December 10, 2019

By Obituaries on December 10, 2019.

1941 ~ EVELYN “RUTH” LEES ~ 2019

Evelyn Ruth Lees of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of John Lees, passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her children, John (Cheryl) Lees of Medicine Hat, Pamela (Troy) Strandberg of Cypress County, Bonny (Jeremy) Moulton of Senoia, Georgia; twelve grandchildren, Peter (Terri), Jamie (Victoria), Hannah (Tanner), Makailah, Austin, Seija, Jerricah, Nakitah, Rayah, Eleah, Montana and Jacoby; six great-grandchildren, Connor, Derek, Chloe, Brandon, Sarah and Jenna; sisters, Jean Wilson and Amy Hiebert; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Mary Benson; grandson, Joshua Moulton; and two sisters, Frances Johnson and Peggy Crate. Ruth was born in Estevan, SK on December 11th, 1941. She met and married the love of her life, John Edward Lees and they were married on June 7th, 1958 in North Portal, SK. They began their life together to in Winnipeg, MB and in the following years, they moved several times before settling in Redcliff and Medicine Hat for the last 42 years. Ruth’s work and service to her to the community took her down many different pathways. She was a foster parent, a childcare provider, and she also drove school bus for the Cornerstone Christian School. Ruth gave of herself tirelessly. She volunteered with the Pioneer Club, Awana Clubs, Daily Vacation Bible School, and Sunday School. Ruth was a member of the Temple Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board and from 2003 through 2019 served as the Prayer Chain Co-ordinator. Ruth had a profound and deep love for her family, and together, she and John, raised their children in a home filled with love, laughter, and worship. In later years, her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. Ruth will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 606 – 7th Street SW, on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob McGougan officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ruth’s memory may be made to Temple Baptist Church and Gideons International in Canada, PO Box 23142 Medicine Hat Mall Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2C7. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Evelyn Lees. 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 ~ BEVERLY BELANGER ~ 2019

Bev Belanger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Bev leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ellen Belanger; three sisters, Linda (Brian) Link and family, Colleen Belanger and Lyda (Andrew) Lovett and family; one brother, Warren (Heather) Belanger and family; and her special friend, Nola Knowles. Bev was predeceased by her father, Jim Belanger. Bev loved her animals, family and friends. She was a very special lady and the best Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Bev had a great sense of humour and was an amazing care giver. A private family service will be held. Memorial gifts in Bev’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bev Belanger. 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.

ENNS

Lois Lorene Enns of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 88 years, beloved wife of the late Ken Enns. She leaves to cherish her memory her five children, Ron (Lee Ann) Enns of Leduc, James (Bernie) Enns of Medicine Hat, Linda (Frank) Hvidsten of Airdrie, Kathy Enns of Medicine Hat and Pat Enns of Redcliff; twelve grandchildren, Jenine (Mark) McInnis, Korin (James) Fisher, Eric (Adele) Hvidsten, Crystal (Rob) Zeemel, Angelina (Jamie) Haddock, Donalda (Leroy) Sadler, Kayla (Adam) Trahish, Stephanie (Dustin) Helle, Stephen (Cayla) McSweeney, Christopher Murphy, Chantel (Nathan) DeAzevedo and Madison Galonski; nineteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Jeanette Engstrom. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Eva Angle; her husband, Ken on May 15, 1999, Ken’s parents Ted and Emily Enns and her son-in-law Don Galonski. Lois grew up on a farm near Whitla, Alberta and attended school in the Whitla and Bow Island Area. After graduation she attended Garbutt’s business academy. Her first job was at the Singer Sewing Centre. She married Ken on October 10, 1952, and they farmed in the Bullshead area. Lois will be fondly remembered by her family for her fabulous skills of playing the piano, crafts such as knitting and crocheting, her collection of dolls, bells and spoons, and most of all her baking. She will always be remembered as Grams, Grandma Lois and Sweetie Pie. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Leroy Angleofficiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify department. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lois Enns, 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

FISCHER

Ida Esther Fischer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the age of 105 years, beloved wife of the late Jack Fischer. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ida Fischer, 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

MULNER

Silent is the voice that so many held dear… Laura Mulner’s life was celebrated in Cook’s Chapel this past Thursday. The memory of her short yet impactful life will forever resonate in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives she touched.

“Laura’s family was her everything,
Nature was her home,
Now watching down from heaven,
You’ll never be alone.”

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

NEITZ

Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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