Sandra Lynne Jurgens, a resident of Bow Island since 2005, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
A Celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at Matthews Funeral Home, 750 - 6th Avenue West, Melville, Saskatchewan on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
On behalf of Sandy, the family would like to thank everyone in Bow Island who embraced her and made her feel so at home.
Special thanks to the Curliss family, who, as neighbors, quickly became so important in her life by so generously sharing theirs.
Thank you to all those who were there when Sandy passed, for alerting the officials. Thank you for allowing us to lean on you for support, stories, food and hugs.
Thank you to the ambulance attendants, the police department and Dr. & Mrs. Edwards for going “above and beyond.”
It has been heartwarming to meet neighbors that cared about Sandy and had the courage to come over and express their sorrow and to share a story about Sandy.
We would like you to know that Sandy chose Bow Island after coming back to Canada from Hawaii. She loved the Bow Island community. She felt safe, comfortable and cared for there. We, as a family would like to thank you for that. God Bless!

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Mrs. Mary Esther Jans, beloved wife of the late Mr. Herbert Jans, peacefully passed away while in the comfort of her home on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the age of 91 years.
Mary was raised and attended school south of Elkwater at Thelma, Alberta. She married Herbert Jans in April of 1938. Together they made their home south of Walsh where they raised their five children. In April of 1956, they moved to Redcliff where she resided until her passing. Mom was a hard worker, helping dad on the farm with no amenities like other farm wives. She was kind hearted and put her family first, always. Mom had a lot of interests like oil painting, needle work, puzzles of every kind and reading. Her church was a very important part of her life. The highlight of Mom’s life was her 90th birthday where she met many of her old friends and relatives. Any family get together brought a smile to her face. Her Wednesday Chinese Dinners were something she looked forward to every week. She was able to enjoy her entire life to the fullest and will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She was an inspiration to all of us. Mom’s memory will be cherished by her children, Lyn (Martha) Jans, Vi (Jim) Rieger, Wally (Pam) Jans and Fran (Bob) Crane; 18 grandchildren, Rick Crane, Tammy Gavelin, Brian Crane, Mark Crane, Bobby Crane, David Crane, Stan Crane, Lori Cox, Jamie Rieger, Melody McCoy, Trevor Rieger, Tracey Robinson, Ryan Evans, Lisa Evans, Nicky Evans, Ben Jans, Graham Jans and Jordan Jans; 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ella Seefried of Medicine Hat and Helen Reid of Sidney, B.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert in 1975; a son, Don in 2005; a grandson, Kelly Crane in 1998 and a great-grandson, Richard McCoy in 1991. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ludwig and Katherine Hepper and two sisters, Irene Holmstead and Dorothy Marble.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and again one hour prior to the funeral service. The Funeral Service will be held at the Medicine Hat Alliance Church, 1340 - 22nd Street S.E. on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Michael Leist officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Alliance Church, 1340 - 22nd Street, S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7M4 or the charity of one’s choice.

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It is with saddened hearts that we announce that our dear mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with those who loved her at her side.
The angels came to take Pauline home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2007. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jim (Margaret) of Calgary, Marlene (Ron) of White Rock B.C., Sharon (Randy) of St. Albert and grandchildren: Peter, Kelly, Dawn, Kristen, Brooke, Jeremy, Nicole, and Daniel. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Gustave in 1995. Pauline was born in Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan on April 9th 1921, attended Normal School in Swift Current, and began her teaching career. She married Gustave
Jauch on May 16, 1942 and after homesteading in the Athabasca area, they settled in Medicine Hat in 1956 to raise their family. Pauline taught in the Medicine Hat Catholic School system until she retired in 1977. She received her B.Ed. degree from the University of Calgary in 1972, a goal she had been working towards for over 20 years. Pauline was a dedicated teacher and loved by her students. In her retirement, Pauline was very active in St. Mary's Church, especially with the seniors at Sunnyside Nursing Home. In 1998, Pauline moved to White Rock, B.C. where she resided until her death. Pauline touched so many people in her life and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She always had a poem or a little song to share that would bring a smile to everyone she met. Her strength of character, kindness, love for life and God and her sense of humor will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet for Vigil Prayers at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 238 - 2nd Ave. N.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Father John Maes celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic section of Hillside Cemetery.

