December 31, 2019

By Obituaries on December 31, 2019.

1934 ~ ROSE LABATTE ~ 2019

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LaBatte – It is with a heavy heart that the family of Rose LaBatte announce her passing on Thursday, December 26th, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Rose is predeceased by her husband of more than 61 years Richard “Ritchie” LaBatte; father and mother, Kasmier and Katherine Melle; brother, Ralph; sisters, Celia (Howard) Lutz, Bernice (Lyle) Moir; and son-in-law, Wayde Walper. Rose leaves behind her loving six children, Gale LaBatte Walper, Bryan (April) LaBatte, Chantel (Clayton) Kiefer, Melanie (Jason) Wiebe, Cory (Ana Maria) LaBatte and Crystal LaBatte (Darren Hankey); her grandchildren, Brandee Goldade (Preston Ritchie), Brooke Goldade Kiefer, Cordero Walper (Kathleen Jackson), Breann (Travis) Robinson, Richelle LaBatte (Cody Booker), Cody (Vanessa) Torkelson, Connor (Meagan) Torkelson, Kennedy and Emily Torkelson, Matthew and Sofia LaBatte; great grandchildren, Hanna, Sydney and Morgan Lesnak, Terryn Ritchie, Lincoln and Waylon Robinson, Lyla Rose Torkelson; step great grandchildren, Kapri and Rhett Booker, and Katelyn, Krista, and Mattaya and Lochlan Hankey and Shea; brother, Manual (Mary) Melle, sister-in-law, Joan Melle. Rose grew up on the farm and attended school in Minton, Saskatchewan where she later became a teacher to the children of the community. She went to Regina and worked with her sisters Bernice and Celia in the hospital helping the sick and needy. On August 3rd, 1955 she married the love of her life Richard LaBatte in Minton, Saskatchewan. They set off on their journey together that brought them many different moves. Minton to Valleyview, Swift Current, Carnduff, Weyburn, Estevan, Calgary, Redcliff before finally settling in Medicine Hat. In 1976 Rose started LaBatte’s Oilfield Service Ltd. with Richard and their son Bryan until her retirement in 1996. There was nothing Rose loved more than spending the night dancing with her husband Ritchie. They made many trips together that allowed them to renew their love and passion for each other throughout the years. Rose carried herself with great class and dignity. She always had a kind word and encouragement to those who needed it. She showed an incredible attention to detail, which was displayed in her card making, crafts, crocheting, and the paintings. Her passions included baking and cooking, and she always made sure there was a place at the table for anyone in need. Rose was a dedicated member of the Oil Wives for over 50 years and enjoyed spending evenings out with her friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Rose's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose LaBatte. 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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1977 ~ CARINA WALKER ~ 2019

Carina Walker, beloved granddaughter, mother, aunt, daughter, sister, niece and friend, passed away Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at the age of 42 years. A Service of Remembrance will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Carina's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association, 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 Carina Walker. 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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BRENDA DOBRUS

Brenda Dobrus passed away in Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the age of 64 years. Brenda will be silently remembered by family and friends. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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DAVID GEORGE

SPENCER
1944 ~ 2019
With sorrow and admiration, we announce the passing of David George Spencer (75 years, 7 June 1944 – 27 December 2019) following a relatively swift but intense bout with cancer. Please bring your fond memories and join us in a Celebration of his life at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 13th St. SW, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 10:30 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 Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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DIANE TRIEBER

1944 ~ 2019

Diane Marie Trieber, beloved wife of James Trieber, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the age of 75 years. Besides her loving husband, James, she will be remembered by her children, Doug Trieber and Colin Trieber; a grandson, Jacob Doling; sister, Maureen Butterworth of Surrey, B.C. as well as numerous extended family. She was predeceased by a son, Neil and her parents, Eric and Lena Butterworth. A private family ceremony will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Diane’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Sroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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LILLIAN ROSE SOLLEY

December 23, 1922 ~ December 27, 2019

Lillian Rose (Chapman) Solley (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019, at the age of 97 years. Lynn, as she was usually called, had just celebrated her 97 Birthday on December 23 with many of her family present. She was blessed by a long and fulfilling life, surrounded by a loving family and many faithful friends. Lynn is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Bob) McCaig and Leslie Mayer; step-daughters, Lynne (Ernie) Rance, Penny (Lloyd) Haynes and Jacquie (Daryl) Greenstein; grand- children, Heather McCaig, David McCaig (Reagan Weeks), Brad Kelly, Barbara (Jason) Kruk, Glenn Rance, Bill Haynes, Michelle (David) Huck, Colin (Stephanie) Haynes, Karla Benoit (Devvon Drader), Colin (Kristen) Greenstein, Trista Greenstein and Tania Haynes; great-grandchildren: Dayton, Mason, Jamie, Ethan and Katie, Jake, Emily and Keidis, Logan and Shaelyn, Indira, Soleil, Saul and Samuel, Bennett, Raedyn and Axtin, Summer and Hunter. Lynn was predeceased by her first husband, William E. Chapman; second husband, William G. Solley and grandson, Darren L. Mayer. She was born in Great Yarmouth, England on December 23, 1922, and had three older siblings. When Lynn was 13, her mother passed away and she eventually went to live with her grandmother in Cambridge, England. At the age of 17, she joined the British Army in Nottingham, becoming a plane-spotter during World War II. This is when she met her first husband, Bill Chapman, who was in the Canadian Navy. They met in Greenock, Scotland and were later married in Southern England. They lived in Scotland and when she was 6 months pregnant she sailed to Canada as a “War Bride”. She entered Canada through Pier 21 and her story is written in the book “Bombs to Meadowlarks”. She travelled by train across this huge country, which she thought was beautiful, because you could see so far. Bill and Lynn raised their two daughters, but were eventually divorced. She then worked at the new Hospital as a Pharmacy clerk. Later she married Bill Solley, who had three daughters. She helped raise the youngest daughter, Jacquie. Lynn and Bill had many friends through the railroad and war brides. They liked to camp, travel and play cards. They enjoyed backyard stampede barbeques and loved to sing old songs around the fire. Lynn was a member of the War Bride Association and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen from 1947 – 2012, serving as president twice. She was a founding member of a Canasta club for almost 60 years with her close friends, Lil McDougall and Madge Nieman. In later life, she loved playing cards, reading and doing jigsaws until she lost most of her sight. Playing Crib with family became a highlight. Lynn never lost her memory and could discuss the daily news and events. She enjoyed her children, step-children, grandchildren and great-grand-children always looking forward to their visits, love and support. She will be missed by all. Lynn always enjoyed the excellent care, kindness and friendship she received at the retirement homes. The Celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901-13 Street SW, Medicine Hat, on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend David Pollard officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Lynn’s memory to Ronald McDonald House, 2450 South Highway Drive SE, Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0, cheques made payable to RMHC Alberta. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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