March 31, 2023
By Obituaries on March 31, 2023.
ABERLE, FLOYD DENNIS
ABERLE, FLOYD DENNIS April 9, 1949 March 26, 2023
The family of Floyd Dennis Aberle are deeply saddened to share the news of his passing on March 26, 2023 at the age of 73 years. Floyd will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years Phyllis Aberle of Calgary, his son Dennis (Alison) of Calgary, daughter Karen (Anthony) of Wetaskiwin, granddaughter Nicole (Jake) of Airdrie, grandson Jacob of Calgary, as well as his extended family especially his brother-in-law, dear friend, and mentor Wally Attrill and longtime friend Bev Karpiuk.
Floyd was predeceased by his father Ralph on September 19, 1967, his brother Barry on February 13, 2005, his mother Magdalene Hasper on November 24, 2017, his sister Darlene on March 19, 2022 and his lifelong best friend John Karpiuk on June 24, 2017.
Floyd was born in Medicine Hat AB on April 9, 1949. He grew up on the flats and enjoyed spending time out on the surrounding family farms. Floyd was always a hard worker and began doing so at a young age with various jobs including pulling vegetables at the Japanese Gardens, Shamrock Bottling delivering Coca-Cola, and as an operator for NW Nitro Fertilizer. He met Phyllis in 1965 and they were married on July 1, 1967. They welcomed Dennis to the family in 1968 and Karen in 1973. The family moved to Calgary in 1971 and Floyd began working for the Calgary Stampede as foreman of the Corral. He had a brief stint as a Greyhound bus driver in the late 70s before returning to the Stampede.
Floyd spent 30 years working with the Stampede in various building operations positions including being the first Operations Manager of the new Saddledome through the 1988 Olympics and then as Manager, Facilities of the other buildings on Stampede Park until his retirement on April 30, 2005. Without missing a beat, he was approached by several Stampede Volunteer Committees and spent the next 17 years as a volunteer with the Stampede Showband, Western Showcase, and Kids’ Day Breakfast Committees.
Floyd and Phyllis loved travelling, including going on 17 cruises, often with other family and friends. All his life, he also had a true love for motorcycles. Floyd chose to give up his first bike when Dennis was young and money was tight, but was able to hit the road again in the early 80s when he purchased his first Gold Wing. For the past 40+ years Floyd has shared this love with many friends including Terry Jackson, cousin Ken Aberle and son Dennis, with whom he went on annual trips.
Floyd’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate care team that looked after him during his last days at the Dulcina Hospice at St. Marguerite Manor, as well as the incredible staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, especially Dr. Hao for her compassion and guidance over the past 2.5 years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Mountain View Funeral Home (Prairie View Chapel, 1605 100 Street SE, Calgary) on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Floyd’s name directly to the Dulcina Hospice in Calgary (110 Evanspark Manor NW, Calgary AB T3P 0N4). Please call the hospice at 587-230-5500 if you would like to make a memorial gift by credit card and/or require assistance. Donations may also be made to the Tom Baker Calgary Cancer Centre or to the charity of one’s choice. To express condolences and share memories, please visit: http://www.mountain viewmemorial.ca.
CHESTER WELTE
1941 ~ CHESTER WELTE ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Chester Jesse Welte announce his passing in Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 81 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB with Celebrant, Fr. Roque Periera. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Chester’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chester Welte. 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.
