June 27, 2023
By Obituaries on June 27, 2023.
MARGARET PHYLLIS MURRAY
MARGARET PHYLLIS MURRAYNovember 15th, 1936 June 20th, 2023 Margaret Murray passed away on June 20th, 2023, at the age of 86 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Garnet; daughter Debra (Danny) Mikkelsen; grandsons, Peter and Dexter; brothers, Eugene (Shirley), William (Stella) Symbalisty. Marg was predeceased by her husband, William; brothers, Jake, Andrew and Morris Symbalisty; sisters, Ann Buyer, Gladys Taylor and Isabel Switzer.Margaret was born and raised in Manitoba. She grew up on the farm and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with family.A private graveside service will be held on June 28th, 2023, at 2:00PM at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Rd, Calgary, AB).To view full life story, visit http://www.gracememorial.com Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. 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
LOUIS MILES JOSEPH FRANKOW
LOUIS MILES JOSEPH FRANKOW April 27th, 1958 ~ June 17th, 2023
Louis Frankow of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 65 years. Louis leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Monique Frankow; stepdaughter, Raelynn (Neal) Howe; and stepson, Jordan Yake. “Papa Lou” adored, loved, and was very proud of his seven grandchildren, Emma, Rylee, Jade, and Waylon Howe, Paxton, Jayce, and Adalynn Yake as well as their mother, Amber Ouelette; his beloved pets, Tiger and Lucy; his father, Mike Frankow; sisters , Jocelyn Frankow and Colette (Myles) Blust; honourary sister, Patricia (Jay) Brown, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and best buddies, Rob Eirich and Joseph Toby. Louis is also survived by his many friends, colleagues, and brothers and sisters of Local Unions 496, Calgary AB. He was predeceased by his grandparents; mother, Odette (Deedee) Frankow; brother, Marc Frankow, and sister, Roberta Frankow. Louis was born in Gravelbourg, SK. The family lived in Swift Current, SK, where he was raised. After graduating high school, he obtained his plumber/pipefitter trade certificate and was employed with Local Union 496 throughout his career. Louis enjoyed camping, fishing, skiing, playing guitar, travelling, and swimming. His passion became his swimming pool which earned him the nickname, “Louie the Pool Boy.” Many good times were spent in the backyard by the pool with friends and family. The family extends a special thank you to all the Doctors and caregiving teams of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Chinook Regional Hospital (Lethbridge), and St. Joseph’s Home for their continuous care during his illness, you are angels! The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Thursday, June 29th, 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.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Louis’ memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Louis’ memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6 and/or 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 Louis Frankow. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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ANTON, Sister Alfreda, osu
ANTON, Sister Alfreda, osu
Sister ALFREDA (Anne) Anton, Ursuline of Prelate, was called into eternal life at the Hospice at Glengarda on June 23rd, 2023 at 93 years of age. Daughter of Fred and Philomena Anton, Anne was born on December 14, 1929, the youngest of three children, and grew up on the family farm near Fox Valley, SK. She received her early education at Bowden country school. In grade eight she attended school in Fox Valley where she had her first contact with the Ursuline Sisters. The faith, joy, and dedication of the Sisters made a lasting impression on her and confirmed her in her call to religious life. In 1945, she continued her high school education at St. Angela’s Convent at Prelate, SK and joined the Ursuline community the following year taking the name Sister Alfreda. After making her perpetual profession on August 15, 1951, she then took a year of teacher training at the Moose Jaw Normal School. A rich, exciting and often challenging 35 years of teaching, mostly in the Junior High grades, took her to Prelate Public School, St. Walburg, Denzil, Liebenthal, Viscount, Tramping Lake, Fox Valley, Swift Current, Shaunavon and Medicine Hat. Attendance at the Banff School of Fine arts helped to develop her artistic skills and with much enthusiasm she taught oil painting and leather work along with her classroom teaching. Two study leaves enabled her to complete her B.Ed. degree at the University of Regina in 1970 and her Bachelor of Religious Education degree from Newman Theological College in Edmonton in 1984. Her spiritual life was greatly enriched through pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Medjugore and the Ursuline Monastery in Quebec. In 1971, Sister Alfreda and Sister Louise were the first Ursulines to teach in the Catholic School System in Medicine Hat where they lived in community with other Ursulines near St. Patrick Church. Upon retiring from classroom teaching in 1992, Sister Alfreda joined Sister Louise in offering an intergenerational “Angela Family Program” that combined religious education with art instruction. Many are the families whose lives were enriched through participation in the creative educational activities that were offered at the convent. Following cancer treatment at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic in Calgary, the two Ursulines organized an Interdenominational Pastoral Care Program to minister to the sick in the hospital, lodges and care homes in their city. Thanks to the Sisters’ warm hospitality, the convent became a gathering place for many support groups and Ursuline Associates who considered it their ‘second home’. It also served as a distribution centre for food donated by city bakeries for people with limited incomes. In February of 2010, Sister Alfreda moved to St. Angela Merici Residence in Saskatoon where she continued to give art lessons as long as her health permitted. She is warmly remembered as a talented artist with great enthusiasm for teaching and a capacity for taking delight in the little joys of life. Left to cherish her memory are the Ursuline Sisters, her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and many friends and former students. She was predeceased by her father in 1953, her mother in 1981, her brother Hubert (Tillie) and her sister Faye (Greg). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Church (217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon) on Wednesday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch in the church hall and interment at the Prelate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives are invited to contribute to the Ursuline mission of education by donating to St. Angela’s Academy Foundation, at 305 Hilliard St. E., Saskatoon, SK, S7J 0E5. Arrangements are in care of Saskatoon Funeral Home (306-244-5577). To share condolences visit: http://www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com
GORDONBUSHELL1939~2023ITISWITH
GORDON BUSHELL 1939 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gordon Bushell of Seven Persons, beloved husband of Myrna, announce his unexpected passing on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Funeral details are pending and will be announced once completed. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
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VALERIE MILLER
1955 ~ VALERIE MILLER ~ 2022 Valerie Miller of Medicine Hat,passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at the age of 67 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, MEDICINE HAT, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Valerie Miller. 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
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VELMA COLEMAN
1941 ~ VELMA COLEMAN ~ 2023 Velma Marie Coleman (nee) Norman passed away June 22, 2023 at the age of 82 years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dick Coleman of 64 years. She is also loving remembered by her two daughters, Kerry (Alan) Godkin and their children, Byron (Del Rae) Godkin and their children, Natalia, Alessia & Barrett, Brad Godkin, Kallie Godkin; Janice (Gordon) McKie and their children, Garrett McKie, Jess (Natasha) McKie Brent’s son, Travis Coleman and his children, Brent & Leah; brother, Leonard Norman; sister, Connie (Bob) Anderson; nieces, Jodi (Trent) Lindsay, Vanessa (Mike) Ciccone, Marcy (Robert) Kiesman; nephew, Colin (Sara) Anderson. She was predeceased by her mother, Ragnhild Norman; father, Joe Norman; son, Brent Coleman and sister, Faye Norman.
