April 16, 2020

By Obituaries on April 16, 2020.

1922 ~ SCHOLASTICA HAMMEL ~ 2020

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Scholastica Hammel, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother in her own home with her daughters by her side on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Martin Hammel. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Angeline Schnell and Josephine Miller; eight grandchildren, Gerry (Sherry) Schnell, Jim (Sherry) Schnell, Anita Jenkins, Martina McCaskill, Darcy Lawrence, Dion Lawrence, Clint (Brent) Lawrence and Colin (Renee) Miller; fourteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Ludwig in 1927 and mother Magdalena Bokamyer on 1968; her step father, Peter Schile in 1972; her husband Martin on September 29, 1984; her daughter, Helen Lawrence on November 29, 2009; sons-in-law, Joe Lawrence on January 6, 2006 and Frank Miller on March 8, 2009; her brother, Martin (Susie) Bokamyer in 1994; her sisters, Pauline in infancy, Barbara (Pius) Deringer in 1972, Genevieve (George) Schile in 2003, Elizabeth (Peter) Stappler in 2005, Margaret Bechal in 2010, Anna Marie (John) Hammel in 2004 and Lena (Ludwiga) Bengert in 2018; three step brothers, Joe Schile, George Schile and Andrew Schile; five step sisters, Mary Bedard, Margaret Zerr, Elizabeth Hammel, Anna Hammel and Magdalene Stappler. Scholastic was born on November 16, 1922 and married Martin on September 29, 1941. Scholastica was an independent woman who loved her family and enjoyed everything that anyone did for her. She lived a long life and we feel very blessed to have shared with her so many wonderful memories. Her faith was important, she prayed the rosary faithfully daily. In keeping with her faith a private funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish and the interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Scholastica Hammel, 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

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1923 ~ MATHILDA SAUTNER ~ 2020

Mathilda ‘Tillie’ Margaret Sautner of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late John Sautner. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Shirley Vallette, Marlene (Dale) Myrhaugen, Melvin (Debbie) Sautner and Sherry (Bill) Bayley; nine grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Tillie was born on the family farm south of Prelate, SK on January 6, 1923 to Hilarius and Mary Eva Mardian (Resch). She married John Sautner of Mendham, Sk on January 4, 1944. In 1954 they moved to a farm two miles south of Flaxcombe. They opened Sautner’s Esso in Flaxcombe in 1961 where Tillie operated the restaurant. After John’s passing in 1978, Tillie sold the farm and moved to Medicine Hat in 1980 and she became an active member of the Moose and Veiner Centre. She enjoyed playing cribbage and slow pitch and participated in both at the Alberta Senior Olympic Games multiple times over the years. Tillie loved to square dance and was a member of the Medicine Hat Country Squares and would show off her artistic skills in the outfits she made. She also liked bowling, shuffleboard, curling, and fishing and was very proud to show off the numerous trophies and medals she won in these activities. There will be no formal funeral service and internment will take place at the Kindersley Cemetery at a later date. Those who wish to remember Tillie with a donation may do so to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mathilda Sautner, 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

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1928 ~ ITALO DAL MOLIN ~ 2020

Italo Dal Molin passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the age of 91 years, beloved husband of Piera Dal Molin of 60 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his three children, David (Lisa) Dal Molin and Linda (Colin) Kryski all of Calgary and Randy (Caroline) Dal Molin of Parkland, Florida; four grandchildren, Evan Kryski, Emily Kryski, Isabella Dal Molin and Sophia Dal Molin; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Italo (Rose) Pisoni and Maria Rosa Pisoni; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Luigi and Fortunata Dal Molin; two brothers, Lino (Teresa) Dal Molin and Aldo Dal Molin; one brother-in-law Luciano Pisoni. Italo was born on May 15th, 1928 in Medicine Hat but grew up in Italy on a farm where his love of gardening started. Italo immigrated to Canada when he was 22 and married his wife Piera in 1960. He began working at the Alberta Clay Products and then the Brick and Tile. Most of his working career was with the City of Medicine Hat in the Parks Department, where he could be seen tending to our beautiful parks. When he was not pruning trees 60 feet in the air, during spring and fall, he was looking after the outdoor skating rinks during the cold winters, building new parks and maintaining others during the summers. Italo enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, playing bocce ball – especially with his brothers and sons, and was an accomplished wine maker. He will be deeply missed and always remembered for his kind heart and zest for life. Due to world health crisis and restrictions on gatherings, the funeral and interment will be by invitation only. We look forward to hosting a Day of Celebration later this summer, as soon as much of the current crises has passed. Those who wish to remember Italo with a donation, may do so to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Italo Dal Molin, 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

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BYRON STURTEVANT

1949 -2020
Mr. Byron Sturtevant of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 7 2020 at the age of 71 years.
Byron was raised on the family farm, but he began his passion for cattle working at Balog Auction in 1981. He worked there for a number of years, and he formed many close friendships which he always cherished sitting down and having a conversation over coffee and pie.
Byron loved the sport of curling, bowling and snowmobiling and had a passion for Rodeos. Family was always important to him and he enjoyed family gatherings as well as being able to go down to the farm come harvest and branding time.
Byron is survived by his Sister Marlene, Brother Darris (Perry-Lynn), Sister Lori(Bruno), Nieces Courtney(Jordan), Nicole (Tanner), and Nephews Kurtis (Laura), Cord (Nicole), Wade (Kasey) and Ryan, as well as being a Great Uncle to Logan, Dylan and Quinn Sturtevant and other extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents Allan and Bea Sturtevant.
Even though a funeral service will not be held, the family will announce a Celebration of Life with close friends and family at a later date.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SOPHIA WITTKE

May 22, 1928 ~ April 9, 2020
Sophie Elizabeth Wittke was born on May 22, 1928 in Medicine Hat and passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Medicine Hat at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Susan (Rob) Rollefstad and Wade (Donna) Wittke; five grandchildren, Kyle (Jill) Rollefstad, Joel Rollefstad (Larissa Svekla), Bryce (Staci) Rollefstad, Alaina Wittke (Carlin Grenwich) and Adam Wittke; six great grandchildren, Arie and Ronan Rollefstad, Ivy and Ruby Rollefstad, Lennon and Locksley Grenwich; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Hausauer of Medicine Hat, Guila Hausauer of Lethbridge, Elsie Johnson of Wetaskiwin and Freda Flemmer of Calgary; brothers-in-law, Ben (Donnis) Wittke of Kelowna, BC, Gabe (Clara) Adams of Abbotsford, BC, David (Esther) Davis of Coquitlam, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and John Hausauer; her husband Art on June 30, 2010; one sister, Frances (Harvey) Good; her brothers, Jim and Cecil Hausauer; brothers-in-law, Harold Flemmer, Harvey Johnson and Emil (Ruth) Wittke. Sophie married Art in 1951 and resided in Irvine, AB until 1957 when they relocated to Medicine Hat. She and Art loved their trips to the family cabin in BC and winter trips to Yuma, AZ. She enjoyed coffee outings and golfing with her friends, even up until the age of 91. She loved puzzling and game shows. Mom was always there to lend a hand; she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cooking our much loved strudels. Her healthy routines enabled her to live independently in her home and on her terms. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Auntie or Sophie you will be missed and forever loved by us all! The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gloria Tainsh, Trish from Home Care and the Medicine Hat paramedics for their professional care and compassion. A private interment has taken place at the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sophie Wittke, 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

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