December 7, 2016

By Obituaries on December 7, 2016.

1939 ~ DARR ~ 2016

Raymond "Ray" Lloyd Darr, beloved husband of Rita Darr of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 at the age of 77 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with Deacon Robert Risling officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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February 22nd, 1933 ~ December 2nd, 2016

In peace and surrounded by family, Barb (Barby) joined her life-long love and husband, Ray, and her two daughters, Debra and Shelaine. Barb was born in Regina to Bessie (†) and Herbert (†) Hogg, and was raised on a farm with her two brothers, Jim (†) and Herold (†). As a little girl, Barb spent much of her time helping in the family’s general store. At the age of 15, she met Ray at a country dance, and it was true love at first sight. She was educated in Regina and became a teacher, after which she taught in a one-room school house in southern Saskatchewan. Barb loved teaching, but she loved Ray more, following him to every RCMP posting he held in Manitoba. Together, they started their family in Reston, and welcomed the last of seven children in Lynn Lake.
Anyone that knew Barb saw her empathy, sense of humour, and compassion. There was always extra food on the table for any who needed a meal, or just the company. From cabbage rolls, to meatballs, to pierogis and game meat, Barb was always cooking up a storm for the many hungry (and happy) mouths she fed. You could often find her with her back to a roaring fire and a bubbling pot of “stovies” while she prepared to cook-up the family’s catch of the day. And, for those in need, Barb always made sure there was an extra bed for them to rest their troubles. She truly was compassion embodied.
Barb and her family moved to Medicine Hat in 1975 and continued to build a wonderful life. She loved animals and working outside, and there was always a dog on the porch, and a garden in the earth. Ever the explorers, in around 1988, deciding their city garden wasn’t quite enough, Barb and Ray moved to Craig Farg Farm, Saskatchewan. Outside the walls of their old stone house, Barb tended to her many gardens. She and Ray extended their love of animals to include sheep, chickens, geese, and an old bull. Many family celebrations were held at the farm; however, after about a decade, with an ever-growing family, they returned to Medicine Hat to spend their Golden Years with the ones they love.
Barb leaves to cherish her memory so many, and will be forever loved by her family. Her children, Ken Moore, Debra (†) (Wayne) Blanchard, Kevin (Loralee) Moore, Shelaine (†) (Herb) (†) Schau, Tim (Phai) Moore, Lisa (Stephen) O’Brien, and Patrick (Tina) Moore. Barb is also beloved to her ten grandchildren, Nolyn Moore, Tasha (Louis) Barata, Billie-Jo Blanchard, Mitchel (Stephanie) Blanchard, Terrance (Dani) Moore, Richard (Laura) Moore, Jennifer Schau, Allan Schau, Jesse O’Brien, and Sarah O’Brien. She will forever be remembered by her great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, in-laws, the caring staff at Riverview Care Centre, and any who had the pleasure of knowing her warm, smiling face.
A Celebration of Barb’s Life will be held at Echo Dale Regional Park, Swim Centre, on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Bring your appetite and a story. Memorial gifts in Barb’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, #201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barb Moore. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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COLETTE GRIMARD

1957 – 2016
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Colette Cecile Grimard (Brunton), who passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the age of 59 years. She was born March 9, 1957, a daughter to Marie Grimard and her late father, Roger. She was raised in Sudbury, Ontario along with two sisters and two brothers, Diane (Bob) Mageau, Gerry (Linda) Grimard, Lorraine (Paul) Barbeau and Denis (Kim) Grimard. Colette left Ontario to move to Alberta when she was just 16 years old and a short time later was blessed with the births of her children, Jason (Chelsey) Hamel and Jessica (Bob) Gammon. Her biggest and most understandable reason for loving life was her grandchildren. To them, Jordon, Jayleen, Trinity, Kyra, Ciara and Trace, she was known as Nana. Nana was all about doing crafts, giving unique thrifty gifts she would find hidden on the sales floor that were a steal of a deal and planning the next pizza party…just because we needed a pizza party. Colette believed she had a good life as she didn’t have any regrets. Everyone did their best to help her and comfort her from the Hospice and Palliative Care and we were all truly thankful that she did not give up the fight, she took charge of the fight and displayed unimagineable bravery and we were so proud to call her our mother… our hero! She was very special to us as a daughter, sister, mother, nana, aunty and friend and she will be deeply missed. A private ceremony in honour of Colette’s life will be held at a later date. (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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HAUCK

Kenneth “Ken” Dale Hauck passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the age of 64 years, beloved husband of Elaine Hauck of Redcliff and loving father of two sons, Jordan (Jen) Hauck (their children Connor and Madelyn); Nathan Hauck; one brother John (Wendy) Hauck, two sisters, Caroline (Jerry) Springer and Audrey (Ross) Turlock; two brothers-in-law, Dennis (Roslyn) Weisgerber and Charlie (Pat) Weisgerber; one sister-in-law Pat Hauck as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alice and Fred Hauck and one brother Alf. Ken owned and operated Ken Hauck Truck Repair and Towing and had a huge involvement in the trucking industry. He enjoyed the company of people and good conversation. Ken had many interests in life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday, from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Carlson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ken Hauck, 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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JOHN R. HAMMEL

1927 – 2016
It is with sorrow that the family of John R. Hammel, beloved husband of Ada Hammel, announce his passing at Masterpiece River Ridge on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the age of 89 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, AB., on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Father Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (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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ROSE BUSCHOLL

May 27, 1917 – December 1, 2016
Rose died peacefully at St. Anne’s Home on December 1, 2016. She is predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Marianne Buscholl, her sisters: Elizabeth, Sr. Florentine and Matilda (Schill), and her brother Frank. Left to mourn her death are her sister Cecile Hunt of Sarnia, Ontario, her niece Rose Marie Kambeitz of Medicine Hat, AB, and many nieces and nephews.
Rose had many friends, especially Father George Walliser, OMI, her oblate priests for whom she worked for over 50 years. She was an honorary oblate. And of course there were her best friends, Pearl and Marie Blaine at Saskatoon Towers and Pat Sawatsky at St. Anne’s Home, who were so good to Rose during the years she was blind. The family is extremely grateful for their kindness. May God bless them all. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Home at a later date. Condolences may be left at http://www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home (306-244-5577)

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SOX

Alexander “Zander” Francis Sox passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the age of 4 years, beloved son of Amy and Landon Sox and loving brother to Anthony and Athena. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8 or to the Rotary Flames House 18 Childrens Dr NW, Calgary AB T3B 6A8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Zander Sox, 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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