SHATZ Anthony

July 12, 1920- July 20, 2013
It is with sad hearts and loving memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Tony Shatz at the age of 93 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Edna Mary in 2000. Tony leaves to mourn him, his son and daughter, and their spouses Brian and Sandy Shatz of Lethbridge and Brenda and Ed Guss of Calgary. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Geoff Shatz, Jodi (Scott) Beauchamp, Stacey (Cari) Matis, Danna (Stan) Matotek, Cam (Samantha) Guss and Dean Guss & Nadine Cole. He was blessed to meet his five great grandchildren, Gage Matis, Madison and Nicholas Matotek and Andrew and Ainsley Guss. Tony, the youngest of ten children to George and Rose, was born in Bow Island and is survived by his two sisters Mary Ell and Martha O’Brien and sisters-in-law, Velma and Dorothy Kienzle. He was predeceased by his brothers, Matt, Andrew, Mark, George and Julius as well as his sisters, Kate Schlacter and Rose Gardiner. Tony will be sadly missed by his longtime companion, Annabelle Vermette as well as many nieces and nephews. Tony lived all of his life in Southern Alberta, farming for 50 years in Bow Island, retiring in 1980 and moving to Medicine Hat in 1989. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers and a celebration of Tony’s life at the PATTISON CHAPEL in Medicine Hat on Wednesday July 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.)on Thursday July 25, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with the Very Reverend Fr. Long Vu celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anthony Shatz, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.