November 17, 2020

By Obituaries on November 17, 2020.

1921 ~ EVA FINDLAY ~ 2020

Eva Findlay of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Telford Findlay, passed away on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at the age of 99 years. A private family graveside was held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eva's memory may be made to Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre (APARC) or to the S.P.C.A. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eva Findlay. 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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1922 ~ Joseph “Joe” Heidinger ~ 2020

Joe Heidinger of Medicine Hat went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 98 years, just 13 days after his beloved Anna. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Darlene (Don) Adolf, his sons Bruce (Cathie) Heidinger, Glen (Natalie) Heidinger and Randy (Wendy) Heidinger; twelve grandchildren, Donalyn (Brian) Hotrum, Shelley (Cory) Strobel, Mark (Dana) Adolf, Lisa (Blake) Dykema, Lori (Nathan) Girling, Jamie (Matt) Dawson, Brian (Kristen) Heidinger, Brandon (Sara) Heidinger, Corinna (Logan) Unreiner, Brodie (Cheryl) Heidinger, Sara (Brandon) Hilgendorf and Connor Heidinger; eighteen great grandchildren Kayla (Mac) Myers, Maria Daniels, Melissa Strobel, Ben and Eli Adolf, Slater and Sloan Dykema, Reed and Kierra Girling, Autym, Zayda, Mikaya and Rhylan Dawson, Georgia and Joseph Heidinger, Nixon and Ryker Heidinger, Aria Unreiner; his brothers-in-law, Al Kirk, Tony Heck; and sisters-in-law Rose Heidinger, Doreen Heck, Helen Aberle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years, Anna Heidinger; his parents, Martha and John Heidinger; and his parents-in-law, John and Agatha Heck; his three brothers Clarence, Ruben and Edwin; three sisters, Viola Seitz, Alice Kurpjuweit, Pearl Kirk along with sisters-in-law Mandy Hunt, Clara Heidinger, Ann Heck, Agnes Heck, and brothers-in-law Ed Seitz, Art Kurpjuweit, Joe, Jack, Phillip, Dan and Frank Heck, Kasper Aberle, and grandson-in-law, Dallas Daniels.

Joe was born and raised on a farm around Gros Ventre, Alberta. He worked at the Dominion Glass Factory in Redcliff for over 40 years. He was known for lending a hand to family and friends when asked; he loved making friends wherever he went and always found a way to be distantly related to them. He was handy in repairing appliances, making jewellery boxes, dog houses, macraméing clothes hangers by the dozens and vacationing, first in a tent, then trailer and later, travelling the world. He especially enjoyed listening to Tiger’s Hockey on his radio and he never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s events, sporting or otherwise.

The family wish to express thanks to Brandi from Home Care and the staff at Wellington Retirement Residence.

A private family graveside funeral service will take place at Hillside Cemetery with Pastor Lance Duncalfe Officiating. Those who wish to remember Joe with a donation, may do so to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, Bay 4-602A Clay Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 3K2 or Hillcrest Memorial Evangelical Church, 3785 13 Ave SW, Medicine Hat, T1B 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Joseph Heidinger, 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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1924 ~ HAZEL AGNES CANNON ~ 2020

Hazel Agnes Cannon of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on November 13th, 2020 at 95 years of age. Hazel was born in Caron, SK on November 26th, 1924, the third child of Ivan and Edna Crosbie. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; daughter, Joan Cannon; grandson, Brian Roflik; five of her siblings, Lena, Wilf, Aileen, Doris, and Valda; as well as numerous in-laws. Hazel is survived by her children, David (Diana) Cannon, Glenys (Wes) Richmond, and Linda (John) Roflik; grandchildren, Jordan (Jenaya), Stephen (Adriana), Ian (Maki), Sebastian (Jennifer), Dominic (Melanie) and Heather (Josh); great-grandchildren, Mateo, Caden, Olivia, Kendrix, Tohma, Felix, and Lara; brother, David Crosbie and sister-in-law, Bernice Crosbie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel grew up on a farm at Caron, SK and received her teacher training at the Normal School in Moose Jaw, before going on to teach school in Tuxford and Shaunavon. She married Harry Cannon on July 19th, 1947 and they farmed and lived in the Marquis district. In 1964, they moved to Moose Jaw where Hazel taught school for many years in the separate school system. In 1978 Harry and Hazel sold their home in Moose Jaw and for the next 15 years lived in various locations including Buffalo Pound Lake, the Heron farm near Marquis and in Vernon, BC, eventually making their final move to Medicine Hat in 1993 to be closer to family. Over several years they enjoyed spending their winters golfing and relaxing in the sunshine of Mesa, AZ. Hazel especially enjoyed bowling, golfing, sewing, gardening, playing cards, and cooking family dinners and was a member of the C.W.L., ladies golf league, bowling league, bridge club, and new-comers group. The family is so grateful for the loving care that Hazel received at the Meadow Ridge Seniors Village during the final years of her life. Given the ongoing concerns with Covid-19, a modest ceremony will be conducted at the time of interment, limited to immediate family in the Medicine Hat area. Memorial gifts in Hazel's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6, Medicine Hat & District Food Bank, 532 S Railway St, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2V6, or any Food Bank in your community. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Hazel Cannon. 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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1934 ~ CLARA THOMPSON ~ 2020

