March 7, 2020
By Destinee Mattson on March 7, 2020.
1160 Obituaries 1924 ~ EUPHEMIA GUCKERT ~ 2020 Euphemia “Fanny” Guckert of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Guckert, passed away at Masterpiece Southland Meadows on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at HOLY FAMILY PARISH. Memorial gifts in Fanny’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fanny Guckert. 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.1934 ~ PRISCILLA MAYER ~ 2020 Priscilla Agnes Rose Mayer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Lyle Mayer, passed away on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Priscilla leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Mark (Dawn) Mayer and Tyler Mayer; one daughter, Tammy Mayer (Edward); one grandson, Bradley Mallin; one brother, John (Birdy) Staley; sister-in-law, Lorraine Staley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Priscilla was predeceased by her husband, Lyle; her parents, Peter and Reta Staley; three brothers, Henry James, Cecil and William; and three sisters, Lorraine (in infancy), Peggy and Marlene (Terry). Priscilla was born on November 2nd, 1934 in Cold Lake, Alberta where she was raised, educated and worked for the Department of National Defence. She met Lyle and they were married in Edmonton on September 24th, 1955. They lived and raised their family in various places in Alberta before moving to Medicine Hat in 1978. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, March 21st, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Priscilla Mayer. 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.
1937 ~ DOREEN CAZES ~ 2020 Doreen Cazes of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Cecil “Clair” Cazes, passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Doreen leaves to cherish her memory her children, Douglas Cazes, Tammy (John) Kenny, Wade (Emily) Cazes, Danita (Harvey) Grovet and Kimberley (John) Belinsky; daughter-in-law, Linda Cazes; eleven grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jenelle) Cazes and their children, Bexton and Haisley, Brittany (Justin) Klein and their son, Nash, Mykel Cazes, J. Christopher Kenny, Ashley (Rohan) Bachhal and their daughter, Celine, Juliette Cazes, Lucy Cazes, Serena Grovet, Luke Grovet, Christian Belinsky and Kennedy Belinsky; two brothers, Wesley (Joyce) and Andy (Gladys); two sisters, Ann Bell and Ruby Huber; one sister-in-law, Marion B.; numerous nieces and nephews; and was a foster mother to over 60 foster children. Doreen was predeceased by her husband, Clair Cazes; her first baby, Theresa Ann in infancy; her son, Arthur Cazes; granddaughter, Alexandria; parents, Constantine “Gus” and Flora Banilevic; one brother, Steve; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bell and Alfred Huber. The family would like to extend a grateful thank you to the Medicine Hat Special Transit. They went above and beyond for our mother and grandmother. This was a quote from a book that Doreen just wrote: “I am in awe how Jesus took this little girl, me, Doreen, and led me in the life that I myself am amazed, but have seen His love, presence and guidance and direction and lead me all the way. We will meet again in the resurrection morning.” Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 from 2:00 until 2:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Tyler Rosengren officiating. Interment will take place on Sunday, March 15th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosedale Cemetery, 1804 Caribou Street West, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Memorial gifts in Doreen’s memory may be made to the Higher Ground Christian School, 1 Shirley Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8N5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Cazes. 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.
ESSEX, Gwenda Lynne (nee Spackman) December 30, 1948 – Winnipeg, Manitoba February 21, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta Gwenda Essex, beloved wife of Gordon Essex of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the age of 71 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Michael (Gloria) Essex of Calgary and Michelle Taylor of Edmonton as well as her 4 grandchildren, Tyson, Jayson, Kaitlin & Ethan. She was predeceased by her parents Fredrick & Phyllis Spackman and her nephew Daniel ‘Danny’ Spackman. Gwenda is also survived by her brothers Raymond (Shirley) Spackman and Wayne (Celine) Spackman and also by her nephews Tim, Ken, Marvin & Brian. Gwenda was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 30, 1948. She met Gordie Essex while living in Calgary, and married him on August 19, 1972. After Michael & Michelle were born and Gordie was discharged from the Canadian Air Force, they settled in Medicine Hat in 1975 and together they raised their family. After completing her Secretarial Science program, Gwenda worked as a legal steno, for the Medicine Hat School Board at Connaught School, as the office manager for R + W Electronics, for Hydraco Industries and also as a Real Estate Agent before retiring with her hubby ‘Gord’ and travelling to Mesa Arizona for many years becoming a ‘snowbird’ by wintering in the Good Life RV Resort. An “exceptional” drummer in the Cresent Heights Band, the Legion Pipe & Drum Band, and several local bands playing in and around Medicine Hat. Playing in bars starting before she was of legal age, she would often ‘sit on stage’ during breaks in those days. She met Mary Kahl, during her time playing with the Equal Rights Band in the 1980’s and they were kindred spirits and the best of friends. In the early 2000’s Gwenda joined the worship team at Hillcrest Evangelical Church and was active in the church community becoming a Steven Minister. Gwenda was loved by so many people and her love, compassion, fortitude and strength will be missed by all that knew her. We miss you ‘Gretch’ Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Hillcrest Evangelical Church, 3785 13 Ave SE, on Saturday, March 21 @ 11:00am. A Celebration of Life & Musical Jam will follow at Whiskey Creek, 937 13 St SW, from 12:00 pm to 4:00pm also on Saturday, March 21. Memorial gifts in Gwenda’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (https://alzheimer.ca/en/ab) Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with her family through the McInnis & Holloway website (https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/30273/Gwenda-ESSEX-nee-Spackman/condo lences.html#content-start) In living memory of Gwenda Essex, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.
