1929 ~ ROTH ~ 2013

Mrs. Anne Veronica Roth, beloved wife of Mr. Andrew Roth of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, October 10th, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Anne also leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Debbie (Bob) Townsend of Cypress County and Pam (Medhat) Salem of Edmonton; two sisters, Mary Roth of Medicine Hat and Engelina Kessler of Edmonton; one sister-in-law, Josephine (John) Holton of Medicine Hat; one brother-in-law, Peter Roth of Bow Island; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was predeceased by her parents, Christian and Barbara Stappler; one daughter, Cynthia in infancy; as well as numerous brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Anne was born in Medicine Hat on October 6th, 1929 and was raised in the Granlea area. She married Andrew on October 12th, 1948 and they settled on a farm south of Bow Island. They farmed for many years before moving to Bow Island where Anne worked at the Bow Island Health Centre. Anne and Andrew retired to Medicine Hat where Anne passed away just two days short of their 65th wedding anniversary.
Anne was an amazing cook who loved to entertain. She was also an avid gardener and took great pride in her flowers and her personal appearance. She loved going on vacations and spending time with her family and friends. Anne will be greatly missed and always remembered by all those who knew and loved her.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Anne’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or to the Palliative Care Unit, both c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anne Roth. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Tuesday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599