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ROGER MAURICE JAEGER
October 3, 1923 - July 22, 2007

Mr. Roger Maurice Jaeger of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mrs. Edna Jaeger, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007, at the age of 83 years.
Along with his loving wife Edna, Roger leaves to cherish his memory four children: Roger Milton (Beverly) Jaeger, Rodney Albert (Sandra) Jaeger, Wade Douglas Jaeger and Cheryl Lynn (Robert) Storrs;  six grandchildren, Robert Wade Storrs, Trevor Joel Storrs, Roger Neil Jaeger Jr., Shannon Dee Jaeger, Conrad Otto Jaeger and Cameron Albert Jaeger;  five great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Kernney of LaSalle, Quebec;  one brother, Frederick Tom Jaeger of Calgary, AB.;  two sisters-in-law, Alice Haskell of Medicine Hat and Evelyn Glass of Kelowna, B.C., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins, including special cousin, Dorothy Drewitt of England.  He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Edith Jaeger;  two brothers and one sister.  Roger was born on October 3, 1923 in Lachine, Quebec. He joined the
Navy in the fall of 1942, and was deployed to Calgary for training.  He met Edna Boen and they were married in Calgary on December 18, 1943.  Roger was deployed overseas on HMCS Huron which actively ran the Murmansk Run between England, Norway and Russia.  His swimming training came in very handy when he dove off the ship at Barry Rhodes Bristol Channel and saved a fellow sailor from drowning.  Roger was an avid swimmer who was taught to swim by his mother in the St. Laurence River, and then started to compete in competitions at the Lachine YMCA.  He qualified for the Canadian
Championships and won the right to compete in the Olympics which were cancelled due to the war.
In 1946 Roger and Edna settled in Medicine Hat after he was discharged from the Navy.  He worked at Dominion Glass, IXL Industries, Crystal Dairy, and Canadian Pacific Railway.  He left the CPR when he was transferred to Calgary and bought the Marvel Confectionary in Riverside. In the early 60's, Roger went Potato, Onion & Corn Farming.  He ran Town & Country Packers and supplied fresh produce to the local grocery stores and wholesales.  When he turned 78, he decided it was time to retire and he closed the doors of Town & Country Packers.
Over the years, he volunteered and ran the local outdoor swim club.  He was active for many years as well as a Cub and Scout Leader spending his holidays at Cub/Scout camps.  One year, he spent many hours on the river teaching canoeing, culminating in a week long canoe trip from Calgary to Medicine Hat.  For numerous years he took children to Havre on a Scouting exchange program to interact with American scouts.  Roger believed in giving back to the community by donating countless hours to different organizations to ensure our community was a good place to live.   Roger came to love Medicine Hat and never wanted to leave. Since he could not be near the ocean, he decided to take up his second love which was flying.  He worked diligently and acquired his license to fly on August 16, 1977.  He flew for many years until he no longer could fly due to his diabetes.  When he was not flying he was skiing or hunting.  He finally had to give these sports up at the age of 80+.  Roger and Edna loved to travel and spent many weeks in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America.  His most memorable trip was going with shipmates and their wives to retrace their travels during the war.  Not only will Roger be remembered by his wife and family, he will be remembered by many for his commitment to children and the community.  He loved life and believed you received what you gave many times over by seeing children become good community-minded adults.  He continually took the time to be with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren so he could support and encourage their various endeavors.  Roger's positive attitude towards life and people was what friends and family loved about him most.  His belief in life was a legacy to us all, and by believing in life and people, each day was made special and lived to the fullest.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W.,
Medicine Hat on Thursday, July 26, 2007, between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The celebration of Roger's life will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 - 4 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 27, 2007, at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Dr.  Shane Andrus officiating.  Interment will follow at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8;  the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 - 7 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2, or to the charity of one's choice.

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MICHAEL JOHNSON
1951 - 2006

Mr. Michael Raymond Johnson of Medicine Hat, beloved partner of Patricia Diane Evans, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the age of 55 years.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory daughters, Jennifer (Kevin), Leslie Johnson, Michelle (Raul) Cartagena and grandson, Austin;  sisters, Christine (Clayton) Scheuerman and Wendy (Cameron) Foran;  nieces and nephews, Dwaine (Stacy), Dean, Stephanie and Shannon;  uncles, Allan (Grace), Robert (Lorie), Wayne (Darlene);  aunts, Joyce and Norma, as well as numerous cousins.  He was predeceased by his mother, Elsie Johnson in 2000; father, Earl in 2003 as well as one niece, Krista Scheuerman in 2004.
Michael was born in Oyen, Alberta on June 20, 1951.  He lived on the family farm until 1968, when he went to Edmonton attending Alberta College for Grades 11 and 12.  His educational achievements included attending the University of Alberta, obtaining his B.Sc. in 1972 and Professional Diploma in Education in 1973.  He then received his Ed. Diploma in 1981 and M. Ed. in 1993 from the University of Portland.  Michael Married Elizabeth Rivet in 1973.  He taught in Youngstown, Cereal and Drayton Valley.  He was the principal at Charlie Killam School from 1981 - 1999, and most recently taught at La Loche Community School in La Loche, Saskatchewan.  Michael moved to Medicine Hat in 2001, and along with Pat, bought a half section N.E. of Irvine as a retirement residence.  He loved the farm where he would spend hours rambling over the fields and tinkering with his old Fargo.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 15, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend James Farrell officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to AADAC, 346 - 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0C1, or to Community Mental Health Services, 2, 346 - 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G7.

