April 1, 2015
By Obituaries on April 1, 2015.
1921 ~ RUFF ~ 2015 Edwin Ruff, beloved husband of Yvonne Ruff of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, March 27th, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Edwin also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Garry Ruff (Donna) and Gail Millen (Harvey); five grandchildren, Jennifer Lembke (Mike), Jerod Ruff (Kate), Sarah Dowler (Corey), Candace Millen and Katherine Millen-Woore (Philip); five great grandchildren; two step-children, Lynn McKee-Ruck (Tim) and Elaine Muller (Darin); two step- grandchildren, T.C and Alex; one brother, Ben Ruff; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edwin was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Katherine Ruff; four brothers, Edward, Henry, Bill and Art; five sisters, Martha, Molly, Annie, Esther and Emma. Edwin was born on November 14th, 1921 in Hilda, Alberta and lived in Medicine Hat most of his life. A Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. Memorial gifts in Edwin’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 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 Edwin Ruff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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 ~ GRAFF ~ 2015 Mr. Kenneth Theodore Graff passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lynne; daughters, Tara (Jay) and Treva (Jason); grandchildren, Jade, Dakota and Daxton; sister, Bernice; mother-in-law, Kaja; brother-in-law, Bob (Colleen); sister-in-law, Lori (Chris); and dear friends, Dave and Sandy. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, April 4th, 2015, 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 Kenneth Graff. 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
1946 ~ WAUGH ~ 2015 Mrs. Adina "Diane" Waugh of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Mr. Samuel "Sam" Waugh, passed away on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Diane’s cherished memory will remain in the hearts of her daughter, Tya-Marie (Anthony) Erickson; her twin brother, Chester and two older brothers, Lascelle (Ruby) and Rudolph; five sisters, Monica, Hyacinth, Jackie, Florence and Fay; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was predeceased by her parents, John and Gwendlyn Bailey; three brothers, George, John Wesley and Victor; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Isabelle. Diane was born in Manchester, Jamaica on January 19th, 1946, where she was also raised and educated. She moved to Canada in 1976 and started working at the Best Western Hotel as Head Housekeeper for over 20 years. Diane had an eye for gardening and took great pride in her flowers surrounding her home. Diane also enjoyed shopping, spending time with her husband and daughter and later son in law, as well talking daily with her sister in town. Deeply active within the church community, Diane was a prayer warrior and faithful in her prayer towards others. She will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her many friends and family. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and at CHURCH OF GOD, 9 – 11th Street SE, on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at CHURCH OF GOD on Saturday, April 4th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Glen Dueck officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Diane's memory may be made to The Gideon’s International, Suite 177, 1415 – 28th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8P9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Diane Waugh. 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
DIRK Joseph Dirk (March 18, 1924 – March 28, 2015)
Joseph Dirk of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Margaret Dirk (Bachmier) passed away peacefully on March 28, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Left to cherish his memory are his ten children, Brian (Julie), Lance (Phyllis), Brenda (Jean), Al, Wanda (Dale), Darby (Donna), Gwen, Lucy, Joseph (Victoria), and Gerard (Pam); 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian (Milbert) and Betty; and one brother Peter. Joseph was predeceased by his wife Margaret on April 22, 2007; three sisters, Anna, Agatha, and Mary and two brothers, Dan and Richard. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 1:30 – 2:25 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Joseph Dirk, 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
ISABEL (JACKIE) BUFFETT, RN With her loving son, Donald, by her side during her final moments, Isabel (Jackie) Buffett passed away peacefully at the Bethany Care Centre in Airdrie, AB. on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Jackie was born in Bell Island, Newfoundland. She was the youngest girl of eleven siblings to proud parents, William and Alice Jackman. She graduated with her Registered Psychiatric Nursing Degree from St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Jackie was a nurse all of her life. She started her career at Waterford Hospital, St. John’s, then Janeway Children’s Hospital, St. John’s and finally Hoyles Home, St. John’s. Jackie married John Cecil Buffett in 1964 and had her only son, Donald James Buffett. The family moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1977 where Jackie resumed nursing at the Haven of Rest and finished her career at the Medicine Hat and District Hospital in the Auxiliary Unit caring for geriatric patients. She was predeceased by her husband, John Cecil Buffett in 1981 as well as numerous siblings. Jackie will be lovingly remembered by her son, Donald Buffett (fiancée Alison Molloy) of Airdrie, Alberta; sister, Mary Butler of Niagara Falls, ON. and step-son, Sheldon Buffett of Wolfville, NS. Her life was marked with service and caring for numerous patients and their families throughout her career. Remarkably, at the end of her life, though she suffered with Alzheimer’s, Jackie was a kind, loving and funny woman with a feisty spirit who was able to bring joy and comfort to those around her. She will be greatly missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 2, 2015, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Graveside Celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, April 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Father John Maes officiating. Those attending the Graveside Service are invited to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. to join in the procession to the cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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.
