December 18, 2017

By Obituaries on December 18, 2017.

1920 ~ BEN WEISS ~ 2017

Benjamin "Ben" Weiss, passed away peacefully with his son, Gary (Molly) of Elkwater, at his side on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at the age of 97 years. Ben was the beloved husband of the late Olive Weiss. He is also survived by two grandsons who he was very proud of, Shawn (Wendy) of Elkwater and Justin (Mandy) of Medicine Hat and their children, Dane, Mackenzie, Lacie and Maya. Ben had a very sweet tooth; we will never see a Wagon Wheel again without thinking of him. In his later years he loved when Gary took him for drives in the Elkwater area. He was a proud man who cherished whatever he had, whether it was family, his ranch, cattle and lastly his home in town. A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 with Reverend Jim Bredeson and Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal co- officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ben's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ben Weiss. 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.

1922 ~ MARIE SCHUETZLE ~ 2017

Marie Schuetzle of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Fred Schuetzle, passed away on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Marie was also predeceased by her son, Wallace. Marie leaves to cherish her memory her daughter-in-law, Sheila; two grandchildren, Laurie (Chris) and Curtis (Sheila); and one great-grandson, Taren. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Monday, December 18th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marie’s memory may be made to Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marie Schuetzle. 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.

1927 ~ ALICE WAHL ~ 2017

Alice Wahl of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Emil Wahl, passed away on Friday, December 15th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Alice leaves to cherish her memory her five children, Eddie Wahl, Ingrid (Andrew) Strange, David (Barb) Wahl, Doris (Robert) Salmaso and Alan (Bernadette) Wahl; eight grandchildren, Philip, Victoria, Elizabeth (Andrew), Travis, Jessica, Jesse, Georgia and Hunter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Emil; her parents, Gustav and Hulda Tonn; one brother, Edwin Tonn; and three sisters, Leokadia (Ted) Link, Natalie (Oscar) Link and Danida (Berthold) Sauder. Alice was born in the Ukraine on October 13th, 1927. She immigrated to Canada in 1948 and loved farming, gardening, reading and being a homemaker. Alice was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and Frauenverein (German Ladies' Society). Her family would like to thank the caring staff at Leisure Way and 5W of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for their excellent care of Alice. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE on Wednesday from 7:00 until to 9:00 p.m., and at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 758 – 8th Street SE, on Thursday from 12:30 until 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Alice's memory may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 – 8th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1M5 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alice Wahl. 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.

1931 ~ LOIS STOCKDALE ~ 2017

With sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend Lois Jean Stockdale (nee Martin) on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS with Bishop J. Mulholland conducting. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Lois's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lois Stockdale. 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.

DEMINICK

Natalie Ethel Deminick of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at the age of 90 years, beloved of wife of the late Paul Deminick. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Natalie Deminick, 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

FRANK

Alfred Frank of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the age of 91 years, beloved husband of the late Eva Frank. He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Joyce (Merlyn) Steciw, Brenda (Murray) Lutz, Barbara (Allan) Andreas and Donna (Darwin) Hittel; his grandchildren, Leon (Audrina) (their children, Avery and Ethan), Kendra (Dave), Chantel (Chris), Brianne, Amy (Chris) (their children Emmitt and Lily), Nicole (Mindy) (their daughter Honor), Blake (Shae-lynn) (their daughter Emelyn), Kurt and Chad; one brother, Richard Frank and one sister Ruth Dubitz as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Susanna and George Frank; his wife Eva on February 16, 2011, three brothers, Edward, Edwin and Elmer and two sisters, Frieda and Emma. Dad was born on the family farm. He married Eva Leach on January 21, 1953, and together they raised four daughters. They continued to farm and retired to Medicine Hat in 1984. Dad enjoyed fishing, camping and volunteering. He especially enjoyed spending time with his nine grandchildren. Alfred’s family wishes to thank the staff at Riverview Care Centre for the excellent care of their father. A private graveside service was held at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alfred Frank, 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