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IN LOVING Memory FEBRUARY 2021 2 Saturday, February 13, 2021 — THE MEDICINE HAT NEWS ROSE STEIN 1921 ~ 2020 JOHN LEASK EDWARD LAZAR Rose Stein of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 1931~ 2020 1948 ~ 2020 at the age of 99 years, beloved wife of the late Mike Stein. She leaves to It is with great sadness that we announce that John Harvey Leask of Edward Lazar passed away suddenly in Medicine Hat on Monday, December cherish her memory her son Randy Stein (Cindy Gyorkos); sisters-in-law, Carol Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2020 at the age of 28, 2020, at the age of 72 years. He leaves behind his daughters, Rebecca Stein, Clare Stein and Rose Peters along with numerous nieces and nephews 89 years. John is survived by his son, George “Geo” Leask (Selena Fisher); (Mark) Wedman and April Lazar; granddaughters, Isabella and Sophia from both families. She was predeceased by her parents Nick and Wilhelmina daughter, Vivian Leask; grandchildren, Mitchell Leask (Sam Morris), Matthew Wedman as well as one brother, Kenneth Lazar. He was predeceased by his Peters; her husband Mike on April 4, 1974; her siblings, Adam (Loretta) Peters, Leask, Natasha (Chris) Kennett, Christina Duncan, and George Roti; great- parents, Jean and Andrew and his son, Mark in 2013. Edward was born in Betty (Peter) Metz, Bud (Frieda) Peters, Floyd (Irma) Peters, Frank (Rose) grandchildren, Maddy-Mae, Ember, and Hope; as well as numerous nieces Kamsack, SK., and raised on the family farm near Bredenbury, SK. His life was Peters, George (Barbara) Peters, Jack Peters, Joe (Ida) Peters, Roy Peters, Sheila and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Norma Leask; spent working in the construction industry and he continued to enjoy (Albin) Rollack, and Mike’s family, Alex (Frances) Stein, Alphonse Stein, daughter, Connie Marie in infancy; brothers, Joe and Richard; and sisters, carpentry after his retirement. Edward loved classic cars, motorbikes and Andrew (Katie) Stein, Emily Stein, Erasmus (Mona) Stein, Joe (Rose) Stein, Pat Vivian, Beverly, and Mary. John was born on November 24, 1931 and raised watching hockey. Though not originally from Medicine Hat, he loved his Stein and Tony (Ann) Stein. Rose was born on December 20, 1921 on the on the family farm near Spalding, SK. John worked hard on the farm and adopted home and lived in the city for over 25 years. Ed enjoyed long family farm near Richmound, Saskatchewan. On June 16, 1941, she married quickly realized that in order to keep things going and to keep the farm country drives and morning coffee chats with his friends. The family would Mike Stein and they worked the family farm near Linacre until moving into productive, it was essential for him to become inventive as well as to develop like to extend special thanks to all of his friends, especially Gerry Pilon and Richmound in 1964 at which time Mike retired due to health issues. In 1974, many different skills. His experiences on the farm allowed him to become Rob Dunham for all of their help and support the past few days. A private Mike passed away suddenly with Rose remaining in Richmound until 1986, competent in both heavy duty mechanics and welding. After years of celebration of Ed’s life will take place at a later date. (Condolences may be when she moved into a suite in Medicine Hat living there independently until rigorous work on the farm, John made the decision to enlist in the army. His expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to 2012. She then moved to Chinook Village, Meadow Ridge, River Ridge and experiences as an enlisted man offered him the opportunity to learn serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception finally to Masterpiece as her care needs progressed. Rose was active in her additional and enjoyable specialties that would serve him well in his future. Facility, 901 - 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527- 6455 www.cooksouthland.com "Locally owned & directed" community helping with the Catholic Women’s League catering functions as After his discharge form the army, he worked hard to support his family. They moved to BC, where work was even more demanding. John encountered well as preparing her Borscht soup for bonspiels and sports days. She many hurdles working hard in BC, SK, and then eventually settling in in enjoyed visiting all her friends and spending time tending to her large Alberta. After a brief stint in Strathmore and then Brooks, John moved to garden. Her family would like to thank all the people involved with her care Medicine Hat in 1989 where he was able to utilize his numerous skills and over the years. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the knowledge working for Quoyloo Enterprises offering sharpening services. PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (masks are John employed techniques that were both innovative and unique and he mandatory). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private funeral mass will be continued this path until his retirement. John was a proud Metis citizen and celebrated in the Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. was very active with the Metis Nation of Alberta. He would often pass time with Fr. Rodel Abanto Celebrant. You are invited to watch the funeral mass sharing his unique sense of humour with the girls at the Miywasin Centre online; please go to Youtube.com and type in Medicine Hat Holy Family and they, and others who he encountered, will greatly miss his visits. John Church. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to was also a proud Legion member – this year was his 60th year - earning him remember Rose with a donation, may do so to the organization of your a badge of honour for his lengthy commitment to the local branch. John was choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ challenged with both hearing and visual impairments in his senior years, but pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Rose Stein, or you may visit www. it did not stop him form enjoying weekly Scottish country dancing or Sunday pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral morning services at his favourite Westminster United and Fifth Avenue Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 United churches. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowlands South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 Retirement Home and good friend, Richard Winterholt for their aid and GARY EISERMAN support during John’s final years. Special thanks to Dan Pede for all the care and comfort he provided and for being there for John during the many 1946 – 2021 challenging years and struggles with his hearing and visual impairments. Mr. Gary Eiserman of Grande Prairie, AB passed away on Friday, January 1st, Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL 2021 at the age of 74 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Dorothy Eiserman; children, Wendy Guthmiller, Sheila (Boris) Gavric and Mark Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. A private funeral service (Becky) Eiserman; five grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. Gary was will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, January predeceased by his father, Ted Eiserman and sister, Christina Wingenbach. A 6th, 2021 at 10:00 am with Gary W. Goran officiating. Due to current Covid-19 family time of remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Gary’s memory restrictions the service will be by invitation only. However, you are all invited may be made to S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A to view the service via livestream through John’s memorial page at www. 8E8. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to saamis.com starting at 9:55 am. Interment will follow at SAAMIS PRAIRIE [email protected] subject heading Gary Eiserman. Funeral VIEW CEMETERY. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL [email protected] subject heading John Leask. Funeral CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@ BONNIE DYCK saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd. 1948 ~ 2020 Bonnie Faye Dyck (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat with family by her side on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020, at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her husband, Cal Dyck; sons, Shaun (Jen), Shane (Lina), Casey (Cassie); daughter, Chantelle Fickinger (Simon) as well as step- daughters, Jacquie Mirtle and Carla Kolody (Shaun). Bonnie is also survived by her sister, Brenda Hamilton (Jack); brothers, Don and Dave, as well as nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, the Rev. Dr. D. Bruce and Agnes Johnson as well as her step-son, Dan Dyck. Bonnie was born on March 10, 1948, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After growing up in Medicine Hat, she spent over 30 years in Missoula, Montana raising her family before returning to Alberta in 2002.