October 30, 2019
By Obituaries on October 30, 2019.
1926 ~ VIVIAN STUBER ~ 2019 Vivian Stuber, beloved wife of the late Emil Stuber, passed away October 20, 2019 at the age of 93 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons; Stan (Bev) of Medicine Hat, Barrey (Linda) of Summerville, NFLD, and Wes (Carol) of Medicine Hat; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her biological mother, Lottie Baaske; adopted parents Femmie and Henry Kakkinen; two brothers; one sister; grandson, Dean in 1988; son in-law, Herman Dupmeier in 1996; husband, Emil in 2005; and daughter Shirley in 2009. Vivian was born in Edmonton, AB on March 22, 1926 to Lottie Baaske and at three months of age she was adopted by Henry and Femmie Kakkinen of Manyberries. She was named Vivian Ardella Kakkinen and received her education at New Home School. On April 6, 1943 she married Emil Stuber. Together they farmed and ranched in the Manyberries area until moving into their home in Medicine Hat in 1981. Vivian worked alongside Emil, cultivating, combining, etc. until the boys got big enough to take over, though she still helped on the farm driving the Peterbuilt truck and trailer hauling hay bales off the field well into her 80’s. She was very active in the community, organizing the New Home and Manyberries School Homecomings. She was president of the Manyberries History Book Club and along with many others published the Manyberries Chinook history book. She loved the outdoors, planting her flower and vegetable gardens, and was very proud when she and Emil won a Farm Beautification award in 1976 from County of 40 Mile. She and Emil enjoyed travelling, especially to Hawaii; Alaska by motorhome; and numerous other trips. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Bredeson officiating. Memorial gifts in Vivian's memory may be made to H.A.L.O., 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Vivian Stuber. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
1936 ~ MERRIL KEALEY ~ 2019 Merril Raymond Kealey of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at the age of 83 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Merril's memory may be made to the Robertson Memorial Branch #17 Poppy Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Merril Kealey. 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.
BILLY JONES Albert William “Billy” Jones, beloved husband of the late Nina Mabel Jones, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 24, 2019 at the age of 88 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Carolynn and her daughter Lindsay; David (Tammy) and their children Alexander and Connor. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Nina, his parents Doris and Henry and his sister Margaret. The funeral service will be held at the Medicine Hat Legion (Ortona Room) on Saturday November 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Betker officiating. A private graveside service will take place prior. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Billy Jones, 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
JEAN KLAUDT 1934 ~ 2019
Jean Fay Klaudt (nee Nicoll) passed away quietly with her family by her side at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 85 years. Her battle with Alzheimer’s over the past five years has come to an end. Jean has many devoted family members who will cherish her memory including sisters, Barb (John) Roberts and Evelyn Bootland; brother, Neil Nicoll (Susan Schank); sister-in-law, Arlene Nicoll; brother-in-law, Mark (Sonja) Marshall as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Norma Nicoll; sisters, Dorothy Hammel and Valerie Marshall; brother, Thomas Nicoll Jr.; brothers-in-law, Simon Hammel and Scotty Bootland; sister-in-law, Edna Payne; nephews, Keith Roberts, Jack Nicoll and John Bootland Jr. as well as numerous other family members. To all who knew her, Jean will be remembered as a gentle, kind person with a generous nature. She adored her family and loved to host Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners so that everyone could be together. Jean was also a great animal person and loved her pets, especially her dogs. She was a career secretary over the years and for the majority of her working career it was with Canadian Fertilizers in Medicine Hat where she loved working with the management and fellow staff. Jean loved to travel and took many pictures of her adventures for her family and friends to enjoy. She will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview Care Centre for the love and support that was given to Jean over her time there; family are truly grateful. A Private family service will take place. Memorial donations in Jean’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #201, 770 – 6 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. (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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