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PETER ALBERT JOHN WONNENBERG

May 15th, 1939 – March 10th, 2010

Peter's life journey on earth has ended, but his heavenly journey has just begun. Peter Albert John Wonnenberg was born May 15th, 1939 in Edmonton, Alberta and died Wednesday evening, March 10th, 2010 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with acute leukemia. After several moves with his family, he ended up living in Medicine Hat. Peter attended Elm Street School and Alexandra High School. At age 15, he joined the Navy in the Naval Apprentice Program in Esquimalt, British Columbia and after four years returned to Medicine Hat. He worked a short time for the Canadian Pacific Railway and Goodyear Canada Company. He then was employed by Petro Canada at the Empress Plant where he worked for 35 years as a master craftsman and power engineer until his retirement. Peter was very civic minded as he ran for city alderman, served on the Parking Commission and served seven years on the Alberta Public Housing Authority. Peter was also a Kirk Session Elder at St. John's Presbyterian Church. Peter was always a busy man working on several projects. His involvement with the United Motorcycle Club International (UMCI) and his Honda motorcycle gave him many trips and hours of enjoyment. He loved animals of all shapes, sizes and species. But his faithful dog, Blackie, was his constant companion. Peter's favorite holiday spot was at Fairmont, British Columbia where you would find him three times a year for the past thirty years. In the last year, Peter purchased his pride and joy, a thirty-four foot motor home, but due to poor health only a few trips were possible. Peter leaves behind his best friend and wife, Judy; his daughters, Linda (Wayne) Brunskill of Kamloops, British Columbia, and Suzanne Stuber of Medicine Hat; his sons, Nicholas and David Deis, both of Medicine Hat; his grandchildren, Tyler Cozart (Brooke Weiss), Taryn (Beau) Yaroszko, Logan Stuber, all of Medicine Hat, Jason Anderson (Heather) of Calgary, Daniel Collins (Roxanne) of Victoria, British Columbia, and Dustin Deis of Medicine Hat; his great-grandchildren, Serge and Rhett Yaroszko of Medicine Hat and Liam Anderson of Calgary; his brothers, Emil (Darlene) of North Bay, Ontario, Donnel (Cherry) of Meaford, Ontario, Darrel (Leslie) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; his sister, Helen (Dale) Brown of Kelowna, British Columbia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Muriel Wonnenberg; one granddaughter, Jessie; and Christina Fenwick, mother of Linda and Suzanne.   The Funeral Service will be held in ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. (Daylight Savings Time) with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. Friends and family are invited to come and celebrate Peter’s life journey and say their final good-byes until we meet again. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. The family graciously requests no flowers. Memorial gifts in Peter’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Cancer Centre, 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telus.net, subject-heading Peter Wonnenberg or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

                 RATH

Arthur “Art” Rath passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of Clara Rath of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Judy (Dwight) Lecuyer of Hanna, Brenda (Dave) Thevenaz of Bentley, Renard Rath of Medicine Hat; nine grandchildren, Michelle (Paul) Harpe of Spruce Grove, Shannon (James) Holm of Three Hills, Jason (Carrie) Lecuyer of Hanna, Shad Thevenaz of College Station, Texas, Drew Thevenaz and Logan Thevenaz both of Bentley, Renee (Blaine) Tatro, Justin Rath and Christopher Rath all of Medicine Hat; four great grandchildren, Jared Harpe, Jenna Harpe, Darby Holm and Nicholas Holm; one brother, Jim Rath of Hanna and five sisters, Adeline Stuber and Lorraine Dirk both of Medicine Hat, Eileen (Cyril) Bracconier of Kelowna, Phyllis (John) Lanz of Medicine Hat and Kathy (Bob) Fuller of Edmonton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Katherine and Jacob Rath; one brother David in infancy and two sisters, Anna Rieger and Alma Krassman. Arthur Rath was born at Norton, Alberta on July 23, 1928. He was raised on the family farm and attended the Krauss School. After finishing grade nine, he quit school to work on the family farm. We were told that in his younger days he rode his horse to the neighbors to sell “Freshee” for pocket money. On October 22, 1949 he married Clara Scheffelmeier and took over the family farm where he had been born. Art grain farmed and was especially proud of his herd of Charolais cows. The children were all raised on the farm and when they started school Art started driving school bus first to Feldman Lake and later to Medicine Hat. 4-H was a large part of family life of which Art was always lineinvolved as a leader or part of the 4-H council for 20 years. Dad also enjoyed playing pool, cards, fishing, camping and travelling. In the late 70's Art and Clara travelled to Yuma eventually becoming full-time Snowbirds until the winter of 2009. Dad enjoyed getting to know and spend time with friends and family and especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “BOOMPA”. In 1990 Art and Clara, along with their house, moved to Medicine Hat. The family farm was sold in 1992 and Dad was now officially retired. Boompa now had more time to travel, visit (harass) his family, play pool, cards, camp and fish. Boompa always had a soft spot in his heart for his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arthur, Art, Dad, Boompa will always be remembered for his friendship, hospitality, opinions and sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Loren Hosfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Good Samaritans c/o 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7^th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Arthur Rath or you may visit www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence.

