May 31, 2015

By Obituaries on May 31, 2015.

1925 ~ STAPLES ~ 2015

Harvey Victor Staples of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 10th Avenue and Gershaw Drive SE, on Monday, June 1st, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. If wishing to attend, please meet inside the cemetery gates at 1:15 p.m. Memorial gifts in Harvey's memory may be made to Palliative Care Unit, 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 Harvey Staples. 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

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1926 ~ MAYER ~ 2015

Marjorie Vivian Mayer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 515 Sprague Way SE, on today from 10:00 until 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held today at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marjorie's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marjorie Mayer. 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

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1935 ~ KREIN ~ 2015

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend and wife, Ella Doreen Krein (Scheifele). After 64 years of marriage, Ella leaves behind the love of her life, Fred. Fred and Ella had 3 children, Linda (Dave Duxbury), Joyce, Greg (Miriam); 4 grandchildren, Cheryl, Falone, Jolene and Houston; 3 very special great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Rylan and London. Ella is also survived by 2 sisters, Florence and Marjorie; and a brother, Lloyd. Special thanks to Dr. Amhad and Ella's very dear Dialysis Nurses. Ella's specific request for a private family interment is being honored by her family on Friday, May 29th, 2015. Memorial gifts in Ella's memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit, 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 Ella Krein. 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

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1939 ~ DUNSMORE ~ 2015

James "Jim" Dunsmore of Maple Creek, beloved husband of Joanne Munsch, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at the age of 75 years. The funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Jim may do so with a gift to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com. 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

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ALIDA "ANN" VANDENBURG

1918 ~ 2015
With great sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Monday, May 25th, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospice at the age of 97 years. Ann was the loving wife of the late John Vandenburg for sixty-two years. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Grace (Harold) Phillips and Alida (Lemont) Tabor; three grandchildren, John (Clarissa) Phillips, Sandra (Jason) Handley and Troy (Catherine) Hildenbrand; two step- grandchildren, Ryan (Terri) Tabor and Andrea Tabor; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Gerry Vandenburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Holland and Canada; and long-time friend, Edna Groft. Ann was predeceased by her husband, John in 2003; her parents, Cornelis and Alida De Nooy; two brothers; and three sisters, all of Holland. Ann was born in Hilversum, Holland on April 13th, 1918. This is where Ann met John at a dance studio where John was the assistant instructor. They were married on March 19th, 1941. They taught ballroom dancing for many years in Holland and Canada. In 1958, they made the big move from Bussum, Holland to Medicine Hat with their two daughters. In 1969 they moved to Kitimat, British Columbia for five years, then returned to Medicine Hat. Mom was employed at Black's Hardware and Gift Store. She was in charge of the china and gifts; she really enjoyed her job. Mom lived for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as Oma. They were all so special to her. Mom loved knitting and crocheting and made many beautiful items for her family and church charities. Mom always looked forward to their trips to Holland to visit family and friends. Ann and John also travelled to many European countries.
Mom, we love you, we miss you.
You will be in our hearts forever.
The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ann's memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Alzheimer Society, 547 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ann Vandenburg. 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

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Always Remembered…

A week ago today, family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to celebrate the life of a mother, grandmother and friend in Marjorie Nieman. Pastor Steve gave praise for Madge’s love and faith in her church community as he led in hymns of praise… Gerry’s voice filled the air in singing “Ave Maria”, a favorite song of Marjorie’s… she was then united with her husband and son in a touching farewell graveside service followed by stories which were shared during the luncheon that followed.
Such a wonderful lady,
Hard to surpass…
Left her mark on this world
With dignity and class.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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LANCASTER

Lisette Yvonne Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the age of 69 years, beloved wife of Keith Lancaster of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lisette Lancaster, 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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NITSCHKE

Harry Raymond Nitschke passed away quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the age of 96 years, beloved husband of the Elsie Nitschke. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter Sharon and Tony Spasoff; one grandchild Tracey Spasoff; one sister Evelyn Schacher and one sister-in-law Esther Hagel. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie on November 28, 2000; one daughter in infancy; his parents Hannah and Gottlieb Nitschke; one brother Henry and two sisters Annie Jeske and Marion Kisinger. Harry farmed for many years and after Elsie passed away he moved to Calgary to be closer to his family. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 547 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harry Nitschke, 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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PIERCE

David Scott Pierce of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the age of 39 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Colin (Audrey) Pierce of Maple Creek and Sharon Pederson of Medicine Hat; one brother, Randell (Penny) Pierce and his children, Skylar and Hayden of Consul; two step – sisters, Sherry Broder and her children Tyree (Kelly) and their son, Stirling, Reece, Taylor and Danica of Maple Creek and Dawn (Colin) Orr and their children, Jared, Kirk and Rylee, also of Maple Creek as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the Consul Community Hall on Monday, from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Consul Community Hall on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Manley officiating. Interment will follow in the Consul Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Head Injury Program, 828 11th Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 1T7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David Pierce, 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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