August 5, 2021

By Obituaries on August 5, 2021.

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1928 ~ ELMA HERRMANN ~ 2021

Elma Rose Herrmann was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on July 28, 1928, to Rudolf and Lydia Jesske. She was raised on a farm in the municipality of Happyland about 12 miles northeast of Richmound, Saskatchewan. She attended Richfield School.
On October 15, 1955, she married the love of her life, Albert Herrmann from the Schuler, Alberta area. Together they built their farmstead in the Schuler area where they raised their four children and worked alongside each other before retiring in Medicine Hat.
Elma passed away on August 2, 2021 in the comfort of her home just a few days following her 93rd birthday.
Elma leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 65 years, Albert; three children: Ronda Herrmann-Stickel (Gordon Stickel), Marilyn Herrmann (John Stodalka), and Murray Herrmann (Corie Schock), seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren: Cassandra Saubak and daughter Eleanor; Travis Saubak (Jenn Remai), Hudson and Hannah; Christopher Herrmann (Katherine), Madison, Lane, and Harper; Ashley Herrmann (Monty Ehret); Paul Stodalka (Kirsten Hill); Ty Herrmann (Shelby Johnson) and Bailey Herrmann, the Stickel (Brett and Bryce) and Stodalka (Erin, Mark and Drew) step grandchildren and their families. Elma is also survived by her sister Mildred Desjardine; sisters-in-law, Emma Jesske, Arlene Jesske, Ella VanMaarion, Eva (David) Knock, Bernice Gyorkos, Pat Herrmann and Darlene Herrmann.
Elma was predeceased by her son Wayne Herrmann, parents Rudolf and Lydia Jesske; in-laws John and Emma Herrmann; sisters, Ida Pudwell and Edna Burkart; brothers, Adolf Jesske, Henry Jesske, Albert Jesske, Reinhold Jesske, Edwin Jesske, Emil Jesske, Harvey Jesske and Raymond Jesske; brothers-in-law, Louis Hoffman, Albert Burkart, Dan Pudwell, Morley Desjardine, Victor Herrmann, Clarence Herrmann, Alfred Herrmann, Denden Herrmann, Edward Herrmann, Gilbert Becker, Jack VanMaarion, and Martin Gyorkos; sisters-in-law, Elma Jesske, Martha Jesske, Ruth Jesske, Margaret Herrmann, and Anne Becker.
Elma had a good life surrounded by many family members, friends and neighbors with the good times outweighing the bad. She had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and especially her dear husband who was always there for her and cared for her when she wasn’t well.
Thank you to Dr. Jani and staff, especially Cathy. Special thanks to the Homecare team for their understanding and care. God Bless you all. Elma’s motto was live, love and be happy! She often said nobody ever died of laughter!
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. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 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

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