October 24, 2013

By Obituaries on October 24, 2013.

.1922 ~ WETSCH ~ 2013
Rose Marie Wetsch of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Kasper Wetsch, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Rose leaves to cherish her memory her five children and their families. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Rose’s memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish Building Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Wetsch. Funeral arrangements 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

.1925 ~ KONDRO ~ 2013

Eva Ilona Kondro of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Vodan Kondro, passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. The Graveside Service was held yesterday in SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY Memorial gifts in Eva’s memory may be made to Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services, 856 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7S6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eva Kondro. Funeral arrangements 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 528-2599.

.1927 ~ MacDOUGALL ~ 2013

Mabel Irene MacDougall of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. The Graveside Service was held yesterday in REDCLIFF CEMETERY. Memorial gifts in Mabel’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mabel MacDougall. Funeral arrangements 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 528-2599.

.1947 ~ SEEFRIED ~ 2013
Mrs. Bonnie Lee Seefried, beloved wife of Mr. Walter Seefried of Manyberries, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at the age of 66 years. Bonnie also leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Grant (Nicole) Seefried of Medicine Hat and Greg (Tracey) Seefried of Foremost; three grandchildren, Dylan, Adam and Jenna; two sisters, Karen (Albert) Jakubowsky and Shelley (Travis) McKinley, both of Manyberries; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Melvin and Velma Neilson. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will take place. Memorial gifts in Bonnie’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bonnie Seefried. Funeral arrangements 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

.BILL SASS
With great sadness we announce the death of Bill Sass, Oct. 19, 2013, in Edmonton. He had fought congestive heart failure for several years and a new heart this summer had offered great promise and did deliver some wonderful times, however brief. Bill is survived by his wife of 22 years Kathy Murrie, and his wonderful children Kathy (Geoff) and Jennifer (Leigh); stepchildren Garnet, Trish (Barry) and Andrea (Andy), beloved grandchildren Fred, Modi, Amanda and Justin (Brittany), and his sisters Roberta (Howard) and Marian (John) in the United States. He was predeceased by his parents William Sass Sr., and Florence (Heirs), son Greg, and ex-wife Sue (nee Evans). A gentle, patient, intelligent and big-hearted man, William C. Sass, Jr., was born Jan. 23, 1947, in Chicago, and from Day 1 was a Chicago Cubs fan. Blessed with musical talent, a good singing voice and a prodigious memory, he learned to play guitar and it became a lifelong love. His dad moved to Michigan when Bill was nine, then on to Salem, Oregon, where Bill attended South Salem high school and then college. Bill came to Toronto in 1969 with Sue, his first wife, after a “brief spell” in the U.S. Marines. He moved west and stumbled into writing, discovering another awesome talent. His incisive pursuit of truth and good journalism were tempered by his wit and self-deprecating humour. Bill retired from the Edmonton Journal in 2008, after a 40-plus year journalism career that began at the Medicine Hat News. Over the years, he was a feature (humour) writer, consumer columnist, business editor, Legislature Bureau chief and reporter, among other roles, and in 2003, co-authored the Journal history, Voice of a City, with Marc Horton and Pat Beuerlein. He also taught journalism at Grant MacEwan for a number of years in the 1990s. The past 10 years or so, Bill enjoyed being a “country gentleman” away from work, taking charge of building “the cabin,” and learning from friends, books – and mistakes – a number of construction skills. Our thanks go to Drs. Ezekowitz, Welsh and Whitter, among the many caring professionals who have assisted Bill along his recent health journeys. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the University Hospital Foundation (designate the transplant program or Mazankowski Heart Institute) or any group that assists in adult literacy or children’s sports or music programs. The Cubs, Corb Lund and Great Big Sea have all lost a great big fan.

.BRAY
Hilda Bray of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Orville Bray who predeceased her on December 11, 1977. She leaves to cherish her memory two nephews, John (Brenda) Bray and Gerald (Murel) Bray all of Medicine Hat as well as several other nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, Susanah and Alexander Eckstadt. At the request of Hilda, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Hilda Bray, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.ILEEN PETERS
March 4, 1950 ~ October 21, 2013
With tears in our eyes and hurting hearts, we the family of Ileen Caroline Peters, regret to announce her sudden passing which occurred at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the age of 63 years. Ileen’s life will be celebrated in a come and go manner at the residence of Gordon & Carol Peters located at 51 Sundown Road S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Her presence will be forever in our hearts and memories will last forever.”

(Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.cook southland.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

.MICHAEL JAMES PAGE
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Michael, beloved son of Michelle and the late Donny Page, in his home, with his mommy by his side on October 21, 2013, at the age of 22 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his grandmother, Katherine Andreas of Medicine Hat; his aunts and uncles: Jane (Larry) Goldade, Conrad (Janet) Andreas, Ernest (Paulette) Andreas, Lillian (Doug) Schweitzer, Cyril Andreas, Cameron (Kim) Andreas and Anita (Ralph) Kunz as well as many cousins. He will be greeted in heaven and into the arms of his daddy Donny and his grandfather John F. Andreas. Michael was born on March 16, 1991 in High River and was diagnosed at an early age, with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Despite his disability, Michael enjoyed and lived each day to the fullest, and never did he focus on himself, but rather on everyone else. He enriched and inspired all those who loved him and those whom he met. He attended St. Michael’s School and graduated from the Learning Assisted Program in 2009. He spent every summer at Camp Wannacombac and volunteered at the Esplanade. Michael will be remembered for his great love of playing video games and going out to the movies. He enjoyed community events and outings, as well participating in all the MD walks and fundraisers. His outgoing, loving and positive disposition was always evident. His quick and witty sense of humor, his inquisitive nature and need to ask questions will make all those who knew him smile. Michael truly inspired everyone he came into contact with. He will always be our shining star. A special mention of all his past and present care workers, Dawn, Marie, Debbie and Kera. Also, thank you to the Medicine Hat and Elkwater Fire Departments for all their home visits and the excellent work they do for the MD walks and fundraising events. Michael’s message to you is: “Don’t cry, be happy for me, as now I can do everything in heaven that I couldn’t do on earth”. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00p.m. and at the church on Friday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le, celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy c/o 412 Stone Place, Redcliff, AB T0J 2P2 To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Michael Page, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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