April 8, 2019

By Obituaries on April 8, 2019.

1925 ~ NORMA ROTT ~ 2019

Norma May Rott of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Norma leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Larry (Micky) Pedersen and Andy (Wanda) Pedersen; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Norma Rott. 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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1936 ~ MARGO WEISS ~ 2019

Margo Annette Weiss (nee Chant) passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at Good Samaritan South Ridge Village, age 82 years. Margo leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 38 years, Don Weiss, her daughter Mary Ellen (Gord Meier) Gunter of Medicine Hat and son Lorne (Doris Bonora) Gunter of Edmonton and her grandchildren Mia and John; her brother Dale (Sally) Chant of Maple Creek, Sask.; her stepsons Colin (Barb), Dale (Chandra) and Allan, stepdaughters Sheila (Barry) and Susan (Chuck), step-grandchildren Angela, Jennifer, Michael, Chris, Adam, Linden, Faith, Isaac, Darrick, Deanna, Rachel, Jessie and Alex, and 11 step-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Mason and Elda Chant and step-grandson Donovan. Margo was born in Maple Creek, Sask. on September 12, 1936. She enjoyed an active and happy childhood there and in the Cypress Hills with her family, her aunts, uncles and many cousins. After leaving school, Margo worked for a time at Birks jewellery store in Calgary. It was on the train during one of her trips home that she met a young radio announcer, Tom Gunter, who she married. She moved to Medicine Hat in the 1950s, made a home, raised two kids and lived there the rest of her life. Margo loved entertaining her family’s many friends and neighbours and will be remembered for her Christmas Eve BINGO parties begun on 10th Street more than 50 years ago. She loved camping and planning driving holidays around North America, but more than anything cherished her summers in “the Hills” in southwest Saskatchewan. After she met and married Don Weiss in 1980, her love of travel expanded, as did her passion for horses and life on their farm just south of the Medicine Hat city limits. She threw herself into pitching bales, cleaning stalls and assisting with Don’s show horses. In her final years, Margo found comfort in visits and walks with many friends, particularly Mary and Shirley, and in the wonderful staff at Good Samaritan. The Funeral Service will be held at HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, 1250 Division Avenue SW, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Patrick Schoenburger officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Margo’s favorite charity, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710 – 10123, 99 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3H1 or visit https://www. albertacancer.ca/. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Margo Weiss. 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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1946 ~ JANE DAHL ~ 2019

Jane Darlene Dahl (nee Girodat) of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Jane leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Christopher, Stephen and Geoffrey; five grandchildren; one brother, Brad Girodat; three sisters, Jill Davis, Pat Wessner and Rita Miller; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jane was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Velma Girodat. Jane was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly by her friends and family. Honouring Jane's wishes no formal funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jane's memory may be made to the Lung Association, Alberta & NWT 208 – 17420 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1K6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jane Dahl. 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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1964 ~ STACEY McLEOD ~ 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stacey Edward McLeod, age 55 years, with his loving wife, Sandy by his side, on Monday, April 1st, 2019 after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. Anyone who knew Stacey knows he had two loves, his family and his pipes: wife, Sandy McLeod; five children, Logan (Cara) McLeod, Rochelle (Ben) Jones, Courtney Rudichuk, Cassandra Swiegers (Corey Davidson) and Stacey McLeod; his mother, Dorothy Page; seven grandchildren, Dante, Cayden, Whitney, Charleigh, Corbin, Ryker, and Rixten; and his loving sidekick, Deuce. Stacey was predeceased by his father, Grant McLeod; and his two brothers, Bob McLeod and Reg McLeod. Stacey moved his family to Bassano in 1997 where they got to enjoy the country life he had enjoyed as a child in Saskatchewan. Here he had the great pleasure of raising three beautiful daughters and two grandsons while building his career in the oilfield. As work dried up, he had to travel farther for work but still managed to make family his priority. Unfortunately, much to his regret, Stacey missed out on much of the life of his children from his first marriage, but they were always in his heart. There wasn’t much time for play between work and family, but Stacey always enjoyed time fishing on the Shuswap. Each winter him and Sandy would sneak away to a beach for Stacey to enjoy his other pleasure—scuba diving. Stacey had a lifelong love of pipes. He started his career as an insulator. When he conquered this challenge, he moved onto pipefitting and continuing the climb to consultant where he spent many years working all over the province. He was greatly respected in his field and met many good friends along the way. Stacey proudly ended his career as a facility and pipeline inspector for Inception Exploration Ltd. A private time of remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Stacey’s memory may be made to your local S.P.C.A or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stacey McLeod. 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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EICHELBAUM

Ernst Oswald Eichelbaum passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the age of 81years, beloved husband of the late Peggy Eichelbaum. The funeral service will be held in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (104 2 Ave W. Bow Island) on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mac deWaal officiating. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ernst Eichelbaum, 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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GORDON VAESSEN

1937 ~ 2019
Mr. Gordon Vaessen, beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Vaessen, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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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HEEBNER

Norman Wilfred Heebner passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 91 years, beloved husband of Renetta Heebner of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Ira (Velma) and Bruce (Sylvia); one sister, Ruth Coles as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Emil and Emilia Heebner and two brothers, Elmer and Mervyn. Norman was born on October 8, 1927 in Vanguard, Saskatchewan. He was raised by his parents Emil and Emilia Heebner on a farm at Glen Bain, Saskatchewan. Norman was the third child of a family of six. Brother Elmer was the oldest followed by his sister Ruth. Mervyn, Ira and Bruce followed after Norman. On June 17, 1950 he married Renetta Lautermilch. They entered the ministry in June 1951 serving the Weyburn and Lang Evangelical Churches. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Gideons (International in Canada) 3123 15th Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8K1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Norman Heebner, 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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WAGNER

Erma Wagner passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of Joseph Wagner of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Erma Wagner, 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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