December 27, 2019

By Obituaries on December 27, 2019.

EDWIN KLAUDT

January 15, 1928 ~ December 23, 2019

Mr. Edwin ‘Ed’ Klaudt, beloved husband of Della, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society Southridge Village in Medicine Hat on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Along with Della, Edwin leaves to cherish his memory: children, Verla Diamond (Keith Gerrard), Lavern (Marie) Klaudt, Brenda (Ron) Schimpf, Lyle (Carrie) Klaudt; grandchildren, Kyle (Lisa Marie), Ryan (Kayla), Amber, Chad (Haley), Amanda (Devon), Patrick (Sophia), John Lloyd, Steven (Lecia), Michael (Alyssa) and Jayden; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Alba, Dylan, Ryker, Ken Caspian, Benjamin, Nixon and Harlyn. He is also survived by Della’s children and their families: daughters, Debbie and Karen; grandson, Matt (Shana) and their two children, Raleigh and Rorik; Jim and his three children, Nolan, Averly and Jeffrey. Edwin will be remembered in the hearts of his siblings, Herb Klaudt, Emma Tschritter, Freda Jeske and Lorraine Rathwell; sister-in-law, Ester Klaudt; sisters-in-law from the Christman family, Emma and Viola; sisters-in-law from Della’s family, Florence Wagenaar, Audrey (Ken) Carson and Janet Danilchuk as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Along with his first wife, Violet Klaudt (nee Christman), Edwin was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Klaudt; his parents, Emanual and Hulda Klaudt; two brothers, Richard and Leonard Klaudt; sister, Evelyn Spiry; brothers-in-law, Ed Tschritter, Howard Jeske and Herb Rathwell; sister-in-law, Shirley Klaudt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from the Christman family, August (Ida), Bill (Bea), Freda (John), Emil (Amelia), Herb (Kate), Phillip, Albert, Rueben (Rose), Pauline and Clifford (Esther). Edwin was born to proud parents, Emanual and Hulda (nee Heine) in Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan on January 15, 1928. He ranched and farmed up until the age of 28 when he moved to Medicine Hat to work for Van-Redi Mix Ltd. His career with them spanned over the next 32 years before his retirement. Edwin loved the outdoors and relished in each opportunity to go camping with family or friends. Ed would never turn down a game of cards with his friends or family. Ed’s memory will live on in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the church starting 1 hour prior to the service. The service celebrating Edwin’s life will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Private interment will follow with a time of fellowship in the hall of the church thereafter. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Edwin may do so through donations to the Mustard Seed, 435 North Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2Z3. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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FRED WEBER

1938 ~ 2019

Mr. Fred Weber, beloved husband of Marguerite, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the age of 81 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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KAM OY WONG

1924 ~ 2019
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their dear mother, Kam Oy Wong, at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Lucky (Quong Sing) Wong; her daughter, Trevina and son, Henry Jay. Kam will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lily and Barry; grandchildren, Nathan (Linda) Chu, Natalie (Eddie Lo, Kamelia (Robert) Giles; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Caitlyn, Brandon, Christopher, Stephen and Ava as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Toronto and China. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on December 27, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service for Kam will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on December 28, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the Doctors, Nurses and support staff for the care of their mother at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Kam’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E. Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5M1. (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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MARTHA JANS

1944 ~ 2019

Martha Jans passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the age of 75 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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RIEGER

Shirley Ann Rieger passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the age of 68 years, beloved wife of Lorne Rieger of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory four children Jeffrey (Catherine), Jeremy (Stacy), Joy (Stacy) and Jennifer (Allen); eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her mother, Cora Reider, one brother, Dennis (Nary) Reider, one sister, Mary (Alan) Richards, one brother-in-law Horace (Karen) Rieger, and her sister-in-law Judy (Ed) Aberle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Balzer Reider. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Shirley Rieger, 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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SOPHIE PARADIS

1939 ~ 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Sophie Marie Paradis (nee Merluk), beloved wife of Mr. Don Paradis, announce her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the age of 80 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & direceted"

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