July 8, 2022

By Obituaries on July 8, 2022.

1944 ~ ROGER MOREAU ~ 2021

Roger Jules Joseph Moreau, beloved husband of Lynda Moreau and loving father of Nicole Erben and Laurie Kruger, passed away on January 22nd, 2021 at Calgary, Alberta. A Celebration of his Life will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Roger’s memorial page at the above date and time. 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 Roger Moreau. 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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1954 – DIANE SKIBA – 2022

Diane Loretta Skiba passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022, in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 68 years. Diane was born in Lethbridge, Alberta to Louis and Shirley Skiba. Besides her loving partner Tom, Diane is survived by her two daughters, Kenna (Clint) Comm of Medicine Hat and Kelly Kinnell of Elk Point (Jeremy Nelson) of Pincher Creek; her grandchildren, Cyerra, Dane, Justin and Aynsley; one brother Dr. Larry (Janetta) Skiba of Christchurch, New Zealand; her sister Shirlene (Shawn) Gustum of Lethbridge; sisters-in-law, Leslie (Randy) Hatfield, Marilyn Collins, Evelyne Henderson; brother-in-law Ray (Marilyn) Cradduck as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was predeceased by her loving husband Charlie, parents Louis and Shirley, brothers, Tim and Dale. A celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The family would like to send their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for the care and compassion given to mom while in their care. Diane was loved by all and will be dearly missed. 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. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Diane with a donation, may do so to St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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DOROTHY JEAN VOTH

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Jean Voth, late of Weyburn, SK on June 30, 2022 at the age of 88 years.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Victor John; parents Bob and Alice Beyer; father-and mother-in-law John and Mary Voth; sister Laurel Beyer; brothers, Cliff and Floyd Beyer; sisters-in-law Sophie Voth, Elsie Peterson, Mary Ann Voth, Vi Beyer and Bev Catchings; brothers-in-law: Harry Voth, Cecil Peterson, Ralph Herschmiller; and her foster sister, Gloria Armstrong.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Wayne Voth and step-grandson Austin; Sandra Poisson and granddaughters Maegan (Kale), great-grandson [Duncan]; Amanda (Garrett) and great granddaughter [Gracelynn]; Donna (Byron) Skjerdal and grandkids: Ryan (Patty) and great grandchildren [Ava and Austin]; Carson (Kirstie); Ashley (Tyson) and great grandchildren [Brandt and Lyla]; brothers-in-law Abe (Lynn) Voth, Bill Voth, Wes (Norlaine) Voth, Lorne (Judy) Voth, and Bill (Carole) Hanlin; sisters-in-law: Marianne Beyer, Carol Voth, Dora Herschmiller; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Dorothy was born January 1, 1934 to Bob and Alice Beyer on the homestead by Vidora, SK. They moved to Herbert, SK in 1941 where she went to school and later met the love of her life, Victor Voth. They married on October 13, 1952. They had three children, Wayne, Sandra and Donna. They moved to Shaunavon, SK in 1970 and Dorothy went to work at McGregor’s Variety Store and later at Binkley’s Pharmacy. Dorothy enjoyed working in the retail business where her day was spent working with the public. She enjoyed gardening, travelling and spent many hours crafting, many of which she sold at Binkley’s. Her biggest joy was when she heard her kids and grandkids were coming for a visit. She would fill her freezer with homemade cinnamon buns in anticipation. Following her stroke in 2006, Dorothy moved to Weyburn to be closer to family care and spent 12 years quite independently before moving to the nursing home in 2018.
A Service of Remembrance for Dorothy will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from Centre Street United Church Shaunavon, SK with United Church Minister, Connie Sykes officiating. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Shaunavon, SK.
For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at "http://www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com/" http://www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories."

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LAWRENCE STEPHEN BAKANEC

1936 – 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Stephen Bakanec passed away on Friday, July 1st at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Irene Bakanec of Maple Creek and loving father of Kelly, Kathy, Karen, Kereen, Keith and Kurtis.
Larry was born and raised in Fox Valley, SK March 8, 1936. He loved animals and motorbikes, and, in 1959, met the love of his life—Irene Hirsch. In 1960, Larry and Irene got married and together farmed and raised their family on the Bakanec homestead. Larry worked hard to support his family & did his best to instill his work ethic & faith into each of them. He worked hard all week long but Sundays always meant a trip to church & a day of rest. He was also a very honest, generous man and donated to numerous charities.
Hobbies and interests at various points in his life were hunting, target shooting and fishing. He was skilled at all of them. His enjoyment of fishing lasted for many years and included numerous fishing trips with family and friends. Larry was a practical joker and many family and friends of all ages were on the receiving end of his humourous antics.
Larry was an exceptional machinist & mechanic. He invented and built many items that made life easier and more enjoyable not only for himself but also for other farmers and the Fox Valley Community. He spent hours and hours in his shop helping out neighbours & making sure their equipment was ready to go even before his own.
Larry & Irene retired to Maple Creek in 2002 but he continued to help Kelly on the farm whenever he got the chance. His last harvest was in 2016 at the age of 80—he ran the combine.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Irene. His son Kelly (Brenda) Bakanec & their children: Brendan Bakanec (Nicole Fraser); Kerry Bakanec (Katelyn Serfas); Jarrid (Arielle) Bakanec ; Shannon (Austin) Dirk; & Shaelyn Bakanec (Brendon Burnay); his daughter Kathy (Joe) Schneider & their children: Maria Beveridge (Don Elzer); Jacinta Hale (Justin Labonte); Theresa (Ben) Gaudy; Angela (Steve) Yanke; Deanna Schneider; Josh (Kassie) Schneider; Haley Schneider (Brendan Kohls); Justus Schneider (Katie Tolley); his daughter Karen (Derry) Eresman and their children Eric (Cindy) Lerner; Shawn (Erin) Lerner; Amanda Lerner (Traiton Gallamore); David (Kendell) Lerner; Janine Eresman; Darrah (Kevin) Duchscherer; Kayla (Brett) Stolson; his daughter Kereen Bakanec (Les Barrington) & her children Steffan (Robin) Lazurko; Melissa Lazurko; Joey (Kayla) Lazurko; Mitchell Lazurko (Joelle Thiessen); Nicole Lazurko (Mitchell Hewitt); his son Keith (Michèle) Bakanec; his son Kurtis (Kristina) Bakanec; numerous great-grandchildren (24), his sister Emma Obristch; & numerous nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Tom & Mary Bakanec, siblings Anne, Tom, Aloys, Agnes, Justina, Josephine, James, Tony, Frank; son Kevin; grandchild, Jayme.
Prayers will be held Thursday, July 7th at 7:00 pm in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Fox Valley, SK. Wine & cheese to follow. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 8th at 11:00 am in St. Marys Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fox Valley Cemetery. Everyone is welcome. Guests are also invited to join the family for lunch in the church basement following Interment.
Active pallbearers are Brendan Bakanec, Kerry Bakanec, Jarrid Bakanec, Josh Schneider, Shawn Lerner, and Mitch Lazurko. Honourary Pallbearers are Alec Buye, Dan Hudec, Alvin Marshall, Barry Albrecht & Malcolm (Sandy) Sanderson.
Arrangements are by Binkley’s Funeral Service in Maple Creek. Condolences may be offered to the family at http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com. Those who wish to remember Larry with donations may do so by donating to a charity of their choice.

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VALERIE ZWICKER

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1941 ~ 2022

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Mrs. Valerie Jean Zwicker passed away at South Country Village in Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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"

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