December 11, 2014

By Obituaries on December 11, 2014.

.1927 ~ WEISS ~ 2014
Herb Weiss, beloved husband of Matilda Weiss of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Herb leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Gerald (Dallas) and Keith (Kim) and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Herb’s memory may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Herb Weiss. 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

.1928 ~ BECKER ~ 2014
James Henry Becker, beloved husband of the late Amelia Becker, passed away on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. James leaves to cherish his memory his children, Gladys Becker of Medicine Hat and Roy (Linda) of Bow Island; two grandchildren, Leroy (Neilly) of Bow Island and their sons, Haidyn and Quyn, and Darren of Bow Island and his daughters, Jordyn and Brooklynnand their mother, Amanda; his nieces and nephews; and a special sister-in-law, Maggie (Robert) Johnson of Winnipeg. James was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Christina Becker; two sisters, Leah Rumberg (John and Art), and Emma Anhorn; and one brother, Adam (Annie). James farmed in the Schuler area until moving to Medicine Hat in 1958. He worked at IXL, Medicine Hat School District No. 76 as a groundsman, and also at the Medicine Hat College as a groundsmanbefore retiring. James loved Pioneer’s Blue Jay games and never missed a game. He also enjoyed day trips with his daughter to Stagewest, Rosebud, Foremost, Fort Macleod, and many others. James will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in James’ memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.comsubject heading James Becker. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL 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

.1932 – COOPER – 2014
Cecilia Beatrice Cooper of Medicine Hat, beloved wife and companion for 53 years of the late John Albert Cooper, passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Cecilia passed away peacefully, attended by her loving children, at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Medicine Hat.
Mom leaves to cherish her memory her five children and their families: Bill (Lorraine), daughter Shannon (Jay) Barich and granddaughter Violet; Sandy; Tim (Lori), daughter Lindsey (Chris Melnik), son Shaun; Deanna (Guy) Schotanus, daughter Quinn, son Nolan; and Dave (Heather), son Kayne, daughters Caleigh and Paige. She is also survived by her two brothers, Alfred (Anne) Uhrich and Lorne Uhrich; special cousin and lifelong friend, Anne Scheuer; one sister-in-law, Florence Pelchat; and her loving niecesand nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Frances Uhrich; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Christina Cooper; her sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Bill Brewster; and her nephew, Darin Uhrich.
Mom was born in Bracken, Saskatchewanin 1932 into a hard working farm family. They left the farming life behind and moved to Drumhellerfrom where, at the ripe old age of 15, Mom hit the streets of Calgary seeking employment. After a time in Calgary, she relocated to Medicine Hat with her sister, Julie, where both wound up working at the glass factory. Mom was introduced to her future husband, “Johnny”, by her future sister-in-law, Florence, also working at the glass factory.
It was from this point forward that Mom’s true talents became apparent. Raising five kids, fully involved in most of their pursuits while also working with husband, John, in the family business. A short list of roles and accomplishments include: master baker (best Kuchen ever) supplying sports team trips and family festivities with an endless stream of sustenance and treats; chauffer and roadie, through year-round weather, to countless baseball and hockey tournaments, figure skating competitions, motocross races, football games, and graduations. She was game for anything required including late night party pick-ups, figure skating music coordinator, motocross concession operator, dragline & heavy hauler swamper, camp cook, and family first aid attendant. She was hard to beatwhen a deck of cards came out and always ready when there was a job to be done. This lady was equally comfortable digging a post hole, operating a gas powered tamper, gently wiping a baby’s bottom or putting the finishing touches on many a detailed birthday cake. (Oh, and providing any of the rarest finds from her endless supply of tickle-trunk doodads and thingamajigs….the original costume supply house.)
Mom was awesome and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her and especially by her kids, siblings and long-time friends.
We wish to extend our gratitude and a heartfelt thank you to Mom’s capable and caring St. Joe’s family. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Reverend Dr. Robert Cruickshank for his assistance in honouring our mother.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the viewing at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 12th, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE in celebration of Mom’s life to be held at her residence at 702 – 4th Avenue NE, Medicine Hat, on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 starting at 3:00 p.m. Please drop in.
As an expression of sympathy, those wishing to remember Cecilia may do so with a gift to the Carmel Hospice, St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, or to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Box 45006 MacKenzie Drugs Post Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.comsubject heading Cecilia Cooper. 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 ~ PERRIOR ~ 2014
Donald “Don” Perrior, beloved husband of Victoria “Vickie”Perrior passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Don also leaves to cherish his memory one son, Dain (Shauna) Perrior of Medicine Hat; his grandson, Bennett; one brother-in-law, Allan Larch; one sister-in-law, Doris Sayeau; nephews, Steven (Kendra) Perrior, and Justin (Jennifer) Mahaux; special nephews, Aaron Greenwood, Jason Aman, Brandon Aman and Brian Shea; nieces, Liane Perrior (Dave Greenwood), Wendy (Sean) Shea, Debbie Larch (Jake Abes), Trina Larch, and Jennifer Larch and their families; special nieces, Lacey Lerner (Dustin), Courtney Perrior, Krystal Aman, Angel Shea and Christine Shea. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Friday, December 12th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in the spring. Memorial gifts in Don’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat Health Foundation, 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 Don Perrior. 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

.SCHEIFELE
Rosie Manda Scheifele of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Otto Scheifele. The funeral service will be held in the St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rosie Scheifele, 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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