cheryl Mangles (John), Aaron Wolfater, Dan Grieve (Cindy) & Tony Grieve (Andrea). Carol is also loved and remembered by a sister in Alberta, Betty Haystead, step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Daughter, sister, mother, wife, long time curler, BC Ferry worker and avid gardener. No service at request, there will be a family celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.
GORDON FITSCHEN 1969 ~ 2019
Mr. Gordon Henry Fitschen, beloved husband of Bonnie Coslovich, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the age of 50 years. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, August 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (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
GRANT LORENZ 1966 – 2019
Grant Roy Lorenz, beloved son of Art and Lynne Lorenz passed away in Abbotsford, British Columbia on August 8, 2019, at the age of 52 years. He is survived by his children, Bryce Robinson, Sarah Robinson and stepson, Bryon Robinson; the mother of his children, Eileen Robinson (Ken Garrett) all of BC.; brothers, Kevin (Meagan) Lorenz, their children, Travis and Samantha of Sylvan Lake; Brent (Cidnee) Lorenz, their children, Axelle and Abbott of Lethbridge; Aunt Priscilla Laudon and family of BC.; Uncle Jim and Aunt Ronda Langbein of Calgary; Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dale Weisgerber and family of Medicine Hat. Grant was predeceased by his grandparents, Ed and Margaret Lorenz of Medicine Hat, Roy and Alva Langbein of Medicine Hat and Preston Grace Lorenz of Lethbridge. He would always greet you with a smile and that’s the way he will be remembered. Grant will be missed by all who knew him. The celebration of Grant’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Grant’s name may be made to the Abbotsford Salvation Army Centre of Hope, 34081 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC. V2S 2E8. (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
LEIS Emil Leis of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of the late Martha Leis. He leaves to cherish his memory three children Rose (Richard) Rusk of Vancouver, Allan (Marilyn) Leis of Medicine Hat, and Daniel (Karma) Leis of Lethbridge, his six grandchildren Andrew (Kate), Emily (Craig), Brendan, Craig, Brock (Kristy), Cody (Dominique) and their daughter Olivia, one sister Herta Link, two brothers Gustav (Joyce) Leis, Adolf (Bonnie) Leis, one sister-in-law Frieda Wahl as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Martha Leis on June 13, 2009; his parents Emilie and Gustav Leis, one brother Dieter Leis, one brother-in-law Waldemar Link, and one sister-in-law Rita Leis. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Wednesday, from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the St. Peter Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Emil Leis, 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
REX MEYER 1958 ~ 2019
Rex Allan Meyer passed away in Bow Island on Friday, August 9, 2019, at the age of 61 years. A Celebration of Rex’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. (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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