December 24, 2018

By Obituaries on December 24, 2018.

1927 ~ IRENE LINCOLN ~ 2018

Mrs. Irene Lincoln passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at the Sunnyside Nursing Home at the age of 91 years. A celebration of Irene’s life was held on Sunday, December 23rd, 2018. Memorial gifts in Irene’s memory may be made to The Champion’s Centre. 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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1935 ~ FRANCES SCHNIEDER ~ 2018

Frances Donelda “Francie” Schnieder, was born on March 2, 1935, in a farmhouse in Southwest Saskatchewan. Her early years were spent working in a bank in Maple Creek, where she met her first husband, Bill. Together, they raised 5 children in Regina, SK, until his passing in 1969. Francie moved to Medicine Hat, AB to be closer to her family where she met Walter Schnieder of Brooks, AB. They were married in 1972 and had a son, Cory. Cory kept her young with his 4H club and hockey. She was always sad to see the season over, as this was her social life in the winter. She had great gatherings with her dear friends and neighbours, Steven and Judy Stockwell and Alan and Sheila Connors. Mom worked hard out in the field, side by side with Walter; fencing, irrigating, branding, weaning, processing calves and all the other hundreds of job that a farm wife had. She was also employed with her good friend, Sandy Massey, at Charlton Auction Service as a cook for many years. She really enjoyed the company of the cattle buyers, distributors, and the crews who worked a long side of her. Mom and Walt retired to Redcliff, AB, in 1999. She had a regular set of ladies that met for cards once a month, reminiscing about the good old days. They resided in Redcliff until they made the move to Cypress View Lodge in September 2017. Here she met a whole new group of friends; playing cards and bingo, working in the Tuck Shop, and listening to live music, which she so loved. Mom was diagnosed with cancer in the spring of ’18. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 19, 2018. Loved ones that cleared the path for Francie, were her first husband, Bill; her son Michael in 2005; daughter, Jill, in 2005; and daughter-in-law, Ruth, in 2018; parents, Everett and Gladys Johnson of Consul, SK; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Lawrence Meier of Medicine Hat, AB; brother, Ron Johnson of Consul, SK; and her sister and brother-in-law, Bev and Elmer Gebhart of McCord, SK. Loved ones that will miss Francie until they meet again are her husband of 46 years, Walter; her three sons, Jeff Riddell, Rob (Terri) Riddell, and Cory (Jane) Schneider; daughter, Carol (Barry) Wilson; and step children, Ralph (Patty) Schnieder, Bev Tedford and Don Schnieder. She was extremely proud of her 17 grand-children, 15 great- grandchildren, and 2 great-great- grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Spring of 2019 at the family grave site near Consul, SK. Memorial gifts in Francie’s memory may be made to the Jasper Cultural and Historical Centre, 311 Jasper Street, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0. 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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1935 ~ MARILYN THORSON ~ 2018

Thorson, Marilyn Ora of Bow Island, Alberta passed away peacefully at Bow Island Hospital on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at the age of 83 years. A Celebration of Marilyn's Life was held at ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018. Memorial gifts in Marilyn's memory may be made to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marilyn Thorson. 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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1950 ~ BRIAN KEMP ~ 2018

Brian John Kemp, beloved husband of Darlene Kemp of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at the age of 68 years. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018. Memorial gifts in Brian's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Brian Kemp. 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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1953 ~ JON TEYNOR ~ 2018

Mr. Jon Teynor of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Condolences may be sent through condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jon Teynor. 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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LESTER JOSEPH PHEE

March 22, 1954 – December 4, 2018

Les Phee, 64 years, husband of Murielle (Paulin) passed away at the Regina General Hospital December 4, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Les was born in Chatham, NB, on March 22, 1954. He was the son of the late Alexander (Buddy) and Dorothy (Bushey) Phee.
He is survived by his wife Murielle; daughter Jackie (Doug) Craig; son Dr. Brian (Dr. Aly) Phee; grandchildren Tanner, Ty, and Trace MacDonald, Alexander (AJ) and Joshua Phee, Taylor, Carter, and Ashley Craig; sister Margie (Danny) MacLean, brother Paul (Gabe), brother Allen (Shelley), sister Bertha Russnak; as well as many nieces and nephews. Les is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Jean and Bertha Paulin of Miramichi, NB.
Les started his career with the Medicine Hat Police Services in 1978 and retired in 2003. Les and Murielle moved to White Rock, BC, in 2004 where Les began a second career with the BC government as a fraud investigator before retiring again in 2015 to spend more time with friends and family.
Funeral service is to be held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 38 2 Ave NE, Medicine Hat, AB, on January 5, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation services were previously provided by Speers Funeral Chapel in Regina, SK.

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McLAREN

Diane Marie McLaren, beloved wife of Leonard McLaren of Medicine Hat, passed away with family by her side, on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the age of 72 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Donna (Steve) Schwartz of Seven Persons, Deb (Larry) Gomke; her son, Kevin (Jaqueline) Faller all of Medicine Hat; two step daughters, Crystal McLaren-Davies of Medicine Hat and Shauna (Greg) Schneider of Golden Prairie; eight grandchildren, Mandy (Tony), Brian (Alysha), Kristen (Jon), Kyle (Caitlin), Terrisa, Ryann (Brayden), Madison, Kyra, and Matthew (Jessi); five step grandchildren, Trinity, Ariana, Kegan, Destinee and Devlin; six great grandchildren, Jenna, Jaryd, Avery, Elizabeth, Bentley, Kellan, Willa, Whitney and one step great granddaughter, Catalaya; three sisters, Florence (Cliff) Zaharychuk, Shirley (Wilf) Desnoyers and Bonnie Williamson; one brother Doug Williamson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband John Faller on May 24, 2003; her father James Gutfriend, mother Lydia Williamson; one sister Terry (Koon) Baier and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Diane McLaren, 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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My First Christmas In Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the Angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear.
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love,
After all “Love” is the gift more precious than pure gold¥

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