April 28, 2017

By Obituaries on April 28, 2017.

1926 ~ ESTHER SEPT ~ 2017

Mrs. Esther Sept, beloved wife of the late Mr. Leonard Sept, passed away in Sherwood Park, Alberta on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and their families. A memorial service will be held in Medicine Hat at a later date. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Sept. 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.

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1934 ~ DELVIN JOHNSON ~ 2017

Delvin "Dell" Wallace Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Dell leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Marilyn Johnson; five step-children, Dana Davis (Mark), Jori (Clayton) Martens, Pam (late, Myron) Kulyk, Bonnie (Kelly) Ross and Burt (Seline) Anderson; as well as fourteen grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Dell was predeceased by Violet Johnson. His retirement in 2008 came after a lengthy career as a consultant with Pan Canadian/Encana Pipe Line. Dell was well respected among his peers and was a hard working, strong man with a kind and loving soul. As per Dell's wishes there will be a private family gathering on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 to celebrate his life with an interment at Redcliff Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Dell's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dell Johnson. 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.

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1946 ~ DON J. KLEINKNECHT ~ 2017

Mr. Donald “Don” Kleinknecht, beloved son of Irene Kriwokon (Victor) of Maple Creek, passed away on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Donald also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Dale Kleinknecht, Adele Hafso (Jason), Vicki Tozer (Robert) and Jesse-Lynn Motz (Leighton); one brother, Clinton (Debbie) Kleinknecht; six grandchildren, Ashley (Tyler) Christianson, Krystal Hafso (Andrew Olynyk), Brandon and Jenna Hafso, Ethan and Amy Motz; five great- grandchildren, Kieran, Jake, and Paige Christianson and Ily and Ozzy Olynyk-Hafso; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, etc. and their families. He was predeceased by his father, John Kleinknecht in 1963; his nephew, Devon Kleinknecht in 1982; and his sister, Betty Bohnet in 2000. Don was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 26th, 1946 and lived on the farm in the Manyberries area. He had taken over the farm and ranch at the young age of 16, as his father had died, and he had stayed there for the remainder of his life. Don couldn’t imagine doing anything other than farming and ranching. He enjoyed breaking horses, riding his quad, was an avid rodeo and hockey fan, and some of us think he was starting to collect 560 International tractors. He will be missed, but he had some more work to do…

Ode to a Cowboy
Out in the field, baling the swathes
daylight is gone, but your can still hear the hum of the tractor
children play in the hay,
dust flies in the sky
the cows chew their cuds,
the calves hide in the grass
as the clouds pass by
the barn is old
hardly a speck of paint remains
but it's stands tall, sturdy
and has protected many an animal
from wind and storm
Brush the gelding down
blanket and saddle
Its going to be a long ride today
Time to gather the herd up
move them to new grass

We are forever grateful to the Doctors, Palliative Care and 5 East Nursing Staff who treated Don with love and kindness. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Harry Unger officiating. Memorial gifts in Don’s memorial may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or to the Dunmore Equestrian Society by contacting Blair Reid at 403-527-3050. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Don Kleinknecht. 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.

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BEVERLY TAYLOR

1966 – 2017
Miss Beverly Taylor passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the age of 51 years. Left to cherish Bev’s memory are her brothers, Michael and Steven; sisters, Lana and Barbara; children, Karalyne, Stephan and Daniel; granddaughter, Sophia; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends. Bev was predeceased by her parents, Beverly Anne and John Edward Taylor. Bev’s memory will be locked in the heart of her brother, Michael until eternity. Bev’s life will be remembered without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. (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

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GORDON WILSON

Many neighbours, friends and family gathered at Cook Southland last Friday to celebrate the life of this well liked and respected man. “May the work I’ve done speak for me”.

Honour Gordon’s memory,
In all that you do,
Give selflessly to others,
Put family first too!

His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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HOFF

It is with great sorrow the family of Ruth Hoff wish to announce that Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 25, 2017. She is survived by her six children and their spouses Brenda Hoff (Rick Gillan), Robert (Joanne) Hoff, Donna Hoff (Larry Pegoraro), Verna (Garth) Wesley, Shiela Wooldridge, Cindy (Tracey) McIvor, her many grand and great grand children along with in-laws Lucille Hryciuk, Freda and Jim Sadlo and Andrew Dorn. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Diabetes Canada http://www.diabetes.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ruth Hoff, 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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RING

Sharon Elaine Ring passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of Lloyd Ring of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in the River Valley Community Church (1101 Queen Street SE) on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sharon Ring , 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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SONJA LYNN (McGIVERY) SCOTT

