March 12, 2022

By Destinee Mattson on March 12, 2022.

1930 – MARJORIE HELLER – 2022

Marjorie Heller (nee: Good) of Medicine Hat, passed away at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Jack Heller. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Janet (John) Deveau of Okotoks and Sharon (Darrell) Gill of Craik, Saskatchewan; four grandchildren, Evan (Kendra) Deveau, Dave (Jerri-Lynn) Deveau, Clayton Gill (Lisa Quelette) and Shelly (Joe) Stopanski; her great grandchildren, Jack and Sam Deveau, Hudson and Harper Deveau, Breanne and Tylan Gill, Luke and Brooke Stopanski, Samantha Baines; her siblings, Rachel Kusler, Wallace (Lorraine) Good, Mymma (Harlan) Fulton, Mabel Quenzer, Wilma (Mel) Gibson and Larry (Josephine) Good as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Gladys and William Good; her husband Jack on August 26, 2007; one sister Florence in September of 2015 and one brother Earl in January of 2021. Thank you to Home Care, Crestwood Pharmacy, The Wellington, Meadowlands and St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice. Marjorie will be silently remembered by family and friends. She is resting next to Jack – TOGETHER FOREVER. Those who wish to remember Marjorie with a donation, may do so to St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Marjorie Heller, 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

1935 ~ DOREEN FILGAS ~2022

Doreen May Filgas (nee Curry) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on March 8th 2022 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Walter Filgas; son, Lorne-Michael Filgas: daughter, Cheryl (Lyle) Rebmann, stepchildren, Greg (Kenna) Filgas; Dale (Gloria) Filgas, Bev Filgas, Brad (Anne) Filgas; brother, Don (Ceicle) Curry; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Lawrence Curry; mother, Ruby Besner; brother, Bob Curry; sisters, Laurene Blake, Irene Hoover, Opal Felzien; and granddaughter, Kimberley Nicole Rebmann. Mom was a loving and devoted wife. She was a very supportive and caring mother to her family and a friend to all who knew her. She was happy sharing life’s joys and wonders with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to Ryan Filgas, Kristen Rebmann, and Kaitlyn Rebmann for being there for your “Nanny”. Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff of St. Joseph’s, Dr. Benke, Dr. Jonker, and Pastor Bob. She so appreciated all of you. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, March 12th, 2022 or Sunday, March 13th, 2022 from 7: 00 pm to 9:00 pm. A private family memorial service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Doreen’s name may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Filgas. 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.

1941 ~ HAROLD KASPER ~ 2022

Harold Cornelius Kasper of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Ann Kasper, passed away on Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, March 17th, 2022 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Family and friends that are unable to attend in person, are invited to join Harold’s service streamed live by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Harold’s memorial page on the above date at 2:55 pm. Memorial gifts in Harold’s memory may be made to the Miller Memorial Bible College, 1 Pangman St, Pambrun, SK S0N 1W0. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harold Kasper. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

1943 ~ SANDRA FLAWS ~ 2022

Sandra Marilyn Flaws of Cypress County, AB, beloved wife of George Flaws, passed away on Monday, March 7th, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Sandra also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Bradley, Alan (Roxanne), Denise (Steve), and Jason (Andrea); 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; as well as her sister, Gilda (John) Fode and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Eric and Jessie Walters. Sandy worked at Woolworths and as a telephone Operator at CFB Suffield. Sandy and George farmed in Hays for many years, they moved to Medicine Hat in 2021. Sandy enjoyed sewing, quilting, she was an avid reader. She traveled to England, Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Jakarta and attended many sewing retreats with her friends and daughter. She loved to spend time with family and friends. She will be missed by all that knew her.There will be no formal service at this time. Memorial gifts in Sandra’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sandra Flaws. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

1947 – MELVIN HITTEL – 2021

Melvin Bernard Hittel passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Brenda Hittel of Medicine Hat. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Those who wish to remember Melvin with a donation, may do so to the Canadian Diabetes (diabetes.ca) or to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (crohnsandcolitis.ca). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Melvin Hittel, 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

