December 7, 2015

By Obituaries on December 7, 2015.

1919 ~ SCHAFER ~ 2015

Barbara Schafer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alexander Schafer, passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Wilfred Wayne and Trudy Schafer, and their family. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 515 Sprague Way SE, on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Memorial gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to The Lutheran Hour. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Schafer. 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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1934 ~ STEGEN ~ 2015

Howard Milton Stegen of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Betty Stegen, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at the age of 81 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Howard's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Howard Stegen. 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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1959 ~ HOLDEN ~ 2015

Martyn "Marty" Frank Holden, beloved husband of Norma Holden of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at the age of 56 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH. Memorial gifts in Marty's memory may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marty Holden. 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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DEERING

Ann Marie Deering passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the age of 76 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Eugene Deering of Whitla; four children, Pam (Donald) Tyner of Marwayne, Alberta, Blaine (Sandra) Deering of Creston, B.C., Stewart Deering of Medicine Hat and Devona (Cam) Bjerkseth of Bow Island; six grandchildren, Colby Tyner, Alanna Tyner, Kevin Deering, Amanda Bjerkseth, Jade Bjerkseth and Amy Bjerkseth; one brother, Marvin (Delores) Sauer of Medicine Hat and one sister, Bev Shannon of Cranbrook, B.C. as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Paul Sauer. Ann was born on November 6, 1939 in Medicine Hat. She spent her early years growing up on the family farm and attending school at Winnifred and Bow Island. She had to quit school during grade 11 to help on the family farm and work due to the passing of her father. In 1959, she married the loved of her life, Eugene Deering. Ann and Eugene started their own family farm in the Whitla area. Ann was no stranger to hard work, she worked hard on the farm raising a family of four while at the same time raising chickens, milking cows, and growing a garden. Despite long days of hard work she always had time to share a pot of coffee with neighbors and friends. She was also very active with Women of Unifarm, the Whitla Community Association, and spent two terms on the board of directors for the Medicine Hat Co-op. Ann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be dearly missed. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ann Deering, 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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Edward H. Kornelson

1930 ~ 2015
Ed Kornelson, beloved husband of Doris, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the age of 85 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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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EVELYN GLENNIE

Evelyn Glennie passed away peacefully at Sunnyside – South Country Village in Mediicne Hat on Friday, December 4, 2015. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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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HERINGER

Clarence Charles Heringer, 76, of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed away peacefully, with family by his side at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 1, 2015. Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife Ruth, children Lori (Ray) Battochio, Karen (Jim) Egeto, grandchildren, Bryan (Samantha) Battochio, Matthew Battochio, Danielle, Blake, and Adam Schafer, brothers Wilf and Sid (Margaret), and sister-in-law Edna and numerous close friends and relatives.Clarence ‘s family would like to extend an invitation to celebrate the life of their beloved husband, father and grandfather at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church on Saturday December 12, 2015 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Prairie Gleaners Society 112 1st Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Clarence Heringer, 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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On Monday, November 30th, 2015, Ron went to be with his beloved daughter, Debbie. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Ron Torgerson, we would ask that you give a random act of kindness to someone less fortunate than you. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ron Torgerson. 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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Wish Walters, beloved husband of June Walters of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Wish leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters, Cindy (Ray) Buscholl and Alann (Garry) Klaudt and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Wish Walters. 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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