January 20, 2021
By Obituaries on January 20, 2021.
1930 ~ HELEN HAMMER ~ 2021 Helen Hammer (nee Gergely) went to be with her Lord at the age of 90 years in Medicine Hat, AB on January 13, 2021. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Perry (Marcy), Greg, Geoffrey (Melinda); grandchildren, Delanie Hill (Paul), Brittney Hammer (Clint), Nicole Tisnic (Trent), Christopher Hammer, Brett Hammer, Joshua Hammer (Corey); great-grandchildren, Kailyn, Farrah, Samuel, Lucas, and Wyatt; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as all the students whose lives she has touched over the years. She is predeceased by her husband, Oswald “Ozzie”; parents, John, and Susan Gergely; son, Lorne; brother, John; sister, Beth; brothers-in-law, Tony Ganzer and Willard Mitchell; and sisters-in-law, Esther Mitchell, Rosemary Gergely, Yvette Hammer and Eileen Hammer. Helen (Ilonka) Hammer was born February 9, 1930 at home in their sod house located on SE 25-16-29 W3. She went to school from grade one through ten at Olevean School. She obtained her teaching certificate at Moose Jaw Normal school after which she returned to Olevean school in 1948. She went to teach at Golden Prairie School in 1954, were she remained until her retirement in 1988. She married Ozzie Hammer February 5, 1957 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. They bought the home farm 3 ½ miles south in 1959 which was a mixed cattle and grain farm. They had four children: Lorne, Perry, Gregory, and Geoffrey. In 1990, they bought the Hector Schneider farm 6 miles west of Maple Creek where they went to semi- retire until their move to Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1997. Helen was a woman of great faith. She was a great cook and seamstress and passed her knowledge on to her students as well as ensuring her sons knew how to cook and sew on a button. She never had idle hands, there was always work to be done in her beautiful vast garden and flowerbeds. She was an avid reader and she also loved sports, especially the Roughriders and curling. She could debate on any topic. She was a wonderful teacher, mother, and ranch wife. She had more energy and worked harder than anyone. She was upbeat and always had a smile on her face. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3, on Thursday, January 21st, 2021, at 1:00 pm with Fr. Rodel Abanto. Celebrant Due to Covid-19, attendance at services is by family invitation only. However, you are invited to view the prayer service via livestream through Helen’s memorial page at http://www.saamis.com and the funeral service via livestream through YouTube via Medicine Hat Holy Family Church. Memorial gifts in Helen's memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Helen Hammer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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 ~ DOROTHY YANKE ~ 2021 Dorothea “Dorothy” Elsie Yanke of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Fred Yanke passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her children: Phyllis Day Chief (Raymond Duchesneau), Harvey (Yvonne) Yanke, Leroy (Cheryl) Yanke, Marilyn (Glen) Emmelkamp, Valerie Yanke, and Sherry (Kevin) Rissling; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one sister, Ida (Larry) Ehnes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Dorothy was also predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Lydia Schmidt; one brother, Johnny Schmidt; and three sisters, Anne Urichuk, Shirley Lawson, and Jacqueline, in infancy. Dorothy was born on July 2, 1934 in Manyberries, AB. She married Fred Yanke on December 28, 1951. They settled in Orion, AB where they raised their family and she worked as a homemaker and a bus driver before moving to Medicine Hat in 1976. Dorothy built a career as a seamstress, was a fabulous cook/baker and was very creative. She enjoyed cake decorating, colouring, sewing, and Swedish weaving. She was very proud to have sewn the wedding dresses for each of her daughters. Dorothy was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the service will be by invitation only. Friends are invited to view the service via live streaming at http://www.saamis.com through the webcast link on Dorothy’s memorial page. Streaming will begin at 12:55 p.m. on the day of service. Memorial gifts in Dorothy’s name may be made to Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 – 020 HRIF-East, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 or South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dorothy Yanke. Funeral arrangements by
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.
