August 10, 2015

By Obituaries on August 10, 2015.

1921 ~ FLAIG ~ 2015

Frederick "Fred” Flaig of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Ruth Flaig, passed away on Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at the age of 94 years. 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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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. The Graveside Service was held yesterday at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 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 or to the Canadian Cancer Society. 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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BURDEN

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Susan Burden on Friday August 7, 2015 at the age of 60 years, and beloved wife of the late Donald James “Jim” Burden. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Susan Burden, 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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1920 – 2015
Mrs. Elsie Miller, beloved wife of the late Albert Miller, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 94 years. Elsie was born on September 18, 1920 in Romania and moved to Canada in 1949 where she met and married Albert in 1950. Together they lived and worked the farm at Etzikom before moving into Medicine Hat in 1963. Elsie made Chinook Village her home in 2013 and resided there until the time of her passing. She loved knitting, crocheting, gardening and fishing in her leisure time. Elsie will be forever remembered by her sisters, Martha (Gerry) Klopp, Frieda Janiszuiski and Lucy Wallawein; brother, Reinholt Horst as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert and daughter, Marilyn. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Elsie’s name may be made directly to the Arthritis Society, #200, 1301 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B7. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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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1926 – 2015
It is with sadness that the family of Emil Gehring of Medicine Hat and resident of the Pleasant View Lodge, Bow Island, beloved husband of Mary Gehring of Bow Island, announce his peaceful passing on Friday, August 7, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Emil was born in Hilda, AB., and raised in Surprise, AB. He married the love of his life, Mary Haas, in 1947 and moved to Pivot where he worked as an Elevator Agent. Their next move saw them make their home in Lemsford, SK. They enjoyed 14 wonderful years there, highlighted by the births of their four children. They then moved to Medicine Hat where Emil sold cars for the next 35 years. During his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening, watching Tiger Hockey games and Mavericks Baseball. Emil will forever be remembered for his crooked smile. Along with his wife, Mary, Emil’s memory will be cherished by his daughters, Diana (Victor) Marion and Sandra (Clarence) Archer, both of Medicine Hat; Wanda (Terry) Lane of Burdett, Michelle LeBlanc (Stuart Bradley) of Jenner; grandchildren, Felicia, Shawn, Tina, Cheryl, Justin, Jenna, Chad, Amber, Jessa, Shane, Bonnie, Amber, Justin and Bailey; great- grandchildren, Keanna, Rieley, Marissa, Charlie, Brian, Kayla, Taylor, Stephanie, Megan, Tristen, Lincoln, Jak, Nora, Katie, Khloe, Trinity, Jaiden, Rylan, Sophie, Savannah, Scarlett, Brianna and Skyler; one brother, Leonard (Freda) Gehring as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Emil’s life will be cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. (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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HANKE

Minna Hanke passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Peter Hanke. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to South Country Village,1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat AB T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Minna Hanke, 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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WALLWORK
Ernest James “Jim” Wallwork of Bow Island passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at the age of 95 years. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Dave (Margery) Wallwork of Bow Island, Allen (Arlene) Wallwork of Airdrie and Margaret (Bill) Benson of Edmonton; six grandchildren, Vince (Carla) Wallwork, Ethan Wallwork, Amy Wallwork, Randi Wallwork (Dan Cornish), Tiegan Benson and Thomas Benson; three great grandchildren Aiden and Eric Wallwork and Kane Cornish. He also leaves his summer son Don (Jan) Milne and their children Scott and Ryan to cherish his memory. He was predeceased by his parents, Marian and Walter Wallwork; his wife Doris on January 22, 2005; two sisters Dorothy Weir and Lucille McDonald. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Tuesday, from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church (139 2nd Ave West, Bow Island) on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700 Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0 or to St. Andrew’s Church Memorial Fund, Box 36, Bow Island T0K 0G0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jim Wallwork, 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 4C2Â¥

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