June 27, 2019

By Obituaries on June 27, 2019.

1927 ~ HARRY KOENIG ~ 2019

Harry Alex Koenig, beloved husband of Linda Koenig of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Francis Tran officiating. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harry Koenig. 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.

---

EVA UNREINER

A short time ago, a beautiful tribute to Eva’s life was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church. The love for a woman who will be missed by so many.

A life well lived is a legacy
of joy and pride and pleasure,
a loving, lasting memory
our grateful hearts will treasure.

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

---

JAMES M. PRITCHARD

June 21 2019
It is with the warmth of the blessings received from his life that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather, James M. Pritchard. James was predeceased by his wife Elaine, parents Milton and Margareta, brothers Fred, Murray and Blake. James is remembered with appreciation and love by his daughter, Katherine (Les Lindeman) of Calgary, sons Malcolm (Janis) of Medicine Hat, Scott (Nanda Weicker) of Calgary and Alan (Deborah) of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jennifer of Edmonton, Matthew of Calgary, Hilary of Medicine Hat, Kelsey Lindeman of Masset B.C., Everett of Silverthorne, Colorado, James Lindeman of Detroit Michigan, Blake of Calgary, Abigail of Shrewsbury, England and Adrienne of Edmonton, as well as 5 great grandchildren. James was born in North Bay, Ontario before moving with his family to Lethbridge at the age of 4. James lived in Lethbridge until high school before moving to Edmonton following the early death of his father. James thrived at high school in Edmonton and then enrolled in the University of Alberta where he met and married Elaine Forbes his loving wife of 54 years whom predeceased him in 2004. James graduated from Law School at the University of Alberta after which he took the position of Crown Prosecutor with the Attorney General’s office in Calgary. Later James and Elaine moved to Medicine Hat where he became a partner in the Stone Pritchard law firm. James enjoyed the practice of law with his partners who included Malcolm and Janis and was thrilled to be able to see Hilary join the firm now known as Pritchard & Co. LLP. His integrity in the profession and life was unassailable and is reflected in his influence as a role model with three of his children and three of his grandchildren becoming lawyers. Always active in the community, he was involved in the Rotary Club, served as President of the Board of Governors for the Medicine Hat College, President of the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce, and was elected a Bencher with the Law Society of Alberta for multiple terms. While a bencher he chaired numerous standing committees, was a member of the executive committee and was an advocate for the role of rural lawyers in the Alberta bar. He contributed much to his community and legal profession in a quiet, dignified and unassuming manner, being always the considerate gentleman. James was always interested in farming and ranching. His interest was sparked as a teenager when he worked at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre (Agriculture Canada). The spark, fanned by his enjoyment of his dealings with his many agricultural clients, resulted in a farming and ranching operation in which he remained actively involved until his health declined. At the request of James, a family graveside memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, we ask anyone wishing to honour his memory make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, two Foundations he supported during his life, or the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society whose work is now very much in our hearts.

I didn't know what to do
When I saw your best steps
stolen away from you
All I can think of is being five years old following behind you at the beach
Tracing your foot steps in the sand
trying to walk like a man.
Bruce Springsteen

To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: James Pritchard, 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

---

SALES, Howard Ray

September 25, 1932 – Beaver Crossing, AB
June 23, 2019 – Calgary, AB
Howard Ray Sales of Calgary, AB, formerly of Cherry Grove, AB and Redcliff, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the age of 86 years. He was lovingly surrounded by family.
Howard is survived by his children, Janet (Greg) Runnalls of Calgary, AB, Jeff (Esther) Sales of Cold Lake, AB, Di (Hal) Cozart of Langdon, AB, Greg (Sandy) Sales of Athabasca, AB, and Trish (Greg) Brown of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Norma Skjervsen of Cold Lake, AB and Violet Somers of Pierceland, SK; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Marg) Sales, his grandson Josh Brown, his parents, and several siblings.
A Celebration of Howard’s Life will be held at Grand Centre Alliance Church (5403 – 56 Street, Cold Lake, AB) on Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 am. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Samaritan’s Purse – Canada, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 Telephone 1 (800) 663-6500 http://www.samaritanspurse.ca. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
In living memory of Howard Sales, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

---

WEEKS

Robert Lewis Weeks passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Marilyn Weeks of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Melanie and Jim Terwilliger of Hubbard, Oregon, Meldon and Christy Weeks of Orion; five grandchildren, Kirstin and Thommy White and their daughter Macie, Jaime and Guillermo Torres-Sanchez, Derek Terwilliger, Kaiden Darley and Shaylin Darley; one brother Paul and Esther Weeks of Orion as well numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Lillian and Frank Weeks. Robert was born on September 16, 1939 and raised in the Glasford community in Southern Alberta. He farmed and ranched his whole life until his declining health forced him to move to Medicine Hat for care in 2017. Robert was very involved in his community, his church and overseas missions. Robert’s many interests ranged from aviation to photography to enjoying the outdoors, whether gardening, waterskiing or hiking a trail. Robert’s deep faith sustained him especially in his last days. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Mills officiating. Interment will take place at Pakowki Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Life Water Canada at Lifewater.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.netsubject heading: Robert Weeks, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.comand leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

---

16
-15