CAROLINA IANNATTONE “Nonna Carolina”
September 24, 1921 – January 14, 2021 After 99 years of filling hearts with love and kindness, it is with sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing of Nonna Carolina, our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, who left us to be with her beloved husband, Giovanni Iannattone, on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Nonna had a kindness and character that was largely guided by her faith and her view of life could be summed up by what she often said: È così! “It is what it is!”. For Nonna, family meant everything and was foremost in her thoughts. Nonna will always be cherished by her children, Gino (Patricia) Iannattone, Antonia “Nina” (Bill) Haysom and Beni Iannattone. The true treasures in her life were her grandchildren and great- grandchildren: Johanna (Denis) Hassett and their children, Arthur, Tiffany, Lucy and Ryle; Matthew (Deanna) Haysom and their children, Fischer and Kinleigh; and Marcus (Genevieve Bourdon) Iannattone and their son, Khyran. Nonna adored many nieces and nephews in Canada, Italy, Switzerland and Australia. Nonna Carolina was predeceased by her parents, Savina and Beniamino Minchella; her husband, Giovanni, and his siblings, including dear Biagio (Annita) (who also came to Alberta); her sister and brother-in-law, Antonia (Domenico) Rizzo; and her brother, Domenico Minchella. Nonna Carolina, the eldest of three children, was born on September 24, 1921 in Sant’ Andrea del Garigliano, Italy. On October 6, 1946, Nonna married Giovanni and began their family. Within seven years they had decided to head 8,000 kilometers due West to Medicine Hat, Alberta. Giovanni went first and two years later, Nonna, with two small children in tow, traversed the Mediterranean and the Atlantic by steam ship to Pier 21 in Halifax, then traveled across Canada by train to Medicine Hat where Nonna created hearth and home. Nonna embraced her new country, new culture and language and soon after had her third child, Beni. Nonna was an extraordinary gardener and cook. Her entire backyard was a garden of plenty, which she planted, nurtured and harvested year in and year out, well into her 90s. Her three to five pound tomatoes and 14-foot high sunflower were Medicine Hat News-worthy events and served as fine examples of her gardening prowess. True to her Italian heritage, Nonna was a fabulous wine maker and the annual vintage knocked the socks off many of us. At the age of 97, Nonna transitioned and adopted new homes at Meadowlands and Masterpiece Southland Meadows. Our family is grateful to the caring staff and new friends who were a blessing and comfort to her. Che Dio ti benedica. We will do our best to follow your path by having concern for others and channeling your strength to meet our challenges. Arrivederci Nonna. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be by invitation only. Family and friends are invited to watch the funeral Mass online. Please go to Youtube.com and in the search line type in: “Medicine Hat Holy Family Church.” Interment, beside her dear husband Giovanni, will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Any charitable donation in memory of Nonna Carolina would be greatly appreciated by the family. One charity that was particularly close to Nonna Carolina’s heart, as a breast cancer survivor, is the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Carolina Iannattone, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
PAUL CHAPMAN February 16th, 1958 – January 14th, 2021 With heavy hearts and great sorrow, the family of Paul Bernard Chapman wish to announce his sudden passing on Thursday, the 14th of January, 2021. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia Paul had a great childhood growing up in Canada’s Ocean playground with his brothers and sisters. He moved to Alberta at the young age of 18, where eventually he met his future wife, Fay, and together they raised a family, primarily between Redcliff and Camrose. Paul was a fun-loving guy whose heart was as big as his laugh. He could make any situation funny and people were just drawn to him because he was warm, open and always ready to share his mostly ‘inappropriate’ humour. He loved his Pepsi, his Oilers, his junk food and anyone who knew him would also know that the animals in his life always came first. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and he leaves to cherish him, his wife of 34 years, Fay Chapman; Daughter, Angela (Neil) Kew; Sons, John (Melody) Astika, Chance (Cassandra) Chapman and Randy (Camille) Chapman. He was also otherwise known as ‘Big Paul’ to his grandchildren, Mae, Ben, Lylah, Alexis, Savannah, Annalise, Josh, Briony, Alex and Willow. He also leaves behind brothers, Ron, Billy, Andy and sister, Marg as well as many nieces and nephews. Paul is predeceased by his Mother, Jantina; his Father, Arnold; a grandson, Finn; as well as his sister, Marilyn, who will surely have met him at the pearly gates with a whiskey in her hand. Most importantly, Paul will be reunited with Luke, Minnie-Mouse, Foxy, Simba and numerous mama kitties! Abraham Lincoln said “And in the end, it’s not the years in a life, it’s the life in the years” Paul’s life is a testament to this quote as he lived every one of his nine lives to the very fullest.
A Celebration of Life will be held at GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION, 1924 10th Ave N.W Medicine Hat, on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 with Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. With current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance for the service is by invitation only. Memorial gifts in Paul’s memory may be made to SPCA http://www.medhatspca.ca or APARC http://www.aparc.ca. Condolences may be sent to condolences@gracememorial.com subject heading Paul Chapman. Arrangements made by
GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION, 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com http://www.gracememorial.com
RANDY CHIPMAN 1962 ~ 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the staff of the Alfred Egan Home family announce the passing of Walter Randolf ‘Randy’ Chipman, in Bow Island, AB., on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the age of 58 years. Randy only lived at the Alfred Egan for a short time but his smile, hugs and his laugh which resonated from his toes, will be treasured in the hearts of all who knew him. The Alfred Egan Home family are so thankful for the time they got to spend with Randy and the joy that he brought to everyone around him. Interment will take place in Newfoundland at a later 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
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