October 16, 2019

By Obituaries on October 16, 2019.

1934 ~ ELMER MAYER ~ 2019

Elmer Mayer, beloved husband of Gladys Mayer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Elmer also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Shelley (Thomas) Rennie, Karen (Donald) Biccum and Keith (Beverlee) Mayer; five grandchildren, Matthew (Jordan) Rennie, Amanda (Tyler) Risling, Alisha (Justin) Murray, Kyle Chesal and Jessica Mayer; five great grandchildren, Alexandra, Tianna, Lydia, Austin and Abigail; one sister, Gladys Quast; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Adolph and Magdaline Mayer; one brother, Harvey Mayer; and one sister, Florence Nelsen. Elmer was born on February 23rd, 1934 in Pashley, Alberta. He married Gladys on September 27th, 1957 in Medicine Hat and was employed at Hycroft China for 35 years. Elmer loved traveling, the outdoors, camping and fishing. He was a very talented carpenter and enjoyed building and making furniture. Elmer was a very loving, kind man who had a great sense of humour. Above all else, Elmer loved his family and was very proud of them. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elmer Mayer. 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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1940 ~ DARYL HERON ~ 2019

Mr. Daryl Allen Heron of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Carole Heron, passed away on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at the age of 79 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Daryl Heron. 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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1984 ~ GRANT BOLT ~ 2019

Grant Robert John Bolt of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 at the age of 35 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Grant's memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Grant Bolt. 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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FLAIG

Roy Richard Flaig passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of the late Alice Flaig. Roy was born on August 3, 1937 to Richard & Elsie Flaig. On September 21, 1957 Roy married Alice Harty. Roy is survived by his four children, Patti (Jay) Pancoast, Rick (Audrey) Flaig, Garth (Shannon) Flaig and Pam (Sterling) Forseth; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren; her sister-in-law Helen Flaig as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Elsie Flaig; his wife Alice on May 5, 2009; his siblings Philip and Kathleen and Alice’s parents Andrew and Barbara Harty. Roy loved to team rope in his younger years and held many ropings at his own arena. Roy enjoyed his time spent as a butcher at Safeway as well as being the owner/operator of Flaig’s Fencing. Over 30 years with the South Eastern Feeder Association proved to be most memorable. A special thanks to all staff of Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home). A private family service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Roy Flaig 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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PATRICIA PHILLIPS

1941 ~ 2019
It is with a heavy heart that Don announces the passing of his beloved wife, Patricia Marilynn Phillips. She passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Along with Don, left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her three children, Bradley (Leila), Jeffrey (Bernadette) and Donald (Laverne); three grandchildren, Kelsey Wagner, Alexander Phillips and Anthony Phillips; siblings, Lanny Rourke, Leslie Rourke and Joan Rourke as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Veronica Rourke. Pat loved travelling which was a must having married a military man. Their family made many moves throughout Don’s career and Pat’s nursing skills were a welcome addition to each community that they called home. She nursed for over 40 years before retiring to enjoy travelling the world. Along with Don, she visited numerous destinations throughout Europe and Canada and especially enjoyed each visit to Hawaii. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Captain Ron MacDonald officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Pat may do so through a donation to St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6). 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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RATH

James “Jimmie” Rath passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jimmie Rath 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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SEHN

Garry Valentine Sehn (71) and Rita Rose Sehn (68), our beloved parents, both from Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on October 11th, 2019. Garry and Rita were predeceased by Garry's parents, Exi & Elizabeth (Deis) Sehn and by Rita's parents, Joe & Rosa (Steckler) Tuchscherer. They were also predeceased by their cherished daughter, Stephanie Chisholm (Jerimy) as well as Rita's sister, Cathy Harty (Chris) and brother, Donald Tuchscherer (Irene). Garry and Rita are survived by their children, Shauna Moss (Dave) and Chandra Sehn (Brent Carefoot) as well as their grandchildren Carter Moss, Wil Carefoot, and Jacey Carefoot. They are also survived by Garry's siblings, Sr. Dianne Sehn, Yvonne Vickers, Lucille Slade, and Joanne (Sheldon) Marks as well as Rita's siblings, Marie Bachmeier (Ed) and Michael Tuchscherer (Joanne). Family and friends will gather for prayers in the Holy Family Parish on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be held in the Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid and Father Tomy Manjaly officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada. (www.ovariancanada.org). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Garry & Rita Sehn, 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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