October 18, 2019

By Obituaries on October 18, 2019.

1914 ~ ROSALIA BARESCO ~ 2019

Rosalia Elizabeth (Honig) Baresco of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully at 105 years of age on Friday, September 27th, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Jean Van Wert; sons, Gerry (Georgina) and Dennis; granddaughter, Janine Baresco; and great-grandchildren, Hart and Gage Baresco. She was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2011; grandson, Kevin Baresco; granddaughter, Christine Baresco; son-in-law, Ken Van Wert; parents, John and Barbara Honig; six sisters; and three brothers. Rosalia was born on the family farm near McTaggart, SK on July 11th, 1914. Life on the farm provided her with a lifelong love of nature, art, and reading. She grew up in nearby Weyburn, SK, guided by her parents, John and Barbara Honig. She married Mike on October 25th, 1939, eventually moving to Medicine Hat in 1946 with their young family. Her Riverside home had a large backyard garden and local farms provided natural, fresh chicken, eggs, and dairy. Berries from the surrounding area were canned or frozen, along with just about everything the garden produced. Mom grounded us with a good home and strong ethics and spirituality. Her love of travel had our family driving the roads of Alberta and Saskatchewan learning the histories of the area. Mom and Dad travelled as well to Eastern Canada, spending time in Quebec and the Maritimes, soaking up more information about her cherished country, Canada. Then finally, a trip to Europe to visit Mom’s Hungarian aunt who resided in Belgrade. Then on to Holland, Italy, and France further stoking Mom’s love of distant lands and history. Upon Dad’s retirement in 1981, they moved to Penticton, BC. Here they took up square dancing, made many new friends, traveled to the coastal islands and throughout BC. They even took an Alaskan cruise to see the whales…didn’t…but did continue to enjoy a very healthy life. In their mid-nineties, they made the decision to return to Medicine and to their children. They resided in St. Joseph’s Home, which was at that time, still operated by their friends, the Carmelite sisters. Mom continued to amaze us as she entered her “100’s”. She continued to paint every day, do crossword puzzles, and attend garden tours. She indeed loved to discuss the news of the day with her strong, educated opinions and she was also an encyclopedia of family history for generations that followed. A special THANKS to the staff at St. Joseph’s Home who provided Mom with many opportunities to hand out and receive quips, barbs, jokes, and “serious” discussions on a regular basis. We are so thankful we had all these amazing years together. We will miss all those competitive card games, Scrabble, Yahtzee, and the many spring, summer, fall, and winter drives through the countryside. TIME to rest in love, Mom, and see all those clouds that you loved to paint from a new height. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Saturday, October 26th, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Francis Tran, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Rosalia’s memory may be made to the Esplanade Children’s Summer Arts Programs, 401 – 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2 or to the Children’s Library, 414 – 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rosalia Baresco. 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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1918 ~ MARJORIE MIDDLETON ~ 2019

It is with heartfelt sadness and joy for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Middleton on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at the age of 100 years. Marj would have been 101 on November 7. Marjorie was predeceased by her mother, Isabela (Atkinson) Middleton who passed away when Marjorie was 3 years old. Her little brother, Charles Edward passed away when she was 8. Her father, Edward Middleton and her sister, Agnes Alice each reached the age of 98 years. Marjorie was an extremely intelligent and caring woman. She was a registered nurse with a diploma in teaching and supervision. She worked 10 years at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Second Street SE and then 20 years for the Medicine Hat Health Unit. She was a long-time member of St. John's Presbyterian Church and held various offices in the local Women's Missionary Society. Her church family was very important to her. Through her actions and conversations she taught everyone who came in contact with her to appreciate the simple things in life. She was always keen to learn and was very up to date with current events. She was a joy to visit and spend time with. Marj had many happy friendships over the years. A number of cousins and their families she was happy to call family. They were a joy to her. The surviving cousins are, Lorna Phaff, Robert and Gail Pender, Ronald Douglas, all of Medicine Hat; Ann and John Sheer of Strathmore, AB and Judy and Michael Vincent of Canmore, AB. Grateful thanks to Tanis and Al Garden of Medicine Hat and Margot and Terry Mack of Regina, SK. Very special thanks to Steve and Debra Phaff of Irvine for their much appreciated care of her. Thank you for Valleyview Age Care for being Marj's home for the past several years. A Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Gershaw Drive SW & 10 Avenue SW, on Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. Anyone attending can meet at the gates of the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. and follow Saamis Memorial's car to the graveside. A reception will be held immediately following at Saamis Creekside Centre. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in Marj's memory may be made to the St. John's Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 504 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G6 or to the Medicine Hat Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2V6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marjorie Middleton. 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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1931 ~ GURNAM GILL ~ 2019

Gurnam Kaur Gill of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Chanan Gill, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Gurnam leaves to cherish her memory her children, Jazz (Rani), Kam (Reena), and Iqbal (Bhagwant) Grewal; grandchildren, Sherry (Mike), Jesse, Sunny, Tina, (Boyed), Celine, Gaga (Ritu), Sandy, and Menu; great-grandchildren, Vontae and Damon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gurnam was predeceased by her husband, Chanan; and parents, Arjun and Atar Dhillon. Gurnam was born and raised in India and this was where she married Chanan Gill on December 19th, 1945. In 1980, the family immigrated to Canada to be closer to their extended family. Sadly, Chanan passed away in 1999 but Gurnam continued to make Medicine Hat her home where she enjoyed the company of her family and friends. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18th, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at 10:00 am. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gurnam Gill. 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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1937 ~ ROBERT WESTGARD ~ 2019

