October 5, 2021
By Obituaries on October 5, 2021.
1929 – PETER BONOGOFSKY – 2021 Peter Paul Bonogofsky of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Pete was born at Prelate, Saskatchewan the ninth child born to Dorothy and Isidor Bonogofski. He started his CPR career in 1949, working as an operator agent in many locations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He retired from this position in Maple Creek in 1984. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother Gregory Bonogofsky; three sisters, Sally Wagner, Frances Wagner and Liz Sannes; sisters-in-law, Anne Bonogofski and Marj Bonogofsky; brother-in-law Tony Heck and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Isidor Bonogofski; his siblings: Barbara; Christina; Anne (Pete) Hagel; Ole (Betty) and their children Charles, Ken and Eileen; Zack and his son, Lesley; Joe; Tony; Mary (Mike) Guckert and their son Richard; Isidore (Shirley); and Agnes Heck; his brothers-in-law, Frank Wagner and his daughter, Marlene, Rem Wagner, and Don Sannes. Pete’s family would like to thank Jim Thares, who lost his soulmate, Marlene, on April 9, 2021, but continued to be available whenever Pete needed help. It was very much appreciated. The funeral mass, by invitation only, will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Rodel Abanto Celebrant. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatoryn . The funeral mass will be live streamed for family and friends who are unable to attend. You are invited to watch on http://www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Peter with a donation, may do so to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Peter Bonogofsky, 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
1937 ~ JOHANNA BAITON ~ 2021 Johanna Elizabeth Baiton of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late John Baiton. She leaves to cherish her memory six children, Richard (Ellen) Baiton, Roxanne (Scott) Harkness, Hope (Blaine) Fairbrother, Russell Baiton, Mikhaela (Dan) Jennings, and Darcy Baiton; twelve grandchildren, Leander (Alynne) and their child, Max; Tyler (Kat), Christina (Cornell), Troy (Jodi) and their children, Olivia and Keaton; Craig (Samantha), Sylva, John, Jayla (Ali), Jennifer, Dustin (Alannah) and their children, Scarlette and Thomas; Joshua, and Danielle (Matt); two brothers, John (Marguerite) Rehm and Wilfred (Grace) Rehm; one sister, Helen Baiton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Joseph Rehm; her husband, John Baiton; one grandchild, Jevon; one great grandchild, Trai; and her sister, Annie. The tribute and funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 beginning at 10:50 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. The tribute and funeral service will be live streamed for family and friends who are unable to attend. You are invited to watch on http://www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Those who wish to remember Johanna with a donation, may do so to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Johanna Baiton, 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
1988 ~ JUDITH WALDNER ~ 2021 Judith Waldner of Foremost, beloved wife of Kenneth Waldner, passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at the age of 33 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Daniel and Mariah; her parents, John and Esther Wipf; six siblings; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the Baker Colony, on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Interment will follow at Baker Colony Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Judith Waldner. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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BETTY ANN NICKERSON 1953 – 2021 Betty Ann Nickerson of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on September 30th, 2021, at the age of 68 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 40 years, Les; children, Tammy (Mark) Rosenau, Nicole Ranger (Neil), Lindsay Comeau (Brian Lensen) and Lealand Nickerson; grandchildren, Shyanne (Taylor) Magnus, Brayden Ranger, Rhianna Robson, Ethan Comeau, Robert Ranger, Adam Ranger and Dexton Comeau; great granddaughter, Hensley Magnus; brother, Gary (Angie) Schaan; sister, Carol Kopec-Materi (Bill Kaleta); special cousin “sister”, Patricia (Patty) Simpson; fur baby, Gizmo; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Betty is predeceased by her parents, Christian and Mary Schaan.
Betty was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She had an education in Hairdressing. She enjoyed crafts, hairdressing, camping, fishing, going to the casino, her flowers, gardening and spending time with family.
There will be no formal service. 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
CURTIS LEE BOHNET 1981- 2021 Bohnet, Curtis Lee, Born in Medicine Hat May 20, 1981. Passed on September 28, 2021 at 40 years of age. He leaves to cherish his memory his father and step mother, Kim and Marlene Bohnet, sister Lana Richardson, niece Harlyn, nephew Rier, step-sister and family Tammy (Darryl) Ross, Brandyn (Amera), Dustyn (Brooke), Kaitlyn, and step-brother Brent (Brad East) Satzke, grandfathers Ralph Wutzke and George (Rosemarie) Bohnet, Uncle Troy (Jennifer) Bohnet. Curtis was predeceased by his grandmothers Caroline Bohnet and Laura Wutzke, Aunt Lilly Fandrich, and beloved mother Marilyn Moore. Those who knew Curtis knew he struggled his entire teen and adult life with both addiction and the chaos in life that comes from addiction. He experienced so much heartache and so much hardship. Curtis was an incredibly hard worker. He worked with efficiency and determination to serve those he loved and on job sites. He had one speed – Go! Much can be learned from the softness that did remain within Curtis despite the hardness in his life. Curtis’ special qualities were that he didn’t judge. He listened more than he talked. He looked more at his own short comings than those of others. He would apologize and he treated others with respect. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct 7th at 1:30pm at the CROSSROADS CHURCH, 1340 22 St SE. 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
