December 30, 2014
By Obituaries on December 30, 2014.
.1915 ~ KRAUSS ~ 2014Elsie Krauss of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward Krauss, passed away on Thursday, December 25th, 2014 at the age of 99 years. Elsie leaves to cherish her memory her son, Leslie (Shannon); her daughters, Gladys (Ray) Gaetz and Marion Jans; her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild; her sister, Alice Praull; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Elsie was predeceased by her parents; and her son, Marvin. A Private Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Elsie’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elsie Krauss. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Tuesday around 11:35 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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 .1921 ~ CHUBENKO ~ 2014
Alexander “Alex” Chubenko, beloved husband of Maria Chubenko of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 at the age of 93 years. The Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 10th Avenue and Gershaw Drive SW, on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le officiating. Memorial gifts in Alex’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alex Chubenko. 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 .1932 ~ RUFF ~ 2014
Pearl May Ruff of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully to her new home with her family by her side, after 6 years at South Country Village, on Monday, December 22nd, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Pearl leaves to cherish her memory her son, Garry Ruff (Donna); daughter, Gail Millen (Harvey); five grandchildren, Jennifer Lembke (Mike), Jerod Ruff (Kate), Sarah Dowler (Corey), Candace Millen and Katherine Millen-Worre (Phillip); five great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Roxanne Schimpf. Pearl was predeceased by her parents, George and Amalia Schimpf; two brothers, Vern and Archie. Pearl was born in Leader, Saskatchewan on April 2nd, 1932. She moved to Medicine Hat in 1947 with her parents, as a young girl to start a family business and lived here in Medicine Hat until her passing. A Private Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Pearl’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Pearl Ruff. 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 .1934 ~ STEELE ~ 2014
Edward Gordon Steele of Swift Current, beloved husband of Renee, passed away on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 at the age of 80. The Funeral Service will be held today at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road S.E., at 1:00 pm with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Edward’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edward Steele. 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 ~ SCOVILLE ~ 2014
Ellsworth “Earl” Scoville, beloved husband of Celanie Scoville of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28th, 2014 at the age of 71 years after a short but courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, Earl was surrounded by his loving wife, his youngest son, Matthew, and dear friends. Earl also leaves to cherish his memory his four children, Mark (Christine), Matthew, Tamara Scoville (Alex McIntyre), and Salwa (Paul) Williams; eleven grandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, Kane, Lily, Christopher (Jen Livingston), Tehya, Brynn, Andrew, Teagan, Quincy, and Amira; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey; one brother, Stewart (Gail); two sisters, Mary Ann (Randy) Lewis and Jane (Bob) Milner; one sister-in-law, Mary Scoville; Celanie’s sisters, Terry (Marlyn) Morrell and Mary Beth (Stephen) Thomas; and brother, Thomas John (Diane) Stephen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was predeceased by his parents, Ellsworth and Annetta; and brothers, William, Jackson, and Rodger. Earl was best known in the community as an honest, hardworking realtor. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 7 Sierra Boulevard SW, on Friday from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 7 Sierra Boulevard SW, on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Bryan Heninger presiding. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Earl Scoville. 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 .1945 ~ TUCHSCHERER ~ 2014
Carol Laura Tuchscherer, beloved wife of Charlie Tuchscherer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, December 26th, 2014 at the age of 69 years. Carol also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Douglas Tuchscherer, Paul (Kim) Tuchscherer, Karen Tuchscherer (Kerry Delahey) and Sheryl (Mike) Haaf; eight grandchildren, Brooke Tuchscherer, Brandon Tuchscherer, RJ Tuchscherer (Jazmine), Chase Smithson (Brooklyn), Dustin (Sheena) Haaf, Ashley Haaf, Derek Haaf and Dalton Haaf; one great grandson, Tyrell; one sister, Kathleen Madsen; three brothers-in-law, Roy (Merle) Tuchscherer, Garnet (Brenda) Tuchscherer and Harvey (Lori) Tuchscherer; two sisters-in-law, Vivian Tuchscherer and Adela Tuchscherer; good friends, Sharlene Trudel, Vivian Anheller and Cheryl Westman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Carol was predeceased by her parents, Gus and Rose Holt; one sister in infancy, Alison Holt; and three brothers-in-law, Joe Tuchscherer, Donnie Tuchscherer and John Tuchscherer. Carol was born on February 18th, 1945 in Cabri, Saskatchewan. She married Charlie on November 12th, 1963, celebrating 51 years of marriage. Carol worked for the school board in the housekeeping department. She enjoyed Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren; who were the loves of her life. Carol will be missed by all those who knew her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, January 1st, 2015 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating. Memorial gifts in Carol’s memory may be made to the ICU and 4W units of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 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 Carol Tuchscherer. 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 .BRENDA YEE
1966 ~ 2014
It is with great sadness that the Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island announce the passing of one of their family members and long time resident, Brenda Yee on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the age of 48 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 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455. .DRAUDSON
