January 16, 2017

By Obituaries on January 16, 2017.

1927 ~ DOROTHY SULZ ~ 2017

Dorothy Louise Sulz of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alfred Sulz, passed away on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory two sons, David (Anne) Sulz of Coaldale and Gord (Lisa) Sulz of Redcliff; one daughter, Jane (Terry) Kowalawski of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Tim Sulz (Darbie Dechaine) of Redcliff, Stephanie Mew and Jennifer Mew, both of Medicine Hat; one brother, Brian Jones of Medicine Hat; one sister, Jean Dahl of Kindersley, Saskatchewan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Alf; one daughter, Debbie Sulz; one grandson, Thomas Sulz; her parents, Meredith and Elsie Jones; one brother, Gordon Jones; one sister, Margaret Paynter; as well as numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Dorothy was born on December 5th, 1927 near Eatonia, Saskatchewan where she was also raised, educated and met Alf. They were married on October 25th, 1951 in Saskatoon. In 1955 they made Medicine Hat their home. In order to be close to and raise her family she started a child care facility in her home. All the children she cared for were very special and many still refer to her as Nanny. In 1977 Alf and she purchased the House of Pets and operated it until 1994 when Dorothy decided to officially retire. Her passions, besides her family, were gardening, painting pictures, doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles as well as reading. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. Interment will follow in the Field of Honour Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Dorothy's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or the Palliative Care Unit, both c/o Medicine Hat and District 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 Dorothy Sulz. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

1954 ~ WAYNE BEIERBACH ~ 2016

Wayne Dale Beierbach of Chilliwack, passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at the age of 62 years. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Fellowship Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

Harlan (Harlee) Weiss, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly Irvine, AB, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, at the age of 60 years.
Harlee was born and raised in Irvine, AB. He went to school in Irvine. He resided in Medicine Hat, AB and later moved to Grande Prairie to continue his career in the oil and gas industry.
Harlee had a fun sense of humour, great one-liners, and always had a smile on his face.
Harlee loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, and loved riding his. He enjoyed playing golf, tinkering with small engines, and watching TV.
He will be sadly missed by his mother Doris Weiss; nephew Mark Weiss (Sandy); niece Denise Fischer (Daryl) and her children Taryn and Jolan; cousins in Medicine Hat, and his oil patch family.
Harlee was predeceased by his father Harry Weiss, and his brother Jerry Weiss.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (100, 12220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB, T5N 3Y4).
Condolences may be sent by visiting
http://www.oliversfuneralhome.com

JORDAN DANIEL PEDE

1992 ~ 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jordan Daniel Pede announce his passing in Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the age of 24 years. Jordan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Donna Pede; brother, Brendin Pede; grandparents, Elaine Vair, Loraine (Jack) McKenzie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Donald Pede and Frank Vair. Jordan was born in Medicine Hat, AB., on October 31, 1992 and attended Ross Glen, Alexandra and graduated from Medicine Hat High School in 2010. His passion for skate boarding led him to fearless skill levels for the sport, teaching friends and his brother endless hours in the backyard on homemade ramps. Over the years, Jordan met numerous skater friends through the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association. He also had a talent for art, a love of music leading him to his own DJ services doing endless gigs around Medicine Hat. Jordan’s outgoing personality led with his gleaming smile, would light up any room. With this in mind, the family encourages everyone attending the service, to dress casual yet vibrant to reflect the light Jordan brought to everyone. The Celebration of Jordan’s life will be held at the Dream Centre, 1714 Saamis Drive NW, Medicine Hat, AB., on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jordan’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Police Service Victims Assistance Unit, 884 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8H2. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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

STEHR

Traugott Stehr passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the age of 96 years, beloved husband of the late Emilie Stehr. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Traugott Stehr, 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