November 2, 2021
By Obituaries on November 2, 2021.
1922 ~ LAURA WEISS ~ 2021 Laura Martha Weiss of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at the age of 99 years. Laura leaves to cherish her memory her sons, James (JoAnne) Weiss and Ronald (Brenda) Weiss; grandchildren, Ross ( Mellissa) Weiss, and Kristy Weiss; great- grandchildren, Rastyn and Madyx; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Oscar; parents, Daniel and Katherine Moench; brothers, Albert, Edwin, Arthur, Daniel, William and Alfred; sisters, Ottilie, Alvina, and Alma; sisters-in-law, Adala and Elsie, and brother-in-law, Herbert. Laura was born at Burstall, SK on August 1, 1922. Her family moved to Hilda in the 1920’s and operated the general store and butcher shop. She attended school in Hilda and worked at the family business until the family moved to Medicine Hat in 1941. In 1943, she met and married Oscar Weiss. They welcomed two sons and together they raised their family. Laura was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens and was an excellent cook and baker. She was also a talented and avid painter. Laura was a dedicated mother and wife foremost. She enjoyed the time she spent with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed travelling to many different destinations. The Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1M5, on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at 11:00 am with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. A private family interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Laura 's memory may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Laura Weiss. 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.
1927 ~ DANIEL GERNACK ~ 2021 Daniel Gernack of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at the age of 94 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Lister Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Daniel Gernack. Funeral arrangements 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.
1936 – GEORGINA KOCH – 2021 Georgina Leotina Koch of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late Tony Koch. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid officating. 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 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. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Georgina Koch, 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
1956 – TERRY HAYWARD – 2021 Terrance “Terry” Robert Hayward passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the age of 65 years, beloved husband of Vicki Hayward of Medicine Hat. A Graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. Those who wish to attend the graveside are asked to go directly to the Columbarium area in Hillside Cemetery (turn right immediately after you enter the main gate). Those who wish to remember Terry with a donation, may do so to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (specify funds to be allocated to the Renal Department). Cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Terry Hayward, 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
2001 ~ ALICIA MARIE HANNAH ~ 2021 Alicia Marie Hannah of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at the age of 20 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alicia Hannah. Funeral arrangements 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.
CORINNE SCHNEIDER 1968 ~ 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of a daughter and mother, Corinne Dyann Schneider, in Medicine Hat on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 53 years. She was born on April 18, 1968, in Lethbridge, AB., to Marilyn Taylor and Dale Schneider. Corinne will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her two children, Sarah Ann Schneider and Jordan Louis Hubbard; grandchildren, Patrick Steven Schneider and Zachary Tompson; her mother, Marilyn Ann Taylor of Halifax, NS., and her father, Dale Morgan Schneider of Medicine Hat. In keeping with Corinne’s wishes, a Celebration of her life, a private family gathering will take place in Yarmouth, NS., at a later date. There will be no formal funeral service in Medicine Hat. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Corinne’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. (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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DARLENE JANICE WORTH December 14, 1976 – October 28, 2021 It is great joy to announce Darlene’s growing of wings and flying with the angels on October 28th, 2021.
Her life was cut much too short and was surrounded by family during her final battle. Darlene had become a chosen “sister” to many, many coworkers.
She joins her beloved parents, James and Ruth; grandparents; brother, Dale; and niece, Jaylene.
She will be greatly missed by the love of her life, Scott; fur baby, Hazzard; siblings, Dennis (Liz), Mary Joan, Don (Brenda), Daryne (Darlene); mother-in-law, Marie Thompson; brother-in-law, James (Jerri Lyne) Worth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Darlene loved her Duke of Hazzards. She had a great love for animals, her numerous fur babies.
