October 1, 2014

By Obituaries on October 1, 2014.

.1925 ~ DAVIS ~ 2014
Dr. Allen N. “Doc” Davis of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Adelaide Davis, passed away on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allen N. “Doc” Davis. 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

.1926 ~ REMPEL ~ 2014
Marjorie “Marj” Alice Rempel, beloved wife of Fred Rempel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Marj also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Wendy (Jim) Turner of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Jason Turner, Steven (Sandra) Turner, and Justin Turner; seven great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Patrick, Alexander, Matthew, Mark, Katherine, and Eric; one brother, Wayne (Diane) Schapansky; two sisters, Miriam (John) Dyck and Elma (Vic) Klassen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marj was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Margaret Schapansky; and one brother, Wilfred Schapansky. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Marj’s memory may be made to the 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 Marj Rempel. 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

.1946 ~ GAETZ ~ 2014
Robert Gaetz, beloved husband of Penny Gaetz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Robert’s memory may be made to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, the Palliative Care Unit, or the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Gaetz. 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

.1947 ~ RIES ~ 2014
Violet Rose Ries, beloved wife of Ralph Ries of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Violet also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Gerald Ries, Angela Campbell (Harvey Tams), and Kevin (Trina) Ries; four grandchildren, Breanna and Graham Campbell, and Kayden and Karter Ries; her mother, Mary Miller; one brother, James Miller; five sisters, Adeline Gunderman, Delores (Bob) Maynard, Maggie (Willie) Durrschnabel, Irene Beauchesne, Loretta (Ernie) Lefebvre; two brothers-in-law, Bob Kimmie and Joseph (Nina) Ries; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her father, Matthew; one son, Robin in infancy; and one sister, Jeanette Kimmie. Violet was born on May 18th, 1947 and was raised in the Richmound area. She married Ralph on October 22nd, 1966 and they moved to Leader in 1969. Violet worked at the Leader Hospital for over 30 years until moving to Medicine Hat in 2009, where she made many new friends. She loved flowers and gardening and also enjoyed playing cards, socializing and prayer time at the condo. She was an excellent baker and cook, and was always willing help someone in need. Family was very important to Violet, and her grandchildren held a very special part of her heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A Private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Violet’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, both 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 to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Ries. 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

.PAIGE TENBORG
2005 ~ 2014
An angel got her wings as Paige Tenborg, precious daughter of Warren Tenborg and Crystal Jans and big sister to Tyson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home while surrounded by family on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the tender age of 8 years. Paige’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. 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

.PATERSON
Madeline Barbara Paterson (nee: Rennie) passed away in Saskatoon on September 24, 2014, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Rev. David Paterson of Saskatoon, SK. formerly of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Janice (Richard) Rodda of Saskatoon, Neil (Lori) Paterson of Sydney, Nova Scotia and Sharon (Dale) Vare of Cardston, Alberta; son-in-law Sheldon Moncks; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Mark, Jordan, Logan, Erin and Chris; three brothers, Gerald (Joyce) of Acton, ON, Robert (June) of Galt, Cambridge, ON and Frederick (Johneen) of Cornwall, ON; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Young and Joan Paterson of Edmonton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian and James Rennie, one brother Donald Rennie and one sister Dorothy Rennie. The memorial service will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on October 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. A private family interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lethbridge, AB. Madeline contributed abundantly to her husband’s ministry using her many talents, charm and innovation to support the christian mission in Lousana/Trenville, Lloydminster, and Medicine Hat, AB. No flowers, please. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the PWS& D Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 – http://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/donate/; or to the Sherbrooke Foundation, Sherbrooke Community Center, 401 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 2E7 – http://www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Madeline Paterson, 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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