1967 ~ JARED GENDRON ~ 2022

Jared Gendron of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at the age of 54 years. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 5Z9, on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at 2:00 pm with Celebrant, Fr. Roque Pereira. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jared Gendron. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

ADRIANA GERRY STIGTER

(JENNY)

1937 ~ 2022

Adriana (Jenny) Gerry Stigter was born on April 28, 1937, in Maasdijk, Netherlands to Huibert and Maria Prins. Shortly after WWII in 1948, at the age of 11 years, the family immigrated to Canada. They arrived in Turin, Alberta and later moved to Lethbridge and then Taber. Jenny met the love of her life in 1956, Casey Stigter and moved to Medicine Hat where they were married on June 12, 1957. She worked for several years at Safeway until moving to Redcliff in 1961 where they started their own Greenhouse operation, working together for the next 29 years. Following retirement, Jenny enjoyed her time sewing, baking and travelling, especially going down south as well as the many cruises. She will be greatly missed by all. Jenny is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Casey Stigter; sons, Harry and Audrey Stigter and Don and Ingrid Stigter; seven grandchildren as well as nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Vander Kwaak and Rene Thompson including brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Jenny was predeceased by a newborn son in 1962; five brothers, Huibert, Janus, Casey, Arnold, Martin; sisters-in-law, Audrey Hazelaar, Martha Jans, Ina Prins, Toni Prins, Ank Prins, Flo Stigter and brother-in-law, Lane Stigter. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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 “Locally owned & directed”

FREDERICK ‘FRED’ PEARS

1934 ~ 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved Father, Grandfather and Great- Grandfather, Fred Pears. Fred left us on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 87 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving partner and wife of over 60 years, Evelyn in April of 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Dan Pears, Cathy (Dan) West and Terry (Debbie) Pears; seven grand children; numerous great-grand children; sister, Christine (Ray) Klus and brother, Gordon (Brenda) Pears. Fred was predeceased by his father, Herbert (Fred) Pears; mother, Clara; brothers, Ronnie, Ken, Stanley and Allan; and sister, Pricilla Anne in infancy. Fred was born November 22, 1934 in Mallaig, Alberta where he was raised until he left home and moved to Stonewall, Manitoba where he met Evelyn. They moved to Winnipeg to raise their family and Fred began a career as an apprentice Sheet Metal Mechanic in 1956. Later, Fred and his family moved to Calgary where Fred remained working as a sheet metal mechanic until his retirement in 1999. During his younger years you could see Fred loading up his vehicle every November to make the annual trip back to Winnipeg to go deer hunting with his close group of friends from there. He remained life long friends with them even after he couldn’t make the trip anymore. When Fred made a friend, they were usually a friend for life. This can be seen in his friendship with Ray Foley who he met in school and who he would still call up on the phone to talk. Fred enjoyed his retirement years and took up woodworking as a hobby, and became quite good at it. He built some beautiful pieces of furniture for his family. These pieces will be cherished for years to come. In 2012, Fred and Evelyn moved to Medicine Hat. They loved the smaller city and made some good friends here as well. After Evelyn’s death in 2020, Fred found it hard without her and moved into Chinook Village where he remained until his passing. We would like to thank the staff on 2 North in the Medicine Hat Hospital for the care and comfort they provided Fred in his final days. A time of visitation will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. (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 “Locally owned & directed”

GAIL GEORGE

1957 ~ 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gail Elaine George announce her passing which occurred on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 64 years. Gail will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Chance (Nicole); daughter, Teresa (Gerald); grandchildren, Tre and Easton; brothers-in-law, Tony and David as well as her niece, Megan. Along with her loving husband Terry, she was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Schulz. Gail was a member of the Redcliff Legion. She enjoyed her work as an esthetician, and for a period of time, she was also contracted for cleaning at the Blackfoot Inn. Gail enjoyed time spent with animals of all kinds and held a special place in her heart for horses. She also enjoyed each opportunity to go for a drive in her camaro that Terry had built for her. Gail’s sense of humour and her loving and caring nature will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. A private celebration will be held. (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 “Locally owned & directed”

