March 18, 2021

By Obituaries on March 18, 2021.

1934 ~ GERALD FITZHENRY ~ 2021

Gerald Fitzhenry of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, March 12th, 2021 at the age of 86 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving companion, Joyce; his children, Darrell (Heather) Fitzhenry of Lethbridge, Lane (Ron) Berger of Medicine Hat, Glen (Kelly) Fitzhenry of Medicine Hat, and; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Darcy), Mike (Laura), David (Rachelle), Derek (Shivonne), Landon, Christopher, and Curtis; nine great- grandchildren; Joyce’s children, Bonnie (Terry) Neudorf, Jeff (Janice) Bulbek, and Lana (Bill) Foth; grandchildren, Jason, Kelly (Alex), Michael (Julie), Nicole (Jimmy), Savana (Devin), Zachary (Tianna), and Bailey (Zach); six great-grandchildren, with twins expected in April; siblings, Doreen (Bill) Germain of Calgary, Shirley (Eric) Weigelt of Lethbridge, Ken Fitzhenry of Calgary, Jim Fitzhenry of Trenton, ON and Barry (Anne) Fitzhenry of Nobleford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Jeannette, who passed away in 2001; parents, Harvey and Isabel; and brothers, Myron and Leonard. A private family graveside service will be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at 1:00pm. Friends are invited to view the service via live streaming at http://www.saamis.com through the webcast link on Gerald’s memorial page starting at 12:55 pm. Memorial gifts in Gerald’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5 or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerald Fitzhenry. Funeral arrangements
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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DAVE 'Dirty Dave' ANDERSON

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July 10, 1946 – March 10, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that Debbie Kowal announces the passing of her beloved husband, Robert David Anderson at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the age of 74 years. Along with Debbie, Dave will be lovingly remembered by his children: Cameron Anderson (Christy), Boyd Anderson, Jason (Tory) Kowal, Penny Kowal, Sarah Botting (nee Saubak); step-son, Bradley Jacques; grandchildren: Nash and Lawson Botting, Taylor and Riley Anderson, Kale, Nevada, Nathan, Kain and Noah Kowal; great-granddaughter, his little princess, Addison; siblings, William Ross (Rosemarie) Anderson and Joanna Lee Godfrey; nieces and nephews, Guy (Terry) Groves, JB Groves, Jimmy-Joe Groves, Christy Godfrey, Travis Godfrey, Ryan (Trina) Anderson, Tyler (Lisa) Anderson, Johnny Drummond, Samantha Eirich, Jamie (Alex) Vas Lawson, Jade Vas Lawson, Jeffrey Vas Lawson, Jared Vas Lawson and their families as well as the mothers of his children, Judy Anderson, Karen Saubak and Monica Jacques. Dave was predeceased by his mother, Janet Anderson (nee Pepper); father, Robert; Anderson brother-in-law, Richard Godfrey; nephew, Duane (Kathi) Groves and his step-daughter, Crystal Jacques. Dave was affectionately known as ‘Dirty Dave’ to his friends and family. He loved his motorbike, ‘Sweet Misery’ (The Widowmaker) 2000 softail, guns, old cars, new cars, bars, parties, women and a good scrap. He worked hard, played hard and he knew how to love. Dave’s eyes welled up with tears at the sight of a baby, any baby; human, puppies, kittens, deer and bush bunnies. A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held in the summer of 2021, where a motorcycle procession will be held in his honour. Further details will be announced closer to the 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 & directed"

