September 19, 2014

By Obituaries on September 19, 2014.

.1922 ~ RESSLER ~ 2014
Barbara Ressler of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late George Ressler, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Ressler. Funeral arrangements were 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

.1923 ~ PIEHL ~ 2014
Loring Adolph Piehl, beloved husband of Edna Piehl of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Loring also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darrell Piehl (Betty Carbert), Brenda Piehl and Loreen Piehl-Wiedemann (Barry Wiedemann); six grandchildren, Lloyd Piehl, Sarah Piehl, Jennifer (Ryan) Matt, Loring Wiedemann, Victor Wiedemann, Rachel Wiedemann; one great grandchild, Roan; one brother-in-law, Gordon (Anna) Brown; special friends, Debbie Ross and Leila Wright; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Loring was predeceased by his parents, Adolph and Cora Piehl; and two sisters, Glendoris (Eric) Haggman and Ethel (Ysbrand) Vander Linden. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Hillson officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Loring’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home), 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Loring Piehl. 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

.1924 ~ FAUTH ~ 2014
Rose Fauth of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alexander Fauth, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Jeanette (Jerry) Koch of Medicine Hat; five sons, Ron (Terry) of Calgary, Henry (Louise) of Saint John, New Brunswick, Len (Irene) of Medicine Hat, Rick (Carol) of Burstall, Saskatchewan and Joe (Paula) of Coleville, Saskatchewan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Phillip (Mona) Baron; and sisters-in-law, Mina and Jane Baron. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Alex Fauth; her parents, Valentine and Monica Baron; two sisters, Tillie (John) and Monica; five brothers, Ralph (Mary), Ludwig (Aggie), Matt, Joe and John (Rose). Rose was born in Leader, Saskatchewan in December 14th, 1924. She attended Monmouth Country School. Rose married Alex January 1947 and together they raised six children. They farmed in the Burstall, Saskatchewan area, then moved to Hilda, Alberta and later to Richmound, Saskatchewan to farm. In 1967 they moved to Valjean, Saskatchewan where Alex bought grain for NM Patterson and Sons. They moved back to Burstall in 1971 where they farmed, Alex bought grain and they became the custodians for the Burstall School. Alex and Rose retired in 1985 and moved to Medicine Hat. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A private interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Rose’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region), 401D – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Fauth. 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

.1931 ~ LORENTZON ~ 2014
Our Mom, Thelma Marie Lorentzon went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 surrounded by the love of her four children. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Fred Lorentzon in July 2007. Over the past two months since her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Mom continued to show us a life full of courage, humour, grace and dignity. Her memory will be cherished by son, Wade Lorentzon; daughters, Lori (Neil) Bonesky, Jolene (Andrew) Au Coin and Mavis (Ron) Sautner. Thelma is also adored by her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jami Lorentzon, Brady and Lena (Ida and Mila) Lorentzon, Cameron and Amanda (Rowan and Flint) Lorentzon, Brennan and Lori (Cohen, Cara and Caleb) Bonesky, Amber and Jesse (Makala and Olivia) Wideman, Chelsey (Jesse Frey) Au Coin, Logan Au Coin, Zac Sautner and Tanner Sautner. Mom came from a large and loving family, one of eight siblings and their families, who will all miss her dearly. Friends meant the world to our mama, and she gave her love freely to each one of them. Mom, you will be remembered by all as a fine lady. We invite you to the Celebration of Thelma’s Life at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Professor Wade Lorentzon officiating. A Come and Go Time of Fellowship will follow in the Saamis Creekside Centre, Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Thelma’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Thelma Lorentzon. 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

.1933 ~ TSCHRITTER ~ 2014
Edmund Tschritter, beloved husband of Violet Tschritter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at the age of 81 years. Edmund also leaves to cherish his memory his son, Alan (Cathy) Tschritter of Medicine Hat; daughter-in-law, Cathy (Mark) Hartwig of Medicine Hat; one grandson, Michael Tschritter; one brother, Otto Tschritter of Medicine Hat; one sister, Ida Weiland of Medicine Hat; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Marlene) Roth and Norman (Marie) Roth; sisters-in-law, Emma Tschritter, Jane (Ralph) Grubel and Rachel Wirsch; as well numerous nieces and nephews. Edmund was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Augustina Tschritter; and one son, Eugene Tschritter. Edmund was a salesperson for Electrolux for many years. He loved meeting and helping new people, especially the elderly. A private graveside service will be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 with Pastor Marcel Mitchell officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edmund Tschritter. 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

.EMIL KUNTZ
1922 ~ 2014
Emil Kuntz, beloved husband of Elsie Kuntz, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2014, at the age of 92 years. Emil was born on May 3, 1922 in Richmound, Saskatchewan and this is also where he was raised and grew up. Emil was a man of great character and wore many different hats throughout the years, however, he worked as a trucker for most of his life. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to go camping, fishing, playing cribbage and loved doing wonderword puzzles. Emil will be deeply missed by his wife Elsie; two daughters: Brenda (Arnold) Martinson and their two children, Jessica and Graydon (Kristina) and their son, Gage; and Sherry (Tony) Morrison as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Margaretta Kuntz and eleven siblings. Emil’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Terry Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery and thereafter a reception will take place in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Emil’s name may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.HAZEL PEDERSON
1947 ~ 2014
It is with sadness that the family of Hazel Pederson announce her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the age of 67 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. 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. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.LOVLIN, ELROY – Member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 496, Calgary, passed away September 12, 2014. The Officers, Members & Staff wish to express their deepest sympathy to the family.

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