May 1, 2014

By Obituaries on May 1, 2014.

.1919 ~ NISHIMOTO ~ 2014
Just as the sun was rising on April 24, 2014, Matsumi Nishimoto, at the age of 94 years, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter and surrounded by the love of her family – a reciprocation of a lifetime of love that she generously showered on them. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1921 ~ HELLER ~ 2014
Theophil Heller of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lizzie Heller, passed away on April 23rd, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Theophil’s memory may be made to Medicine Hat Little League. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Theophil Heller. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1929 ~ MUTSCHLER ~ 2014
Estelle Mutschler of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Melvin Mutschler, passed away on April 17th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church. Memorial gifts in Estelle’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Estelle Mutschler. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1945 ~ PETREMAN ~ 2014
Karen Petreman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.BERTHA MILLS
1927 ~ 2014
Mrs. Bertha (Bertie) Mills, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Mills and long time resident of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre on Monday, April 21, 2014, at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her younger brother, Charles of Nova Scotia and grandsons, James and Marshall of British Columbia. She also has numerous nieces and nephews across Canada. Bertie was predeceased by her husband, Jim and most recently by her only daughter, Lee; her parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Bertie was born in Sydney, NS the second youngest of eight siblings. She had come out west to visit her sister in the late 1940’s and met and later married Jim Mills of Carstairs, AB. They moved to Medicine Hat where Jim began a career in the funeral business. They were actively involved in the community for many years. Bertie loved to sing and was a member of the Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church choir. After moving to the west coast for a few years, Jim and Bertie returned to the ‘Hat’ into a new home on Shaw Crescent. They enjoyed some good years there until Jim had to move to personal care due to the onset of Alzheimer’s. Bertie remained at her home with increased help of great neighbours, especially Don and Virginia Mason. She too fell into the clutches of Alzheimer’s and had to move into personal care; first at the Teeoda and then to Riverview where she received great care from the staff.
We, Bertie’s extended family would like to thank the Riverview staff for their care. We would like to especially thank Marlene Ruff, Bertie’s long time friend and choir mate, for her guardianship and for being in her corner when no one else could or would. A Celebration of Bertie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. A reception will immediately follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Bertie will be reunited with her husband, Jim in the Carstairs Cemetery, Carstairs, AB. (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

.HOFER, SANDRA ELAINE
June 30, 1979 – April 29, 2014
In loving memory of Sandra Hofer who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 34 years with her parents by her side. Sandra was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and lived her whole life on the Elkwater Colony which she was proud to call home. Sandra struggled most of her life with kidney failure and received two transplants, both from her siblings, Marlene (1998) and Larry (2005). Her parents were Sandra’s biggest support and were always there for her. Many times because of her long hospital stays, God became her closest friend and she spent much time in prayer. Times of good health were far and few so Sandra found joy in spoiling the children of Elkwater with treats. A big thank you to the Elkwater Colony for accepting Sandra for who she was and for all the support. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who were involved in Sandra’s care.
Sandra leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Reverend Paul and Susie Hofer of Elkwater, Alberta; sisters, Debbie (Minister Sam), Marlene (Moses) of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Amanda (Justin) of Billings, Montana; brothers, Larry (Rachel), Paul (Anna) of Elkwater, Alberta. She had ten nieces, Leanna, Annette, Carolene, Almira, Karman, Sandra, Lori, Mariah, Debra, and Chelsea; eight nephews, Paul, Landon, Kirby, Jayden, Jared, Adam, and twins, Tristen and Travis; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Sandra was predeceased by her brother, David Paul; maternal grandparents, Reverend Paul and Katie Stahl of Gildford, Montana; and paternal grandparents, Paul and Susanna of Elkwater; and uncles, Micheal (Susanna) Stahl of Gildford, Montana, and Peter (Katie) Wipf of Cranford, Alberta.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Elkwater Colony with burial to follow in the Colony Cemetery.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.

Memorial gifts in Sandra’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sandra Hofer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.KRUTZLER
Ida Krutzler of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Leo Krutzler. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Bruce (Bernadette) Krutzler; Kelly Krutzler (Colleen Bates), Yvonne Krutzler and Perry (Joanne) Krutzler; four grandchildren, Denine (John) Welsh (Liam, Caiden); Ryan Krutzler (Kiarra), Tianna Kournikakis; and Greyson Clark; two sisters, Pauline Helfrich and Tilly Robinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Leo on December 21, 2001; her parents Barbara and Adam Bauer; her brothers Adam, Karl and Emil; seven sisters, Katie, Betty, Della, Emma, Irene, Dorothy and Lydia. Ida was born on January 9, 1929 near Richmound, Saskatchewan. She was raised and received her schooling in Fox Valley and on March 20, 1952 she married Leo Krutzler in Calgary. Ida worked as a Nanny for a few years and then for Taylor Brothers I.G.A. In 1960 they moved to Golden Prairie where they owned and operated the hotel and in 1963 they moved back to Medicine Hat making it their home and raising their children here. Together they owned and operated J & K Traders a new and used furniture business while also farming in the Tompkins, Saskatchewan area before retiring in 1985. Ida enjoyed cooking for and spending time with her family as well as dancing to her favorite old time country music and playing cards. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dallas Hjorth officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ida Krutzler, 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

.MILLER
Jacob “Jack” Miller of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday April 26, 2014 at the age of 95 years. He is survived by his sons, Larry (Darlene) Miller, Richard (Donna) Miller; his daughter, Margaret (Floyd) Rieger; son-in-law, Wayne Quallie; seven grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Betty) Miller and Leonard Miller; his sisters, Christina Resch, Lena Eresman, Susan (George) Costea and Violet (Edwin) Fischer; sisters-in-law, Tillie, Katherine, Clara and Loretta as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth in 2006; his daughter, Gladys Quallie; his daughter-in-law, Ella Miller; his parents, Frank and Florentina Miller; his brothers, John, David and Valentine; his sisters, Magdalena and Veronica and several brothers-in-law. Jack was born in Fox Valley on January 15, 1919. He married Elizabeth Wingenbach on November 9, 1943. They farmed south of Liebenthal and moved north of Fox Valley in 1958, where they lived until semi-retiring to Medicine Hat in 1973. His lifetime passion was farming and he loved to play cards, bowl and listen to music. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.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, May 2, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please directit to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jack Miller, 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

.SEHN
Clara Sehn of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of the late Lukas Sehn. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to Holy Family Parish 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Clara Sehn 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