August 3, 2014

By Obituaries on August 3, 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. 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. 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

.1919 ~ OAKES ~ 2014
We are sad to announce the passing of Emma Oakes on July 16th, 2014. She is now with our HeavenlyFather. Emma will be missed by family and friends. She would have been 95 years of age on August 13th. She will be remembered as a happy personwho enjoyed being around people, laughing and enjoying each day. Emma is survived by a brother and sister, as well as nieces and nephews. Emma was born in Richmond, Saskatchewan on a ranch, loved animals and, for most of her life, loved to dress up and be a socialite even on the ranch.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, July 25th, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A Celebration of Emma’s Life will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Emma Oakes. 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, and 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 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, # 1 Dunmore Road SE, 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 the 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, Alberta, 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

.CLIFFORD CAMERON
1945 ~ 2014

He won the fight and can now rest forever!

It is with great sadness but a host of cherished memories that we say goodbye to Clifford Allan Cameron of Irvine, Alberta who passed away peacefully at the age of 69 years with his wife Sylvia by his side just before sunrise on Friday, August 1, 2014. Cliff was born in Blairmore, Alberta on May 2, 1945 and grew up in Redcliff, Alberta with his brother, Vern and sister, Janice (Greg) Liboiron of Irma, Alberta. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Stacie (Adam) Gammon, Tammy (Trevor Evans) Campbell, and Scott (Fred Amen) Cameron and four stepsons, Mike, Steve, Jeff, Kevin Dykstra and their families. Cliff took great pride in watching his nine grandchildren grow and blossom, Shaylene, Abra, Kyndra, Jordan, Katie, Sydney, Jade, Holly, Emilie and his numerous nieces and nephews who all admired Cliff. He was predeceased by his parents, Inez and John Allen and his brother Vern. Funeral services will be Celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Wednesday August 6, 2014 at 11a.m., with Fred Amen officiating. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made directly to the Healthy Living Program, Suite 100, 88 Valleyview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8N6. (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.

.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. Donald was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on May 27, 1942 and was raised on the family farm in Fox Valley. He married Margaret Riffel in Medicine Hat at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on March 23, 1963. Donald worked for Tel-Ray in Medicine Hat where their three children were born. In1966, they moved to Fox Valley to take over the family farm. While farming, Donald purchased a mechanic garage in 1969, which became “Don’s Service” until 1979. In that time he became a private pilot and purchased a Cessna plane. He also started a new venture during this time, “Don Reinboldt Trucking & Excavating” which he was still involved in till his passing. His grandchildren were the joy of his life, from being beautiful young children to the young adults that have done him proud in all of their accomplishments. As a family we are very proud of the long hours and hard work that Dad endured to ensure our family was left with a legacy that we are all proud of.
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. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. 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

.VERA NEUBAUER
1920 ~ 2014
It is with sadness that the family of Vera Mary Neubauer announce her peaceful passing which occurred at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the age of 93 years. Vera leaves to cherish her memory one son, Gunther of Eckville; daughters, Gitta (Bob) Hashizume and Christa Neubauer of Medicine Hat; three granddaughters, Christa (Nathan) of Eckville, Marnie (Ryan) Doig and Jenn Lee (Chris Gregory) of Calgary; five great-grandchildren, Brier Rose Brzak, Lola, Adalia and Van Doig and Madison Lee. Vera was predeceased by her husband, Anthony “Tony” Neubauer in 1988. Vera was born in Fleissen, Czechoslovakia on December 9, 1920. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and siblings in 1939, settling in Tomslake, British Colombia where Vera met her husband, Tony and they were married in June 1940. The family would like to thank the Medicine Hat EMS, the Emergency Room staff and the Palliative Care Unit for their kind and compassionate care of Vera. At Vera’s request, there will not be a formal service. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com As an expression of sympathy, those wishing to remember Vera Neubauer are asked to make a donation to the Palliative Care Unit, care of the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. 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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