Velma was born and raised in Piapot, Sask. and enjoyed visiting all her numerous cousins with her siblings. She met Dick and they married on August 1, 1958. Velma passed just weeks short of their 65th Wedding Anniversary. They then moved to the Maple Creek area and welcomed their three children. They moved to Medicine Hat in 1978 and still reside here. Velma loved music, camping and travelling to the U.S. She was always taking care of everyone, she had a huge heart and loved being involved in all her kids and grandkids lives and what they were all doing. She will also be missed by her many friends she made through the years. The family extends a special thank you to everyone at home care; doctors, nurses and care giving teams of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for their continuous care. The memorial service for Velma will be held at Saamis Memorial Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. on Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. David Pollard officiating. Lunch to follow at Saamis Creekside Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 2 Street SE, Calgary,AB T2H 1J5. Condolences for the family may be sent at http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Velma Coleman. 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
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EDNA ELLE
1926 ~ EDNA ELLE ~ 2023 Edna Elle of Medicine Hat, formerly of Richmound, SK, passed away peacefully in her 97th year. She is survived by her son, Clarence (Delaine); and daughter, Brenda (Gary) Whipple; grandchildren, Stuart (Aerin), Deloyce (Kelly) and their child, Avi, Kayla (Travis) and their children, Brexton and Nixon, and Kevin (Erin) and their children, Forrest and Oaklynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; an infant daughter, Caroline; one sister, and three brothers. Her family wants to express their thanks to Sunnyside Lodge staff for their many years of care. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road, SE Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A service of remembrance will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. For Edna’s full obituary please go to http://www.saamis.com and select Edna’s memorial page. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna Elle. 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
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DIRK PASTOOR
1942 ~ DIRK PASTOOR ~ 2023 Mr Dirk Willem Pastoor, beloved husband of the late Mrs Anne Pastoor (Post/Schmal) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Medicine Hat, surrounded by his family on June 23, 2023, at the age of 81.
Dirk was born on January 19, 1942 in Appingedam, Groningen, Holland to his parents, Klass and Jantina Pastoor. Dirk immigrated to Canada with his family in April 1954 with siblings, Peter (2011) (Mavis), Frouk (1981), and Bill (Phyllis). The family business was the place of work until he attended the University of Saskatchewan studing Geology, which soon found him working in numerous mines across the country. He married and had four children, Tina (Randy), Teresa, Robert (Sharmon) and Rodney (Nancy). The family would live in several places and eventually found themselves living aboard a sailboat travelling the world.
In 1981, the family returned to Canada and Dirk returned to the family business, Ducan (Dutch Canadian) Industries, and also branched out to open Pastoor’s Custom Canvas in Medicine Hat. In 1984, Dirk married his soulmate, Anne, beloved mother to Wes (Binhwa) Post, Natalie (Brent) Sauer, Colin Post (Brenna Oulette). In 1989, the family moved back to Lethbridge, and Dirk returned to Ducan Industries, where Anne also joined as a bookkeeper.
In their retirement, Dirk and Anne found a wonderful property in Sanca, BC, off the shores of Kootenay Lake. This gave them time to remodel the landscaping as well as catch fish or go sailing. They also travelled extensively in their motor home to 49 States, and all Canadian provinces, while popping in to see their family and friends along their travels.
Dirk was an uncle to Grace (Joop) Lommerts, Joan Pastoor, Kathy Pastoor, Florence (Sean) Christophers, Shelagh Pastoor, Bridget (Kirk) Mearns, Florence (Bruce) Look, Clarence (Lynette) Taal, Amber (Garrett) Dueck, and Angela (Shawn) Levesque; an opa to Abbot Knezic, Piercon Knezic, Mackenzie Meunier, Chase Pastoor, Jordyn Pastoor, Talina Pastoor, Tylan Pastoor, Jaclyn (Grey) Sauer, Jen (Andy) Kerslake, Jerrid (Benita) Sauer, Alannah Reinhardt, Alex Reinhardt, Cassandra Oulette, Nicolas Oulette; great opa to Kora and Lincoln Sauer, and Mason and Jonah Kerslake.
In their later years, Dirk and Anne resided in South Country Village, Medicine Hat. Our family would like to thank all the staff there for the care and kindness shown to them over the years. As well a special thank you to the staff on 5 East of the MHRH and of St Joseph’s Hospice for their tender care during his final days. If friends so desire donations in memory of Dirk may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dirk Pastoor. 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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