MORREY Sherry Lynn Morrey passed away in Edmonton on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the age of 48 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sheldon Lawie, Katrina Lawie; her father,Warren Morrey; her sisters, Sharon (David) Mickey, Brenda Morrey, Gladys Ulland and Corri (Delvin) Lagasse; her birth mother, Dianne Stach, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Doreen Morrey; her birth father, Cliff Ulland and her brother, Bruce Morrey. A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Room (702 – 2 St. SE) on Thursday, April 2, 2015 between12 noon and 2:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Calgary/Southern Alberta Chapter, Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7W7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sherry Morrey, 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
NICKEL Melitta Nickel of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred Nickel. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Bernhard (Lisa) Nickel (their grandson, Izaiah), Willy (Yvonne) Nickel and Armin (Rosemary) Nickel; seven grandchildren, Kara, Karmin (Tommy) and their children Avery and Bailee; Kandice, Kristin (Mitch), Hannah, Loni and Sonia (Jeremy); two brothers, Alfred (Pat) Schempp and Rudy (Shirley) Schempp, three sisters, Nelly Petke, Irma Chinn (Dennis) and Christine (Murray) Gray, one brother-in-law, Arnold (Brigetta) Nickel as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emma and Albert Schempp; her husband, Alfred on October 22, 2003; three brothers, Henry and Andreas in infancy, her brother, Oswald and her grandson, Quinn. Melitta was born on March 27, 1931, in Johannestahl, Ukraine. With her parents and siblings, she immigrated to Canada in 1955, making their first home in Fort Macleod and then settling in Medicine Hat. It was in St. Peter Lutheran Church that she met Alfred. They married May 11, 1957, and raised their three sons in the house they built together. Melitta was a devoted homemaker, spending time in the garden, sewing, cooking, canning, and singing with Alfred in the church choir. Melitta always made time for anyone visiting; providing coffee or a meal to her guests at just about any time of day. She enjoyed this tradition even after Alfred’s passing. Immigrating to Canada as a young adult posed many challenges that she took on with honesty, dignity, and humility. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she has touched. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 8th Street SE) on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, (make cheques payable to MH & D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Melitta Nickel, 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
STRAUSS (GOTHE) Ingeborg (Gothe) Strauss passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, nearing 88 years of life. She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter Gothe in 1983, her second husband, Ed Strauss in 1993, and by a step- granddaughter Lynnetta Strauss in 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Jurgen (Kate) Gothe and Peter (Doreen) Gothe; her grandchildren, Colette Lynch, Jordan (Rachelle) Gothe, Kelsey (Dave) Williams and twin great grandsons, Cohen and Everett Williams; two children Henry (Loretta) Strauss and Ella Binder; six grandchildren Neil (Judy) Strauss, Brian (Cheryl) Strauss, Kathy (Ralph) Korner, Karla (Gerritt) Vermeer, Arlene (Roland) Poehlke and Rodney (Liane) Binder; twenty four great grandchildren all who loved her and she enjoyed eleven great great grandchildren. Inge was born and raised in Germany, later making Canada her home. She was an extremely caring person with a beautiful servant heart, always caring for someone other than herself. Her faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ was very evident. She lived and walked her faith. Inge spent nearly 30 years moving through the various stages of the South Country Village facility being a support and servant to many in her everyday life. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A time of celebration will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the South Country Village 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ingeborg Strauss, 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
WRIGHT Melbourne “Mel” Mason Wright of Medicine Hat, passed away in his sleep in the company of his granddaughters Thursday, March 26, 2015, at age 91, beloved husband of the late Vivian Wright. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Those who wish to attend the graveside are asked to meet inside the main gate of the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Mel’s name to MARATHON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Museum: 25 Stevens Ave. PO Box 728, Marathon, Ont. POT 2EO or online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/marathon-district-historical-society/
To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Melbourne Wright, 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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