Clara Thompson of Medi cine Hat, passed away on Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at the age of 86 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Larry (Debbie) Darr, Wayne (Denice) Darr, Bev Mair, Cindy (Art) Martin and their father, Harry Darr; son, Mervin (Tami) Thompson; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, sister, Emma Jesske; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Melvin Thompson; beloved partner, Jack Wyatt; parents, Emil and Nathalie Stock; one grandson, Correy Poole; and son-in-law, Brian Mair. Clara was born and raised in the Richmound area. She settled in Medicine Hat in 1961 and it was here that she raised her family and then retired. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. A private family graveside service will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Memorial gifts in Clara's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Clara Thompson. 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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1950 ~ MARION ONHELIGER ~ 2020

Marion Janet Onheliger passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 70 years, beloved wife of Ken Onheliger of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Rhonda (David) Hochheimer and Jason (Dixie) Onheliger all of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Courtney (Alex), Tanisha, Kade (Ryley), Danika and Chase and a great grandson to arrive in February ; one brother Ron (Sharee) Janke; two sisters, Leona Damsgaard and Sandra Janke as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Adeline and Jack Janke. Moms most cherished possession and her pride and joy were her family. She enjoyed gardening, travelling, concerts and her coffee times at A&W, Dairy Queen and Tim Hortons. Mom will be greatly missed. However, it’s not goodbye it’s until we meet again. Marion loved concert t-shirts; those who are attending are asked to wear their favorite concert t-shirt. A private service, by invitation only, will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (Masks are strongly recommended). The family would like to invite you to remotely attend the funeral service by going to youtube.com and search for Pattison Funeral Home. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time on the Pattison Funeral Home youtube page. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Marion with a donation, may do so to the name Arthritis Society of Alberta or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Marion Onheliger, 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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PATRICK ALEXANDER GLASHAN

February 6, 1948- November 13, 2020
Patrick Alexander Glashan, father of David, Andrew, and Elizabeth, and husband of Patricia, died suddenly of a cancerous brain tumor.
Patrick had a lifelong devotion to education and was at various times a teacher, principal, superintendent, and college professor, as well as chairman of the Education department at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.
His fondest memories were of teaching children, especially at Clearwater Academy in Calgary, and of spending time with his family. He touched the lives of many and used kindness as the guiding principle in his life.
Patrick was passionate about sports. He played and coached throughout his life and was a lifelong enthusiast. Trips were often planned with baseball and football schedules in hand.
Patrick was deeply devoted to his family. Summer vacations were filled with trips across Canada visiting relatives. He was a committed Catholic and active in parish life where ever he lived. He was also a pro-life advocate.
Patrick enjoyed reading and gardening. He used the produce of the garden for cooking and making mead and wine.
In lieu of flowers consider donations to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (960 – 19 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5) in Patrick's name.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 – Columbia Blvd. W., Lethbridge, on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020, at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday, November 19th, at 11:00 A.M., with Father William Monis as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca. Seating will be limited to 40 guests. Facemasks are mandatory and will be available upon entry.
For those unable to attend, both services will be live-streamed and may be accessed via the obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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RICK DAWSON

Last Wednesday, a gathering of family and friends united at Seven Persons Hall to bid farewell to Rick Dawson. Many wonderful memories of him were shared through tributes and photos but perhaps the one thing that will be missed most about Rick, is his smile.

“If there ever comes a day
when we can’t be together,
keep me in your heart,
I’ll stay there forever.”

His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of
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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