November 10, 2020

By Obituaries on November 10, 2020.

1932 – IRENE LUTZ – 2020

Irene Lutz, beloved wife of Ralph Lutz passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Those who wish to remember Irene with a donation, may do so to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Irene Lutz, 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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1935 ~ Benjamin “Ben” Klassen ~ 2020

Benjamin “Ben” Klassen of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mary Klassen, passed away on October 17th, 2020 at the age of 85 years. A private memorial service took place at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ben Klassen. 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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1938 ~ Heide Rose Schneider ~ 2020

Heide Rose Schneider of Redcliff, beloved wife of the late Ronald Schneider, passed away on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Heide leaves to cherish her memory her children, Don Schneider (Rosemarie Begg), Kevin Schneider, and Pamela Schneider (Gerry Tessman); grandchildren, Alisha (Cory) , Elizabeth, Madison, Adam, Caleb, and Jared; great-grandchildren, Bentley and Brooklyn; brother-in-law, Ed Schneider; sisters-in-law, Shirley Rieger and Margaret Brackenbury; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald; parents, Carl and Hertha Horn; brother, Peter Horn; daughter-in-law, Theresa Schneider; brothers-in-law, Herb (Chrissy) Snyder, Ken Rieger, Howard Brackenbury, and Mervin (Irene) Snyder; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Paul) Stedel and Ruth Schneider. Heide immigrated from Germany on October 15, 1957 to work as a Nanny. She was a dedicated and hard worker and thus had many jobs over the years including the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Dom Glass, and H&R Delicatessen. She was entrepreneurial in spirit and was employed and owned Flavor Crisp Chicken as well as a house cleaner in later years. In her earlier years she was an avid bowler and she also enjoyed gardening and taking long walks. Heide excelled in many arts and crafts, including ceramics, painting, knitting, and crocheting. She was known to many as “the scarf and toque lady”; she would donate her scarves and toques to the Redcliff library and Town Hall as well as anyone who she might come across that looked like they might be cold. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. A celebration of Heide’s life will take place at a later date. Donations in Heide’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6 or to the S.P.C.A.., 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 Heide Schneider.
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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1946 ~ JOHN GRAHAM ~ 2020

John ‘Johnny’ Gibson Graham passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 74 years, best friend and husband of Gwen Partridge of Medicine Hat. He is survived by his children, Shane, Chrystal, and Shelly; his step children, Ryan, Terri Dawn, Tammy, Ricky and their families; two sisters, Janet and Peggy; his brother-in-law, Jim (Gwen) and sister-in-law, Yvette. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Graham and brother, Bobby. During John’s lifetime, he worked at many jobs; however, his greatest love was time spent “working” the land – farming, ranching, working cattle and his horses. This was not a job, but a joy. No funeral service will be held. Those who wish to remember John with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Johnny Graham, 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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MACGREGOR S WHITE

January 24, 1975 – Nov 6, 2020
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of MacGregor Shannon White. Mac left this world for the rest and peace of a better place on November 6, 2020, at the age of 45.
Mac was a man full of love for his family and he cherished spending time with them. His tight-knit circle of friends also always knew they could count on BigMac. He was thoughtful, generous, kind, and greatly in tune with the needs of those around him. He was so smart and had an amazing wit and sense of humor.
Mac found joy in solving every little twist in adventure video games, suspending reality for a time with a good movie or book, getting his heart pumping with punk rock music, building Lego, and appreciating all things weird and beautiful through art, photography, and the written word. He loved animals, especially his beloved cat Pisica.
Mac is greatly missed and lovingly held in the hearts of his parents Marge and Jack, brothers Randy (Susanne), Sean (Kimara), and EJ, his sister Trina (José), and by 11 nieces and nephews (Ben, Diedrich, Hannah; London, Scotland; Jaden, Ada, Teija; Zeke, Solly, Efra) that he adored and spoiled with enthusiasm.
A private family service to remember and celebrate Mac's life will be held at the family's home.

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RICK DAWSON

1958 ~ 2020

Bruce Frederick ‘Rick’ Dawson passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident near Medicine Hat on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the age of 62 years. Rick will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Candice (Dylan); step-children, Pamela, Victoria (Brett) and Joshua (Nichole); numerous grandchildren; sister, Cheri (Mike) and their children, Layne (Sharon), Charmayne and Chantel (Dakota); cousins, Jim (Karen) and Carol (Nigel) as well as his aunt, Betty. Rick was predeceased by his wife, Kathy and his parents, Bruce and Doreen. Rick grew up in Buffalo and Empress and after his father passed away, Rick and his mother, Doreen moved to the farm in Seven Persons. He never considered farming work as it was something he loved to do. Rick loved life on the farm and moving cattle, he even named some of his cows. He also had a love for playing hockey and riding his motocross dirtbike. Rick’s love of traveling with family and friends to exotic locations as well as trips to the States to sell Brangus, were some of his most memorable trips. Rick could fix anything and everything as he never liked to throw anything away. The one trait that Rick will be most remembered for was that he was always late! Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the service will be by invitation only. The Celebration of Rick’s life will be held at the Seven Persons Community Hall on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Maury McNeil officiating. Due to internet, connectivity matters, livestreaming/ recording details are not confirmed at this time. Please visit Cook Southland’s website for further details. Memorial donations in Rick’s name may be made directly to HALO, 12, 49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4. (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 & directed"

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