NEWTON - GARRY

Mr. Garry Newton of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at the age of 68 years.  Garry leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Phyllis Newton; and his special friend, Elwood Amundson.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Garry Newton.  Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by

STUKINGS - MARION LEOLA

Mrs. Marion Stukings of Bow Island, Alberta, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stanley Stukings, passed away on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at the age of 94 years.  The Funeral Service will be held in ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH, 139 – 2nd Avenue West, Bow Island, on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. with Gloria Angle officiating.  Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Madison Cemetery at a later date.  As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Mrs. Marion Stukings may do so with a gift to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Marion Stukings or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta.  Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

Laurens (Rens) van Keule of Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the age of 29 years.  Laurens was born in Campbell River, B.C. on May 22, 1978.  His memory will be cherished in the hearts of his parents, Laurens and Jeannie van Keule; a brother, Peter van Keule (Tasha) and their children, Marik and Nikkolas; and a sister, Tilly van Keule (Morgan).  He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Cullen and an uncle, Patrick Cullen; maternal grandparents, Peter and Frances Cullen and paternal grandparents, Pieter and Laurenca van Keule.  He will be sadly missed.  A Celebration of Laurens’ life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating.  (Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Arrangements in care of

     TARNASKY

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Albert Tarnasky on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the age of 89 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Tarnasky. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Percy (Pearl) Tarnasky of Medicine Hat, Wayne (Shirley) Tarnasky of Cadomin and O’Brien Tarnasky (Marion Madge) of Elkwater; one grandson, Wade Tarnasky (Michelle) and her children, Keenan and Desiree all of Wainwright; one brother, Ray (Helene) Tarnasky of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by  his wife Mary of 65 years, on August 5, 2007; his parents, Bertha (April 25, 1965) and Samuel (June 26, 1970); two brothers, Bill (March 16, 1993) and Ernest (December 14, 1965); one sister, Olga Tarnasky (May 13, 1965) as well as five brothers and sisters in infancy.  Albert was born in Medicine Hat on February 11, 1919.  He married the girl next door, Mary Lutz on March 19, 1942.  They farmed next to the Tarnasky family farm in the Hilda area.  In August of 1969 they sold their farm and moved to Medicine Hat.  After a short retirement Albert, who was always a hard worker, decided he needed more to do and gained employment with the City of Medicine Hat as a groundskeeper, until his permanent retirement in 1984.  While on the farm, besides grain farming, they raised ducks, geese, chickens, pigs and some cattle.  Albert was never idle.  He enjoyed goose and deer hunting but especially loved fishing with his three sons, his brothers and his uncle William.  He was a passionate gardener and grew wonderful tomatoes and peppers.  He loved winemaking and everyone enjoyed his homemade smoked pork sausage.  Albert was always eager to help out his boys in anyway he could.  They were the pride of his life.  We love you Dad and will miss you.  Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.  The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Bay 3326 15^th Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3W9.  To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Albert Tarnasky.or you may visit, http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca  and leave a message of condolence. 