JUNE 19, 1987 – APRIL 20 , 2017
Sonja’s earthly journey ended on April 20, 2017. She was promoted to Glory, at the age of 29 years at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Medicine Hat to be with her Lord and Saviour. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Ryan Scott of Redcliff; her parents, Gloria and Kevin McGivery of Medicine Hat; sister, Katrina (Cody Sieben) of Edmonton; mother-in-law Sandra Scott of Brooks; Uncle Wayne (Faye) Iverson of Sylvan Lake, Kevin’s birth mother Dolores Barker of St. John, NB, honouary Grandmother Alice Krohn of Medicine Hat and many cousins and friends. Sonja was predeceased by her father-in-law Brian Scott, her maternal Grandparents Joe & Verna Iverson and her Paternal Grandmother Mrs. Cora McGivery and Great-Grandmother Lillian Moe. Sonja was born in Medicine Hat. She attended Crestwood Elementary school, Alexandra Junior High, Medicine Hat High School, Medicine Hat College and University of Lethbridge graduating with her Bachelor of Management Degree majoring in Accounting only one year after her first brain cancer surgery. Growing up she was loved immensely by her grandparents Joe & Verna who cared for the girls while their mom and dad worked hard to keep them in various sporting activities including AMAC. Sonja was an avid volunteer at numerous organizations including Medicine Hat Public Library, Riverview Nursing Home and the YMCA with special needs children. Sonja became a lifeguard at a young age, worked as a teacher’s assistant at Crestwood School, was a super sales associate at Intersport and Sport Chek where she received one of Canada’s Top Retail Sales Awards. She continued employment at the Medicine Hat College and became an assistant at the Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta. Sonja married the love of her life, Ryan Scott on August 17, 2013 and settled in Redcliff. Sonja and Ryan became the proud parents of their kitten Rex and Golden Labrador, Caliber. These four-legged kids provided hours of entertainment and comfort along with their loving family and the countless friends that have helped Sonja and Ryan through this difficult diagnosis.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice 156 -3 Street N.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1 or the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. A celebration of life with Pastor Art Hildebrand officiating, will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Church on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 12p.m. where friends are encouraged to wear bright colours that remind them of Sonja.

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STOBER

One breath here… the next in eternity.
February 9, 1926 – April 24, 2017

We are saddened to announce the passing of our much loved mother, Carrie Stober. Our Mom leaves a beautiful legacy of deep faith in Jesus Christ, continuous prayer and unconditional love for all her family and friends. She brought laughter to our lives and to our homes, always finding something to smile about. We know it was hard for her to leave us and equally hard for us to let her go. Mom was born February 9th, 1926 in Schuler, Alberta, the seventh of nine children born to August and Christina Reich. Her family moved to Medicine Hat in 1943. She attended the Christian Training Institute (Taylor College) in Edmonton before returning to Medicine Hat. In 1948 she married our Dad. She was a very astute business woman and the detailed manager of many of their business ventures. Mom was one of the founding members of Temple Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, coordinated many church lunches, participated in the Women's Mission Fellowship and attended countless showers for young brides and new mothers. Mom was a torchbearer and medalist in the Alberta Senior Summer Games excelling in Scrabble and floor curling. She liked to play Rook and other board games enjoying the camaraderie of her many friends at Chinook Village. Left to cherish wonderful memories of her are three sons and two daughters; Doug Stober (Sharon Maser), Lois (Perry) Yanke, Randy (Cathy) Stober, Valerie (John) Bechtold and Rod (Carrie) Stober; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Keim and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her four brothers, Gustav, Edwin, Bill, and Harold and by three sisters Barbara, Inez and Alvina.
We love you more than anything
We've loved you to the end.
You were our mother first
And then our dearest friend.
The memorial service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. A private family interment will take place Friday morning. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Carrie Stober, 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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WEISS

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, gramma, great gramma, Evelyne Weiss beloved wife of the late Elmer Weiss. She leaves to cherish her memory her only son Bruce (Bonnie) Weiss of Medicine Hat; two granddaughters Berri-Sue (Jon Bolton) and Brandi (Curtis Benedict); six great grandchildren, Cyanna Bolton, Jada Benedict, Ella Bolton, William Benedict, Luna Bolton and Jocelyn Bolton; one brother Victor (Rose) Scharff of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Elmer in 1983, just 2 weeks shy of their 35th wedding anniversary and then by her special friend and companion Rainiero Dalla Longa in 2011; her parents Amelia and Mike Scharff; four sisters, Lucy (Frank) Noble, Edna (Rueben) Reiger, Viola (Gordon) Little and Alice (Art) Weiss as well as Elmer’s parents , brothers and sister. We would like to thank the health care professionals at the Medicine Hat Hospital for the wonderful care. Everyone was compassionate and caring. Thank you! Help us celebrate a life well lived, Friday, April 28, 2017, in the Cactus Room at Higdon Hall (Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds 2055 21st Ave SE, Medicine Hat) at 3:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Evelyne Weiss, 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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