June 15, 2017

By Obituaries on June 15, 2017.

1955 ~ ESTHER WALSH ~ 2017

Esther Irene Walsh, beloved wife of Terry Walsh of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, June 9th, 2017 at the age of 62 years. Esther also leaves to cherish her memory her son, Randal (Alanna) Hawkes; two daughters, Jessica Hawkes and Lebany Hawkes and their families. Esther was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Maime Florence. A Come and Go Celebration of Esther's Life will be held at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, 11 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, June 16th, 2017 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Esther's memory may be made to the Furry Friends Food Foundation, 178 – 9th Street NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5S3 or email furryfriendsfoodfoundation@gmail.com. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Walsh. 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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COWIE, JACK GORDON

May 30, 1926 – June 8, 2017-06-13
Beloved husband of the late Luella Cowie, passed away in Bow Island on June 8, 2017, at the age of 91 years. All five of his children were able to say goodbye to him. Jack farmed in the Foremost area for all his life until his retirement in 1995. He truly loved the land and could have farmed many acres of native prairie but chose not because it was home to the wildlife that he loved. How much and how many were not an important item to Dad (Jack). Luella and Jack had 62 years of marriage together, travelled often, loved their motorhome Sally and the open road, especially Arizona. Their marriage was a study of opposites; one quiet and one not so quiet, but it worked wonderfully for their lifetimes. Dad was a long time 4-H leader, a United Church Sunday School Superintendent and was very active in the Foremost United Church. Both Mom and Dad loved Foremost and its people. The coffee pot and a bowl of soup were always on: perhaps sometime at the expense of the cleanest summer fallow in the area. Dad moved on the family farm where he milked his beloved girls as they were called. He hit many a baseball to all the kids in the farmyard, a game called 500 but we called it fights with pushing and shoving to get the ball. Fun had by all. All five of their children, Robyn (Dean) Laqua, Jodi (Don) Cassell, Deb (Lyle) Hollingsworth, Rod (Deb) Cowie and Bruce (Joyce) Cowie settled in the Foremost area. Nothing pleased Jack and Luella more than to watch the development of their large brood of 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Pleasant View Lodge and the Bow Island Health Centre for the wonderful care that their staff gave to Dad and especially his daughter Deb for being a very special person to him inhis declining years. A private family service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta, 1254 – 3 Ave. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0J9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jack Cowie, 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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MARGRET JACQLYN "JACKIE" CARNEGY

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November 17th, 1921 ~ June 3rd, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Margret Jacqlyn “Jackie” Carnegy announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, at the age of 95 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Marilyn (Michael) O’Sullivan and David (Mary) Carnegy; four grandchildren, Trish (Mike) Shearon, David (Paula) O’Sullivan, Katharine (Eric) Gauthier and Kevin Carnegy (Afton Scott); one great-granddaughter, Finley O’Sullivan; her sister-in-law, Jane Carnegy; nieces, Patty and Robin Carnegy; her nephew, Eric Carnegy; and many close friends she considered as extended family (especially Allyson Love and Maria Damico). Jackie was predeceased by Keith, her loving husband of 59 years; her parents, Earl and Anna Robinson; stepmother, Rose; sister, Shirley Robinson; brother, David Robinson; brothers-in-law, David, Scott and Bob Carnegy; sister-in-law, Marg Carnegy; and nephew, Ian Carnegy. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 635 – 4th Street SE, on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Oz Lorentzen officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jackie's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 0A9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jackie Carnegy. 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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SCHMIDT

Alfred “Al” Antonony Schmidt of Brooks passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine “Laurie” Schmidt. He leaves to cherish his memory his four sons, Trent (Sylvia) Schmidt, Brian (Gayle) Schmidt, Bradley (Ann) Schmidt and Wade (Jeanette) Schmidt; his grandchildren, Chantelle (Scott) and their children, Ethan and Wyatt; Tyler (Hope), Brianna; Kayla; Andrew; Meghan; Sean (Sarah); one brother-in-law, Ernie Virgin and two sisters-in-law, Betty Schmidt and Margaret Schmidt. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Schmidt; his wife, Catherine “Laurie” Schmidt on May 6, 2016; his daughter, Catherine in infancy; his brothers, Edward, Joseph and Walter and his sisters, Marie, Delores and Beatrice. Alfred was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan on June 14th, 1932. The family moved to Vancouver Island where he went to school and graduated. After graduating from high school he joined the RCMP and worked in the Grand Prairie area. He met his wife Laurie in McLennan and they were later married in Grand Prairie where they had four children Trent, Brian, Bradley and Wade. The family moved to Rocky Mountain House, Alberta in 1964, then Brooks, Alberta in 1972. After Al retired from the RCMP in 1977, he took a job as clerk of the Supreme Court of the Yukon Territory and moved the family up north. He fully retired in 1988, and travelled North America with Laurie until 1994, when they settled in Medicine Hat. They returned to Brooks in 2011. Al was a giving person. He and Laurie volunteered many hours to teaching Saint John’s Ambulance and first aid everywhere they lived. He was a shooting instructor for the sea cadet core in Rocky as well as the air cadet core in Brooks. He also volunteered many hours to the catholic church. Al enjoyed sharing outdoor experiences with his boys as they were growing up. We all took many trips together to camp, hunt, and fish in the various areas in which we lived. He taught us many skills in regards to hunting and fishing that we have now passed on to our children. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Brooks Health Centre, Dialysis Unit, (please note on donation: for a new Dialysis machine) 440 3 Street E, Brooks, AB T1R 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Al Schmidt, 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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SCHNEIDER

Michael “Mike” Henry Schneider of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of the late Violet Schneider. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Melinda (Glen) Flaig, Yvonne (Philip) Scott and Greg (Shauna) Schneider; his grandchildren, Nathan, Jason (Tinna), Chantel, Jordan (Beth), Danielle, Devlin and Destinee; and five great grandchildren, Domanick, Chloe, Savannah, Ryker and Westynn; one sister, Ann (Tony) Unreiner and two brothers, Ben (Irene) Schneider and Adam (Irene) Schneider. He was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Francisca Schneider; his wife, Violet; one daughter, Yvette in infancy and one brother, Joseph. Mike was born in the Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan area where he raised his family and lived his whole life until 2001. He then semi- retired to Medicine Hat where he enjoyed having coffee with family and friends. Mike had a love for farming and model airplanes which he both built and flew, winning a trophy at the mall for the best looking plane. Mike will be sadly missed by his family and fondly remembered by farming neighbors and friends. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday June 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mike Schneider, 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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