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JOSEPHINE DIETRICH

August 19, 1918 ~ March 11, 2021

Mrs. Josephine Bertha Dietrich (nee Zunti), beloved wife of the late Michael Kasper Dietrich, passed away at AgeCare Valleyview in Medicine Hat on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the age of 102 years. Josephine was born and raised on the family homestead North of Luseland, SK., on Monday, August 19, 1918, to Caspar and Anna Zunti. As an adolescent, Josephine enjoyed school and running long distance foot races. She often spoke of how her favorite teacher, Mr. Bates explained and demonstrated how she could run faster. After working as a domestic helper for families in the Luseland area, Josephine started working as Father J. Rheidt’s (0.M.I.) housekeeper. When Father Rheidt was reassigned to St. Anthony’s Parish in Mendham, Josephine moved with Father. While working as Father’s housekeeper in Mendham, Josephine met the love of her life, widower, Michael Dietrich. Josephine and Mike were married November 11, 1953, and spent the next 62 years together. Josephine was an active member and volunteer for her local Roman Catholic Parishes; St. Anthony’s (Mendham, SK), Little Flower (Leader, SK), Christ the King and St. Patrick’s (both of Medicine Hat). She was a founding member of the Little Flower Catholic Women’s League (CWL) and spent many hours volunteering with the CWL including their many teas and bake sales. Josephine’s signature coffee chiffon cake with 7-minute brown sugar frosting was not only a hit with her family but usually before Josephine could take “the cake” to the bake sale it was sold before it got there. Josephine loved gardening and always had a flower and vegetable garden behind the house in town and another vegetable garden twice or three times as large at the farm 10 miles away. She was always so proud of her roses in town and her raspberry bushes at the farm. According to local “garden raiders”, her’s were the “best peas” in town. With her “green thumb”, produce in excess of her family’s requirements was generously given to whomever was in need. From the produce of her gardens, Josephine always made sure there were wonderful healthy meals for her family and whomever came by unexpectedly. There always seemed to be an abundance of food at meal times. Josephine enjoyed her grandchildren and watching them grow up even if they didn’t really care for oatmeal in the morning. Josephine loved playing cards, particularly cribbage and Rookie and visiting with relatives and friends. Josephine and Mike spent many, many afternoons playing cribbage while being residence of the seniors home. Even after Mike had passed, Josephine continued to enjoy a lively game of cribbage with whomever would take the challenge and just before Christmas 2020, she still beat her son in a game. Josephine was always proud of her Swiss heritage keeping in touch with her immediate family and her Swiss relatives. She always loved dogs having had several “Heinz 57’s” that she could and did train to do all sorts of tricks. Josephine especially enjoyed it when Charles and Laverne came to visit with their miniature Schnauzers. We are not quite sure who enjoyed the visit more, Josephine or the dogs. Prior to retiring in Medicine Hat, Josephine and Mike enjoyed travelling taking trips to Australia, Alaska, Panama Canal, the Far East and Europe. During their lifetimes, Josephine and Mike generously donated to many charitable causes in their communities and beyond. She is lovingly survived by: step-son, Charles (Laverne, nee Luterbach), their children, Kent (Annie) their sons, Alexander and Benjamin; Michael (Robyn) their sons, Keelan, Graham and Wesley; son, Thomas (Jane, nee Boehmer) their children, Angela and her son, Sam; Mia (nee Candice) and her friend, Rabi; Kristen, her daughters, Olivia and Chloe; Nicholas, his daughter, Azia; Andrew (Evelyn) their son, Alec; she is also survived by her brother, Walter (Elsie, nee Greter) Zunti; sister, Dorothy and Marcel Lukan; sister-in-law, Agnes Zunti (nee Lukan) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Josephine was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Mike; parents, Caspar and Anna Zunti (nee Widmer); her sisters, Sr. Salesia (nee Alice Zunti) and Hilda Zunti; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Joe Zimmer, Clara and Marcel Croteau; brother and sisters-in-law; Casper and Mary Zunti (nee Dietrich) and Aline (nee Rousseau/Lacoursiere); brother, Frank Zunti; her sister-in-law, Barbara Schell; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Joe Hubert, Margaret and Basil Dietrich, Eleanor and Mike Hubert, Anna and Steve Dietrich; nephew, Frank Dietrich and niece, Mary Williams (nee Dietrich). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be by invitation only. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Vigil Prayers and the Funeral Mass will be live streamed. Those wishing to experience either of the services may do so by visiting Cook Southland’s website and selecting the ‘View Broadcast’ button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial donations in Josephine’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice. 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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