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MICHAEL JOVANOVIC
2006
Mr. Michael Jovanovic passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Monday, October 30, 2006 at the age of 78 years.
He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Tatyana Jovanovic.  A Graveside Service will be held at the Iola Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 1:00 P.M.

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ROBERT JOHNSTON
Sept. 5, 1919 - Oct. 21, 2005
Mr. Robert Johnston formerly of Gull Lake Saskatchewan, beloved husband of the late Dena Johnston, passed away at the Good Samaritan Facility in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 21, 2005, at the age of 86 years.
Bob leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Jean (Doug) Colter of Gull Lake, Sask.;  one brother, James (Violet) Johnston of Calgary, as well as their families.  He was predeceased by one sister, Georgina Misner.
Bob ranched for many years in the Gull Lake area before retiring to Dunmore, later moving to Medicine Hat. He will be forever remembered by his family and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. The Officers and Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch #17 will conduct a Poppy Service in Honor of their departed comrade.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Good Samaritan Society's South Ridge Village Facility, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4P1.

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STEVE JUHAS
Dec. 12, 1926 - Sept. 22, 2005

Mr. Steve Juhas, beloved husband of Mrs. Doreen Juhas of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Medicine Hat Hospital on Thursday, September 22, 2005, at the age of 78 years.
Along with his loving wife Doreen, Steve leaves to cherish his memory three children:  Robert Kindred of Brooks, Terri (Denis) Jackson of Scandia, Laurie Baron of Brooks;  special niece, Audrey (Don) Hill of Medicine Hat;  grandchildren, Coralee Tjeerdema, Migon Cochrane, Brittney Baron, Nicole Baron and Alex Jackson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Elaine Derrickson and one brother-in-law, Ken (Marg) Reynolds. Steve was predeceased by his mother and father, Alex and Ann;  one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Steve Zelle;  one nephew, Roger Zelle;  his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edna (George) Richardson;  one son, Alan Kindred as well as one granddaughter, Ashley Baron. Everyone will remember Steve as a very happy-go-lucky, easy going individual who had a heart of gold. He was a real jokester and enjoyed playing cards and fiddle music.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, September 26, 2005, between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends may also pay their respects one hour prior to the Funeral Service which will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 2:00 P.M.  Reverend Loren Hosfield will officiate with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 - 7
Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2.

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ERIK JOHNSON
Nov. 12, 1910  -  Aug. 25, 2005
Mr. Erik C. Johnson of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mrs. Berniece Johnson, passed away at the Valleyview on Thursday, August 25, 2005, at the age of 94 years.
Along with his wife Berniece, he leaves to cherish his memory three children, Gina, Tracy and Mike (Pam), as well as many good friends including Bob, Carol, and Dale Eisenbarth. He was predeceased by his mother and father. He loved all animals and will dearly missed by his four cats, especially Whitey. Cremation has taken place. A Private family service will be held at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, P.O. Box 121, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7E8.

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JOHN JANZER
1919 - 2005
Mr. John Janzer of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at the age of 86 years.
He will be sadly missed by Leslie (Gerry) Janecke,  Wayne (Linda) Janzer, Linda (Yvon) St. Martin, Millie (Wayne) Upshaw;  his sister, Lorraine (Jack) Turner; his grandchildren, Leigh, Jill, Pam, Holly, Tara, Jessica, Genevieve and Neil as well as five great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his good friend Martha Janecke. John  was predeceased by his mother and father Nick and Frances Janzer; his brothers George & Bill Janzer, and his wife Rose of 53 years. John was born in Mendham,
Saskatchewan on March 30, 1919. Around the age of 15, he started farming with his Dad using teams of horses. John & Rose were married on January 26, 1944 and continued to farm in Acadia Valley, Alberta for 30 years. Over his lifetime, he experienced tremendous technological and lifestyle changes.
When he retired, he was farming with a four-wheel drive tractor and modern machinery. As well as farming, Dad apprenticed in Leader, Saskatchewan as a watch maker in the early 1930's, and continued to repair watches for the community for many years. In 1956, Mom & Dad built a new house and  made Medicine Hat their home. Dad enjoyed gardening, jam making, family camping trips, traveling  and visiting his son in Fort Macleod and daughters in Kelowna and Calgary. Dad was a wonderful and generous father, a loving grandfather and a good friend. He enjoyed a long and healthy life.
Those wishing to join the family for prayers did so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. with The Very Reverend Father David Meadows celebrant. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.  Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Of Alberta, 124, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 403-527-0028.

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KELLY ALBERT JACKSON
1960 - 2004
Mr. Kelly Albert Jackson of Medicine Hat, beloved son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd and Dorothy Jackson, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2004, at the age of 43 years. Along with his immediate family, Kelly leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Randy (Sharron), Carey (Debra) and Bradley
(Loretta).
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Cremation will follow with a private interment at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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