     ANDERSON

Edna Anderson passed away on Friday, May 9, 2008, at home in Medicine Hat, with her family by her side.  She leaves to cherish her memory six children, Linda (Ron) Leclaire, Jim (Heather) Anderson, Alanna (Peter) Carter, Darla (Todd) Christianson, Douglas (Toby) Anderson and Dawn (Mark) Miller; eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two brothers, Ben (Cathy) Klatt and Len (Adel) Klatt and one sister, Hannah Walsh as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Edna was predeceased by her parents, one brother, Albert; her husband Gordon on July 15, 2004 and one son, Rick on March 29, 2005.  Edna Janette Klatt was born March 26, 1933 at Peace River, Alberta.  She was the 3^rd child born to Eda and Fred Klatt.  She married Gordon Anderson February 16, 1952.  Together they raised their seven children living in Edmonton, Sunnynook, Hanna and Medicine Hat.  Not only did Mom have a full-time job raising her children, she also worked at various jobs, with her last job being a support worker with The Association for the Mentally Challenged.  She always had a special place in her heart for persons with disabilities.  Mom will be remembered by her family as being a loving and caring Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma.  She always made the best of any situation, and was never one to complain.  Even the past six months when her health started to fail, Mom always had a smile on her face.  Our fond memories included mom’s fried chicken dinners and poppyseed cake when all the family came home.  Mom enjoyed painting, gardening, sewing, and was an avid Tigers fan who never missed a game.  Mom and Dad enjoyed many winter holidays in Hawaii.  Mom suffered a stroke 10 years ago, and was fortunate to be able to live with Darla and lineher family.  This allowed her to remain with family, which was so important to her.  Mom was blessed to have Theresa as her caregiver for the last year.  Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  The funeral service will be held in the Dream Centre (1714 Saamis Drive N.W.) on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Al Derry officiating.  Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Y.M.C.A. “Living Fit” Program c/o 150 Ash Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 3A9 or to World Vision c/o 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2Y4.   To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edna Anderson, or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca  and leave a message of condolence. 

       KULTGEN

Margaret Ellen (Lyon) Kultgen, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest “Ernie” Kultgen.  She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Deborah (Mel) Birch, Bruce (Marilyn), Blaine (Jill) and Blair (Shelley), ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, her sister, Ethel Tytler and her sisters-in-law, Madeline Kultgen and Monica (Art) Trace as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Margaret was predeceased by her husband Ernie; her parents, Orville and Ellen Lyon; her brothers, Roy and Edward.  Margaret was born in Medicine Hat on July 25, 1929.  She lived on the family farm by Seven Persons until she moved to Medicine Hat to attend school.  She married Ernie Kultgen on January 31, 1950.  Margaret achieved her pilot licence in 1949 and enjoyed flying her own plane for numerous years.  Margaret was a kind and caring person who loved to be surrounded by family.  She was a very hard worker and spent many years working in the Bow Island area.  Margaret owned and operated her own Real Estate Company for many years.  She enjoyed people, playing bridge, travelling, her flowers, gardening and farming.  Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Monday morning from 9:00 - 10:55 a.m.  The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Loren Hosfield officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Allergy/Asthma Information Association, 16531 - 114 Street Edmonton, Alberta, T5X 3V6 or to Bow Island Health Centre, 938 Centre St. Bow Island, T0K 0G0.  To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Kultgen, or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca  and leave a message of condolence. 

     DYCK - EVA

Mrs. Eva Dyck, beloved wife of Mr. Abram "Abe" Dyck of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at the age of 77 years.  Eva also leaves to cherish her memory five sons, Gary (Sandra) Dyck of Lethbridge, Clarence (Debra) Dyck, Greg (Marilyn) Dyck, both of Medicine Hat, Calvin (Linda) Dyck of Irvine, and Wayne Dyck of Medicine Hat; one daughter, Brenda (Alan) Barton of Medicine Hat; eleven grandchildren, one sister, Louise (Dave) Goertzen of Lethbridge, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Eva was predeceased by her parents, Jakob and Anna Thiessen; one brother, Jakob in infancy; and two sisters, Alma Dick and Ollie Bayford.  Eva was born in Eatonia, Saskatchewan on January 31st, 1931.  She lived in Saskatchewan until moving to Coaldale at the age of 12.  Eva met her future husband, Abe, at the age of 14 and when she was 20 they were married and lived on a farm at Coaldale until 1958 when the family of six moved to the homestead at Whitla.  Two more children were born bringing the family to eight.  A better mom couldn't be found and she and dad raised the family lovingly.  After busy years raising six children, Eva had some time for herself.  She spent hours quilting and knitting baby bonnets for the neo-natal department at the hospital.  Eva loved to travel and she and Abe shared many great holidays together.  She also loved spending time with her family and friends visiting for hours.  Eva especially loved to have her grandkids surrounding her.  Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with John Willems officiating.  Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Mrs. Eva Dyck may do so with a gift to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, 400 – 280 Smith Street, Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2L4.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Eva Dyck or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

GUTFRIEND - FRANK DONALD

Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Amazing Grandpa!

