March 18, 2020

By Obituaries on March 18, 2020.

POSTPONED

Detailes will be announced at a later date.

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1927 ~ JOHN GETZ ~ 2020
John Ralph Getz of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the age of 92 years, beloved husband of the late Katherine Getz. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Getz, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health – funeral services are now by invitation only and are limited to no more than 50 attendees including family.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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1928 ~ ALMA SCHNEIDER ~ 2020

Alma Schneider passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of Adolf Schneider of Redcliff. Invited family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, March 18, 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 Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alma Schneider , or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health – funeral services are now by invitation only and are limited to no more than 50 attendees including family
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Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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1954 ~ CALVIN JOBLING ~ 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Calvin Harold “Cal” Jobling announce his passing on March 12, 2020, at the age of 65 years. Calvin is survived by his four children, Caylen, Tyler (Bailey), Nicole (Brandon), Katerina (Cody); the mother of his children & best friend, Amy Jobling; and his grandchildren, Sapphire, Cameron, Haysten, Brianna; a new granddaughter, expected in April; his brother, Jim (MaryAnne); and sister, Lael (Brian); and numerous nieces and nephews. Calvin is predeceased by a granddaughter, Audrey; niece, Nancy-Jean; sister, Catherine; and his parents, Norman & Audrey. Calvin had a big personality and he loved to tell stories. He made friends everywhere he went. In his younger years he was an avid hunter, skier, and golfer. Cal was a talented artist who loved to paint prairie landscapes and was inspired by C.M Russell. He was a great man who worked hard for his family, loved spending summers by our pool surrounded by family and friends, and later puttering around the acreage on his tractor. He was a proud Oilfield Consultant for 31 years, and upon his retirement he taught the Rig Tech Program at MHC for several years. At Calvin’s request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a family gathering and celebration of life at a future date. Calvin will be dearly missed and always in our hearts. We love you dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5 or Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 – 020 HRIF-East, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 or the charity of one’s choice. Condolences for the family may be sent at http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Calvin Jobling. 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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1994 ~ MIKEY SCHMALTZ ~ 2020

Michael “Mikey” Lee Schmaltz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 25 years, beloved son of Kristine Schmaltz. He also leaves to cherish his memory his grandparents Simon and Diane Schmaltz; his uncles and aunts, Steve (Karen) Schmaltz, Justin (Melba) Schmaltz, Patrick (Stephanie) Schmaltz, Clinton (Tara) Schmaltz, Yvette (Les) Wingenback, Sandra (Marty) Fritz and Trish (Bill) Syme and their families; as well as his caregiver Lori Sidorsky. A private family funeral service will take place at the PATTISON CHAPEL. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Mikey with a donation may direct it to APARC – Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre 1002 S Railway St, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2W2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mikey Schmaltz, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Due to restrictions in place regarding COVID- 19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health – funeral services are now by invitation only and are limited to no more than 50 attendees including family.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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DONNA CARLSON

April 12, 1948 ~ March 14, 2020

It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Donna May Carlson at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the age of 71 years. She was born in Calgary and was raised in an orphanage until the age of 4 years old, when Edith and John Cross adopted her and moved to the Peace Country. Donna was a caring, giving and a kind hearted lady with a wonderful sense of humour who always made you feel loved and welcomed… she gave the best hugs ever! Donna worked as a probation officer and a gardener and in her leisure she enjoyed travel, golf, wood working, baseball and umping baseball games. Donna loved people and was a great advocate and supporter of International Rescue. One of her most memorable occasions was her marriage to Darlene Van Leeuwen on April 16, 2011. Donna was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma to her family. Some of her greatest achievements were publishing Cowboy Poetry, playing with the South Alberta Pipes & Drums and being 21 years sober. Her Catholic faith was an important part of her prayer life and healing through the years. Donna will be forever remembered in the hearts of her spouse, Darlene; children, Len (Joelene) Blackman, Lorna (Evert) Blackman, Lee Ann (Shaun) Givens; grandchildren, Brittney (Nick) Silva, Beau Blackman, Rielle Blackman; great-grandson, Bronston Silva; brother, Marc (Shannon) Cross and nieces, Candace Baker, Angela Roswell; great-nieces, Meghan Clément, Katie Roswell, Mandy Roswell as well as her great-nephew, David Sherburne. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 20, 2020, between 9:00 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. A Celebration of Donna’s life will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. For the health of our community due to the Covid-19 Virus, it is recommended by the Chief Medical Officer of Health that funeral services be limited to a maximum of 50 people. As a courtesy, the Celebration of Donna’s life will be Live Streamed through Cook Southland’s website. Those who cannot attend but wish to be a part of the service may click on the Live Video Stream link on our homepage. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, 208 – 17420 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 7K6. (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"

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JOAN ARTHUR

1928 ~ 2020

Joan Archibald Arthur (nee Peachey), passed away peacefully at her home in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the age of 91 years. Joan was born in 1928 in Briercrest, Saskatchewan, third daughter to Eugene and Gertrude Peachey. She grew up in the Briercrest area and often recalled fond memories of farm life and riding horses. In 1948, Joan completed normal school and taught in various schools throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. She was married September 1950 to William ‘Bill’ Arthur and the couple moved to Edmonton the same year. In 1977, Joan and Bill left Edmonton and moved to Medicine Hat to open their auto dealership – Dunmore Honda. Joan enjoyed spending time with family and her friends. She was a wonderful host of many family occasions where one could count on favourites like, devilled eggs, flapper pie and cream puffs, to enjoy. Playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, drawing and painting were some of the things Joan liked to do. Joan had a ready smile for all she encountered and freely expressed her gratitude to those who helped her in any way. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Joan’s memory will live on within her sons, Robert, Ken (Linda), and Hugh (Melinda); sister, Shirley Bowler and family; grandchildren, Rhyan (Darren), Adam (Jocelyn), Nigel, Nathan, Derek and Jacqueline; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Brody as well as all those who held a special place in her heart. Joan was predeceased by her husband Bill; parents, Eugene and Gertrude Peachey; sister, Marion (Bob) Smith and brother-in-law, Joe Bowler. A Private Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held. A public interment and reception will be held at a later date. As a courtesy, the Celebration of Joan's life will be Live Streamed through Cook Southland's website. Those who cannot attend but wish to be a part of the service may click on the Live Video Stream link on our homepage. (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"

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RICHARD HAAS

March 2, 1933 – March 13, 2020
Richard (Dick) Haas passed away peacefully at age 87 years in Athabasca, AB. Left to cherish his memory, wife Audrey, his children, Debbie (Kelly), Linda (Art), Alison (Frank).
Rest in peace Dick.

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