August 27, 2019

By Obituaries on August 27, 2019.

1929 ~ HAZEL HEDIN ~ 2019

Hazel Agnes Hedin of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Arthur Hedin, passed away on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Hazel leaves to cherish her memory her children, Errol (Angie Wakelin) Hedin and Wendy (Ray) Bonertz; grandchildren, Erik (Sunny) Lemen, Bjorn (Margareta) Hedin, Carla Hedin, Warren Hedin, Dwayne (Kelly) Fournel, Ryan (Anna) Fournel; great-grandchildren, Adrian Fournel, Matteo Fournel, Morgan Fournel, William Fournel, Sam Lemen, Michael Lemen, Rikka Hedin, and Elaina Suggett. Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur; parents, James and Mabel McNaught; brother, Max McNaught; and sister, Dorothy Chisholm. Hazel was born on March 22nd, 1929 in Calgary, AB, but spent most of her life in Medicine Hat. It was here that she met and married the love of her life, Art, on May 3, 1952. Hazel enjoyed working at the British Army Training Base for many years, was active in Fifth Avenue United Church and as a board member for Horizon Village. Hazel doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. 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, August 28th, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 4 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Pollard officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Hazel's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Medicine Hat Branch, 526B – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H3 or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 200, 119 – 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Hazel Hedin. 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.

1934 ~ Lawrence Martin “Larry” Plante ~ 2019

Larry Plante, of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019. A Celebration of his life was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5. Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lawrence Plante. 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.

1954 ~ SELINA MAHAR ~ 2019

Selina Mahar of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Ben Mahar, passed away on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Selina leaves to cherish her memory her children, Darcy (Karen) Mahar, Kerry (Amanda) Mahar, and Melissa Mahar; grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda), Brenna, Daylan, Brady and Lexi; great-grandson, Keaton; brothers, Edmund Gould, Wilson Gould, Clement (Theresa) Gould and Nicholas Gould; sisters, Irene (Mike) Myers, Theresa (Eugene) Simmonds, Lily (Jim) Caines, Florence (Ron) Simmonds, and Verna (Tom) Mahar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Selina was predeceased by her parents, Edmund and Florence Gould; and brother, Louis Gould. Selina was born at Bird Cove, Newfoundland on April 5, 1954. She spent most of her life living in Newfoundland where she loved to spend time with family and friends. She was a very hard worker and always took care of everybody. She loved cleaning, cooking, baking, doing crafts and going for nature walks. She was a very quiet and gentle woman who always put everybody before herself. In July 2018, she moved to Medicine Hat so she could be close to her immediate family. She enjoyed her time in Medicine Hat where she spent lots of time with her children and grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Monday, August 26th, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 from 2:30 pm to 3:25 pm. Vigil Rites will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Monday, August 26th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at 3:30 pm with Father Francis Tran Celebrant. Memorial gifts in Selina's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Selina Mahar. 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.

ANSON, WILLIAM (BILL) ALBERT

February 22, 1932 – August 19, 2019
William Anson, beloved husband of Lorrine Anson passed away in Calgary on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Besides his loving wife of 67 years, he is survived by his son Donald, grandchildren Chelsea, Brett, Nicole, Paul, and sister Margaret Leonard. Bill was predeceased by his son Douglas Anson, parents William and Florence Anson and sister Gladys Hurlbert.
Bill was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The family moved to Ralston, Alberta when he was offered a position with the Defense Research Establishment Suffield. An assignment he really enjoyed while working with the DRES was to travel to Hawaii where he worked on military ships. His career took the family to Calgary in 1968 where he worked as a technician for the University of Calgary in the Mechanical Engineering Department until his retirement. He was fortunate to be able to retire early, and was still very interested in keeping busy, so he worked in tax preparation and obtained his real estate license. Once in full retirement, Bill and Lorrine spent many winters in Arizona with friends and enjoyed their summers in Calgary in their RV at Country Lane Estates. Bill was a devoted caregiver for many years to Lorrine and Doug.
A Celebration of Bill’s of Life will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Eden Brook Funeral Home (17Ave S.w and Lower Springbank Rd) at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta – 111 West Campus Place N.W. Calgary, AB, T3B 2R6 – 403.240.3000.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2.

FIESEL (RUSSELL)

Vivien “Viv” Frances Fiesel (Russell) passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at the age of 73 years, beloved wife of Bill Fiesel of Burstall, Saskatchewan. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Parish Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Vijaya Bathineni celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Vivien Fiesel (Russell), 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

MAX EBELHER

Just a short time ago, the beautiful surroundings of Hillside Cemetery provided a peaceful backdrop as family gathered in remembrance of an honourable man, Max Ebelher. He leaves a lasting legacy of love for his family.

“An honest living off the land,
He made the most of life’s lease,
Hard working hands at rest,
Now at peace… perfect peace.”

His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of

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

RUBY HIRCH

1935 ~ 2019
Ruby Helene Martha Hirch of Bow Island, beloved wife of the late Ed Hirch, has gone to be with her Lord passing away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the age of 83 years. After graduating from the Galt School of Nursing, she married the love of her life Edmund Hirch in 1956. In 1963, they moved to Bow Island where they farmed for over 54 years. Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her three children: Richard (Barbara), David (Janet) and Christine (Darren) as well as eight grandchildren. Along with her beloved husband Ed, Ruby was predeceased by their daughter, Paula. A Celebration of Ruby’s life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 104 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island, on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter at the Royal Canadian Legion, 202 – 5 Avenue East, Bow Island. Memorial donations in Ruby’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief, #600 – 177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0W5 or to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, P.O. Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. (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

TETTJE WYNIA

United in prayer just over one week ago, family and friends honoured the life of this beautiful lady, Tettje Wynia. Her everlasting love will be felt by those she left behind as she will be remembered always.

“In heaven we will meet
Again someday,
Until then your memory,
In our hearts will stay.”

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