May 19, 2022

By Obituaries on May 19, 2022.

1925 – FRIEDA PREFONTAINE – 2022

Frieda Prefontaine of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice Prefontaine. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Christina Moser; her husband Maurice on August 20, 2004; her brothers, Karl and Adam and two sisters, Martha Kowalski and Emma Hohenacker. A graveside service will be held in the Hillside Cemetery on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Frieda Prefontaine, 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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1952 ~ DARCY SCHULER ~ 2022

Darcy Schuler of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at the age of 69 years. Darcy leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Ben Schuler; Ben’s mom and Darcy’s best friend, Penny Yake; Ben’s sister, Jessie Yake-Slater; Darcy’s sister, Torchie (Don) Moore; niece, Tracy and her family; and nephew, Trent and his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Benjamin and Mildred Schuler. At Darcy’s request there will be no funeral service. Memorial gifts in Darcy’s name may be made to The Lung Association Alberta/NWT Division, P.O. Box 4700 Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Darcy Schuler. Funeral arrangements by
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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DAVID "DAVE” GORDON DUFF

September 14, 1966 – May 16, 2022

Dave Duff of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away on May 16, 2022, at the age of 55 years. Further information to follow. Arrangements are made by

Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

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DOUGLAS BOURASSA

1968 ~ 2022

Mr. Douglas Germain Bourassa passed away at home in Redcliff on Friday, May 13 2022, at the age of 53 years. A Celebration of Life for Doug will take place at the Lion’s Park in Redcliff on June 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Further details will be announced in the coming days. (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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WILLIAM (BILL) HOETMER

1928 ~ 2022

The family of Bill Hoetmer, beloved husband of the late Annie Hoetmer, sadly announces his passing at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 94 years.
Private Family Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, May 20, 2022, at at 11:30 a.m., prior to the memorial service. Those wishing to experience the burial service via live-stream may visit http://www.cook southland.com and select the View Broadcast Button on the homepage at service time.
The Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Christian Reformed Church, 300 Primrose Drive S.E., Medicine Hat, on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Koopmans officiating. Those wishing to experience the service via live-stream may visit http://www.medicinehatcrc.org 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"

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