September 18, 2017

By Obituaries on September 18, 2017.

1928 ~ REUBEN KURPJUWEIT ~ 2017

Reuben Harvey Kurpjuweit, beloved husband of Stella Friesen of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Reuben also leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Patty, Arvid (Evonne), Merle (Dorothy), Cyndi (Barry), and Sheldon (Kelly), and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reuben Kurpjuweit. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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1921 ~ MARTHA JANECKE ~ 2017

Martha Janecke of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Earl Janecke, passed away on Friday, September 15th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Martha leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Larry (Betty) and Wayne (Jayne) and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Martha Janecke. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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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CERYS PASSMORE

1999 ~ 2017
Cerys Passmore, age 18, was tragically and senselessly taken from us the afternoon of Monday, September 11, 2017. She was born on March 26, 1999, in Swansea, Wales. Cerys was a beautiful, funny, opinionated and confident young woman who wasn’t afraid of anything. She touched everybody’s hearts who knew or met her. Cerys had recently graduated from Crescent Heights High School in the grad class of 2017. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends around the world. For those who would like to join us in our celebration of Cerys’ life, a memorial will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. As Cerys was a unique and fun-loving individual, we ask that casual dress be worn to the service. For those who would like to say a few words in remembrance of Cerys, please contact the family before-hand.

“You will be missed dearly Cerys, we were so proud of you.”

(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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MICHAEL BRENDAN

FISCHER-SUMM

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Jan. 27, 1997 ~ Sept. 11, 2017
Michael, beloved son to James Summers and Brenda Fischer, passed away in Calgary on Monday, September 11, 2017, at the age of 20 years. He is survived by his four siblings, Kari (Mathew Fuller) and their children, Makayla and Mark; Robert; Jennifer (Neil Hitchcock) and their daughter Desirae as well as Lisa. Michael was very fortunate to have Tiana as a life long friend who was always there for him to the very end. He had two cats. Stripes, who he rescued when he was eight years old and Danger, who he adopted from the SPCA when he moved to Calgary. Michael attended Seven Persons School and Eagle Butte High School. He loved drama and was involved with Hatterland Children’s Theatre and EBHS Drama Club. He went on to study at the University of Calgary Drama Department and was in the production of Six Characters in Search of an Author, this past fall. Michael loved to perform both on and off the stage. At Michael’s request, a private family interment was held this past Saturday at the family plot in Hillside Cemetery. The loss of Michael will forever be a wound that does not heal. Donations in his memory can be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. (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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RAYMOND RESENER

1933 ~ 2017
Raymond Arthur Resener passed away at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at the age of 84 years. Raymond is survived by five children and their families, Wayne Resener of Medicine Hat, Debbie Resener of Vancouver, Beverley McKinley of New Zealand, Glenda Resener of Medicine Hat and Colleen Pennington of Medicine Hat. He is also survived by two brothers, Allen and Melvin Resener and their families as well as four sisters, Darlene Hincks, Margaret Will, Doreen Stuart, Donna Ofanky and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Elsie Resener as well as other extended family.Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting one hour prior to the celebration of Raymond’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. (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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WILLIAM "BILL" HORACE GILCHRIST

1922 – 2017

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William “Bill” Horace Gilchrist of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully in Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of the late Carrie Gilchrist. Bill was born on May 21st, 1922 in Coldwater, Ontario to Roland and Ellen Gilchrist. He grew up on the Shepherd farm where his father was employed, with his one brother and two sisters. At the age of 20, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and he earned his 3rd year, Motor Vehicle Repair in 1946. Bill’s passion for airplanes took him to many places including Sardinia, Gander, Newfoundland and Bournemouth, England. He remained a career military man as a Civil Servant for the Armed Forces stationed in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Bill met and later married his “lovely wife” on September 15th, 1979, and together they resided in Portage until his retirement in 1987. Upon his retirement, they moved to Medicine Hat in 1988 to be closer to family. Bill enjoyed being an active member of the Medicine Hat Church of God (Pentecostal), camping, tinkering with small engines, learning to use a computer to research subjects of interest, walking his dog and watching his grandchildren, and later, his great- granddaughters grow up.
Bill was a quiet, meticulous, steadfast man who could figure out any problem given enough time. Once he set his mind to something he didn't quit until he fully understood all of the working parts. Bill was also very generous, and would extend a leg up to anyone in need.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his step-children, Rhonda (Darryl) Shoemaker and T. Lindsey (Sharon) Reid; his grandchildren, Marissa (Derrick) Jordan, Gordon (special friend Jenn) Shoemaker, Claudene (Dan) Watt, and Trevor (Laura) Baker; and great-granddaughters, Marlee and Lara Jordan and Khloe Baker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Carrie (2016); step son, Ron Reid (2009); granddaughter, Cynthia Baker (1990); as well as his parents, Roland and Ellen; and siblings, Fred, Aida and Grace.
The Family wishes to extend special thanks to the wonderful staff on the Palliative Care Unit and all of the nursing staff who looked after Bill over the past few years. The Family invites those wishing to pay their respects to meet at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 12:45 p.m. and join them for procession to the Graveside Service to be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY at 1:30 p.m. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5, or to the Gideon's Bible Society, PO Box 3619, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7A2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Gilchrist. 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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ZIEGENHAGEL

October 12, 1937 –
September 14, 2017
Adeline Ziegenhagel, beloved wife of Arthur Ziegenhagel, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband Art, and her sister, Louise (Ewald) Reisdorf. She is also cherished and missed by her three children; Larry (Bernie) Ziegenhagel and their children, Nathan and Kirsten (Shaun) Lal; Patty (Ryan) Renke and their children, Dayton (Whitney), Tanner (Jenny), and Danica; and Mark Ziegenhagel. Adeline married Art in 1957 and together they farmed in the Robinson District north of Elkwater. She loved the farm and her favourite activity there was gardening. This carried over to their house in town when they moved into Medicine Hat. She was a humble and kind person and her kids and grandkids were number one. No one was able to leave her house without some kind of care package. Grammy was a classic German cook and made the best homemade dishes and baking, which she was generous in sharing with her family. Adeline had a strong sense of faith that she carried with her, and you could always count on her for words of wisdom in times of need. We look forward to seeing her again one day. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Adeline Ziegenhagel, 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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