July 6, 2015

By Obituaries on July 6, 2015.

1917 ~ OPSAL ~ 2015

George Opsal of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Irene Opsal, passed away on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 at the age of 97 years. A Celebration of George's Life was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in George's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Opsal. Funeral arrangements 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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1924 ~ GROSE ~ 2015

Ellen Grose of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Walter Grose, passed away on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, MaryEllen (Ward) Barnes and Jackie (Ross) Murray; her grandchildren, Heather Hay (Richard LeCain) and their children, Jennifer, Jordan and Marick, Tammy (Jim) Gresdal and their children, Morgan and Eden, Leeann (Nathan) Wendt and their children, Katie, Cass, Kianne and Carl Joe, Danielle (Alvin) Paul and their children, Darren, Abigail, Thomas and Murrie, and Patrick (Leeann) Murray; her brother-in-law, Harvey (Lona) Grose; her sister-in-law, Ruth Grose; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her husband, Walter Grose. Ellen lived an amazing life with numerous years spent in Drumheller where she worked at the hospital and the Tourist Booth. She and Walter hit the road and spent close to 20 winters in Yuma, where they made many friends. Once they gave up the road they lived in Lethbridge. Ellen moved to Medicine Hat in 2010 and lived at South Country Village in her own apartment independently until her passing. She was a natural caregiver and volunteer and even at her sickest she still didn't want to bother the nurses. Ellen was all about being grateful…we would share a grateful thought daily with hers being "I'm grateful for all the loving care." Thank you to all the nurses who came into our lives in the past three weeks. To those that took the extra time, you are angels and we can't thank you enough for your tender loving care. Ellen has so many friends but she found great companionship with her special friend, Ted Roset. She cherished their Wednesdays together and started to plan the Friday before. Thank you to all her friends at South Country, too numerous to mention. She loved you all! The Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 10th Avenue and Gershaw Drive SW, on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ellen's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellen Grose. 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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1928 ~ SCHMIDT ~ 2015

Isabel Schmidt of Calgary, beloved wife of the late Henry Schmidt, passed away at the age of 86 years. Isabel leaves to cherish her memory two children, Charles and Sandra. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Isabel Schmidt. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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1929 ~ COOPER ~ 2015

May Evelyn Cooper of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Jim Cooper, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at the age of 85 years. To cherish her memory are daughters, Linda (Lyle) Ehrman and Lorraine (Michael) Cooper-Morton; six grandchildren, Brad (Monika) Ehrman and their daughters, Amara and Sonia, Kelli (Rans) Tsinkorang and their son, Dreydon, Mark (Sandy) Ehrman and their children, Brandon, Reece and Connor, Jeff (Melissa) Morton, Jordan Morton (Kait), and Lindsay Morton; three sisters-in-law, Betty Cooper, Kitty Morrison, and Jean Morrison; numerous nieces and nephews; and many close friends. May was predeceased by her husband, Jim on December 5th, 2000; her parents, John and Alice Morrison; and three brothers, Reg, Jimmy, and Ted Morrison. May was born in Lethbridge, and raised in Lethbridge, Orion and Medicine Hat graduating from Alexandra High School. She attended teachers college in Edmonton and Calgary and taught in various southern Alberta areas before retiring to Etzikom to raise her family. May was a gentle, kind and honest woman who always thought the best of others and found good in everyone. She was an avid bridge player for many years. May will be loved, remembered and never forgotten. The Funeral Service will be held at WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 – 6th Street SE, on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jan Stevenson officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in May'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 May Cooper. 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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1951 ~ BRIFFETT ~ 2015

Egbert "Bert" Allan Briffett of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Bert leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Andy (Pat) Briffett; his sisters, Joan (Wayne) Baylis, Barbara (Ian) Miggins, and Marlene Briffett; one sister-in-law, Doris Briffett; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bert was predeceased by his parents, Egbert and Mamie Briffett; three brothers, Malcolm "Red", Barry, and Calvin Briffett; and one sister, Isabel (Don) Bremmer. Special thanks are extended to the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital staff for their services and the excellent care that they provided. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Bert's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bert Briffett. 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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1968 ~ PERNER ~ 2015

Mark Aaron Perner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, June 29th, 2015 at the age of 47 years. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mark Perner. 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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DALLAS SKOBLACK

1975 ~ 2015
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dallas Kelvin Skoblack of Medicine Hat, announce his passing on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 39 years. His memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of his parents, La Rene Skoblack and Vince Ross as well as three brothers and two sisters. Dallas was predeceased by his father, Stephen Skoblack. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 12 noon 12:50 p.m. The Graveside Service will follow at Hillside Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Dallas’ name may be made directly to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8E8.
(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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1939 – 2015
With heavy hearts the family of Mr. Edward Rabby announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the age of 75 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Ave. N.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, July 6, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Alphonse Narisetty celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.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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EVE ISAAC

1918 ~ 2015
Mrs. Eve Isaac, beloved wife of the late Mr. Harry Isaac, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the age of 96 years. A Private Celebration of Eve’s life will be held at a future date. Further announcements will follow in the coming week. (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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JOYCE NELSON

1926 – 2015
Joyce Elaine Nelson, beloved wife of the late Morris Nelson, passed away in Bow Island on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the age of 89 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating. Burial to follow at the Burdett Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

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1928 ~ 2015
Mrs. Lillian Dee, beloved wife of the late Mr. Fred Dee, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the age of 87 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again beginning one hour prior to service time. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter 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 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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