December 15, 2015

By Obituaries on December 15, 2015.

1919 ~ KLATT ~ 2015

Flora passed away at South Country Village (Havenview) in Medicine Hat on November 26th, 2015 after 96 years of a life well lived. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Flora Klatt. 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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1954 ~ RATHWELL ~ 2015

Donald "Don" Wayne Rathwell of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at the age of 61 years. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Don Rathwell. 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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1965 ~ BOONSON ~ 2015

Salom Boonson of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Nule Boonson of Thailand, passed away on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at the age of 49 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Salom Boonson. 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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1976 ~ COBLER ~ 2015

Cory Richard Cobler of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at the age of 39 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Cory's memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cory Cobler. 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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A Lasting Memory…

It was just the way he would have wanted it! Last Thursday, Janet, Wendy, Patti and their families joined together in love and support for Doris as they all bid farewell to their much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ed Kornelson. As the Chapel started to fill with the many family and friends attending, everyone could see that Ed meant much to so many! Numerous tributes honouring Ed were shared by his family including a picture tribute offering a glimpse into the wonderful life that was his. As the service ended, Ed’s fellow Shriner’s formed an Honour Guard as the sound of Eric’s bagpipes echoed through the funeral home… a truly fitting tribute.
Forever loved & remembered,
By all that he knew,
In your heart he’ll always be
A lasting memory.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His 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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DAVE LUKER

Dave Luker, 61, passed away in Calgary December 13. Survived by his loving wife Kim, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Also his mother Nita, brothers Don, Scott, Richard, sister Nancy Seely and their families.

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MASON

Arthur “Art” Mason passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of Carole Mason of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Susan (Paul) Finnsson of Kenora, Ontario, Wendy (Al) Martens and Kathy (Gregg) Martin all of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; Carole’s daughters, Debbie (Terry) Fairfield, Kim (Peter Joseph) Pritchard, and Terri (Todd) Sharples and their families; two brothers, Herb (Carla) Mason and Vic (Carolann) Mason. He was predeceased by his parents Christina and William Mason; two sons, Randy in August of 1968 and Alan in October of 1974 and his older brother Bob. Art was born on January 27, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He married June Freed in June 1955, and they resided in Kenora, Ontario where they started raising their family. As a young father, in 1958, Art received his mechanic license and he worked as a mechanic until beginning his new career with TransCanada Pipeline in 1967. After 30 years with TransCanada he retired January 31, 1997. Art and Carole started their life together in 1975, and on July 23, 1983, they were married in Kenora, Ontario. At that time Art gained three step daughters, Debbie, Kim and Terri and later four more grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Following his retirement, Art and Carole moved to Medicine Hat. Art was a Mr. Fixit kind of guy. He enjoyed working on anything mechanical with a special hobby of refurbishing lawn tractors. There wasn’t a motor he couldn’t fix. Throughout his life Art enjoyed hunting and made many memories fishing and boating on Lake of the Woods with his family and friends. During his time in Kenora he was actively involved in nesports, playing hockey for the Kenora Thistles, curling and baseball. Art was active in many aspects of his community such as the Kenora Kinsmen, the Santa Claus Parade, musical variety shows, winter carnivals and was instrumental in building the Kin Valley school for handicapped children. He will be dearly missed. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will take place in Kenora, Ontario at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Art Mason, 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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VERNAL

Matilda “Mattie” McTier Vernal of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the age of 66 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Karen Keddie of Sherwood Park and John (Tracy) Vernal of Redcliff; three grandchildren, Makayla Keddie, Rylan Vernal and Shandri Vernal. She was predeceased by her parents, Mattie and Archie Savage and one grandson Dylan Keddie. Mattie was born in Paisley, Scotland on July 4, 1949. She came to Canada with her daughter Karen and John on the way on July 1, 1974. They settled in Medicine Hat where she raised her children. Mattie was a talented seamstress and will be missed by her family for her strong character. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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: Mattie Vernal, 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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