JOSEPHINE STODALKA Family and friends from near and far gathered one week ago at Holy Family Parish, to honour this wonderful lady. A time of fellowship was held thereafter where family shared stories, laughter and tears with all those present. You are an angel watching over us, With the comfort and blessings you bring, You embrace our hearts and hold them close, Forever on angel’s wings! Her Life Lived… Her Life Cherished… Her Life Honoured. Courtesy of 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 & directed”
K.W. CROSS 1955 ~ 2020 Kenneth William Cross, beloved life partner to Corrine G. Koch, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the age of 64 years. Along with Corrine, Ken’s memory will be treasured in the hearts of his son, Robert Cross; daughter, Jennifer Mulrooney; granddaughter, Kyley Cross; sister-in-law, Barb Cross, as well as siblings, Donald Cross and family and Bonnie Cross. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Gladys Cross and brother, James Cross. The family will celebrate Ken’s life with a private time of remembrance. (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 & directed”
LEILA E. ETTER (FRANCIS) 1940 ~ 2020 Leila E. ‘Lee’ Etter (Francis) passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 79 years. A service honouring Lee’s life will be held in Outlook, Saskatchewan at a future date. (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 & directed”
LODON,DIANA FAY (nee MARKIN) January 7, 1947 – March 3, 2020 In all the tears that fall for Diana, lie reflections of her kindness, her inner beauty, and her unfailing grace. Throughout the arc of her life, as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend, she shared her generous heart with all. Diana was magnetic to children, and they gravitated to her orbit like planets circling the sun. She provided a sense of family to young people far from home; she was quick to recognize the faces of strangers as kin. Diana was a sensitive soul who reached out naturally with tenderness and compassion to alleviate the suffering of others. She will continue to inspire us who knew her to enter each day with an open, welcoming heart. Diana leaves to cherish in her memory her dear husband Norman, her sons Rodney (Laura) and Darren (Victoria), her brothers Allan Markin (Patricia), and Jerry Markin, and sister Kathryn MacPhail (Keith) as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Florence and Andrew Markin, Norman’s parents Micheal and Margaret Lodon and many aunts and uncles who held a special place in her heart. Born in Calgary Alberta, as a child, Diana was an avid dancer, and baton twirler. Although tap dancing was her favourite, at family gatherings she was often asked to perform her Russian Cossack dance, to the amazement of all who watched. As a high school cheerleader, she caught the eye of a handsome football player from a rival high school team. In their own version of Westside Story, Diana and Norm fell in love and married in 1966. The boys were born soon after and the family relocated to ‘The Hat’. While raising their young family, Diana began her journey in Early Childhood Education. She later acquired Doolittle’s Daycare which provided a great service to Medicine Hat Hospital staff and their children. Her love and devotion to children was one of her greatest passions. She was also fond of reading, gardening, curling, bowling, puzzles and watching hockey. Diana and Norm opened their hearts and their home to the many Medicine Hat Tiger players they billeted for over twelve years. Diana attacked life with boundless energy and her take charge attitude will be dearly missed. She was strong willed and determined, which was very evident as she met her final days. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of 4 West, Dr.Durand, Dr. Duke and the Pure North S’Energy Foundation. A celebration of Diana’s life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com or by email to pattfh@telusplanet.net. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Arthritis Society of Alberta. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
MARY VOELLER 1931 ~ 2020 Mrs. Mary Voeller of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Simon, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the age of 89 years. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Vijaya Bathineni celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with fellowship and refreshments thereafter in the Holy Family Parish Hall. (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 & directed”
Orla Vern Christensen April 06, 1923 – Mar. 1, 2020 The family of Orla Vern Christensen sadly announce his passing on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley, in 2017 and daughter-in-law, Elaine, in 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory seven children Carol (Don), Rose, David, Linda (Bob), Elaine, Sharon (Darcy), Alan (Diane), 17 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. At his request there will be no service.
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