Edna Draudson of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Jack Draudson passed away in Calgary. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edna Draudson, 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 .FRANKLIN JOHN KEATS
1967 ~ 2014
Mr. Franklin John Keats passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, December 26, 2014, at the age of 47 years. Additional information regarding the day and time of the funeral will be announced at a future date. (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. .GEORGE FRIEDT
June 4, 1929 – December 25, 2014
It is with sad hearts that the family of George Friedt announce his death on December 25, 2014 at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of the late Julia Friedt. He is survived by his only sister Rosemary Lerner, five children, Randy (Brenda), Dan (Joanne), Kent (Cheryl), Marina (Barry) and Colette, as well as sixteen grandchildren, Sheldon, Kevin, Christopher, Cari, Alison, Breanne, Aleise, Jenna, Wyatt, Dylan, Melissa, Krysta, Kyle, Kelsie, Orry and Tye and nine great grandchildren. George was born on June 4, 1929 and raised in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. He married Julia Matz in 1953, and together they farmed and raised their family until 1974 when they moved to Medicine Hat. He took on the work of maintenance at the Medicine Hat Coop until his retirement in 1992. George will be remembered by many as the ‘candy man’ who gave the greatest hugs at church. He was an honest steady man, calm and filled with a deep faith in God. He exercised that faith by attending daily mass. In the last years of his life, he was a regular with his ‘coffee buddies’. He was also known as “Mr. Fix It” It was said: “If George couldn’t fix it, then throw it out.” It was the motto at the Coop. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years and was a 3rd Degree Knight. He loved music, photography, stamp collecting, fishing and gopher shooting. He has taken thousands of pictures and many hours of video over the years, mostly of his children and grandchildren. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on December 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Mike Dechant, OMI celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to sing in the choir for the mass of resurrection are invited to be at the church at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday for a practice. Our family has been involved with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate for our entire lives. In lieu of flowers, we are inviting you to donate to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Retirement home: OMI Lacombe Canada 175 Main Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C3 ATTN: Oblate Retirement Saskatoon. Your donation will help to support Oblate priests and brothers in their retirement and infirmity. As well an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1
To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: George Friedt, 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 .HERMAN
Theodore “Ted” Herman went to be with his Lord on December 24, 2014 at the age of 96 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Helanda Herman; four sons, Dennis (Kathi), Tom, Jim (Renee) and Nolan (Tammy); three daughters, Bonnie Hartung, Dixie (Don) Vair and Lois (Randy) Beck; fourteen grandchildren, Ross, Ryan (Ariana), Todd (Val) & Kerri (Bill) Stait, Bradley (Janice), Kim (Tyler) Rae, Leanne, Greg Hartung (Lori), Maureen, Jamie, Jill, Cody Vair (Lacey), Lindsey (James) O’Donnell, Matthew Beck; thirteen Great Grandchildren; one brother, Rubin Herrmann; five sisters, Barbara Sonnenburg, Martha Anderst, Freda (Wally) Kanwischer, Caroline Zeitner, Helen Griscowsky; Helanda’s brother Ed (Beth) Lemke; her four nieces, Sharleen Dewar, Heather Thiessen, Cathy Chase, Michelle Barkman one nephew Darrell Lemke. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Carrie Herrmann; his first wife Irene, son Bernie, daughters-in-law Kathy and Antonia Herman; one brother Edwin and his wife Vera; four brothers-in-law. Ted served four years in World War II, (1941-1945), as Signalman for the Irish Fusiliers, then transferred to Calgary Highlanders where he served as Sergeant until his honorable discharge.
In his younger years he was very active in his church teaching Sunday School, Bible Study and serving on the Executive. He was also very passionate about giving back to his Community which involved becoming a Charter Member of the Drowning Ford Grazing Association, was instrumental in bringing electricity in the Cypress rural area and served as Secretary Treasurer for the Cypress Rural Electric Association. Ted as a young man felt very strongly that the Pioneers, who settled the area should be taken care of and was one of the founding Directors of the Cypress View Foundation in Medicine Hat and was honored by the Provincial Government in 2012 for this. He felt strongly about education, as he was not given the opportunity to complete his due to the need to help on the family farm. Ted wanted to ensure that his children received an education and donated the land to the Number Four School Division to build the Hermansite School. He was also an early member of the Medicine Hat Coop and the Walsh Auction Mart. When Ted and Helanda started winter vacationing on Vancouver Island, Ted started to write his memoirs, and after two years had it printed, naming it “There is a Tomorrow”! Family & Friends who wish to pay their respects, may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, December 29 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in Christ the King Church, (1101 Queen Street SE) on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ken Roset officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Food Grains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2L4 or Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or at http://www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. To email an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject Ted Herman, 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 12
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