October 4, 2013

By Obituaries on October 4, 2013.

.1936 ~ RIEGER ~ 2013
Mrs. Eileen Rieger (nee Bernhart, formerly Heck) of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 at the age of 77 years. The Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, October 6th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Monday, October 7th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Matthew Emmelkamp, celebrant. A private family interment will follow in the Roman Catholic at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eileen Rieger. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday 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

.BETTY FOSTER
1924 ~ 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Betty Pearl Foster, beloved wife of the late Robert Foster, announce her passing while at South Country Village, Monday, September 30, 2013, at the age of 89 years. The family will honour Betty’s life with a private family celebration, with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Redcliff Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 8E8 or to South Country Village, Sunny Side D Wing, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G2. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.

.Last Saturday at Cook’s Chapel, family and friends of Margaret Sakamoto came together to celebrate her life and honour her memory. Margaret’s family ensured that everyone attending would have special memories to take with them. Through their warm welcome, words of tribute and special musical selections, family honoured the life of this much beloved lady. A beautiful pictorial display greeted those who attended the luncheon after the service, and the sharing of stories and fellowship continued on into the afternoon.
“Just as Grandma did,
Whenever you are able,
Be kind and generous to others…
Always another seat at the table.”
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.CLIFFORD “CLIFFY” WINSTON AINSWORTH
MARCH 16th, 1941 – OCTOBER 1st, 2013

It is with sadness that the family of Cliff Ainsworth announces his sudden passing at the age of 72 years. His loving, generous spirit will be missed by his wife, Patricia; son, Jason (Robyn) Ainsworth; daughter, Michele (Tyson) Josey; and son, Hagan (Katie) Ainsworth; and grandchildren, Cooper, Isabela, Chloe and Nicholas. Cliff also leaves numerous extended family and many good friends. Please join in a Celebration of Cliff’s Life on Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cliff Ainsworth. 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

.DILLON GUCKERT
1983 ~ 2013
Dillon Troy Guckert, beloved son of Helen and Elliott Guckert, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the age of 30 years. Along with his mother and father, Dillon’s memory will live on in the heart of his grandmother, Fanny Guckert, as well as the hearts of his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Arnold and Nora Peterson; grandfather, Jack Guckert and one uncle, Harvey Guckert. Dillon’s smile brightened the room. He loved the outdoors, especially when the wind was blowing in his face and his favorite tunes were playing in the background. Dillon enjoyed swimming, bowling, and time spent with Dad watching his Roughriders play on TV. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, October 7, 2013, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Dillon’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dillon’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.WESLEY INKSTER
Wesley (Wes) Inkster passed away at the Riverview Care Centre on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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