December 27, 2017

By Obituaries on December 27, 2017.

1922 ~ MANNY HOUFF ~ 2017

Emanuel "Manny" Houff, beloved husband of Minnie Houff of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Manny Houff. Funeral arrangements 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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1934 ~ PEGGY PLANTE ~ 2017

Margaret “Peggy” Plante beloved wife of Lawrence “Larry” Plante of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 at the age of 83 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Peggy Plante. Funeral arrangements 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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1952 ~ LLOYD CRIDLAND ~ 2017

Lloyd Allan Cridland, loving husband of Kelly Cridland of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at the age of 65 years. Lloyd also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Kyle (Bria), Colleen (Kaz Bremner), and Kurtis, and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lloyd Cridland. 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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October 20, 1930 –

EDMOND MAUCH
– November 18, 2017
Edmond Mauch, beloved husband of Lorraine Mauch for 66 years, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 87. Ed also leaves to cherish his memory Myrl (Peggie) Mauch, Jan (Robert) Olechowski, and Rodney (Diana) Mauch. He is re-united with his son Jason Mauch, who passed away in 2006. His legacy includes his grandchildren Shawn Mauch, Tracy Mauch, Natasha Olechowski (Camilo Lopez), Justin Olechowski, Mavreen (Wayne) Anderson, Tara (John) Greene, Tyson Mauch (Allegra Tingley) and great grandchildren Kade Anderson, Tyrell Anderson, Aleasha Anderson, and Oliver Lopez. Ed was born, raised, and educated in the Hilda area. He lived in Hilda for over 45 years and was very active in the Hilda Community until his retirement to Medicine Hat. He married Lorraine in 1951, and they spent 66 years together as best friends and partners. Even though Ed worked as an Operator/Manager in the gas and oil industry until his retirement, he loved farming and always did that as well. They had land in Brooks, Hilda, and the St. Lina area, raised cattle and sometimes chickens, and had a hog operation for many years. Ed really loved living in Hilda and was very involved in the community. He coached Little League and Ladies Baseball teams and loved going to the sports days and getting to know the players and their families. Ed was a Volunteer Firefighter for years in Hilda, was instrumental in getting the Hilda Water Co-Op developed, and was a Board Member for Hilda and Community Association and Medicine Hat School District #4 for many years. He liked hunting and making sausage, enjoyed dancing, and loved playing cards and crib. Ed had been dealing with Alzheimer’s for many years, but continued to have as active a life as possible. A Memorial service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. James C. Bredeson and Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal co-officiating. Memorial donations in Ed’s memory can be made to the Jason Mauch Memorial Fund at Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta, Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 – which supports the Art Program at CORE Association; or to the Hilda and Community Association for the Fire Disaster Fund at Box 59 Hilda, AB T0J 1R0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ed Mauch, 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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GUTHMILLER

Vernie “Vern” Victor Guthmiller passed away peacefully Friday morning December 22, 2017, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of Evelyn Guthmiller of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory the mother of his children Elena Thiessen, his brother Allen, his sister Lenora Hummel, his sons Perry Guthmiller and his fiancée Nancy Burroughs, Perry's daughter Kristen along with her fiancé Austin; Mat and Denise Guthmiller, along with their children Brandon and Sara; Keith Guthmiller and Evelyn’s son Robin Hagele and his son Kent. Vern was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Annie Guthmiller and sisters Edline Kleinknecht and Irene Kriwokon. The funeral service will be held in the St. John’s Presbyterian Church (504 2nd Street SE) on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeffrey Lackie officiating. 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: Vern Guthmiller, 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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RATH

Clara Rath of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur Rath. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. James C. Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Clara Rath, 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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1922 ~ 2017
Ruth Bohnet (nee Mattson), beloved wife of the late Mike Bohnet, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Friday, December 22, 2017, at the age of 95 years. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons: Stan (Elaine), Randall (Ulla) and Dennis (Dixie); two daughters: Valerie (Grant) Kammermayer and Susan Mosher; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Ruth is survived by one sister, Edna Caswell, and one sister-in-law, Ethel Lanz. She was predeceased by a son, Larry, and daughter, Mary Jane. Ruth loved to welcome all to the table with a warm, friendly smile and a delicious home cooked meal. There was always room for one more! She lived a simple life enjoying everyday activities, family, and friends. Favourite pastimes included reading, doing jigsaws, playing cards and board games, gardening, golfing, and bowling. A short prayer service and luncheon will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel (Reception Facility) 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ruth’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island & District Health Care Foundation, 938 Centre Street, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. 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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