August 1, 2014

By Obituaries on August 1, 2014.

.1919 ~ CHRISTMAN ~ 2014
Amelia Christman of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Emil Christman, passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Amelia leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Raymond (Gayle) Christman, Sophie (Arnold) Moch, and Shirley (Vern) Bitz, all of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Clyde (Debbie) Moch, Darcy (Lori) Moch, Lisa (Kevin) Perich, Joanell (Nelson) Hartling, and Christa (Wayne) Cornelssen; eleven great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Bill (Florence) Boettcher; two sisters, Emma Haag and Mary Fischer; one brother-in-law, Fred Flaig; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Amelia was predeceased by her husband, Emil Christman; her parents, Nathaneal and Martha Boettcher; three sons, Harvey, Marvin, and Kenneth; one brother, Fred Boettcher; one sister, Ruth Flaig; two brothers-in-law, Elmer Haag and Bill Fischer; and two sisters-in-law, Elsie Boettcher and Helen Boettcher. Amelia was a member of Victory Lutheran Church and was very devoted to her church and faith. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, reading, watching TV, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing tile rummy, baking and dining out. Amelia’s family was very important to her and loved the time she spent with all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Amelia will be lovingly remembered by them all. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Amelia’s memory may be made to the Victory Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Amelia Christman. 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

.1922 ~ HEINZ ~ 2014
Edna Heinz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, July 27th, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Edna leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Herb (Norma) Heinz; her sisters-in-law, Joyce Heinz and Ida Heinz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her parents, John and Lydia Heinz; three brothers, Harry, Bill, and Elroy (Florence); one sister, Ella (Don) Rinder; and one nephew, Keith Heinz. The Funeral Service will be held by the LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1933 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Miller officiating. A Private Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna Heinz. 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

.1940~ CROUCH ~ 2014
Stanley “Stan” Allan Crouch of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Stan leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of over forty years Peggy, his children; Stacy (Joy) Crouch, Debbie (Derek) Murray, Wendy (Murray) Easson; one step son, Kelvin Meier; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one brother, Ivan; five sisters, Florence, Barb, Darlene, Glenna and Eleanor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Stan was predeceased by his parents, Aubrey and Ida; five brothers, Harold, Eugene, Alvin, Doug and Rod; as well as his baby sister, Eileen. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, August 1st, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, # 1 Dunmore Road S.E., on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Janice Allen officiating. Memorial gifts in Stan’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 1 – 020 Li Ka Shing Center for Health Research Innovation University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stan Crouch. 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

.1943 ~ FOSTER ~ 2014
Hannelore Laura Foster, beloved wife of Fred Foster of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, July 28th, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Hannelore also leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Franco (Shelly) Isernia and Marina Phillips, both of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Zanetti, Mriseis, Joshua and Lily; seven brothers; two sisters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hannelore was predeceased by her parents, Emil and Lydia Teske; and one sister. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road S.E., on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Hannelore’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Hannelore Foster. 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

.AINO VILHELMINA NISSINEN

August 30, 1927 ~ July 23, 2014

Aino Nissinen of Medicine Hat moved peacefully to heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the age of 86 years. Aino was born on August 30, 1927, on a small family farm in Marttissenjarvi, Finland. She was always bright and inquisitive as the fourth of eight children and would have gone beyond her grade eight education had she been given the opportunity. She had a great life growing up. Aino married Antero on October 28, 1951, in Copper Cliff (near Sudbury) Ontario. This is where she immigrated to a few years earlier for adventure. She had numerous jobs growing up including working at a coal and veneer factory and housekeeping in Finland. She helped her husband run and manage a jewelry store in South Porcupine and then worked in a bakery and Canadian Tire in Sault St. Marie. They had a Brittany Spaniel, and numerous pets adopted from their girls. She was hard working, meticulous, feisty, independent, loving and kind to her family, having a sharp mind especially in mathematics. Aino loved swimming as a child and as an adult at their retirement cottage at Island Lake where she enjoyed the rural life. She enjoyed travelling and always loved to spend time with her family cross country skiing, walking and dancing. She was a member of 4-H growing up where she won awards for vegetables, animals and was a member of Sault Finnish Club as an adult. Aino’s hard work and commitment led by example to her two daughters who blessed her with fourteen grandchildren and they have all followed her path. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Unit for their kindness in the last few days of her life. Left to cherish Aino’s memory are her daughters, Irene (George) McWilliams and their families, Tom (Pamela) McWilliams and their children, Pierce, Sofia and Petra; Samantha and Zubair Ladek; Benjamin (Tara) McWilliams and their children, Caen, Lily and Olivia; Michael McWilliams (Tina Guettler) and their son, Parker; Paul (Christina) McWilliams and their daughter Avery; as well as Ursula McWilliams and Charlotte McWilliams; Brenda (Dan) Frank and their families, Richard Frank, Lydia (Cody) Rodgers and their children, Lucas, Damon, and Oliver; Tuomas (Kaylie) Wolkowski and their son Kellan; Nathaniel Frank, Hannah Frank, Joshua Frank and Malachi Frank; sisters, Anja Ahonpaa, Katri Hyvonen and Senni Tuovinen as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their children in Finland. Aino was predeceased by her husband, Antero, on August 20, 2007; brothers, Aaro and Aake Hurskainen; mother, Anna Lydia Hurskainen; father, Juha Ferninand Hurskainen and sisters, Kirsti Peippo and Pirkko Hiltunen. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet inside the cemetery gates by 2:50 p.m. (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. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.[Dennis] “Dan” Heather passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at age 76, beloved husband for 22 years of Jill of Black Diamon, AB, son of the late George and Olga Heather, brother of Gene [Starla], and Marcille [Gary], and father of Toni.

Dear God,
Dan Heather is on his last Trail Ride, on his way to see you—

I am not sure how things work up there but I would like to give you a little insight. He is very stubborn, and hard headed, if you need help call his mum, she will grab him by the scruff of his neck and very politely tell him to smarten up. He can also be calmed down by a kitten in his lap.

He is a wonderful leather worker and silversmith, all self taught. Please do a spell check for him. Give him a pocket knife and he can make anything, it might not be pretty but it will work. He was a great camera man just make sure it is not Panavision gear.

If you need advice on how to fix the world’s problems, he will tell you what to do.

My suggestion is to put him on a mountain top, with fresh cold spring water, lots of bacon, eggs, butter and steaks, a crusty old coffee pot and invite his buddies. Oops, forgot the big bottle of whiskey.

If you need a break, just listen to the stories they will tell—

Love you Dan.

.DONALD GEORGE REINBOLDT
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald on July 29, 2014 at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic in Calgary, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren, following a courageous battle with cancer. Donald is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 51 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Donita (Warren) Meyer of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, Dean (Denise) Reinboldt of Fox Valley, and Darcy (Nila) Reinboldt of Calgary, six grandchildren, Stefan (Chantel) Meyer, Kassondra Meyer (Shaun Dale), Dayton and McKenna Reinboldt, and Ashton and Santana Reinboldt. He was predeceased by his parents George and Mary Reinboldt. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial . Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Center – attn: Palliative Care, 1331 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Donald Reinboldt, 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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