It is with great sadness that Agnes announces the passing of her husband and best friend of 44 years, Frank, on Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 at the age of 67 years.  Frank also leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Sandra (David) Van Wert of Canora, Saskatchewan, Nadine Gutfriend and Heather (Rob) Stahl, both of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Trevor Van Wert, Jesseca Van Wert, Calla Ibach, and Holden Stahl; his father, Leonard Gutfriend; one brother, Richard (Elaine) Gutfriend of Regina; three sisters, Frances (David) Hennings of Whitehorse, Yukon, Marie (John) Elliott and Patricia Gutfriend (Randy Martin), both of Regina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Frank was predeceased by one sister, Bernice Lanks; and his father-in-law, Joseph Biko.  Since his passing in December, his mother, Monica Gutfriend and his mother-in-law, Rose Biko, have joined him in Heaven.  A Memorial Mass for the Deceased will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating.  The interment of the cremated remains will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Mr. Frank Gutfriend may do so with a gift to the Medicine Hat Cancer Centre or to the Medicine Hat Palliative Care Society, both at 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Frank Gutfriend.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

HARTMAN - RUDOLPH "RUDY"

HOLDEN – ST. LAWRENCE "LORNE"

Mr. Lorne Holden of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Edith Fessenden-Holden, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at the age of 94 years.  Lorne leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Gary (Shirley) and Gail (Sharon); his daughter-in-law, Norma Holden; his granddaughter, Michelle (Doug Rolling); his grandsons, Dan (Kim) Holden, Tim Holden, and Dean (Tracy) Holden, Matthew (Ann Asfrid) Holden, three great-grandsons, Jordan, Jake and Devin; four great-granddaughters, Alexandra, Taylor, Katarina and Erika; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Lorne was predeceased by his son, Duane and his wife of nearly 10 years, Edith.  Lorne was born in Krinlin, Montana on April 22nd, 1914.  He lived his first four years in Big Sandy, Montana, in a two-room log house.  In 1918, the family set out in a covered wagon for their new farm near Rainier, Alberta (a three-week trip).  En route they spent their first winter in High River, Alberta, reaching their farm in the spring.  Lorne played hockey for the Rainier team.  In 1939, Lorne moved to Medicine Hat to work for the CPR, eventually becoming an engineer.  Over the years, he received numerous awards and recognition including the Medicine Hat Centennial Sports Award, induction into Medicine Hat Sports Hall of Fame, and the naming of Lorne Holden Ball Field in his honor.  Lorne created the first little league Baseball and Minor Hockey programs in Medicine Hat.  He volunteered for more than 34 combined years in developing recreational programs for seniors including slow-pitch ball, table tennis, pool and snooker, and senior games.  Lorne contributed another 150 combined years of volunteerism for things such as Meals on Wheels, the Veiner Centre Christmas dinners, and a Junior Chums Boys Club in the Alliance Church (1950) for four years.  At the age of 93, Lorne was awarded a "Caring Canadian" Award by Lieutenant-Governor, Norman Kwan in January 2008.  He had a hobby farm for over 30 years at Dunmore where he raised Sicilian donkeys, exotic poultry and other animals.  It was always open for kids and adults alike to visit and enjoy his "pets".  Lorne married Edith Fessenden in April 1998.  Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, May 16th, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  A Celebration of Lorne’s Life will be held in MEDICINE HAT ALLIANCE CHURCH, 1340 – 22nd Avenue SE, on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Leist officiating.  Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Cochrane Cemetery at a later date.  As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Lorne Holden may do so with a gift to the World Vision, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2Y4.  Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Lorne Holden or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

  WALPER - ROBERT "WAYDE"