August 14, 2017

By Obituaries on August 14, 2017.

1927 ~ AFINA LUCA ~ 2017

Afina Luca of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ion Luca, passed away on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD with Pastor Matthew Redstone officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Afina's memory may be made to the South Country Village, Sunnyside Care Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Afina Luca. 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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1935 ~ ALICE TRIEBER ~ 2017

Alice Trieber of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Alice leaves to cherish her memory one son, Michael (Sheila) Trieber of Calgary; one daughter, Pamela "Pam" Lambert of Medicine Hat; one grandson, Kyle (Dawn) Trieber and their children, Chloe, Neaveh and Kaleb; one brother, Elmer Aman; one sister, Shirley Wuerfel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Art and Olga Aman; one grandson, Robert Trieber; her son-in-law, Brian Lambert; and one sister, Violet Seitz. Alice was raised and lived all her life in Medicine Hat. She worked for a number of years at the Auxiliary Hospital and later with AGT (Telus). Her passion was gardening and travelling, and she also enjoyed dancing. She loved spending time with her "grand dogs" Archie and Jake. One of Alice’s favorite things was going for breakfast every morning. Alice was a fantastic mom and grandmother! She will be sadly missed by not only her family but all who knew her. The family would especially like to thank the Carmel Hospice for the great care their mom received. As per Alice’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Memorial gifts in Alice's memory may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 2M2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alice Trieber. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park"
#1 DunmoreRoad 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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1939 ~ DAVE HARRIS ~ 2017

David "Dave" Harris, beloved husband of Anne Harris of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at the age of 78 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, August 17th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading David Harris. 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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COENDERS

Diane Coenders passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017, at the age of 70 years. She is survived by many family and friends. We are truly thankful to the staff at the Good Samaritan’s Medicine Hat for the wonderful care of Diane. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB., T1B 4A7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Diane Coenders, 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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COLE

The Family of Kurt Cole is saddened by the passing of Kurt on August 9, 2017, at the age of 52 years, due to a viral infection. Kurt passed peacefully with family by his side. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Matthew (Marina) Cole and Eric Cole (Sky) all of Medicine Hat and their mother Denise Dumanowski; three grandchildren, Maverick, Marshal and Makayla; his mother Ilene (Don) Pettyjohn of Medicine Hat; three brothers; Lorne Cole (Adele Hammond) and Shane (Shawna) Cole all of Medicine Hat, Joey (Krista) Pettyjohn of Redcliff; his grandmother Gwen Cole (George); four nieces and nephews Luke, James, Payton and Jordyn and his caregiver, Angela Renz. He was predeceased by his father Clark Cole and grandparents, Walter Cole, Frank and Elvira Duke and Marjorie Pettyjohn. Kurt was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan and moved to Medicine Hat in 1975, after his father had passed away in a vehicle accident. Kurt worked at Dom Glass until it’s closing, then pursued a career in the oil industry. In 1998, the struggle of daily life was before him due to a motorcycle accident which left him a paraplegic. Kurt loved living in the country where it was peaceful, with his many companions: dogs, horse, goats, donkeys and a parrot. We will remember Kurt for his witty humor and doing things “ Kurt’s Way.” Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 12 – 1:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. with a time of fellowship to follow. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Albert Sayson officiating. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery at Eastend, Saskatchewan at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Kurt Cole 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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MAYER

Ralph Mayer passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of Florence Mayer of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ralph Mayer, 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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