November 6, 2019

By Obituaries on November 6, 2019.

1932 ~ JUANITA LUKER ~ 2019

Mrs. Juanita Emaleta Luker of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Earl Luker, passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Juanita leaves to cherish her memory her children, Don (Bev) Luker, Scott (Bev) Luker, Richard (Joyce) Luker and Nancy (Bob) Seeley; brother, Steve (Adeline) Brown of Medicine Hat; sister, Blanche Brown of Burstall, SK; daughter-in- law, Kim; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Juanita was predeceased by her husband, Earl Luker; and son, David Luker. Juanita will be be remembered for her love of family, line dancing, traveling, painting and her homemade beans. The family would like to thank Dr. Hirsch and the staff at Riverview Care Centre for their excellent care of Jaunita. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at SAAMIS PRAIRIEVIEW CEMETERY. Memorial gifts in Juanita’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 5 Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 101 – 1201 Kingsway Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2Y2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Juanita Luker. 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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1936 ~ AUDREY OLSEN ~ 2019

Audrey Janet Olsen, beloved wife of Lloyd Olsen of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Audrey was born in Bienfait, Saskatchewan on September 26th, 1936 and grew up in Northgate, Saskatchewan, moved to Radville and then to Estevan, Saskatchewan. She married Lloyd Olsen in 1958. Lloyd and Audrey started an oilfield service company in Estevan and were very successful. They moved to Medicine Hat in 1973. In 2017 they both moved to Masterpiece Southlands on November 6th, 2017. At Audrey's request no formal funeral services will be held. A Private Family Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Audrey Olsen. 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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1940 ~ LORETTA JANS ~ 2019

Loretta Jans, beloved wife of Edgar Jans of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, at the age of 79 years. Loretta also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Deb (Dan) Noga, Warren (Sandra) Jans, Denise (Ernie) Welz, & Corinne Jans; her grandchildren, Joyce (Shane) Krause & children Laila & Daphne, Sheldon (Katina) Noga & children Jessica & Axle, Lisa Jans (Dillon Fauser) & son Lemmy, Tracy (Kyle) Konynenbelt & son Kade, Carla Jans (Sean Starosta), Kevin Welz, Kyle (Crystal) Welz, Bryce (Shanelle) Welz; her sister ,Marjorie Hyatt; her sisters-in-law, Aase Bauer, Florence Jans & Gertie Jans; her brother-in-law, Elmer Jans; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Loretta was predeceased by her parents, Gottlieb and Meta (Knodel) Bauer; her parents-in-law, Fred and Elizabeth (Sulz) Jans; and her brother, Horace Bauer. Loretta will always be remembered for her love of others, her kindness and generosity, her bright smile and her sweet and caring personality. She always insisted on hosting all the numerous family gatherings every year; of course she also had to make all the hot foods and the rest of the family could bring salads and desserts. Loretta loved gardening; always growing enough vegetables to feed a few families every year. In her 'spare' time, Loretta hauled bales, worked the land, fed lots of exotic animals and birds, took care of a large yard with lawn, flowers and trees, took care of children, then grandchildren, and even found time to sew, do crafts, and teach herself to play the organ, piano, and accordion. The family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice for their excellent care of Loretta. A Celebration of Life will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Loretta's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Loretta Jans. 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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1943 ~ GRACE ALCOCK ~ 2019

Margaret Grace Alcock (nee Wartman) passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2019 at the age of 76. She was the beloved wife of Boyd Alcock and the oldest of five in the family of David and Florence Wartman. She was born on March 31st, 1943 at Aylsham, SK., and was blessed with a loving family and countless friends. Through her kind and caring nature, she had the gift of bringing the sparkle of fun, compassion and connection to all. She will be forever cherished and sadly missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Florence and David; brother, Merle; brother-in-law, Earl Breadner; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Maurice and Dorothy Alcock. She leaves behind her husband, Boyd; three children, Arlayna Alcock, Kerry (Michelle) Alcock, and Sheldon (Renee) Alcock; as well as her grandchildren, Megan, Siddaly, Morgan and Quinn Alcock who lit up her life. She also will not be forgotten by her sisters, Ruth (George) Kozun, Judy (Claude) Pruden; brother, Jack (Valerie) Wartman; sister-in-law, Delma Breadner; as well as many nieces and nephews. Grace attended school in Alysham, SK until grade 12 when she graduated from Nipawin Composite High School in 1961. She then attended Saskatoon Teacher’s College for one year and then went on to the University of Saskatchewan. She enjoyed working as an elementary music and art teacher. Grace married her high school sweetheart, Boyd Alcock on July 3, 1965. After teaching in Tisdale and Harris, SK they left for Medicine Hat where she has spent the greater part of her life. Over her lifetime, she was deeply involved in the community through her involvement in many organizations and activities throughout the years. She was part of several choirs. She also volunteered as a Westminster United Church Trustee, member, and Chair of the church board. She was involved with the retired Teacher’s Association, Rotary Music Festival, Hatterland Children’s Theatre, and the Business and Professional Women’s Association alumni. Her free time was spent doing aquasize, line dancing, walking, golfing, traveling, and spending time with her beautiful grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be dearly missed by everyone she loved cared for and touched. The Funeral Service will be held at WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 6th Street SE on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Grace's memory may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to Hatterland Children’s Theatre, Box 24007 Crestwood, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Grace Alcock. 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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1944 ~ ANGUS GORDON ~ 2019

Neil “Angus” Gordon, beloved husband of Lyn Gordon of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 at the age of 75 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Angus’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Angus Gordon. 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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GRISONICH

Anna Grisonich passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Antonio Grisonich of Medicine Hat. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anna Grisonich, 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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