October 4, 2013
			By Obituaries on October 4, 2013.
			
								
						
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1936 ~ RIEGER ~ 2013Mrs. Eileen Rieger (nee Bernhart,   formerly Heck) of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday,             October 2nd, 2013 at the age of 77 years.  The Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL        FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, October 6th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Monday, October 7th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Matthew Emmelkamp, celebrant.  A private family interment will follow in the         Roman Catholic at Hillside Cemetery.  Memorial gifts in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Canadian          Diabetes Association.  Condolences may be sent through 
http://www.saamis.com or           
http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to 
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eileen Rieger.  Radio funeral announcement can be heard on          Friday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND                CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional           information, please telephone (403)528-2599 
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BETTY FOSTER1924 ~ 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Betty Pearl Foster, beloved wife of the late Robert Foster, announce her passing while at South Country            Village, Monday, September 30, 2013, at the age of 89 years. The family will honour Betty’s life with a private family celebration, with            Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Redcliff Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 8E8 or to South Country Village, Sunny Side D Wing, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G2. (Condolences may be               expressed by visiting              
http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455. 
.Last Saturday at Cook’s Chapel,  family and friends of Margaret         Sakamoto came together to celebrate her life and honour her memory. Margaret’s family ensured that        everyone attending would have        special memories to take with them. Through their warm welcome, words of tribute and special musical              selections, family honoured the life of this much beloved lady. A beautiful pictorial display greeted those who attended the luncheon after the        service, and the sharing of stories and fellowship continued on into the afternoon.
“Just as Grandma did,
Whenever you are able,
Be kind and generous to others…
Always another seat at the table.”
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her 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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CLIFFORD “CLIFFY” WINSTON AINSWORTH
MARCH 16th, 1941 – OCTOBER 1st, 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Cliff Ainsworth announces his sudden passing at the age of 72 years.  His loving, generous spirit will be missed by his wife, Patricia; son, Jason       (Robyn) Ainsworth; daughter,          Michele (Tyson) Josey; and son,       Hagan (Katie) Ainsworth; and         grandchildren, Cooper, Isabela, Chloe and Nicholas.  Cliff also leaves numerous extended family and many good friends.  Please join in a           Celebration of Cliff’s Life on               Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at SAAMIS MEMORIAL             FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE.  Condolences may be sent through 
http://www.saamis.com or 
http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to 
condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cliff Ainsworth.  Funeral        arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599 
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DILLON GUCKERT1983 ~ 2013
Dillon Troy Guckert, beloved son of Helen and Elliott Guckert, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the age of 30 years. Along with his mother and father, Dillon’s memory will live on in the heart of his grandmother, Fanny Guckert, as well as the hearts of his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was              predeceased by his grandparents, Arnold and Nora Peterson;           grandfather, Jack Guckert and one uncle, Harvey Guckert. Dillon’s smile brightened the room. He loved the outdoors, especially when the wind was blowing in his face and his           favorite tunes were playing in the background. Dillon enjoyed           swimming, bowling, and time spent with Dad watching his Roughriders play on TV. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on          Monday, October 7, 2013, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A             Celebration of Dillon’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 
http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in              Dillon’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W.,            Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4.    Telephone: 403-527-6455. 
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WESLEY INKSTERWesley (Wes) Inkster passed away at the Riverview Care Centre on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the age of 78 years. Funeral                     arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting          
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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