July 3, 2021

1916 ~ EMMA WEISS ~ 2021

Emma Weiss of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 105 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Weiss. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Sharon Weiss of Medicine Hat and Joyce (Dale) Knops of Foremost as well as her sister Molly Hedley of Calgary. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles on December 2, 1974 as well as all of her other brothers and sisters. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the exceptional care and compassion that Emma received at the Sunnyview Care Centre. A private family graveside service will be held in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of Sympathy donations may be made to S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Emma Weiss, 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 ~ EDWARD BACHMEIER ~ 2021

It is with heavy hearts the family of Edward “Ed” Joseph Bachmeier announces his passing on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 wonderful years, Marie Bachmeier of Medicine Hat. Ed also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Verna (Delvin) Moch and their children, Karlee (Jovan) and Kaelyn (Brody); Murray (Samantha) Bachmeier and their children, Chad and Sydney; Sharon (Kevin) Dahlman and their children, Jamie and Jenna; Neil (Brandi) Bachmeier and their children, Joscelyn and Abbie; two brothers, Philip (Karen) Bachmeier and Tom (Pat) Bachmeier; two sisters, Raphaela (Jack) Galarneau and Rose (Bob) Kambeitz; two brothers-in-law, Harold Mennis and Michael (Joanne) Tuchscherer; and sister-in-law Irene Tuchscherer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Christopher and Elizabeth Bachmeier, his sister Marion Mennis, his father and mother-in-law Joseph and Rose Tuchscherer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Catherine and Chris Harty, Rita and Garry Sehn, Donald Tuchscherer and a special niece Stephanie Chisholm. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road S.E.) on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Due to Stage 3 reopening protocol in place there are no longer any restrictions on funerals so everyone is welcome to attend. You are invited to watch the funeral mass online – please go to Youtube.com and type in Medicine Hat Holy Family Church. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Ed with a donation, may do so with a donation to the St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat, Alberta. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Ed Bachmeier, 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

1942 ~ BEVERLEY MALLEY ~ 2021

Beverley Ann Malley of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Denis Malley, passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 at the age of 78 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, MEDICINE HAT, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Beverley Malley. Funeral arrangements 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.

1949 ~ DARLENE WALLS ~ 2021

Darlene Patricia Walls passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the age of 72 years, beloved wife of Clayton Walls of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Bill and Dale Robertson both of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Calvin Dalton, Mason King, and Vashon Weatherbee; two brothers, Marty (Barb) Neufeldt and Gordon Neufeldt and her sister Warrene (Gary) Harwood. She was predeceased by her parents, Hazel and Stanley Neufeldt. Darlene had a wonderful sense of humour and a passion for helping others. Whenever she could, Darlene enjoyed making people laugh and smile. Many of her friends referred to her as “mom” because of the warmth and love she had for everyone. Darlene also loved all animals, especially her dog and three cats. A private funeral service will be held. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Darlene Walls, 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

1959 ~ BRUCE WAGNER ~ 2021

Bruce Wagner of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at the age of 62 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at Hillside Cemetery Gershaw Dr SW & 10 Ave SW MEDICINE HAT, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bruce Wagner. Funeral arrangements 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.

1960 ~ GLORIA ALMOROS ~ 2021

Gloria Almoros of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at the age of 60 years. The Funeral Mass will be held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH 1451 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3, on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 at 11:00 am with Fr. Rodel Abanto officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gloria Almoros. 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.

LILLIAN RILEY

1934 ~ 2021

 

Lillian Marie Riley, beloved wife of the late Charlie Riley, passed away in Bow Island on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the age of 87 years. The Celebration of Lil’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 135 – 2nd Avenue West, Bow Island, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Gloria Angle officiating. Private interment will take place prior to the service at the Bow Island Cemetery. Memorial donations in Lil’s name may be made directly to HALO, #12 – 49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, 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”

NORMAN CHUEN

1936 – 2021

NORMAN CHUEN, passed away unexpectedly in Medicine Hat, AB on June 25, 2021.

Norman was born February 10, 1936 in Bow Island, AB where he lived until he moved to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. The youngest of eight children, Norman was the only one of his siblings to attend university, graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1960.

From 1960-1963 Norman lived in Pincher Creek, AB where he worked for Cornyn Pharmacy. In 1963 he moved to Medicine Hat, AB where he worked as both a pharmacist and manager for Crestwood Pharmacy for 40 years before retiring in 2004. Norman, or as his customers knew him “Norm”, will be remembered for the service he provided and his willingness to give advice and assistance.

Throughout his life, Norman was an avid traveler and had a passion for learning about other cultures. During his lifetime he travelled to six of the seven continents and visited 45 countries. One of his most memorable trips was visiting his ancestral village in China and being able to walk on the Great Wall. Norman’s passion for travelling continued well into his retirement and was only halted by the recent pandemic. In addition to the friends he made while travelling Norman will also be missed by his many colleagues and friends in Medicine Hat.

Norman was predeceased by his parents Sun and Bow Sim Chuen; sisters, Irene, Helen, Mary and Hazel; brothers, Harry and George; and brothers-in-law John Fong and Lorne Fong.

He is survived and will be greatly missed by his sister Violet Fong and her family: Larry (Angela) and family, Gary (Denise) Fong and family, Donald (Deb) Fong and family, Randy Fong and family, Daryl Fong, Rodney Fong and Valerie Fong; and the family of his late sister Hazel Fong: Linda Fong (Binx) Selby and family, James (Linda) Fong and family, David (Anwen) and family, Shari (Dennis) Boisvert and family, Chris (Janelle) Fong and family.

Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, July 2, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, Medicine Hat, AB. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

SHIRLEY COWLING

 

1944 ~ 2021

 

Mrs. Shirley Donalda Cowling, beloved wife of Allan, passed away at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 77 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 & directed”

ZACHER, Katherine

 

Mom passed away peacefully at the Legacy Lodge, in Lethbridge, on Monday, June 28th, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Our mom will be sadly and lovingly missed by her children, Sharon Hammel, Gordon (Sandi) Zacher, Blaine (Luciana) Zacher, Gary (Violet) Zacher and Tammy (Ed) Asuchak, her grandchildren, Harlan and Tracey Hammel, Cindy and Craig Ramsay, Gordon Zacher Jr., Boyd and Bonnie Zacher, Lisa and Corey Holts, Michael and Angela Zacher, Melanie Asuchak, Chanse Asuchak, and Addison Asuchak, as well as her great-grandchildren, Rylan Hammel, Daxon Hammel, Shelbi and Justin Kostiuk, Tyson Ramsay, Jaralyn and Joe Eldridge, Ainsley Zacher, Cortlan Holts, Harper Holts, Alexis Zacher, Jayden Zacher, Gavyn Asuchak and Brody Asuchak.

 

Mom was predeceased by her loving and adoring husband George and also her son-in-law, Leroy Hammel.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held at ST BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, on Saturday, July 3rd at 10:00 A.M., with Father Derek Remus, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

 

Both services will be live-streamed at their respective times and may be accessed via Katherine’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

 

In memory of Katherine, please make a donation in Mom’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 – MacLeod Trail, S.W., Calgary, AB. T2H 2K6

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com