A private gathering will be held at a later date. 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
MARIENNE GWYNETH SISKO Marienne Gwyneth Sisko of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Joseph Sisko, passed away on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. Marienne leaves to cherish her memory her children, Judi (Gayle) Ritten, Colleen Podesta (Ed Taupert), Renaye (Rocky) Lodge, Ian Sisko (Rhonda Pahl), and Grant Sisko (Alana Renz); grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) Ritten, Christopher Ritten, Jason Ritten, Bradley Ritten, Tanys Podesta, Bethany Podesta (Corey Rabb), Jenae (Blake) Liboiron, Tyler Sisko, David Sisko, Sydney Sisko, Brody Sisko, and Brian (Sheena) Sadlowski; great- grandchildren, Ava, Ashley, Aiden, Owen, Sloan, Corey, Linkin, Caitlyn, and Anthony; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marienne was predeceased by her husband, Joseph and mother, Mildred Eastman. Marienne was born and raised in Saskatchewan. After completing six years of university, she taught school in both Saskatchewan and Alberta and then in the latter years of her career, she worked as a school psychologist for the Catholic school division. Marienne was steadfast in her beliefs and faith. She was a devoted member of the Holy Family Parish and served in many ministries over the years. Her parish and her community were important to her and she generously volunteered her time whenever she could. She was talented in so many aspects of her life. She loved to cook, bake, sew and play bridge. Through the years she made many different craft items, clothes, as well as Halloween costumes for her children and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed embroidery and knitting, and she crafted many baby outfits over the years. She was an avid reader and traveller and was fortunate to visit many countries of the world with Joe. During the summer months, she enjoyed camping trips with her family and friends. Everyone who knew Marienne knew that she was an extremely kind, loving, gentle and peaceful person and that she loved her family very much and that she deeply treasured the moments she spent with them. Her knowledge and guidance were their foundation and her legacy. The Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3, on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Father Iqbal Khurshid and Father Philip Le officiating. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions attendance is limited to family. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to the Holy Family Parish page at http://www.youtube.com/. Streaming will begin at 12:55 p.m. on the day of service. A private Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marienne's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation ( for the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre), 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marienne Sisko. 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.
VERSIKAITIS It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Jose (Joe) Versikaitis, of Lethbridge, Ab, loving husband and father, on October 27, 2021 in Lethbridge, at the age of 57. Joe was born in Tumero, Venezuela on March 1, 1964 and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1972. Joe grew up in Brooks, AB where he met his wife and love of his life, Michele. They were married on August 29, 1987 and a few years later welcomed their children Miguel and Jericka. Joe had an incredible talent for art, and he loved sports. The combination of these two passions would lead to the creation of many extraordinary pieces of art. This talent blended with his outgoing personality led Joe to meet many amazing people, including several professional sports players. These portraits are some of the most incredibly photorealistic portraits of some of the greatest athletes of our time. This talent also led to him having the honour of creating what he proudly considered his masterpiece, a portrait for the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. This would become one of his proudest accomplishments, as it will forever hang on the walls of the Alberta Legislature Building. However, all these accomplishments pale in comparison to his true joys: creating art and portraits for family and friends, giving back to his community, or helping Michele decorate their house. Michele would often find ideas on Pinterest that Joe would create to humour her, and as a result he would regularly joke that he needed to lock her out of the app. Joe loved his family more than anything. Often referred to as “Coach Joe”, he dedicated many hours to coaching his kids or cheering them on from the sidelines. Joe loved going on adventures; driving out in the backcountry looking for toboggan hills, road trips with his friends and family, and concerts where he sang his heart out. It didn’t matter the adventure, Joe was there and ready to go. Joe was most happy as long as he had his friends and family by his side. Family holidays were also very important, especially if it meant he could be swimming in the ocean for the whole week. Whatever he was doing, Joe made sure to always have a camera in hand to document any and all precious moments. Joe is predeceased by his mother, Ceslawa Versikaitis and father, Stasys Versikaitis. He is survived by his family wife, Michele Versikaitis; son, Miguel (Dana Claveria) Versikaitis; daughter, Jericka (Justin) Bezooyen, and will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A Private Family Service will be held in his memory at Smith Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. Pastor Garth Everett officiating. Live streaming of the Private Family Service will be available on Thursday, November 4 starting at 1:50 PM via Smith Funeral Home Ltd. Website. Cremation is entrusted to and conducted by Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks Funeral arrangements entrusted to:
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VICTOR BERGER June 1st, 1934 ~ October 29th, 2021
Victor Jacob Berger of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Victor leaves to cherish his memory his long-term partner, Arlene Carlier and her children, Marcey (Tom) Thompson, Shauna Jobagy (Dwayne Howells), Harley (Shirley) Carlier and five grandchildren; sister, Catherine Tumbach; brothers, Jerome (Lorraine), James (Gail), and Ronald (Barbara); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Victor was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Mary Berger; wife, Adria; brothers, Roy and Frank; and Arlene’s son, Rodney. Victor was born at the family farmhouse south of Sceptre, SK. At an early age he eagerly played a vital role in assisting his parents with farm activities. As an adult, he used his childhood experiences in establishing his own successful farming and ranching enterprise north of Sceptre, SK. Being somewhat isolated in the river hills did not prevent him from being an active contributor to the Sceptre community life. As he moved into retirement in Medicine Hat he enjoyed travelling, trailering, and wintering in Arizona with Arlene. He particularly looked forward to “Happy Hour” with their friends at his oasis in the desert. A Celebration of Victor’s Life will take place in Sceptre, SK in the Spring of 2022. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Victor Berger. 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.
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