July 20, 2018

By Obituaries on July 20, 2018.

1913 ~ ETHEL CURRIE ~ 2018

Mrs. Ethel Currie of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mr. Austin Currie, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the amazing age of 105 years. Ethel leaves to cherish her memory numerous friends, colleagues and relatives in Canada, United States and France. The funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. 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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1934 ~ NETTIE MAIER ~ 2018

Antoinette “Nettie” Maier of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Ernest Maier, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Nettie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Garth (Anne) Maier, and Kim (Wayne) Knaap; her grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Daniel Maier, Travis Thompson, Stuart (Kim) Thompson, Angela (Rory) Bayless and their daughter, Korrie. A private family time of remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Nettie’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nettie Maier. 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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1958 ~ BONITA GELLATELY ~ 2018

Bonita "Bonie" Jane Gellately, beloved wife of Ian Gellately of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at the age of 59 years. Bonie also leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jay of Medicine Hat; her daughter, Heather of Kelowna, British Columbia; and her father, Peter Hepfner of Medicine Hat. Bonie was predeceased by her mother, Frances Hepfner. Bonie was born on December 16th, 1958 in Medicine Hat, where she was raised and educated. She met and married Ian at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church on May 12th, 1979. Bonie worked as a Legal Secretary for many years at Pritchard and Company and later for Clinton Yarshenko. She enjoyed online casino playing, camping, crafting shadow boxes and the company of family and friends, who will miss her dearly. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bonie's memory may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Alberta/NWT Chapter, #700 – 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bonie Gellately. 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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1958 ~ NANCY GIESINGER ~ 2018

Nancy Christine Giesinger of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, July 13th, 2018 at the age of 60 years. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jason Giesinger of Medicine Hat; two brothers, Wayne (Judy) Giesinger of Medicine Hat and Brian (Kathy) Giesinger of Calgary; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Francis "Frank" and Violet Giesinger; and one sister, Sandra Plotsky. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Nancy'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 Nancy Giesinger. 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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JOHN MCKEAGE FERGUSON

May 30, 1922 ~ July 17, 2018

John was born to Harvey and Emily Ferguson at the home of Harvey and Pearl Massingill, just within the boundary of Saskatchewan at Empress. John received his early education at Estuary and at a one room country school called Chesterfield. He continued his education at City Park Collegiate and the University of Saskatchewan, both in Saskatoon. John married Sheila Margaret Duff in 1948, at the Fifth Avenue Memorial Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta. During their life on the farm, they raised three children which resulted in an extended family of: Lloyd (Elaine) and their son, Kevin and his children, Micah, Levi, and Jirah; Ian and his daughter, Lindsay Ferguson (Al Foley); Gwen (Brian) Ramsdale and families, Dane Kosolofski, Kyle (Lisa) and daughter, Zoey Kosolofski, Tory (Brock) Beach and daughter, Sawyer, Nicole (Gavin) Brinsmead and sons, Declan and Keenan, Kallie (Jaydee) Freimark and daughters, Isabelle and Emma. John’s memory will also be cherished in the hearts of his nephews, Galen Vancleave, Dalton (Linda) Vancleave and niece, Elaine Mayer. John was predeceased by his wife, Sheila; granddaughter, Tara Rae Kosolofski in 1980; granddaughter through marriage to Kevin, Melanie Ferguson (nee Serr) and a niece, Carol Millar. After the completion of a grid road to the Estuary Ferry, John and Sheila built a home near the ranch site where John was raised. They moved into their new home in April of 1975. Their house on the hill gave them a view of the river valley, their Hereford cattle and the peace and tranquility of country life. For many years, John was a councillor for the RM of Chesterfield and held the Chairman position of Chesterfield Water Users Association for over 30 years. John was also part owner in the Empress Auction Mart with about eight to ten other fellows. John moved to River Ridge (Masterpiece) in August of 2012 at 90 years of age and enjoyed many social gatherings, especially the music, dancing and engaging with all of the staff; always looking forward to the next interaction whether being a hug, joke or a smile. He loved life and the transition from the country to city life became seamless as River Ridge (Masterpiece) became his new home and the staff were like his new family. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating and a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in John’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #340A Maple Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5 or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0G5. (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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RACHEL PHILLIPSON

May 1920 ~ July 2018
Rachel (Raye) Phillipson passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, July 16, 2018, with her family by her side. Left to mourn are her children, Rosemary (Gerald) and Mark (Marilyn); grandchildren, Jeremy (Anushka), Etienne and Doug (Melissa); and great grandchild, Luca. Rachel was predeceased by her parents; husband, Edward; and her siblings. Rachel was active in the United Church and other organizations. She loved to travel, to garden, to sew and to craft. She was good at whatever skill she tried. Memorial service arrangements to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Medalta (Historic Clay District), 713 Medalta Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3K9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rachel Phillipson. 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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