March 29, 2022

By Obituaries on March 29, 2022.

1920 ~ RUBY RICE ~ 2022

We sadly announce the passing of our mom, Ruby May Rice, who passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the age of 101 years. She was born in 1920 in Bear River, NS to Arch and Hilda Milbury. She married Boyd Rice in 1938 and moved to Carnduff, SK, later moving to Winnipeg where she lived for many years. She moved to Medicine Hat, AB in 2001 to live with her daughter, Bonny. She very recently resided at Masterpiece Southland Meadows home in Medicine Hat. Mom loved to travel, and was able to travel to many places, including Europe, nine Canadian provinces, and many states in the US, including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and Alaska. She made many trips to visit family in Nova Scotia. Mom stayed fit by walking many miles and she loved to be on the go; she was a great shopper. She will be lovingly remembered by daughters, Pearl (Ivan) Glass, June (Butch) Conner, and Bonny. Her pride and joy were her six grandchildren, Karen, Kelly, Renee, Randee, Roddy and John; 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Edith; and brothers, David, Laurie, Donald and Glendon and their families; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents; brothers and sisters, Roberta, Hazel, Fred, Richard, Pat, Marion, Leslie, Merle, Alda and Carol. She was happy to be part of a large family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6, would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ruby Rice. 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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1927 ~ DOROTHY KRYSH ~ 2022

Dorothy Jean Krysh of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Charles “Zyg” Krysh, passed away on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at the age of 95 years. A private family interment was held on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dorothy Krysh. 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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1932 ~ VIOLA LYDIA PINDER ~ 2022

Viola Lydia Pinder, wife of the late Ralph Pinder, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 89 years. A graveside service was held on Saturday March 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redcliff Cemetery with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. Donations in Viola’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Association of Alberta. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Viola Pinder. 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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1933 ~ JOSE GOMES ~ 2022

Jose Gomes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 in Medicine Hat. The Funeral Mass was held at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Saturday, March 26th 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Parkinson Association of Alberta. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jose Gomes. 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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1960 ~ WILLIAM KNAPMAN ~ 2022

William ‘Bill” Robert Knapman of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, March 18th, 2022 at the age of 61 years. A Celebration of Bill’s life was held at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Memorial gifts in Bill's memory may be made to Special Olympics Canada at https://soc.crowdchange.ca/1789. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading William Knapman. 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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1963 ~ DIANA BOUMAN ~ 2022

Diana Bouman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the age of 58 years. Diana was born in Medicine Hat, the youngest daughter of Florus and Margaret Bouman. She lived most of her life in Redcliff and was active with CORE Association throughout her life where she made lifelong friends. Diana enjoyed Tim Horton’s coffee, especially while visiting with friends and family, bowling, puzzles, colouring, and listening to music and dancing. Diana volunteered sorting and packing food for the local food bank with the CORE Association. Diana was predeceased by her mother Margaret. She is survived by her father, Florus; her sister, Sara Bouman (Brian); aunts; uncles; a nephew and niece; cousins; as well as many dear friends. A memorial service to celebrate Diana’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Diana’s memorial page on the above date at 9:55 a.m. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Diana’s memory may be made to the Clients Ongoing Rehabilitation and Equality (CORE) Association, 412 – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Diana Bouman. 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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DONALD VAIR

July 3, 1948 – March 27, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Vair on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Don was a devoted husband to Dixie, father to Cody and Courtney, grandfather to Olivia and Brianna; brother, uncle and a friend to many. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. Those who wish to remember Don with a donation, may do so to St. Joseph's Home – Carmel Hospice c/o 156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Don Vair, 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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