October 3, 2019

By Obituaries on October 3, 2019.

1939 ~ ELFRIEDA EICHELE ~ 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Elfrieda Eichele on Monday, September 30, 2019. Elfrieda started her secretarial career at Anderson Desharnais Insurance Company, moved to Weyburn, Saskatchewan where she worked for the Weyburn City Police Department, and finally London Life Insurance Company in Medicine Hat. A life-long learner, Elfrieda spent many hours reading biographies, cookbooks, and world history. Her passions included researching, baking, gardening, and personal finance. She attained a wealth of information and wisdom over her lifetime. Her mentorship, sense of humor, and willingness to listen will be missed by all who relied upon her. Elfrieda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, Jakob; daughter, Audrey (Brad) Pavelich; son, Richard (Lorette Dube); grandchildren, Scott, Aaron, and Blake Pavelich; brother, Alfred (Jillian) Ferchau; sisters-in-law, Lilly (William) Seifried, Francis Ferchau, Ellen (Paris Koukis) Ferchau; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Elfrieda was predeceased by her parents, Karl and Selma Ferchau and her brother, Carl. The funeral service will be held at ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 758 8th Street S.E. on Friday, October 4th, 2019 at 1:30p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 1st St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elfrieda Eichele. 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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FRANK REEDER

1934 ~ 2019
Mr. Francis Nicholas Reeder, beloved husband of Patricia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 85 years. Along with Patricia, his beloved wife of over 58 years, Frank leaves to cherish his memory five children, Rosemarie, Kenneth, Bonnilee, John and Noelle. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, numerous extended family members and many friends. Frank was a Foster Parent for 35 years, fostering over 75 kids throughout that time. He retired after 35 years of service with the City of Medicine Hat as a Journeyman Gas Fitter providing him with additional time to travel with Patricia. He enjoyed opportunities to go exploring through Montana and Yellowstone, and especially enjoyed his trips to Nevada. Frank was a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy in life came from time spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Frank’s life will be held at the Glenview Nazarene Church, 4072 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Skidmore officiating. (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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JOB

Leona Job of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Bud Job. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Vijaya Bathineni celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Lupus Society of Alberta or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Leona Job, 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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MORRICE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Steven “Mike” Morrice on Thursday, September 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 55 years. Mike is survived by his wife of 26 years Bonnie, his daughter Stevie (Donivan) and his son Reid (Shani). He is also survived by his brother Ken Morrice and his father Sandy Morrice, Bonnie’s family Rod and Jodie Mirosovsky and Pav and Glenn Friesen. Mike was predeceased by his mother Ann, his brother Johnny in infancy, his mother-in-law Mary Mirosovsky and his brother-in-law Jeff Mirosovsky, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mike was born and raised in Medicine Hat and graduated from McCoy High School in 1982. He then attended the Medicine Hat College taking Power Engineering graduating in 1984. Mike began his career at Alberta Linseed Oil; moving next to Shell in Pincher Creek then on to Shell in Caroline. During this time, Mike met a girl at Hootenanny in the Hills and on June 5, 1993 that girl became his wife. Bonnie and Mike were both passionate about travel and had a strong desire to see the world. The couple made their home in Sylvan Lake and began working on their family. Stevie was born on May 1, 1995 and was quickly followed by Reid on October 20, 1996. With their family complete, it was time to make their dream a reality. After 13 years in Sylvan Lake, they were bound for the Middle East calling Doha, Qatar their home for the next 13 years, where Mike became known as “Spank of Arabia”. During this time, Mike was employed with Ras Gas, one of the world’s largest LNG plants, where he quickly climbed the ladder of success and enjoyed many accomplishments in his field of expertise. With the kids neback in Canada, Bonnie and Mike were planning their next move and had decided to make Thailand their next destination when Mike was gifted the opportunity to work offshore. It was during this time that Mike started to display symptoms of what would later be diagnosed as ALS. Immediately after this diagnosis, the doctor told Mike and Bonnie “whatever you wanna see or do, do it now.” With this, they decided to fulfill their dream and moved to Thailand. The family enjoyed five wonderful months of Thailand’s beauty and the company of many visitors from all over the world. On May 26th, they arrived back in Sylvan Lake where they remained until his passing. Mike was passionate about hockey and never missed an Oilers game even from the middle of the desert. He also loved golfing and travel and was able to combine these passions in the many countries he visited. Mike’s latest passion was cycling, and he was training for a marathon when he was diagnosed with ALS. Out of all Mike’s passions and accomplishments, his family and kids were his greatest joy. Mike will truly be missed by his family and so many friends from all over the world. The funeral/celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta (https://www.alsab.ca/) – Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 7874 10th Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8W1 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mike Morrice, 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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