ELLA LOOK
1934 ~ ELLA LOOK ~ 2023
Ella Maria Look of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Erwin Look, passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at the age of 88 years.  Ella leaves to cherish her memory her children, Lorie (Terry) Krauss of Red Deer, AB and their children Emily (Graeme) and Sarah (Josh) ; Beverly (Don) Sept of Medicine Hat and their children, Alissa (Matthew) and Robyn (Mike);  Rick Look (Annalise King) of Medicine Hat and their children, Dustin, Dylan, and Sarah;  and Randy (Melissa Hilmoe-Look) Look of Airdrie, AB and their children, Matthew and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Jett, Bennett, Austin, Scout, Lenae; brothers, Erich (Pauline) Hintz and Manfred (Doylene) Hintz; sisters, Alma Hintz, Anita (Ted) Walker, and Lillie Jetter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Ella was predeceased by her parents, Samuel, and Olga Hintz; loving husband Erwin Look; brothers Helmut Werner, Arnold Hintz, Gerhardt Hintz and Hans Hintz; and sister Emma Weige.  Ella was born in Leipzig, Germany on December 18th, 1934, one of eleven children born to Samuel and Olga Hintz.  After moving to Canada she met, and married, Erwin Look.  Ella was an extremely dedicated and hard-working housewife and mother.  She raised her four children, all whilst maintaining a job outside of the home, working at Gene’s Bakery, then the Co-op Bakery until her retirement. She was an exceptional wife and mother and she cared very deeply for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ella was an excellent cook and she very much enjoyed hosting family dinners; her home was always filled with the laughter of family and friends.  Before Erwin’s passing, they would sit outside their family home in the warm summer evenings and gather the neighbours around to visit.  Ella kept a beautiful and bountiful garden harvesting peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes that she loved to share with her family.  Ella loved to play cards with her children and grandchildren, and later on with all of her friends at Chinook Village.  Ella was blessed with a strong faith and was a long- time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where she was actively involved in church functions as part of the Ladies Aid.  Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5,  on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER LITHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1M5 on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating.  If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com  and joining the live webcast at St. Peter Lutheran, Medicine Hat, AB at the above date and time. Interment will follow at HILLSIDE CEMETERY.  Memorial gifts in Ella’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5.  Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ella Look.  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.
ERICH KOENIG
ERICH KOENIG 1932 – 2023 Erich Koenig of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of the late Hildegard Koenig. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
HELEN CAMPBELL
HELEN CAMPBELL 1940 – 2023 Helen Elizabeth Campbell passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of Alex Campbell of Irvine. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
LARRY BONNEVILLE
LARRY BONNEVILLE July 20, 1940 March 22, 2023
Laurence Joseph Bonneville “Larry” of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2023, at the age of 82 years.
Larry is survived by his immediate family: his wife of 56 years, Kay Bonneville; his daughter Leah (Wayne) McBurnie of the Gold Coast, Australia and grandchildren Callum, Meeghan and Vanessa; his son Sean (Vanessa) Bonneville of Medicine Hat, and grandchildren Mitchel, Allyson, Emilie and Danial; and his son Bryce Bonneville of Scottsdale, Arizona and grandchildren Cole and Evan.
Larry is also survived by numerous extended family and their children, and his siblings: Yvonne (Donny) Michnik; Marie (Morris) Pawliw; Louis (Brenda) Bonneville and Paul (Sylvia) Bonneville; and all of their numerous children and grandchildren.
Larry spent his childhood in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan before moving to Turtleford, Saskatchewan in grade 11 to play hockey. Larry then went to Teacher’s College and started working as a radio announcer to pay for his education. Larry taught in Turtleford, Saskatchewan before returning to University in Saskatoon to get his degree.
Upon completion of his University degree, Larry continued working in radio at CKCK in Regina, where he met the love of his life, Kay Bonneville. Larry spent the rest of his life with Kay and built his entire life, family and career with Kay. They remained inseparable for the rest of his life.
Larry started his teaching career shortly after graduation and married Kay in 1966. Larry and Kay moved to Medicine Hat in 1974, where they grew their family and their careers. Larry taught for several years at St. Francis Xavier School in Medicine Hat before he went on to have a successful career with the City of Medicine Hat before retiring in 1999. Larry spent his retirement golfing, snow-birding, hiking, playing and listening to music, gardening, visiting family and friends and of course travel with many trips to Australia and Arizona. Larry spent his retirement generally being the happiest and most active retiree anyone has ever met. In particular, Larry enjoyed taking every possible opportunity to spend time with his children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 31 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club where incidentally, Larry got 2 holes in 1 (of his 3 total in life)!!!
To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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