December 31, 2020
By Obituaries on December 31, 2020.
1921 ~ ROSE STEIN ~ 2020
Rose Stein of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 99 years, beloved wife of the late Mike Stein. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@ pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Rose Stein , 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
1934 -WILLIAM HORST SEIFRIED – 2020
It is with great sadness, that we announce that Willi Seifried passed away on December 25, 2020. A private family service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Willi Seifried. 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.
1975 ~ JAMES CANNING ~ 2020
James William Canning of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at the age of 45 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Judy Canning. Memorial gifts in James's memory may be made to 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 James Canning. 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.
CAROLE HURKENS (NEE WEIKEL)
February 29, 1940 – December 28, 2020
Carole Hurkens of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Henry Hurkens, passed away after a lengthy illness on December, 28, 2020 at the age of 80 years.
Besides her loving husband, Carole was survived by her daughter Sheila (Sandy) Cook of Picture Butte, son Garry (Colleen) Hurkens of Medicine Hat, and daughter Sandra (Rob) Price of Lethbridge. She was also survived by seven grandchildren: Nicole (Justin) Gatner, Karen (Brent Edwards) Cook, Melissa (Rick) Holmes, Jessica Cook, Kara (Jared) Brake, James (Shaelene Ascione) Price, and Daniel Price and fourteen great grandchildren, as well as her sister Patricia (Norman) Spencer, brother Douglas Weikel, and sister Lynne Aitken. She was predeceased by her daughter Susan Hurkens.
Carole’s deepest love was her family. Not only was she a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, but she played an active role in the lives of those she loved. She provided childcare for each of her grandchildren, attended countless in-school and after-school activities, cared for them when they were sick, and spent hours mending clothes, replacing buttons and sewing costumes and pajama pants. Carole was also a mother and grandmother to all that met her, from her own family and their spouses to her friends and their families to the dozens of new friends that all these people brought into her life. Once you entered her home, you were family. Carole will be lovingly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Linden View Lodge in Taber for providing such wonderful care to Carole in her final months.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request that you support the Susan Hurkens School Memorial Award as originally set up by the Hurkens family. Email money transfers can be sent to Sheila Cook at Cooksa@shaw.ca for credit to the Award. Cheques may also be sent to or dropped off at: Scotiabank, 420 Highway Ave (PO Box 190) Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0. Cheques should be payable to Sheila Cook and the memo line should say in memory of Carole Hurkens.
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REGINALD SCOTT ELLS
"Forever In Our Hearts"
Reginald Ells, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mary Ells, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the remarkable age of 101 years. Reginald’s memory will be cherished in the hearts of his children, Glennis (Wayne) Baum, Brenda Ells and Ryan (Tasma) Ells; grandchildren, Terri (Brad) Mappin, Dallas (Jeness) Wilkins, Tanya (Sean) Verret, Michael (Kendra) Reinsch, Marla (Dolan) Kerr, Jori (Pete) Peterson, Matthew (Lisa) Reinsch, Kailyn Baum (Mandy Dion), Lowell Baum, Reagan Ells and Mitchell (Josie) Ells; great-grandchildren, Riley, Brady, Poppy, Sierra, Sadie, Cosmo and Raelynn as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Along with his parents, John and Lucie (nee Scott) Ells, Reginald was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Lee (Wilkins) in 1988, his wife, Mary Dorothy in 1993 as well as one brother and three sisters. Reginal Scott Ells was born on the family farm near Rowley, AB., on December 12, 1919. After WWII, Reg married Mary Sween of Redcliff. After he accepted a position with IXL Brick, the couple settled in Medicine Hat. Reg enjoyed a fulfilling 38 year career with IXL. Still with IXL, Reg and Mary bought a farm near Medicine Hat which they enjoyed well into retirement. During those years, they also began to travel, having adventures beyond our dreams. Sadly, Mary became ill and the couple were forced to sell the farm and return to the city in 1992. Reg continued to travel with family and friends for years. He was a role model and patriarch for the entire family, guiding with integrity and honesty. Papa lived a long and fulfilled life having just celebrated his 101st birthday! Due to Covid gathering restrictions, a private celebration of Reginald’s life has taken place. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Reginald may do so through donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch #17 at 702 – 2 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0E1. 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"
VIOLA BERES
1929 ~ 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Viola Beres announce the passing of their dear mother in Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 91 years. Viola leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Garry (Debra) Beres of Calgary and Sheila (Ken) Reimer of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Stephen (Liza) Beres (and their daughter, Cooper Beres), Jonathan (Amelia) Beres, Jordan (Marci) Reimer and Gillian Reimer (Douglas Minshull); sister, Diane (Frank) Schneider; brother, Vernon (Lena) Heringer; sisters-in-law, Margaret Heringer and Doris Heringer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Viola was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Louis Beres who passed away December 15, 1994; parents, William and Lydia Heringer; five brothers, Art Heringer, Calvin Heringer, Ivan Heringer, Roy Heringer and Earl Heringer; three sisters, Francis Schneider, Violet Anderson and Vera Croissant; brothers-in-law, Alan Schneider, Chuck Anderson, Henry Croissant and Bill Beres and sisters-in-law, Meloni Heringer, Agnes Heringer and Elsie Beres. Viola was born on May 16, 1929, on the family farm in the Hilda District. She moved to Medicine Hat with her family where she attended school. Viola worked at Medalta Potteries, IGA bakery in the Southview Mall as well as a clerk in the IGA on Crescent Heights. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards but most of all, music and dancing. She was truly her happiest when the music played and she could dance. ‘Mom, we know you are dancing with Dad now, and when we get the choice to sit it out or dance, we will dance in your honour.’ Viola’s family would like to thank the staff at Park Place Meadow Ridge Seniors Village for their exceptional care they provided to their mother. Due to Covid gathering restrictions, the Celebration of Viola’s life will be private. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. (MST). To support the family and experience the service, please visit http://www.cooksouthland.com and click the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time. (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"
