September 11, 2014

By Obituaries on September 11, 2014.

.1933 ~ MOSER ~ 2014
George Moser of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at the age of 80 years. George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 55 years, Rose; his daughter, Karen (Larry); his son, Dale (Shanon); five grandchildren, Daniel, Kristen (Rick), Jessica (Will), Demara (Landon) and Jamie (Becca); one great- granddaughter, Kristalynn; one brother, Roy; one sister, Mary (Gerry); many close friends; and Rose’s brothers, George (Sandra), Norman (Pearl), and Ray. George was predeceased by his son, Lyle (Gail); his parents, George and Florentina; and numerous brothers and sisters. George was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on October 28th, 1933 and married Rose Hamel on February 17th, 1958. He showed cattle for three years before gaining employment with Alberta Transportation. George loved watching baseball and played for the “Richmound Rockets” in his younger years. He also enjoyed playing pool, cards and games. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Moser. 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

.1941 ~ OSBORNE ~ 2014
Brenda Mae Osborne of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Brenda leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Holly Ellis, Paula Nunweiler, and Sandra Johnson; four grandchildren, Zane Johnson, Reid Johnson, Nicole Ellis, and Boyd Johnson; one sister, Brenda Currie; one niece, Lynda Currie; and one nephew, Bryan (Diane) Currie. Brenda was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Thelma Osborne; one grandson, Jesse Ellis; and two brothers, Jack and Gilbert as small children. A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held at the CYPRESS VIEW FOUNDATION, TEEODA LODGE, 722 Bassett Crescent NW, on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Brenda’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Brenda Osborne. 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

.1988 ~ BRAILEAN ~ 2014
Aric Andrew Brailean of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 at the age of 26 years. Aric leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Dan and Kathleen Brailean; and his sister, Amanda Brailean. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Aric Brailean. 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

.ERB
Peacefully and with gratitude for the company of his family, Ralph David Erb passed away in his home at Seven Persons on September 8, 2014. With heavy hearts bathed in hope we offer a brief sketch of a life well-lived.
Ralph’s unique life began on March 11, 1944, in rural southern Ontario. He was a proud graduate of a one-room schoolhouse grade eight education. Travel was his pleasure and he fell in love with the West as a young man. Along with an adventurous friend he purchased farmland near Seven Persons in 1974. His roots grew deeper when he married Elaine in 1981 and his heart overflowed with the blessing of three amazing sons, Landon, Julian and Reid. Jessica (Landon’s wife) became the daughter he had always hoped for and so loved to tease.
Ralph was a man of sturdy faith knowing himself to be redeemed by Christ and set out to be spent in His service. Generous to the core, he was a leader in his church, community and home. He was enriched serving on the Alberta Pork Producers Marketing Board, political boards and various ministries. His Big Brothers Association in Ontario and Alberta birthed three life-long “little brothers”, Wally Samms and Kevin and Keith Henderson.
In the prime of life, Ralph founded Premium Sausage in his beloved community of Seven Persons. He cared deeply for his staff, referring to them as his ‘dream team’. Retirement was welcomed five years ago when he enjoyed creating in his workshop along with driving truck and visiting family and friends. Ralph was pleased to call Seven Persons home because of the people, landscape and the pace of life.
Ralph was diagnosed with ALS over two and a halfyears ago and accepted an uncertain future with grace and continued living with vigour and no regrets. He treasured his immediate, two extended families and his many friends. Surviving him are his two brothers, Stanley (Doris) Erb and Lloyd (Jean) Erb; a sister-in-law, Velma Erb his mother-in-law, Laurene Zehr, sister-in-law Cheryl (Ron) Bender; brother-in-law Dwight (Donna) Zehr; sister-in-law Mary (Wayne) Wagler; sister-in-law Nancy Zehr (Robin Ramadhin) as well as numerous precious nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Clara and Norman Erb, one brother Wilfred and a father-in-law Edward Zehr.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday September 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE), on Friday September 12, 2014 at1:00 p.m. with Pastor Roger Lobb officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairieview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Suite 400, 320 23 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0J2, or the Nehemiah Construction Ministries 347 East 8thAvenue, Dunmore, Alberta T1B 0J4 or to Big Brothers / Big Sisters Association of Medicine Hat and District #201 – 665 Kingsway Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W8.To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading:Ralph Erb, 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

.MARK & MATTHEW BAUER
Our hopes, dreams and prayers were shattered early on Sunday morning when our identical “little buddies” became angels. Matthew and Mark Bauer were born and passed away at the Foothills Hospital on September 7th, 2014. They brought such love and hope to their parents, Gregory and Cathy; their brother, Luke; and their grandparents, Norman and Jean Bauer and Jim and Dorothy Andrew. They will also be remembered by their aunts and uncles, Jeff and Kerri Bauer, Theresa Berry, Greg and Linnea Andrew, Tim and Lois Andrew, Blanche and Ray Wack, Chris and Charlene Andrew, Beth and Dean Berrecloth, Barb and Peter Nielsen; and special friends, Brian and Anna Hildebrand; as well as numerous cousins. The twins were predeceased by their brother, Eric; their cousins, Katelynn and Christine; and their uncle, Urben Berry. The Memorial Service will be held at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hilda, on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Emil Krause officiating. A lunch and reception will be held at the Hilda Community Center from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Mark & Matthew’s memory may be made to Labour & Delivery, Medicine Hat Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Santa Claus Fund, 3257 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7E6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mark & Matthew Bauer. 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

.NABE
Leona Constance Nabe passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at the age of 72 years, wife of the late Fred Nabe. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Art Nabe (Nancy Budda) of Lethbridge and Deb Nabe (Taryne Braconnier) of Medicine Hat; three brothers, Terry (Lois) Brhelle, Jerry (Millie) Brhelle and Lenny (Wendy) Brhelle; four sisters, June Brhelle, Kathy Deck (Wofgang Gaedke), Donna (Mike) Fischer and Patty (Dennis) Frank. She was predeceased by her parents, Ameila and Leo Brhelle and her husband, Fred Nabe in 1990. Leona was born on October 26, 1941 in Lestock, Saskatchewan. She was raised in Regina, where she married Fred on October 22, 1959. They moved to Melfort, Saskatchewan where they started Nabe Electric Ltd. Leona and Fred ran the business together. Following Fred’s passing in 1990, Leona continued to run the business until 2000, when she moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to family. She was a huge Riders fan and enjoyed playing the stock market. As per Leona’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Leona Nabe, 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

.TONY RIES
1962 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anthony (Tony) Charles Ries, announce his unexpected passing in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 8, 2014, at the age of 51 years. Tony was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on October 31, 1962, a son to proud parents, Adam and Lorraine Ries. He touched many lives and loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed the outdoors going camping and fishing. Tony leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 14 years, Susan Ries; children, Ryan (Angel) Cannady and their children, Drayden, Nicholas and Dylan; Jenny (Johnny) Cork and their children, Jilly and Jewely; Ginger Ries, Lyle Ries and Scottie Ries; parents, Adam and Lorraine Ries; a brother, Raymond (Deanna) Ries; nephew, Brett (Tiffany) Ries and their family as well as Christine (Dwayne) Oshowy and their children, Dakota, Jenden and Colton. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and his faithful beagle, Pepper. In honour of Tony’s life, a private time of visitation and reflection was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel. (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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