August 23, 2023

By Obituaries on August 23, 2023.

DEBORAH LEE GRUNWALD

DEBORAH LEE GRUNWALD April 23rd, 1963 August 13th, 2023 Deborah Grunwald passed away on August 13th, 2023, at the age of 60 years. She leaves to cherish her partner for 33 years, Douglas Harder; sons, Joshua Grunwald and Nickolas Grunwald (Courtney Carry) and their son, J.J.; daughter, Nickole Grunwald; brother, Greg Marsh; sister, Kathy Babineau; mother-in-law, Mavis Harder; sister-in-law, Debbie (Kelly) Henderson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Deborah was predeceased by her parents, William and Valerie Marsh; father-in-law, Terry Harder
Deborah was born and raised in Medicine Hat. She completed her education at Olds College as a Horticulturist. Deborah enjoyed camping, baseball and loved the outdoors and her work. She also loved pets, especially her dog, Rigel. Deborah worked for the City of Medicine Hat in the Parks & Recreation Department for 38 years.
Her contagious laugh and incredible zest for life was only bested by her amazing beauty and smile. She stole every room she entered and immediately won over every heart she touched.
As per Deb’s wishes, no formal service will be held. Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to S.P.C.A Medicine Hat by visiting http://www.medhatspca.ca. Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. 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

JAMES, JENNIFER (LINK)

JAMES, JENNIFER (LINK) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer James (Link) in Calgary, AB on Friday, August 18 at the age of 55, after a brief, devastating diagnosis of cancer.
Jennifer is the daughter of Vic & Myra Link, and sister to Terry (Dorothy) and Richard (David), and wife to Trevor, mother-in-law Ellen, and brother-in-law Mark.

WILLIAM DURK

1934 ~ WILLIAM DURK ~ 2023 William Durk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading William Durk. 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.

REUBEN SCHMIDT

REUBEN SCHMIDT 1935 ~ 2023 Reuben Nelson Schmidt of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 88 years. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, South Country Village, (1720 Bell Street SW) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place in the Gnadenfeld Cemetery near Burstall. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

VI HOUFF

VI HOUFF 1931 – 2023 It is with much gratefulness for the love she gave each of us that we announce the passing of our Mom, Vi Houff of Medicine Hat on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late John Houff. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Cheryl (Delvin) Heller, Sylvia (Steve) Clark, Debbie Houff and Don (Brenda) Houff, twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren; one sister, Leona Leismeister, one sister-in-law Emily Howkins, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband John, her parents Olga and Otto Sieppert, and three sisters Jean Vaughn, Arylene Schimpf and Minnie Houff.
Mom and Dad were true partners on the dairy farm and it was often commented that she was as strong as, and worked as hard as, a man. While she worked hard at her outside chores, she also made the time and somehow found the energy to be an accomplished homemaker. She was particularly known as the best bread baker and pickle maker around.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Pattison Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Centre on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Roland Weisbrot and Rev. James C. Bredeson officiating. A private interment will take place prior to the funeral service at Hillside Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhom.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). To leave a message of condolence, you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation 710 – 10123 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 or online at albertacancer.ca/in-memory.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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