July 19, 2015

By Obituaries on July 19, 2015.

1920 ~ MILLER ~ 2015

Bertha Ida Miller of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ben Miller, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Bertha leaves to cherish her memory her children, Carol (Bill) Nurcombe and Garry (Lynn) Miller and their families. The Graveside Service will be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Bob Findley officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bertha Miller. 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

1923 ~ WINKLER ~ 2015

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family says goodbye to Dewald "Dave" Winkler who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dave Winkler. 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

FRED SCHAAN

Mr. Fred Schaan, beloved husband of Marlene Schaan, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the age of 80 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (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

JAMES DOHERTY

1933 ~ 2015
Mr. James Gerald Doherty, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Bella Doherty, passed away peacefully at South Country Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the age of 82 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat today, Friday, July 17, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow at Hillside Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.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

MARILYN MAE THIESSEN

Marilyn Mae Thiessen passed away on July 8, 2015 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 60. She was born on May 10, 1955 in Three Hills, Alberta. Married in 1975 to Rawlyn Thiessen, they lived in Linden, AB, Neilburg, SK, Seven Persons, AB, and Chilliwack, BC. Wherever she went she was a loving wife and caring mother and she will be sorely missed by many friends and her family.
Marilyn is survived by her loving husband Rawlyn, her children Lisa, Les, Marshall, and Amberly, her parents Walter and Lydda Regehr and her siblings Dorothy, Lyle, Bonita, Connie, and Don.
A Memorial will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack, BC. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Henderson’s Funeral Chapel, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Burial will take place Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, 44675 Watson Road, Chilliwack, BC. Memorial Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation in memory of Marilyn Thiessen.
Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Condolences for the family may be directed to http://www.hendersonsfunerals.com

MOORE

It is with profound sadness the family of Edward M. “Mickey” Moore announce that he passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband for more than 69 years to Jean Moore of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Betty (Ralph) O’Bray, Heather Wooding (Patrick Flinn) and Rachelle “Rae” (Don) Knutson; eight grandchildren, Todd and Lora (Hope, Brent, Cory); Dana and Cody (Austin (Riley), Justin (Lorin), Brylee, Balee and Kade); Steven and Stacey (Tanner, Jayna); James and Rhonda (Lane, Teagan); April and Andrew (Victoria – her daughter Lexington; Ethan); Steven and Larissa (Kiarra, Kloe); Cari (Cooper, Coen) and their father Craig; Kevin and Karen (Emma, Abbey); as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great friend John Reynolds. He was predeceased by his parents Florence and Milton Moore; a son-in-law James Wooding; and two sisters, Kathleen Tullis and Geraldine “Gerry” Moore. Mickey was born on April 23, 1925 in Medicine Hat where he finished school at Alexandra High School and furthered his education at Mount Royal College in Calgary. He began his military career in 1941, with the Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. From 1943 to 1944 he was enlisted with the Canadian Air Force and served from 1944 to 1946 with the Canadian Army in the Infantry and the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. He served with the South Alberta Light Horse from 1949 to 1972 serving as Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding from 1972 to 1975. On September 1, 1945 he married Jean Henderson in Owen Sound, Ontario, moving to Medicine Hat where they made their home. Mickey was employed in sales, then in maintenance and in 1983; he began his career with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires retiring in 1990. Mickey was a community minded person and kept himself involved with the Optimist International, Past President of the Life Underwriters Club of Medicine Hat, Committee Chairman of the Alberta Heart Fund (Medicine Hat) and served on the Board of Stewards at Fifth Avenue United Church. As well, he kept busy with the Board of Directors of the Cadet League and served on the Cultural Sub Committee of the Medicine Hat Centennial Committee. He was a founding member of the Medicine Hat United Services Institute and held life memberships with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17, Optimist International, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association and the Queen’s Surrey Regimental Association of England. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTSON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Monday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place in the Field of Honor at Hillside Cemetery on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the main gate to the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, 702 – 2 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1 or to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mickey Moore 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

REIO ALEKSANDR BELL

August 3, 1988 – July 9, 2015
The Bell family mourns the sudden passing of their oldest son Reio Bell. He is survived by his parents George and Leora, his brother, Lachlan and his brother’s wife, April. He also leaves behind his grandparents on his mom’s side, lots of aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of the 49th parallel, as well as the people he adopted. He will be greatly missed by his sweetheart, Kayla Richardson, of Regina, Saskatchewan and her family. The world is a quieter, lonelier place without him in it.
Reio was born on August 3, 1988 in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. He loved working with his dad. Even as a toddler it was all about tools, he would follow Dad around copying all his actions. He was active in Beavers and Cubs and then went on to Air Cadets, he aged out as an acting flight sergeant. Reio was generous and loyal. He would give you the shirt off his back, fight to protect those he loved and for what he believed in. He loved children and they loved him right back. He was a bringer of small wonders, a part of a robin’s egg, a beautiful rock, something that he thought you might find useful. And boy could he talk. It took him a while to learn to talk but once he got the hang of it was hard to get a word in edgewise. He was a warrior. He was funny and irreverent. Reio’s smile lit up the room, his laughter begged you to join in. He was an incorrigible mimic. If your kid was fundraising he always bought whatever they were selling. If you needed rocks moved or furniture carried Reio was there to lift and carry and help where he could. He struggled in school, but tried his hardest. He loved doodling, the outdoors, fishing and working with his hands. He would walk round and round a project, envisioning the finished product and diving right in.
Reio spent most of his adult life fighting demons we could not see. He tried hard to rise above and conquer them. Life was hard for him but he kept trying. A celebration of Reio’s life August 1, 2015, details are still being worked out. Please no flowers; instead donations to Canadian Mental Health, CORE Association Children’s Services or the SPCA would be a wonderful way to honor him.

ROBERT MUSHENS

1934 ~ 2015
Robert Heslop Cyril Mushens (Scotty), loving husband of Mary Mushens was known by many names. He was a husband of 58 years, father and Granddad. He was a selfless man whose ultimate goal was to please his family – his most precious treasure. He drove his family crazy by always answering the question of “what do you want?” by “ whatever is easiest and best for you!”
To all of us he was Cyril, husband, dad and Granddad and that he will remain forever. He will always be the man we look up to with his Scottish humour, sensitive nature and amazing family values. Cheers (Slainte Mhath)
(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