November 3, 2021
By Obituaries on November 3, 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. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Laura’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. 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.
1926 ~ THOMAS MASTEL ~ 2021 Thomas ‘Tom’ Mastel of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 95 years, beloved husband of the late Frances Mastel. A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Rodel Abanto officiating. 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: Tom Mastel, 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
1931 ~ MARY VOLK ~ 2021 Mary Volk (nee Mardian) passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the age of 90 years.
Mary was born on February 5, 1931 in the Fox Valley area of Saskatchewan, and was raised on the family farm near Prelate, Saskatchewan. She moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta with her family and worked at Medalta Potteries before marrying Joe Volk in 1952. In 1958, Mary and Joe moved to Rolling Hills to farm. In 1990, Mary and Joe retired back to Medicine Hat. Mary is lovingly remembered by her son, Marvin (Brenda) Volk, and her daughters, Marlene (Ken) Robinson and Diane Volk (Brian Maccan). Mary also leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Mark (Kelly) Volk, Candace (Shawn) Robins, Robyn Volk, Cole (Melanie) Robinson and Blake Robinson; her great-grandchildren, Hayley Volk, Cade Knight, Grace Volk, Zoey Volk, Micah Robinson, Ben Volk, Alexis Robinson, Noah Robinson and Merrick Robins; her sisters, Regina Materi and Anne Schlosser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joe Volk; her parents, Anton and Rose Mardian; and nine other siblings . The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph's Home and Home Care for their care of our Mother. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A private family funeral service will take place at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 6, 2021 with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Mary's name to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Volk. 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.
1942 ~ ANNE DRESCHER ~ 2021 Anne Ilene Drescher of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at the age of 79 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday 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 Anne Drescher. 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.
BEATRICE ISMOND 1935 ~ 2021 Mrs. Beatrice Ismond, beloved wife of the late Mr. Charles Ismond, passed away in Medicine Hat on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 86 years. Her life will be silently remembered by family and friends. (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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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 Censer), 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.
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