March 31, 2022

By Obituaries on March 31, 2022.

1928 ~ VIOLET ANHORN ~ 2022

Violet Anhorn of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, March 28th, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Violet leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Julie Anhorn of Coalhurst, AB; brother, Milton (Helen) Gill of British Columbia; grandchild, Kara Melgard of Edmonton; three nieces; and six nephews. Violet was predeceased by her parents, August and Emma Gill; daughter, Iona Melgard; sister, Ida Heeg; and nephew, Larry Heeg. Violet was born on May 6th, 1928 on a farm near Leader, SK. She was raised and attended school in Leader. Violet spent several years farming in the Leader area and working in Oyen. When Violet settled in Medicine Hat, she worked at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital until her retirement. Violet enjoyed puzzling, word search, gardening, cooking, and canning. A private family Graveside is taking place on Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Violet’s memorial page on the above date at 1:25 p.m. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Anhorn. 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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1932 ~ JOAN WIDMER ~ 2022

Joan Widmer (nee Wilson) passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on March 23rd, 2022, to be with her Lord, at the age of 90 years. Joan is lovingly remembered by her sons, Garth (Maureen) of Medicine Hat, Brent (Bernice) of Lamont, Warren (Debbie) of Sherwood Park, and Donald (Annette) of Medicine Hat; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her sister, Margaret Peterson of Edmonton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, and numerous brothers and sisters in law. Joan was born to Herb and Marion Wilson on February 21, 1932 in Edmonton. She and her sister, Margaret, were raised on a farm near Killam. Joan went to school in Killam, high school in Sedgewick, and later went to McTavish Business College in Edmonton. While living in Edmonton, she met Paul Widmer. They were married January 6th, 1951 and settled on the Wilson Farm in Killam. In 1956, they moved to a farm west of Maple Creek. They then moved to Maple Creek in 1970 where Joan began working in the town’s office. Joan moved to Medicine Hat in 2009. She enjoyed her yard, the garden, her flowers, camping trips (especially in Cypress Hills Park). She loved her pets, socializing with her friends, going for lunch, Tim Horton’s runs, and going to dinner theatre. But mostly Joan loved her times with her grandchildren. Family and her faith were the most important things to her. A Celebration Joan’s life will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE T1A 1Z5 on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bob Church officiating. Family and friends that are unable to attend in person, are invited to join Joan’s service streamed live by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Joan’s memorial page on the above date at 1:55 pm. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Everyone is welcome to attend the interment that will take place at the Maple Creek Cemetery on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Joan’s name can be made to the Maple Creek Salvation Army, 213 Jasper Street, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joan Widmer. 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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CATHERINE BACHMIER

Catherine (Kay) Bachmier (Eresman) was born the sixth of eight children to Clements and Magdalena Eresman on May 3, 1931, on her family’s farm 10 miles north of Fox Valley. She passed away on March 25, 2022, in Maple Creek at the age of 90.
On November 14, 1955, she married John Bachmier in Fox Valley. They made their first home on a farm near Linacre. On July 1, 1965, they moved to a farm near Fox Valley and in 1979, they moved a new house onto a vacant lot in Fox Valley where they retired.
Kay enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafting, and cooking her entire adult life. Every member of her family was gifted a beautiful, hand stitched quilt and will cherish memories of elaborate holiday meals. She was an incredible host, and no one ever left her house hungry. Nothing compared to the turkey meals she prepared for us without help that required running two kitchens. Family was the most important thing to her, and she looked forward to every visit. What mattered to her the most was serving her family making sure everyone was loved and comfortable.
In 2019, Kay received her 40-year pin for serving as a member of the CWL in Fox Valley and proudly displayed her certificate. She was an active member of the church as her faith was so important to her. She believed in serving God and leading a faithful life.
Five years ago, in 2017, Kay made the move from her home in Fox Valley to Chinook Village in Medicine Hat where she lived for two and a half years. In 2019, she moved into the assisted living facility in Maple Creek to be closer to her family.
Kay and John were blessed with four children, Wayne (Joanne) Bachmier, Geri (Greg) Sillak, Michael (Denise) Bachmier and Yvonne (Stuart) Jackle. They were also blessed with 12 grandchildren, Stephanie (Sean) MacPhail, Cassandra (Kolton) Obritsch, Kimberly Bachmier, Candace (Ryan) Carroll, Andrew Sillak, Ryan (Tammy) Bachmier, Jesse (Sophie) Bachmier, Brittany (Randle) Gold, Kyle Bachmier (Rae Scherer), Danielle Jackle (Lane Sanderson), Dylan Jackle (Brooke Robson), Dayne Jackle (Josey Robinson). They also had 11 great-grandchildren, Lucas & Ashton MacPhail; Kaelor, Jax & Emery Obritsch; Madison Bachmier; Samuel, Kael & Marieve Bachmier, Lennix & Jace Gold.
Kay is survived by her sister, Josephine Volk, sisters in law, Lena & Clara Eresman, along with many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by John’s siblings, her brothers in law, Joe, Leo (Irene), Mike (Shirley), Bert (Ethel) and sisters in law, Ann (Val Steinkey), Jane Bachmier, Elda Bachmier and Angie Heck.
Kay was predeceased by her husband, John Bachmier; her parents, Clements and Magdalena Eresman; as well as a great-grandson, Kasen Obritsch. Her siblings and their spouses John & Rose Eresman, Nick Eresman, Margaret & Killian Mastel, Mary & George Schneider, Pauline & John Volk, and Ferdinand Eresman; brother in law Joseph Volk; as well as her in laws Joe and Regina Bachmier.
The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11am. Prayers will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic church at 7:30pm.
Active pallbearers are Kimberly Bachmier, Ryan Bachmier, Jesse Bachmier, Kyle Bachmier, Dylan Jackle, and Dayne Jackle. Honorary pallbearers are her dear friends, Blanche Hudec, Mildred Anton, Delores Steinkey, Shirley Greenwald, Ann Bonogofski, Florence Heinz, and Frances Obritsch.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Catherine's name to Parkinson's Canada
https://www.parkinson.ca/
Condolences may be offered to the family at http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com

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SHIRLEY GUTFREUND

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March 26, 1940 ~ March 27, 2022

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Shirley Emily Gutfreund passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Good Samaritan Society in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the age of 82 years. Shirley’s memory will be forever remembered in the hearts of her four children: John (Sherrie) Gutfreund and their children, Stefan (Kenzie) (and their children, Harlan and Oliver), Jerahmiah (Chey) and Matyna (Nicole); Jim (Holly) Gutfreund and their children, Emilymae and Owen; Susan (Benjamin) Sherburne and their furbabies, LT and Hoshi; and Valerie (Brian) Tobler and their children, Chelsea (Joel) (and their children, Charlie and Brynn), Branden and Tabetha; sister, Grace (Bill) Moore as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John and her parents, Bill and Barbaretta Chisholm. Shirley was a member of the Maple Creek CWL for many years and attended Mass faithfully. She loved gardening and crafting but most of all, time spent with both friends family was very important to her. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Prayers will be live streamed. Anyone wishing to experience the Vigil Prayers can visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrant. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience the Funeral Mass are invited to watch via live-stream by connecting to YouTube and searching: Medicine Hat Holy Family Church and selecting the video link. Private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship to be held thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 39 Somerset Dale S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 0G9. 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"

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