October 24, 2019

By Obituaries on October 24, 2019.

1928 ~ EVELYN "KIT" KUBLIK ~ 2019

Evelyn May ”Kit” Kublik of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late, Edwin Heller, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20th, 2019 with her best friend, Ellen, at her side. Kit leaves to cherish her memory her son, Doug; her grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Hearl Heller; husband, Edwin; son, Robin; and her two sisters, Ruth and Verna. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Memorial gifts in Kit's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to a charity of one’s choice. As per Kit’s wishes, no formal service will be held. Condolences may be sent through to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Evelyn Kublik. 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.

---

1936~ MERRIL KEALEY ~ 2019

Merril Raymond Kealey of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Merril leaves to cherish his memory his son, Stephen (Miranda) Kealy of Red Deer, AB; grandchildren, Phoenix, Tray, Kyleigh, Hunter, and Melasia; brothers, Robert (Anita), Mervin (Helen), Brian (Audrey) and Michael (Pat); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB, on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at 2:30 pm with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Cold Lake, AB at a later date. Memorial gifts in Merril 's memory may be made to the Robertson Memorial Branch #17 Poppy Fund, 702 2 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Merril Kealey. 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.

---

BIERBACK

Gary James Bierback passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the age of 68 years, beloved husband of Rosanne Bierback of Cypress County. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gary Bierback, 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

---

CHAMBERS

Olga Chambers passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Harold Chambers. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Joyce (Mervin) Wagner, Marion Erikson, Ken (Prudence) Chambers, and Audrey (Brian) Silver; numerous grandchildren; one brother Matthew Kozenko; her three sisters, Betty Bondar, Ann (Wayne) Leslie, and Janette Kozenko. She was predeceased by her parents Sophie and Joseph Kozenko, her husband Harold Chambers on September 5, 1999, two brothers Johnny and Bill, and her sisters Kathy, Edna and Mary. Olga was very active into her senior years. She enjoyed line dancing all around the city, including the Veiner Centre and the Esplanade. She also participated in the “Alzheimer Lunch Club”. Olga was able to live in her home where she maintained a beautiful flower garden and enjoyed feeding her fish. She attracted countless bird species to her backyard oasis, especially the blue jays. Her other favourite activities included crocheting, crafts and watching talent shows. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the Westminster United Church on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Sheila McLeod 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: Olga Chambers, 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

---

DAISY BEHIEL

August 22, 1919 ~ October 20, 2019

Mrs. Daisy Behiel, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joseph Behiel, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the remarkable age of 100 years. Daisy was the loving mother of 10 children, Eileen Kiefer, Dorothy Martin, Marvin (Deceased), Wayne Behiel, Melvin Behiel, Brenda Behiel, Lynn Gauthier, Donna Quinn, Wilton Behiel and Debbie Yaholnitsky. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her 33 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, 3 sisters as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Along with her husband, Daisy was predeceased by 2 sisters, a son, 2 grandsons and 3 sons-in-law. Daisy was born on a small farm near Dafoe, Saskatchewan and received her education at Mimer School in Kandahar, Saskatchewan. She married Joseph Behiel at St. Peter’s College in Muenster, Saskatchewan on October 24, 1939. Daisy enjoyed staying active whether fishing, knitting, doing puzzles or playing scrabble. She also enjoyed watching sports, especially curling and hockey. Daisy had strong family values and relished in each opportunity to get the family together, especially reunions. She drew on her strong Roman Catholic faith along with the love of her family as she celebrated a milestone achievement of her 100th birthday! Her memory will forever resonate in the hearts and minds of all those she leaves behind. A Celebration of Daisy’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Francis Tran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Daisy may do so through a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

---

FRIESZ

Alma Friesz passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of the late Reuben Friesz. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Victory Lutheran Church on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James C. Bredeson officiating. A private family interment will take place 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: Alma Friesz, 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

---

LIGIA MARIN-GALEANO

1939 ~ 2019
Ligia Marin-Galeano of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late, Edelberto Vargas, passed away on Friday, October 18th, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Ligia leaves to cherish her memory her son, Eddy Vargas (Beatriz Alba); three grandchildren, Laura Vargas, Juan Vargas and David Vargas; two brothers; two sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ligia was predeceased by her husband, Edelberto; and her parents, Abel Marin and Dioselina Galeano. Ligia’s family invites you to join them for refreshments and to pay your respects at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. until 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Raul Hernandez, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ligia Marin-Galeano. 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.

---

16
-15