Robert Samuel Westgard of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of MaryAnn Westgard, passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at the age of 82 years. To cherish his memory, Rob leaves his children, Robbie (Ken Clow) Westgard, Ruby (Tom) Musselman, Ardis (Jim Fankhanel) Westgard, Nancy (Blaine) McPhee, Karen (Jeff) DeLaney, Bill† (Colleen) Scherbluk, Bob Scherbluk, Kathy Scherbluk, and Tracey (Paul) Avery; eight brothers, two sisters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Anna Westgard; two brothers; one sister; and MaryAnn’s son. The Funeral Service will be held at Hillcrest Church, on Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jamie McDonald and Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Memorial gifts in Robert's memory may be made to the Whispering Pines Camp, Box 23110 Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7 or to Bridge of Hope c/o Hillcrest Church, 3785 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Westgard. 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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DAVID WALLACE

Mr. David Hamer Wallace, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in Medicine Hat, on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the age of 77 years. The Graveside Service will be celebrated today, Friday, October 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Friday, October 18, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. The procession to the cemetery will depart Cook Southland Funeral Chapel at 10:50 a.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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EDNA FEDORWICK

1924 ~ 2019
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Edna on Saturday, October 12, 2019, two weeks after her 95th birthday. Edna was born in England in 1924, a daughter to proud parents, Simeon and Cissy Elsworth. During WWII while still in England, she met the love of her life, Ed Fedorwick, who was posted there with the RCAF. Soon after that, they were married. After the war ended, Ed was sent back to his hometown in Moose Jaw. Edna then followed closely behind in 1946, with their newly born son, Martin. While living in Moose Jaw, Ed and Edna became the proud parents to three more sons, Stan, Graham ‘Scotty’ and Rick. In 2009, Ed passed away and two years later Edna moved to Medicine Hat to be near her family. She met new friends in Medicine Hat, where she and several other war brides got together regularly for outings and socializing. Edna also became a member of the Red Hat Ladies Chapter and they would meet to experience different restaurants and events. Edna lived a rich and full life and will be missed by family and friends. She was predeceased by her her loving husband of 65 years, Ed; her parents as well as her sons, Martin and Graham ‘Scotty’. Edna is survived by her sons, Stan (Val) and Rick; eleven grandchildren as well as numerous great-grandchildren. As per Edna’s wishes, she will be silently remembered without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. She will be placed to rest alongside Ed in Moose Jaw at a later date. (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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PATRICIA PHILLIPS

1941 ~ 2019
It is with a heavy heart that Don announces the passing of his beloved wife, Patricia Marilynn Phillips. She passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Along with Don, left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her three children, Bradley (Leila), Jeffrey (Bernadette) and Donald (Laverne); three grandchildren, Kelsey Wagner, Alexander Phillips and Anthony Phillips; siblings, Lanny Rourke, Leslie Rourke and Joan Rourke as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Veronica Rourke. Pat loved travelling which was a must having married a military man. Their family made many moves throughout Don’s career and Pat’s nursing skills were a welcome addition to each community that they called home. She nursed for over 40 years before retiring to enjoy travelling the world. Along with Don, she visited numerous destinations throughout Europe and Canada and especially enjoyed each visit to Hawaii. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Pat may do so through a donation to St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6). 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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RATH

James “Jimmie” Rath of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the age of 78 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his three sisters, Eileen Braconnier, Phyllis Lanz and Kathleen Fuller as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Katherine Rath; his brothers, Art (Clara) Rath and Edward Rath; four sisters, Annie (Alfred) Reiger, Alma (Val) Krassman, Adeline (John) Stuber and Lorraine Dirk. A graveside service will be held in the Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Those who wish to attend will meet at the gates of Hillside Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Redi Enterprises, 860 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7S6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jimmie Rath, 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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SEHN

Garry Valentine Sehn (71) and Rita Rose Sehn (68), our beloved parents, both from Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on October 11th, 2019. Garry and Rita were predeceased by Garry's parents, Exi & Elizabeth (Deis) Sehn and by Rita's parents, Joe & Rosa (Steckler) Tuchscherer. They were also predeceased by their cherished daughter, Stephanie Chisholm (Jerimy) as well as Rita's sister, Cathy Harty (Chris) and brother, Donald Tuchscherer (Irene). Garry and Rita are survived by their children, Shauna Moss (Dave) and Chandra Sehn (Brent Carefoot) as well as their grandchildren Carter Moss, Wil Carefoot, and Jacey Carefoot. They are also survived by Garry's siblings, Sr. Dianne Sehn, Yvonne Vickers, Lucille Slade, and Joanne (Sheldon) Marks as well as Rita's siblings, Marie Bachmeier (Ed) and Michael Tuchscherer (Joanne). Family and friends will gather for prayers in the Holy Family Parish on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be held in the Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid and Father Tomy Manjaly officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada. (www.ovariancanada.org). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Garry & Rita Sehn, 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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