“Trumpets played and the angels took mother home.”

Isabelle Rose Boser passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre on March 8, 2010 at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Tony Boser. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Ed (Dianne) of Calgary, Bernice (Fred) Ruppel of Westbank, B.C. and Mervin (Sharon) of Barrhead; seven grandchildren, Lynn (Bruce), Brad (Gerry), Stacey (Mark), Derrick (Leah), Terry (Michelle), Ryan (Lindy) and Chanda; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Pius (Margaret Koenig and Harry (Lynn) Koenig; two sisters, Veronica (John) Bosch and Katie (George) Zacher. She was predeceased her husband Tony on April 7, 2002; one brother, Alex Koenig and one sister, Elsie Kratchmer. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers on Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the PATTISON CHAPEL. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2^nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Riverview Care Center, 603 Prospect Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4C2 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Isabelle Boser, or you may visit www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence.

               McCALLUM

Kathleen (Kay) Mary McCallum passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the age of 75 years. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Jim (Kayleen) McCallum; Neil McCallum (his children, Jessica and Justin); Patty McCallum (Patty Kohl); and their father James McCallum; her stepmother Mary Campbell; and three stepbrothers, Jim (Lorine) Marshall, Bob (Darlene) Marshall, Richard Marshall and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Emma and Dr. Wilfred Campbell and one brother Archie Campbell. Kay was born on March 8, 1935 in Medicine Hat where she was raised. She chose to return to Medicine Hat to retire as she always considered it her “home”. Throughout her life she was employed with the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and Calgary hospitals in medical records. Kay was an avid reader and sports fan, she loved hockey, curling, baseball and Canadian football. Recently she loved to watch the Olympics on T.V. Kay loved pets so much that she treated everyone’s pets as family. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. R. (Bob) Cruickshank officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. - 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic 666 5^th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kathleen McCallum, or you may visit www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence.

         WEINBERGER

Mary Rose Weinberger passed away on Sunday March 7, 2010, at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Peter Weinberger.   She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Alvin (Diana) Weinberger of Medicine Hat and Gladys (Bob) Buye of Calgary; five grandchildren, Bradley (Melanie) Weinberger, Kevin (Lori) Weinberger, Tanis (Trevor) Ashman, Ryan (Kimberley) Buye and Erin (Kevin) Hittel; nine great grandchildren, Maxwell, Marshall and Molly Weinberger, Emily Weinberger, Xavier Ashman, Marin and Hayden Buye; Koby and Rhys Hittel; one sister-in-law, Mary Schmidt of Leader as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Aurora and Gregor Schmidt; her husband Peter on November 10, 2008; one brother, John Schmidt and four sisters, Elizabeth Biko, Tillie Senger, Theresa Polonick and Christina Campanelli. Mary Rose was born on the family farm near Prelate on February 5, 1917. She married Peter Weinberger in the Bloomenfeld Church on December 28, 1939. In 1974 Peter and Mary Rose retired to Medicine Hat. She spent her life as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.   The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Keith Sorge celebrant.   Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation 666 5^th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mary Weinberger or you may visit www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca and leave a message of condolence.

   1932 - VORREITER - 2010

Mr. Adolf Vorreiter of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elsie Vorreiter, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Funeral Service held yesterday at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Adolf’s memory may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M5, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 - 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telus.net, subject-heading Adolf Vorreiter or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to