IRENE JACKLE September 1, 1938 ~ September 30, 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Irene Grace Jackle of Fox Valley, SK., announce her peaceful passing. Her life began on a farmstead near Leader on September 1, 1938 and she was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on September 30, 2021, at the age of 83 years. Her parents were Erwin and Sidonia Wenzel and she was one of nine children. Irene had many memories of her youth and she was very proud of the fact that she attended St. John’s Parochial School, which was near their farm. She could instantly recall the many stories that were inevitably generated by eight vibrant, energetic and sometimes quite mischievous siblings. She dearly loved them all. Soon after finishing school, she met a young, handsome farmboy from Fox Valley, Sask. They soon developed a love for each other that has been pure, faithful, ever-growing, honest, complete and a model for us all. She gladly married Harold Jackle on November 30, 1956. Their marriage was blessed with the arrival of Cheryl, Marlan and Kenneth. Harold and Irene supported and loved each other for nearly 65 years. Through hard work and perseverance, they built a life centered around the farm, their immediate and extended families, the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fox Valley and an ever-growing and faithful group of friends. Her family and children were always very important to her. Her faith in God and the church were a big part of her life. She was active in the community and was instrumental in the initiation of the Art Show and Craft Sale in Fox Valley. She enjoyed curling as well as many of the other activities that were available in the community. Any list of Irene’s activities would never be complete because she was constantly using her intelligence and ingenuity to explore new things, new ideas, new skills. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Erwin and Sidonia Wenzel; her brothers, Arthur, Melvin, Reuben, Merrel and Rodney; her cherished sister, Jean and her beloved daughter, Cheryl. She will be remembered by her husband Harold; sons, Marlan (children: Daniel, Sherene and Travis) and Ken (with Phillane and children Tiara and Tenille) and Cheryl’s sons: Robert (Kirstie), Michael and Marlan (with Jenna and great- grandchildren Noah and Charlotte) as well as Cheryl’s extended family of Fred Triskle (children James (with Haley and great-grandchild Serenity) and Nonnien.) She is also survived by her brothers, Hilbert (Arlene) and Douglas (Dory) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene and Harold were able to travel to many places and they enjoyed every trip. Cypress Hills was always a cherished destination. Memories were gathered from each excursion and were gladly recounted. Playing cards with their neighbors after a good rain was always a great treat and so was dancing at the Fox Valley Hall with friends and neighbors. The Annual Massive Easter Egg Hunt at the farm was a treat for all the family. Each of these family events was always followed by a great meal and lots of desserts, talking and fellowship. Irene was an excellent cook and baker and her experiments with different foods always turned out delicious. Irene was extremely talented at crafts, quilting and card making. Her quilts will keep her family and friends warm for years and anyone who received one of her hand-made cards will treasure it for its beauty and perfection. This was written on one of Mom’s ever-present teddy bear notes:
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together,
Keep me in your heart, Ill stay there for ever.” The family would like to thank River Ridge Retirement Residence for their care for Irene. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and at Irene’s request, a small service for the immediate family will be held. The Celebration of her life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Irene’s celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience the chapel service may visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the ‘View Broadcast’ button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the Lutheran Hour radio at http://www.Lutheranhour.org 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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NATHAN DION SHEARER December 31, 1971- September 9, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nathan Dion Shearer. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. You are in a better place now. May you be at peace.
Love Dad and Diane, Mom-Darcea, Sharina, daughter Autumn, Cheryl, Brothers Ron Jr, Kenny (Tara), Auntie Loree, Uncle Vince, Nieces and Nephews
RALPH SCHMALTZ March 16, 1930 ~ September 29, 2021 Raphael (Ralph) Schmaltz passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in Medicine Hat at the age of 91 years, beloved husband of Colleen Schmaltz. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Rosanna Schmaltz, David (Jo-Anne) Schmaltz, Fay Schmaltz (Dan Gaucher) and son-in-law, Vern Vossler (Vall Kelly); five grandchildren, Ann Vossler, Lorne (Rachel) Vossler, Erin (Fitu) Taefu, Davin Schmaltz and Althea Schmaltz; six great-grandchildren, Logan Schulz, Hallie Vossler, Vaughn Vossler, Tala Taefu, Sina Taefu and Elei Taefu; sisters-in-law, Irene Schmaltz and Barbara Schmaltz as well as many nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Rosa Schmaltz; mother and father-in-law, Charles (Ross) and Anna McKay; daughter, Yvonne Vossler; siblings, brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank Schmaltz, Simon Schmaltz, Elizabeth (Roy) Steier, Rose (Tony) Mardian, Mathilda Schmaltz; a sister in infancy and Juanita (Walter) McLennan. Ralph was born on March 16, 1930, on the family farm near Prelate, SK. He left home at the age of 19 to work on various farms and grain elevators before ending up in Redcliff, where he gained employment and would work for the next 39 years at Domglas before retiring at the age of 60. It was at Domglas where he also met a lovely young woman named Colleen. Ralph and Colleen were married on June 13, 1953, and remained devoted to each other for their 68 years of marriage, both claiming that they never ever had a real fight. Ralph was a member of the Knights of Columbus and previously served on the Parish Council at St. Mary’s Church in Redcliff and on the Pastoral Council at St. Patrick’s Church in Medicine Hat. He was a lifelong learner who loved reading and had an impressive library collection including many books on ancient history. Ralph enjoyed gardening (and eating the fruits of his labors!) the internet, western movies, his cowboy boots, a good suntan, coin collecting and sweets of all kinds. He was a kind and gentle soul who was known for being able to calm fussy babies by holding them and walking with them and most especially for teasing anyone who would return his banter. The funeral mass for invited family will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. Due to the restrictions in place regarding COVID-19 from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, funeral services are limited to 50 attendants. Those who wish to remember Ralph with a donation may do so with a donation to AJ’s Loan Cupboard or to the Red Cross. (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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