July 21, 2017

By Obituaries on July 21, 2017.

1921 ~ LORNA EARL ~ 2017

Lorna Earl of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Lorna leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Hal (Susan) Lust of Strathmore and Barry (Chris) Lust of Sylvan Lake; eight grandchildren, Tracey Basaraba, Debbie Basaraba, Denise Basaraba, Craig Lust, Roberta Lust, Jolene Lust, Deanna (Clarence) Kooistra and Bonnie Gilmore; as well as numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lorna was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Martha Seitz; one daughter Ruby Basaraba; one grandson, Brett Lust; one granddaughter, Lisa Basaraba; and four sisters, Helen Aman, Freida Deering, Ida Chambers and Eva Seitz. Lorna was born on December 14th, 1921 in Elkwater, Alberta. She worked for McDonald’s Consolidated in Lethbridge for many years. She was a former member of the Pemmican Club and the Sweet Adeline's in Lethbridge and the singing group, Mad Hatters, in Medicine Hat. Lorna took great pride in her grandkids and loved spending time with family. Gardening was one of her passions over the years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, July 27th, 2017 from 12 noon until 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, July 27th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorna Earl.
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.

---

1923 ~ OTTO HOFFMAN ~ 2017

It is with great sorrow that we, the family of Otto Reinhold Hoffman, announce his peaceful passing after a courageous but brief battle with cancer on Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Otto leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Sandra (Robert) Tilleman and Karon (Doug) Weiss; five grandchildren, Scott, Colin (Laurel), Stephen, Kara and Michael (Jennifer and her children, Aaron and Zachary); nine great-grandchildren, Curtis, Caralee, Emersen, Greysen, Zachery, Kimberly, Cassandra, Mack and Katelynn; sisters, Clara (Ian) McGill and Martha Carlyle; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly; as well as Vi Brower’s family (especially Donna Butterwick and Billie-Sue Roth and their families). Otto was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (nee Irving) in 1986; his parents, Theodore and Mary Hoffman; brothers, Albert, Emil, Walter and Ernie; sisters, Alma Smith, Hilda Weir and Mary Schwabe; as well as his special friend and companion, Vi Brower. Otto had a fantastic memory and loved playing cards. Honoring Otto's wishes, a Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Gershaw Drive SW & 10 Avenue SW, on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet inside the cemetery gates at 12:45 p.m. No funeral reception will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined; memorial gifts in Otto'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, to condolences@saamis.com or to drweiss@shaw.ca subject heading Otto Hoffman. 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.

---

1963 ~ LYNN ANNE MEIER ~ 2017

Lynn Anne Meier of Cypress Country, beloved wife of Terry Meier, passed away on Monday, July 17th, 2017 at the age of 54 years. Lynn leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Melanie Meier (Courtney Atkinson) of Lethbridge, AB, Darcy Meier (Melissa Reid), and Aaron Meier; six grandchildren, Carson, Conrad, Kaden, Piercen, Cara and Brennan; siblings, Brenda (Pat) Liboiron, Richard (Charlene) Oster, Dale Oster and Randy ( Roberta “Bert”) Oster; as well as Terry’s family and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Art and Ellen Oster. Lynn was born and raised in Medicine Hat, and attended Crescent Heights High School. Terry and Lynn met on motorbike trip to Kalispell, Montana, and were married in February of 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They continued to make Medicine Hat their home and in 1997, moved to their Dunmore acreage where Lynn was able to entertain family and friends. She was an amazing cook and would often claim there wasn’t much to do even though she would spend hours in the kitchen preparing food for her guests. While long-hauling with Terry, Lynn enjoyed seeing much of Canada and the United States. In later years, she enjoyed visiting other countries and was able to hug koala bears and swim with dolphins; 2 things she always wanted to do. As an animal lover, she had many pets, and although was never able to own a pot belly pig, friends and family made sure she wasn’t in short supply of pig memorabilia. Lynn’s optimism, strength, and cheery smile will never be forgotten. The Funeral Service will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB, T1B 4V3, on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at 11:00 am with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lynn's memory may be made to H.A.L.O., 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue SW .Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4, or South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue, #8 – 49 Viscount Ave SW Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lynn Meier. 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.

---

7
-6