HELMUT SCHLENKER

August 8, 1933 ~ March 9, 2022

Helmut Schlenker, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Schlenker, passed away in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Helmut leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Hubert (Anita), Roland (Andrea) and Jurgen (Gayleen); seven grandchildren, Jordan (Breanna), Emily, Brian (Jennifer), Leanne (Mavrick), Holly (Martin), Jared (Carly) and Devin (Danielle) as well as twelve great-grandchildren. Helmut was born to Henry and Elsie Schlenker in Sofiewka, Bessarabia in 1933, where he spent his formative years. His family eventually moved back to Germany from Bessarabia where he learned the trade of blacksmith and then welding. After some time, his job took him to Cologne where he met his future bride, Elizabeth. In 1958, the whole Schlenker family immigrated to Canada. They settled in Medicine Hat where he worked at the Brick and Tile and then Knight Schmidt Industries. He farmed 110 acres just west of the airport before becoming a finish carpenter. He continued to farm for many more years on two quarters of dry land just south of Rattlesnake Lake. After Elizabeth’s passing in 2012, he lived at Chinook Village for a number of years before he finally came to stay at Masterpiece Southland Meadows four years ago. There, he quickly became the favourite resident because of his gentle and kind nature. He will be remembered for his ardent love of Jesus and he was a committed member of the Memorial Evangelical Church where he faithfully served at from 1958 until he could no longer attend. Some of his yearly highlights were the Bruderfest meetings with the Calgary and Edmonton German congregations. The family wish to extend their appreciation to the nursing staff of Masterpiece for so lovingly caring for him in the last years of his life. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 13, 2022, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be offered starting one hour prior to the celebration of Helmut’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Helmut’s service will be live streamed. Anyone wishing to experience the celebration of Helmut’s life can visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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 “Locally owned & directed”

HUGH VARTY

1931 ~ 2022

Hugh Alexander Varty, beloved husband of Doreen Varty, passed away in Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 90 years. He was born in Edgerton, Alberta on April 29, 1931, to Truman and Ida May Varty. Hugh married the love of his life, Doreen Margret Miller on December 23, 1968, in Marwayne, Alberta sharing in 53 years together. His career was working for CPR as a Station Agent for many years. Hugh was very humorous and loved visiting with everyone. His enjoyment and thrill was being in the museum when school children came for tours so he could teach them the ‘dash and dot’ system (Moris code) on the telegraph. Hugh was a long standing member of the Elks, Wa Wa Shriners and the Masons.

“God saw you getting tired,

and a cure was not to be.

He wrapped you in his loving arms

and whispered, “come to me”.

You suffered much in silence,

your spirit did not bend,

you faced your pain with courage

until the very end.

You tried so hard to stay with us,

your fight was all in vain,

God took you to his loving home

and freed you from your pain.

A golden heart stopped beating,

two working hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.”

Hugh will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of his wife, Doreen Varty; children, Catherine (Richard) Klein, Pat (Eldon) Geiger, William (Erin) Varty; grandchildren, Monica Geiger, Monty Geiger, Dustin Klein; great-grandchildren, Login Geiger and Keiden Geiger; also survived by his niece, Sharon Harwood and her children, Markley and Nathan Harwood and nephew, Allan Johnson. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Truman and Ida May Varty; sister, Irene Johnson and brother-in-law, Rueben Johnson. A private family gathering will take place at a later date in Provost, Alberta. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Hugh’s name may be made directly to the Wa Wa PTS (Shriners), 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2E1. (Condolences may be expressed by 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 “Locally owned & directed”

KEN McDOUGALL

1948 – 2022

Ken McDougall passed away on March 10th, 2022, at the age of 74 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his spouse, Linay; son, Matt (Christina) McDougall; daughter, Michelle Coen.

Service details to follow. 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

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