April 2, 2015
By Obituaries on April 2, 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. 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. 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 ~ GRAFF ~ 2015
Mr. Kenneth “Ken†Theodore Graff passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Ken 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.
Kenneth Theodore Graff was born on July 5th, 1943 in Empress, AB to Theodore and Elizabeth Graff. He spent his childhood in the Leader area but moved to Medicine Hat at the age of 16 where he eventually met his wife, Lynne, and settled down to raise a family.
At a very young age, Ken developed a strong work ethic and strived to build a solid foundation for his future. He started working on the railroad and from there he worked for a farmer in the Jenner area. From 1965 – 1975 Ken worked for the Purity & Crystal Dairies as a milkman.
Ken and Lynne met in 1963 and later married in 1966. In 1973, their first daughter, Tara, was born and in 1976 that their second daughter, Treva, was born. That same year, Ken started working for the City of Medicine Hat driving truck for the Environmental Utilities Department. He spent the next 27 years with the City and retired in 2002.
There were many different facets to Ken’s personality, which was what made him so special and loveable to all that knew him. One minute he could be as tough as nails, and the next he could be a soft-hearted and gentle soul. He was especially soft when it came to his 7 nieces and his 3 grandchildren. There wasn’t anything he would not have done for the ones he loved.
Ken often called the Moose his second home. He spent 40+ years as a devoted member, and felt as though the people there were his second family. Ken was a wonderful dancer, so the weekends were a perfect time to take Lynne for a spin on the dance floor at the Moose. Like Fred and Ginger, they always lit up the dance floor together.
His home was “his castle†and he was “The Kingâ€!
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
BOSCH
Gertrude Bosch of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the age of 93 years, beloved wife of the late Anthony Bosch. 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 Rd. SE) on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gertrude Bosch, 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.
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.co
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