May 2, 2020

By Destinee Mattson on May 2, 2020.

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1926 ~ DAVID EBEL ~ 2020

David “Dave” Albert Ebel of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Leona Ebel, passed away on Monday, April 27th, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Dave leaves to cherish his memory his children, Neil (Nance), Gordon (Michele), Rick (Joanne) and Dawn (Mike) Pearce; grandchildren, Christopher (Pam), Dana (Ili), Jonathan (Kelsey), Nicholas, and Luella; great-granddaughter, Wren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his loving wife, Leona; parents, John and Suzanne; siblings, Anna (Ted) Aman, John (Frieda), William (Elsie) and Elmer (Annie). Dave was born on October 11th, 1926 in the Schuler District. On June 7th, 1950, he married Leona Fandrich and together they raised their family in Medicine Hat. Dave was an astute businessman with a passion for mechanics. He opened his own automotive business, Ebel’s Auto, in Medicine Hat and he felt blessed to continue in this role for over 60 years. He enjoyed many family gatherings, barbecues and time spent with family and friends. Dave was a devoted church member who had a passion for cars and baseball. He was also a charter member of “The Barbershoppers” until it disbanded a few years ago.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Please use the chapel doors entrance. Due to current restrictions from the Chief Medical Officer of Health LIMITING THE NUMBER OF FUNERAL ATTENDEES, a private Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Monday, May 4th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor James Mack officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend via live streaming available on our website at http://www.saamis.com. A private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Donations can be made in Dave’s memory to Ronald McDonald House Charities Medicine Hat, 569 – 4 Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4G2 or to Medicine Hat Public School/ Herald School “Giving Kids A Voice” Program, #601 – 1 Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4Y7 Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading David Ebel. 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.

1933 ~ KAY SMITH ~ 2020

Kay Anne Smith passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of Bob Smith of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Kay Smith, 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

JOHN SCHEGER

1927 ~ 2020

John Scheger passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Inge Piche of Medicine Hat and Mary (Gilles) Scheger of Mariapolis, Manitoba; three granddaughters, Melanie (Cory) Bayer, Trudi Piche, and Kimberly Piche of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his wife, Katie Scheger; parents, Franz Scheger and Aloisia Scheger of Taber; sisters, Maria Halcombe and Helen (Drago) Vuckovic of England; brother, Frank (Helen) Scheger of New York; sisters-in-law, Annie Brugger and Katie Schafer; brothers-in-law, Steve Brugger and Peter Schafer as well as his mother-in-law, Katherina Schafer of Taber. John immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1953. He spent many years farming and working at the Sugar Factory in Taber. He enjoyed fishing and was known for his love of telling jokes. John liked being out and about and always found joy in socializing and meeting new people. In his retirement, he began selling Taber corn which allowed him time to find all those things. John became known by some as the “funny corn stand guy at Leon’s who always had a good deal and a good story.” He spent most of his senior years at Legion Manor in Medicine Hat and most recently resided at The Good Samaritans long term care in Southridge Village. John will be laid to rest at the Taber Cemetery beside his wife. There will be a small family gathering at a later date to honour his life and say a final goodbye. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Good Samaritan Society who took exceptional care of John and to all the residents who shared his time and stories and always looked out for him. It meant more than you can ever know.

‘God looked around his garden and He found an empty place,

And then He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest,

God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain,

He knew that you would never get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone,

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.’

In lieu of flowers or cards, a donation may be made in John’s memory to The Good Samaritan Society, South Ridge Village, 550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1B 4P1 (www.gss.org) (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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 & directed”

NIELSEN

Frances Freida Nielsen (Ripley) (nee Weiss) passed away on April 10, 2020 in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 87. She is survived by her 3 sons Guy, John, James Ripley and their families; Erik Nielsen; sister Rose (Rob) Pender and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Bertha Weiss; 2 brothers Johnny and Ken; 2 sisters Ella and Gloria and their spouses.