August 4, 2021

By Obituaries on August 4, 2021.

1928 ~ ELMA HERRMANN ~ 2021

Elma Rose Herrmann passed away on Monday August 2, 2021 at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of Albert Herrmann of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Ronda Herrmann – Stickel (Gordon Stickel), Murray Herrmann (Corie Schock) and Marilyn Herrmann (John Stodalka). Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Elma with a donation, may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca), Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 (www.InYour Community.ca), or to a charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Elma Herrmann, 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

1962 ~ DUANE ODOWICHUK ~ 2021

The family of Duane Odowichuk sadly announces his passing on July 26th, 2021, at the age of 58 years. Duane is survived and is dearly loved by his wife, Patricia; son, Dustin (Kayla); grandsons Connor and Wyatt; stepson, Joshua (Liah) Fawcett; sisters, Patti (Jason) Stuber, Chick (Walker) Grant, Peggy Reding (Ryan and Shardae); brother, Barry (Tracy) Odowichuk (Jett and Rachel); and his mother-in-law, Lou Ray. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Elain Odowichuk; Aunt Marge Harris and father-in-law, Pat Ray. His passions in life included hunting, fishing, travelling to Mexico with buddy Murray and racing his motorbike against his longtime friend, Gerald. Duane was a very special person who loved life, his family and all his friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He would want us to remember him with fondness and happiness. A private family celebration will be held at a later time. Memorial gifts in Duane’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Duane Odowichuk. 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.

JAMES "JIM" BAKANEC

James Allan Bakanec completed his earthly pilgrimage on July 31, 2021, at the age of 57 years. Jim was predeceased by his mother, Irene Bakanec (nee Leibel); his father, James Edward Bakanec; his twin sister, Janice Bakanec; his father-in-law, Bob Helmer; and his stepmother, Ita Bakanec (nee Cowman).

Left behind to cherish Jim’s memory are his wife of 36 years, Sherry Bakanec; his 3 children, Alisha Bakanec (Bill Starner) & their two children, Azrael & Pyriel; son, Evan Bakanec; and daughter Adaya Bakanec (Devon Bianco); as well as his sister, Debbie Bakanec-Kundert (Steve Kundert); his mother-in-law, Betty Helmer & family (Shelly, Shawna & families); his stepmother, Anna Bakanec (nee Anhelher), and family (Randy & family, Tracy & Charlotte); Patrick Cowman & family; and Norah (nee Cowman) Meyer & family.

Jim spent many years in the oil field in a variety of capacities with the last being an opportunity to work in Australia which he very much enjoyed. He loved remodelling his home, as well as helping others out with theirs or anything else they needed, including building cabinets, fancy doll houses and a variety of functional items. He absolutely loved playing drums from early childhood days up to nearly the end of his earthly days. He was a man of many talents and everything he did, he did with zeal and did it very well. As his earthly life evolved, it can most assuredly be said that there were two things in life that were the most important to him; those being his spirituality, connection to The Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his family: his wife Sherry, his children and their families, his in-laws, and especially his much-loved grandchildren, Azrael & Pyriel.

About 4 years ago, Jim was diagnosed with cancer. Jim had fought the good fight which reflected his Faith, strength, courage and resilience.

Special heartfelt thanks to all the special people at St. Joseph’s Home (Palliative Care Team) where Jim was treated with so much love and where he made some very, very special friends (you know who you are
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). Also, a special thank you to all who provided Jim’s Spiritual care and specially to Father Francis who fit so very well within the family unit.

Jim’s Funeral Ceremony will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 238 2nd Ave NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 11:00AM with Father Francis Tran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery (everyone welcome). Donations in Jim’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440