October 2, 2014

By Obituaries on October 2, 2014.

.1925 ~ DAVIS ~ 2014
Dr. Allen N. Davis, “Doc”, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Adelaide “Addie” Davis, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allen “Doc” Davis. 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

.1947 ~ RIES ~ 2014
Violet Rose Ries, beloved wife of Ralph Ries of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Violet also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Gerald Ries, Angela Campbell (Harvey Tams), and Kevin (Trina) Ries; four grandchildren, Breanna and Graham Campbell, and Kayden and Karter Ries; her mother, Mary Miller; one brother, James Miller; five sisters, Adeline Gunderman, Delores (Bob) Maynard, Maggie (Willie) Durrschnabel, Irene Beauchesne, Loretta (Ernie) Lefebvre; two brothers-in-law, Bob Kimmie and Joseph (Nina) Ries; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her father, Matthew; one son, Robin in infancy; and one sister, Jeanette Kimmie. Violet was born on May 18th, 1947 and was raised in the Richmound area. She married Ralph on October 22nd, 1966 and they moved to Leader in 1969. Violet worked at the Leader Hospital for over 30 years until moving to Medicine Hat in 2009, where she made many new friends. She loved flowers and gardening and also enjoyed playing cards, socializing and prayer time at the condo. She was an excellent baker and cook, and was always willing help someone in need. Family was very important to Violet, and her grandchildren held a very special part of her heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A Private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Violet’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, both c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Ries. 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

.MOON, ELEANOR RUTLEDGE
(nee Aitken)
October 6, 1922 – Medicine Hat, AB
September 29, 2014 – Calgary, AB

Eleanor beloved wife of the late Peter Moon of Calgary, AB, passed away on September 29, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
A Celebration of Eleanor’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Calgary, AB), on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.
In living memory of Eleanor Moon, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. CALGARY, AB. Telephone: 1-403-241-0044.

.O’CONNELL
Dr. Elena “Ellie” Maria O’Connell of Medicine Hat passed away on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the age of 72 years after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, she went on to become a surgeon in her home country. In 1968, due to political strife and turmoil in Slovakia she left with two suitcases to build a new life in Canada. She retrained as an Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. After meeting her former husband Francis “Frank” O’Connell she moved west to start her career and family. She provided medical and surgical services to the people of Medicine Hat and southeast Alberta for over 35 years and continued to work up until this year. She always stated how privileged and blessed she felt as she was able to touch so many lives. She leaves to cherish her memory her “two boys” Shaun (Jody) O’Connell of Calgary and Dan (Erin) O’Connell of Edmonton; six grandchildren, Kaitlin, Daine, Gabrielle, Sam, Jack and Lewis; her brother Joe (Gail) Majkut and her nephews, David (Andrea) Majkut, Kevin Majkut, Ryan Majkut and Martin (Renata) Sutor and her niece Iva Sutorova. She was predeceased by her mother Maria Majkutova in 2007, her father Jozef Majkut in 1963, her two sisters Ruzi in 2004, and Marcelka in 1947, and former husband Francis “Frank” O’Connell in 2009. A memorial service will be held in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Head and Neck Centre for Oncology and Reconstruction, 1E4 8440 112 Street NW Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2B7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to:pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elena O’Connell, 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

.PAIGE TENBORG
2005 ~ 2014
An angel got her wings as Paige Tenborg, precious daughter of Warren Tenborg and Crystal Jans and big sister to Tyson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home while surrounded by family on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the tender age of 8 years. Paige’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. 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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