January 2, 2020
By Obituaries on January 2, 2020.
1934 ~ ROSE LABATTE ~ 2019LaBatte – 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.
BABA Kerry Randall Baba of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 62 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Mary Baba and her children Reed Baba and Raya Dousselaere; his mother Donna (Ron) Baba; two brothers, Bryen Florence and Trevor Florence as well as numerous cousins and relatives. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Florence and sister, Dawn Baba. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kerry Randall, 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
BENNING Ed Benning, at age 79, passed away at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on December 13, 2019. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Joan, their daughter, Jenna, and daughters Noreen, Mary, and Lisa (Joe Aiello), as well as grandchildren Kristin, Jase, Benjamin, Siena, and Matteo, Christiano, and Julia. Also grieving his death are his siblings John (Gladys), Larry (Rosalie), Mary Anne (Don Telfer), and Carol (Dale Bergermann), his sisters-in-law Maureen, Liz, and Paulette (Blair), and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins, in addition to members of Joan's family. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Mary, his brothers Richard, George, Bernard, and Elmer, his sister-in-law Emma, and several of Joan's family. Ed was born January 15, 1940, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, the third of nine children. He was raised on the family farm nearby and attended a country school for his elementary education. He received his high school education at St. Peter's College, Muenster before joining the monastery and attending Saint John's University in Minnesota, where he obtained a B.A. before determining this career to not be his calling. Ed then took employment briefly as a social worker with the Government of Alberta in Calgary, which led to pursuing an M.S.W. from the University of Ottawa. He returned to his home territory for a position in Saskatchewan Public Health at Saskatoon Mental Health Services. Being involved there in organizing collaborative service across government divisions, he was selected for the position of Regional Director of Mental Health Services, Medicine Hat to develop both adult and children's mental health services in the region and to serve on the board of the Community Resource Centre. Before leaving this position, he oversaw the local clinic's achievement of accreditation by the Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation. Ed enjoyed a brief career in the banking world, serving initially as a board member and president of the Medicine Hat Savings and Credit Union. He then assumed those roles at the provincial level and briefly accepted the role of acting CEO in the central office before moving to his long and fulfilling career as a realtor. For many years, most Saturday and Sunday afternoons found Ed holding an open house. He had a strong sense of community and loved the opportunity that his real estate career afforded him for meeting and engaging with many people before health concerns forced his retirement this summer. A steadfast member of the Catholic Church, Ed endeavored to serve it throughout his lifetime on various committees and in various roles, most observably as an usher. For the merge of St. Mary's, Christ the King, and St. Joseph's churches, he was keenly involved in the sale of properties, acquisition of the new location, and planning of the transition to Holy Family Parish. Ed attained lifetime membership as a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed membership, at different times, in a number of service clubs including the United Commercial Travellers, Loyal Order of Moose, and Kiwanis. Ed enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, golfing, Tim Hortons visits, and watching sports, particularly hockey. He delighted in establishing a tradition of delivering the Christmas message in packages prepared for his many patrons and otherwise to all he met. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, January 2nd from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 to 10:55 a.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 Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to pattfh@telusplanet.net subject Heading Ed Benning or to edinmemorium@gmail.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
CONQUERGOOD Eldon Delmer Conquergood passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Conchita Conquergood of Bow Island. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, January 10, 2020 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 Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Eldon Conquergood, 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
DAVID BEGLAW 1939 ~ 2019
It is with a heavy heart that Linda announces that her beloved husband, David Elbert Beglaw, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Along with Linda, left to cherish David’s memory is his son, Troyce (Shannon) Beglaw; step-children, Ryan Hansen and Terri (Ryan) Tabor; grandchildren, Noah Beglaw, Eliana Beglaw, Megan Hansen, Rileigh Tabor, Reese Tabor and Cody Hansen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six sisters and five brothers. David was born in Medicine Hat on December 16, 1939 and raised in Retlaw, Alberta. He married Linda Fretts on January 7, 1995. David was lucky enough to spend the majority of his life doing what he loved which was roofing. He also spent some of his career working with the North Vancouver RCMP. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. (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"
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"
LEFLER Robert “Bob” Larry Lefler of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the age of 66 years. He leaves to cherish his memory three children Grant and Raydn Lefler (Nate), Boyd and Michelle Lefler (Andrew), Trevor Lefler and Julie Bolger (Dylan and Chayse); one brother Jace Lefler (Ethan) and one sister Gail (Graham) Chlan (Renee and Brendan); as well as life long friends Craig and Pat Westman (Tara and Krysten). He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Margaret Lefler. Bob was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He was raised on the family farm in the Dodsland/Plenty area. He moved and started a family having three boys in Medicine Hat. Bob moved to Saskatoon and worked as a partsman the majority of his life. Bob enjoyed going to Rider games whenever possible. If he couldn’t make it live he would be watching games with family and friends. Bob spent a few short years in Edmonton with his mom and sister. The call of his grandchildren had him move back to Medicine Hat. They were his life. He spent the remainder of his years watching Dylan, Chayse, Andrew and Nate at any sporting event. Everyone is going to miss the good times shared with “the big guy”. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Whiskey Creek, Creekside Reception Room (937 13th St SW) on
Saturday, January 4, at 3:00 p.m
. Please feel free to wear your favourite sports jersey. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Kidsport. Please donate online at http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/ medicine-hat-and-redcliff/donation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bob Lefler, 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
MILDRED "DENISE" CUNNINGHAM April 2, 1939 ~ December 27, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Denise Cunningham of Medicine Hat announce her passing at the age of 80 years after a brief illness. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter; Debby (Thomas) Baumann; son, Jim Cunningham (Tanya Beaulieu); grandchildren, Alex Baumann, Stacey (Nick) Origlia and Michael Horvath; and great-grandchildren, Matteo and Alessia Origlia and Mia Dehod; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Denise was predeceased by her devoted husband, Jim Cunningham; loving daughter, Sharon Horvath; parents, Charles and Mildred Purdon; and her brothers and sisters. Denise and Jim valued the time they could spend together walking the trails in the coulees. She loved to spend time with family, but especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren. She was generous with her spare time and volunteered whenever she could. Denise was very crafty and she also liked to read and watch her favorite show Jeopardy. She made many friends while residing at the Cypress View Lodge for the last four years and she will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home. A celebration of Denise’s life will be held at a later date in Edmonton, Alberta. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Denise Cunningham. 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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