March 5, 2018

By Obituaries on March 5, 2018.

1922 ~ FRED HEPPERLE ~ 2018

Friedrich “Fred” Hepperle of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Alma Hepperle, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 at the age of 95 years. Fred leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Hilda (Jim) Larson and Marg Fisher; four grandchildren, James (Michelle) Larson, Nicole (Cory) Earle, Matthew (Brandy) Fisher, and Krista-Lynn (Donnie) Dickson; seven great-grandchildren, Alexis and Isabella Larson, Madelyn, Dalton and Rosalie Earle, Emmet and Reid Dickson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Alma; his parents, Friedrich and Margaretta Hepperle; and two sisters, Melitta and Katja. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 515 Sprague Way SE, on Monday from 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Fred’s memory may be made to the Good Samaritan Society, 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4P1, or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4A7, or to Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 80 East 10th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 4R5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fred Hepperle. 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.

1935 ~ ALFREDA TATE ~ 2018

Alfreda Tate of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Harold Tate, passed away on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Alfreda leaves to cherish her memory her children, Ralph (Tracy) Rott, Ramona (Ben) Friesen, Debbie (Tim) Odenbach, and Sheila Sackmann; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Werner (Helen) Trapp and their family; as well as Harold’s extended family. The funeral service will be held at the Pentecostal Church of God, #9 – 11th Street SE, on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Glen Dueck officiating. A Private Family Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alfreda Tate. 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.

1971 ~ STEVE DIDACK ~ 2018

It is with profound sadness that the loving family announce the passing of Steven (Steve) Nick Didack. Steve was born March 22, 1971 in Medicine Hat, AB, and passed away March 1, 2018 in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 46 years. He married “the love of his life, Laura Lehr” in 1995. Steve truly loved Laura and his boys with his whole heart and when he wasn’t working, he was with his family. He is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Kadin (17) and Jack (14); his mother, Adeline Didack; brother, Mike; sisters, Sandy Mahon and Terri Didack; mother-in-law, Doris Loran; Laura’s sisters, Wanda (Dave), Sheila (Richard); and brothers, Perry and Brian (Brenda). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and Steve’s companion, CHICO (AKA) “Pain in the ass” dog. Steve was a heavy-duty mechanic working for several companies until he started his own company “Ka-Jak Engine and Compressor Service Ltd.” and contracted out, recently working with JEnergy in Weyburn, SK. Steve was an extremely hard worker and always took pride in doing his work properly. His interests included welding, fishing, hunting, shooting and camping which he taught and did with his family. Steve was predeceased by his father, Nick; brother-in-law, Rob Mahon; sister-in-law, Judy Arnold; his Oma and Opa Wahl; and his Grandpa and Grama Didack. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE on Wednesday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in Steve’s name may be made to an Education Fund for his children at the Royal Bank of Canada, 2901 – 13 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3R1, or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Steve Didack. 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.

BEAUCHESNE

Irene Beatrice Beauchesne (nee Miller) of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the age of 67 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Beauchesne. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Robert (Judy) Beauchesne, Daryl Beauchesne and Loretta Beauchesne; her grandchildren, Fallyn, Dawson, Haley, Michael, Carissa, Joshua, Brayden, Kylie and Kobe; her brother Jim Miller, her sisters, Adeline Gunderman, Delores (Bob) Maynard, Magdalena (William) Durrschnabel, Loretta (Ernie) Lefebvre; and her brothers-in-law, Bob Kimmie and Ralph Ries. She was predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Mary Miller; her husband, Lawrence, on June 8, 1978; her sisters, Violet Ries and Jeannette Kimmie and her sister-in-law, Irene Thares.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff on the fifth floor of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and also to the St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice for their care and hospitality. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday at the church from 12:30 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the PATTISON CHAPEL . The funeral mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Irene Beauchesne, 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