July 23, 2019

By Obituaries on July 23, 2019.

1926 ~ ANNA FISCHER ~ 2019

Mom was born August 12, 1926 in Johannestal, Ukraine. At the very young age of 10 years old, she carried the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings while her parents were out in the fields working. Oh, how much she wanted to go play with her friends on top of the hill. During WWII mom saw, as a little girl, what nobody in their lifetime should ever see. In 1951, at the age of 25, she made the journey to Canada to start a new life. She worked 3 jobs at a time to earn enough money to bring the rest of her family to Canada. In 1955, she met her husband, Fred. Together they worked hard on the family farm in the Horsham, Sask. area. They were blessed with four children. In 1969, Fred passed away suddenly leaving mom to raise her children on her own. With her four kids in tow, she moved to Medicine Hat. There she became a successful business woman running "Fischer's Draperies" for over 30 years. After retiring at the young age of 78, she pursued her writing career, publishing 2 autobiographies, "Cry Out of Russia", and "Looking Back". In December 2018, mom moved to River Ridge Senior Village, and resided there until her passing. Her body was getting tired, and she left to be with the Lord with her two daughters by her side. In the last few weeks of her life, she didn't want to be alone. One of her last wishes was that all family be reunited, and to forgive. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm or at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 8 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1M5, on Thursday, July 25th, 2019 from 12:30 to 1:25 pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 25th, 2019 at 10:30 am with pastor Shan Hein officiating. The interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Anna’s memory may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 8 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1M5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anna Fischer. 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 ~ DALE ANHELHER ~ 2019

Dale Anhelher of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 5Z9, on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019, at 10:30 am with Father Francis Tran, Celebrant. 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 Dale Anhelher. 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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1949 ~ JENITH PLAKSEY ~ 2019

Jenith Ann Plaksey (Vetter) of Cypress County, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2019 in Medicine Hat, Alberta after a brief battle with cancer and underlying conditions at the age of 70 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of almost 50 years; George Plaksey; children, Shelly Plaksey, Cheryl (Kevin) Kalmring, and Kevin Plaksey; grandchildren, Braden Kalmring and Brooklynn Kalmring; brothers, Tom (Maria) Vetter and Norbert (Cindy) Vetter; sisters, Marilyn Davidson and Donna (Rhody) Hay; brother-in-law, Phillip (Veronica) Plaksey; sisters-in-law, Mary (Wayne) Sorrell and Eileen (Randy) Rosenau; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Anne Vetter and in-laws, Martin and Eva Plaksey.
Jenith was the eldest of five children, born to Pete and Ann Vetter in Unity, SK, on April 17th, 1949. She was raised in Reward until her family moved to Medicine Hat when she was 11. She completed her education in Medicine Hat and then worked for a short time at the glass factory. In 1967, she met George, and they were married on June 13th, 1970. From 1970 through 1985, they lived in Camrose where together they raised their young family. In 1985, they relocated to Lethbridge where they stayed until 2006, when they decided together to move to an acreage out by the Elkwater Hutterite colony. Jenith and George lived there until her passing.
Jenith enjoyed many things in life. She enjoyed talking to her loved ones and telling them stories. In some cases, she could drain the battery in four cordless phones in one conversation! She loved her crafts, puzzles, and she loved playing games. Jenith was an avid camper and together with George, they loved spending most of their summer at their lot by Cowley. She loved being outdoors in her garden and tending to her beautiful flowers that she would plant annually. She also enjoyed time spent indoors watching her favorite program, “The Young and the Restless”, aka “The Hung and the Breast-less”. She loved to bake and cook so she could share her treats with all her loved ones, especially for Christmas season. Jane had a love for travelling. She couldn’t wait for her next trip and over the years she ended up on many adventures that she couldn’t wait to tell the family about. Of course, she had everything well documented in her daily journal. But most of all, it was her love of family and the visits she would have with them that kept her young. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 5Z9, on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, at 11:00 am with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jenith’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jenith Plaksey. 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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CAROL MCLELLAN

1947 ~ 2019
Carol Ann McLellan passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the age of 71 years. Carol is survived by one sister, Lou (Paul) Sutherland of Calgary as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Also left to mourn Carol’s passing is her beloved aunt, Bobbie McLellan – Vaughn as well as a number of cousins. Carol was predeceased by her parents, Sid and Monica McLellan and her sister, Joan Gertzen. Carol spent many years as a loyal and hardworking CP Rail employee until her retirement in 2009. She was very intelligent and kind with the charisma to form and maintain many, many friendships. Carol loved animals of all kinds and was a long term, enthusiastic supporter of several wildlife and animal welfare groups. She was very good at working with her hands on all sorts of crafts. A Celebration of Carol’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the charity of one’s choice. 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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DON SCOTT

1952 ~ 2019
Don Scott of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Verna, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the age of 66 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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HOFFMAN

Matilda “Tillie” Hoffman passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at the age of 95 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore “Ted” Hoffman. Tillie leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Kathy (Jim) Schneider of Edmonton, Joanne Hoffman of Calgary and daughter-in-law Gisele Hoffman of North Battleford; grandchildren Travis Hoffman, Raelynn Hoffman (Shane Peet), Derrick (Erin) Hoffman and their sons Brantley and Evan, Chelsea (Geno) Froese, Cameron Schneider, David Schneider, Lauren (Glendon) Tan, Landen Strube, Aaron Strube, Nicholas Strube as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Katherine and Frederich Koch, her husband Ted Hoffman on June 9, 2007, two sons Russell (Linda) Hoffman on April 29, 1995 and Wayne Hoffman on February 2, 2017, as well as numerous brothers and sisters. Tillie was a beautiful, unassuming soul who endeared herself to all she came in contact with. She valued and fostered her relationships with family, friends and caregivers alike. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Michael Deibert officiating. A private immediate and extended family interment will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the The Gideons or Habitat for Humanity. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Matilda Hoffman, 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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LENORA HUMMEL

1934 ~ 2019
Mrs. Lenora Doreen Hummel, beloved wife of the late Mr. Walter Hummel, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the age of 85 years. The Celebration of Lenora’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. (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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RUSSELL M. RATH

DEC. 19, 1958 – JULY 13, 2019
On Saturday, July 13th, Russell Melvin Rath, beloved son, brother, husband and father, passed away suddenly in Fernie, BC at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his wife Christine Laidlaw, sons Matthew and Justin Rath, his brother Todd Rath, and parents Melvin and Nina Rath. Russell attended S.A.I.T. and specialized in Telecommunication Technology. Throughout his career as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), he worked for AGT, BC-Tel, and Telecom Canada, finishing his career at Edon Asset Management.
A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society greatly appreciated. Memories & condolences shared at http://www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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