June 27, 2014

By Obituaries on June 27, 2014.

.1919 ~ DEIS ~ 2014
Valentine Deis, beloved husband of Victoria Deis of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Valentine also leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Wilfred (Bonnie) of North Saanich, BC, Donald of Saskatoon, Patrick (Beverly) of Calgary, James (Dondalee) of Fox Valley, and Judy (Heinz) Strothmann of Medicine Hat; ten grandchildren, Luke, Colleen, Nathan, Michael, Richard, Ryan, Robert, Kalin, Desiree, and Meagan; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Christina Dirk of Medicine Hat; two brothers-in-law, Jack Kuntz and Ron Bell; three sisters-in-law, Rose Deis, Anne Deis, and May Deis; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Valentine was predeceased by his parents, Valentine and Elizabeth Deis; six brothers, Frank, Tony, Joe, Casper, Peter, and Adam; and three sisters, Elizabeth, Eva, and Anna. Valentine was born on October 6th, 1919 at Fox Valley. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Fox Valley and attended Otis School. He served with the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1945 and after being discharged he returned to Fox Valley where he married Victoria Lerner on October 20th, 1947. They lived on the family homestead until 1951 when they moved into Fox Valley and Valentine continued to farm and worked as a buyer for Patterson Grain. In 1955, he discontinued his work as a grain buyer and focused only on farming, retiring to Medicine Hat in 1984. Valentine was a member of the Maple Creek School Board and the Fox Valley Credit Union Board for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on many sporting committees. Valentine contributed many hours to his community including construction of the hockey arena, swimming pool, and community hall. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday from 10:00 to 10:55 a.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) were said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A Private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Valentine’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8, or to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Valentine Deis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1959 ~ JACOBER ~ 2014
Leslie Gwenith Jacober, beloved wife of Wayne Jacober of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 at the age of 54 years. The Funeral Service was at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment followed at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Leslie’s memory may be made to Palliative Care, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leslie Jacober. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.It was one week ago today that family and hundreds of friends gathered at Cook’s to say goodbye to a dear husband, daddy and son, Brian Rieger. Diaconal Minister, Lila led with words from scripture and sentiments from the heart… Colleen shared in a tribute in reflection of Brian’s life, telling stories of his childhood, michevious activities as a brother to Heather, a beloved husband to Jenn and of the caring father he became to Brody and Georgia. With Brian’s memory in mind and heavy hearts, those in attendance exited the chapel to a popular song by Luke Bryan, that touched everyones heart. In loving remembrance, Brian’s precious little twins, Brody and Georgia, each released a balloon to the Heaven’s above, saying goodbye to their Daddy.
Your presence we will miss,
Your memory we’ll treasure…
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.BECKER
Becker, Mrs. Freida of Prelate, passed away June 24 at the Western Senior Citizens Home in Leader, Sask at the age of 92. The funeral service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Prelate, Sk on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM. Visitation for Mrs. Becker will precede the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Prelate Cemetery. Those who wish to may remember Mrs. Becker with a gift to The Western Senior Citizens Home, Leader, Sk. Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292.

.HENRY J. WONG
1949 ~ 2014
Henry J. Wong passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the age of 65 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

.JOYCE ODY
1923 ~ 2014
Joyce Lilian Bernice Ody passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2014, just one week before her 91st birthday. She was born July 1, 1923 in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, a daughter to Alfred Chambers and Annie Wiltshire. Joyce married William Ody during WWII and they were blessed with three children. In 1967 they immigrated to Canada first settling in Lacombe, Alberta and later moving to Medicine Hat in 1969. We will all remember Joyce for knitting, especially Christmas socks and her needlework. Her walls were covered with colourful, textured works of art, made through many countless hours of needle and thread work. Joyce was very proud of the fact that she was able to remain in her home as long as she could despite her failing health, thanks to the love and support of her many friends, neighbours, Home Care Services staff and Dr. Bratvold. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Elisabeth Thornback of Reading, UK, her son, John (Evelyn) Ody of Calgary; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty White of Sydney, Australia as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William in 1986 and a son, Michael in 1991. A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held in the Cook Southland Reception Center, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in Joyce’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8 or donate online by visiting http://www.cancer.ca (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

.WEISGERBER
Annie Weisgerber (Knoll) of Schuler moved peacefully to heaven on Tuesday June 24, 2014, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of the late Johnny Weisgerber. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Ed (Gladys) Weisgerber (their children, Brock (Juanita) Weisgerber, Lori (Scott) Niwa and Lorral (Marcy) Weisgerber); her son-in-law, Tom Herman and his predeceased wife Antonia, (their children, Brad (Janice) Herman, Kim (Tyler) Rae and Leanne Herman); fourteen great grandchildren as well as her special brother, Walter (Clem) Knoll; three sisters-in-law, Katie Knoll, Sophie Weisgerber and Ramona Weisgerber; one brother-in-law, Val Volk as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Johnny on July 14, 1997 and her daughter Antonia on January 16, 2011; her parents, Jacob and Annastasia Knoll and six brothers and six sisters. Annie was born in Francis, Saskatchewan on April 20, 1925. She was raised in the Francis/ Odessa area where she attended school. Annie met John when she was on a thrashing crew working in the Francis/ Sedley area and they were married on the Knoll farm on January 5, 1944. They then lived their first years of married life with John’s parents, Nick and Katherine Weisgerber. They operated the dairy there for approximately six years, delivering milk to the village of Schuler. Together, they farmed the Nick Weisgerber farm. Annie was a hard worker with such a loving and caring personality towards everyone whose lives she touched and she will be sadly missed. Her favourite treasures were her family, her faith, her cooking and baking, sewing and gardening her flowers. Annie was a dedicated CWL member and just recently celebrated her 60th year as an active member. Annie’s last few days were full of dignity, respect, love, laughter and some final tears. She was a gentle, loving, graceful soul, a friend to all and a faithful servant of God. Mom, your work on earth is done! Fly with the angels! You will be missed. A special thank you to everyone at Meadowlands Retirement Assisted Living and the wonderful nurses and doctors in the Emergency and Palliative Care Units of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or to Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Annie Weisgerber, 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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