November 12, 2019

By Obituaries on November 12, 2019.

1919 ~ ESTHER KLECKNER ~ 2019

Esther Susanna Kleckner quietly and peacefully left our world and passed into the arms of God on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 100 years. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, November 9th, 2019. Memorial gifts in Esther’s memory may be made to South Country Village. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Kleckner. 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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1927 ~ AUGUST STOLZ, Jr. ~ 2019

August Stolz, Jr., passed away quietly and peacefully at his home (Sunnyside Nursing Home) on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at the age of 92 years. August leaves to cherish his memory his wife; Doreen; and his two children, Cheryl (Jennifer) Stolz and Wayne (Lori) Stolz; as well as brothers-law; sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, eleven siblings, various nieces and nephews, and in-laws. August farmed the homestead on which he was born near Mendham, Saskatchewan, until he and Doreen retired to Medicine Hat in 1986. In retirement he enjoyed hobbies such as metal work, gardening, wine making, and volunteering at Echo Dale hobby farm. The funeral service will be held at South Country Village-Sunnyside Care Centre, Wuerfel Auditorium, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, November 13th at 1:30 pm; doors will be open to pay respects at 12:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to Wayne and Lori Stolz, 44 Clelland Crescent SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1M7. 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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1932 ~ BETTY KLUZAK ~ 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Kluzak passed peacefully with family at her side at the Sunnyside Care Centre in Medicine Hat on November 8th, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Betty is survived by Glen, her husband of 65 years; their 3 children, Donna (Greg) Balas, Norma (Warren) King and Gordon (Tania) Kluzak; seven grandchildren, Donovan (Kylie), Dara (Dan), Brock (Christine), Denton, Alexandra, Marina and Sophia; and three great-grandchildren, Reed, Bryn, and Theodore. Betty was born January 15th, 1932 in Bracken, Saskatchewan to Archie and Jessie Gates. They raised eight children on a homestead south of Climax Saskatchewan: Lucy, Betty, Ross, Christie, Margaret, John, Kathy and Ron. Betty was home-schooled until grade 7 when they moved closer to Climax. Betty took her nurses training in Moose Jaw. She was awarded a scholarship to complete her graduate training as an operating room nurse in Philadelphia in 1953. She married Glen Kluzak on Nov. 17, 1954 in Climax. They had a beautiful double wedding with her sister, Christie, and Bob Balfour. She was very special to her in-laws, Art and Hazel Kluzak; to Gordon (Dorothy) and Helen (Evan), Glen’s brother and sister; and to Helen and Cecil King. Betty and Glen moved to Moose Jaw where Betty was appointed as operating room supervisor. She ordered equipment and set up the operating rooms in the new hospital. In 1955, Betty and Glen moved back to Climax. Glen farmed and Betty worked as the Matron in the Climax hospital until they both retired and moved to Medicine Hat in 1995. She delivered many babies, including her grandson, Brock (on the way to the hospital in Medicine Hat). Betty and Glen enjoyed dancing, golfing, spending winters in Arizona, and following Gord’s hockey career all the way to the NHL. We would like to thank the skilled and caring staff at Sunnyside Care Centre where she spent her last two years and to those at Meadow Ridge and River Ridge where she also lived during her long journey with Alzheimer’s. An extra hug goes to Kim Schmeichel, our private care aide, who became like a member of her family.
You are invited to join us for a celebration of Betty’s life on Saturday, November 16th at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to the Climax United Church (General Delivery, Climax SK, S0N ON0. Condolences may be sent to condoleces@saamis.com subject heading Betty Kluzak. 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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1934 ~ FERN PARTINGTON

MUIRHEAD ~ 2019
Fern Partington Muirhead passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at the age of 85 years. The funeral service was held on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. 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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1946 ~ MARRAN KEN ~ 2019

Mr. Ken Marran, beloved husband of the late, Irene Marran, passed away on November 7th, 2019. Ken leaves to cherish his memory his children, Deborah and Duane; siblings, Helen Young of Moncton, ON, and Harry Marran of Medicine Hat; sister-in-law Myrna (Sam) Marran, ON; brother-in-law, Glen (Carol) Miller of Penhold, AB; sister-in-law, Gloria Thomas of Okotoks, AB; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Irene (1993); his parents, Anna & Frank Marran; his sister-in-law, Gloria Marran; his brother, Sam Marran; his brother-in-law, Gordon Young; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Tillie Miller. Ken was born on June 24, 1946 in Stratford, ON. He was raised on a farm in St. Mary’s, ON. After graduating from Western Ontario Agricultural College, in 1966, he moved West to Calgary. Ken worked at John Deere Tractor in 1966 before moving over to IBM from 1967-1980. Ken married Irene Miller on June 28, 1969. They had one daughter Deborah and one son Duane. In 1980 Ken moved his family to Medicine Hat to start his own businesses. He owned and operated Southern Door Sales for 26 years. Ken was very active in the community with board positions with the Community Credit Union and the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter. He was also a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, at 11:00 am with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading . 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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1972 ~ COLIN FISCHER ~ 2019

Mr. Colin James Fischer passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 at the age of 47 years. The Funeral Service was held at the CYPRESS CENTRE on Saturday, November 9th, 2019. Memorial gifts in Colin's memory may be made to HALO or to the Medicine Hat Ronald McDonald House. Condolences may be sent through http://www.condolences@saamis.com subject heading Colin Fischer. 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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