August 25, 2023

By Obituaries on August 25, 2023.

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.
Jennifer was all about love, fun, family, friendship, food, and dogs. A truly wonderful mix when put together. Jen’s childhood molded her into the person she became. She loved taking part in just about all sports, especially swimming at an early age. The lake stories, skiing stories, vacation stories are endless.
Travelling and having fun were her passion. She would work multiple jobs, save, and go somewhere. South America, Europe, you name it, she wanted to go there. In 1991 this led to her becoming a camping tour leader showing North America to diverse travelers. She would have as much fun as her group, joining in bike rides, rafting and anything else she managed to squeeze in before doing her actual job!
In 1993 it was on one of these trips that she met Trevor. Married at Emerald Lake in 1996, London England became her home until 1999 when Jen and Trevor moved to Calgary.
In 2004 she started her association with the non-profit Pet Access League Society (PALS). She loved taking all our dogs to visit anyone needing the unconditional love of an animal. She started to work for PALS in 2019. It really was a passion for her. If you would like to donate to PALS, it would be a fitting tribute in lieu of flowers etc. https://www.palspets.com/support-us/
Jen will be missed like no other and will be in our thoughts every day. There will be a celebration of Jen’s life in Calgary in mid-September. In her words “no sadness, no black, drink, be merry and tell fun stories”.

AVYLYNN KATHLEEN HEIN

AVYLYNN KATHLEEN HEIN January 16th, 1984 – August 20th, 2023
With broken hearts and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our eldest daughter, Avylynn Hein. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 11:00am at Hillcrest Church, 3785 13th Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB.

Now we all ride the waves of this terrible loss alongside her children Jakob, LilyAnna & Jack, her greatest gifts to this world. In lieu of flowers you may support her children’s education by e-transfer to avy.memories@gmail.com

We love you Avylynn! We will honour your memory here until we meet you on the other side!

REUBEN SCHMIDT

REUBEN SCHMIDT 1935 ~ 2023
Reuben Nelson Schmidt of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his siblings, Eileen Pendlebury (Allan), Harvey (Marion), Don (Barb), Bernice (Art) Lothammer, Pearl (Eric, deceased) Oram, Bev (Dwight) Younker, Jim (Kim) and Yvonne (Ray) Crowther; his sister-in-law, Meta (Alfred, deceased) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father, John – 1954; his mother, Alvina – 1976; his sisters, Inez – 1943, Betty Pillow – 2003 (Sam), Helen Semrau – 2004 (Leonard) and his brothers, Alfred – 2010 and Bob – 2015 (Peggy). Reuben was born February 13, 1935 at Empress, Alberta and was the fourth oldest of fourteen children born to John and Alvina Schmidt. Reuben attended Sandy Point School and in 1957, moved to Medicine Hat. After the passing of our mother, Reuben moved to the Haven of Rest doing various jobs such as kitchen helper and delivering the Medicine Hat News. Later he moved to Sunnyside Care Centre. The family extends their sincere appreciation to all the staff at the home for taking care of Reuben for the past 47 years. The family is honouring Reuben’s request to be laid to rest next to his parents at the Gnadenfeld Cemetery at Sandy Point, Alberta. 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. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish to remember Reuben with a donation, please forwardit to the charity of your choice. 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

JESSIE STONE

JESSIE STONE 1931 ~ 2023 Jessie Stone (nee Kustra) of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the age of 91 years, beloved partner for 40 years of the late Ken Metcalfe. She leaves to cherish her memory four children and their families: Dawn Burke of Delta, B.C. and her family, Michael Burke and his son Kyler Burke of White Rock, B.C., Amanda (Brian) Reid and their children, Ridge and Roane Reid all of Delta; Gail Lueder (Dave Dawe) and their daughter, Kat Lueder and her children, Alexia Campbell, Justice, Enzo, Theodore and Cortez Lueder all of Brandon, Manitoba; Darcy (Sheila) Stone and their family, Darcy Jr. (Amy) Stone and their children, Alison and Nathan Stone all of Medicine Hat, Tina (Landon) Bice and their children, Bobby, Jack and Andy Bice all of Dunmore, and Estée Stone of Medicine Hat; Kim Blom and her family, Derek Blom, Jordan Blom (Jordan McKay-Blom) and their daughter Holly Blom and Stephen (Alex) Blom all of Medicine Hat. A special shout out to Amy Stone who went above and beyond for her Grandma and to her friends Gayle and Tony Burzminski who were always loving and supportive in her final years. She definitely missed all her friends at Norwood Grande. Thank you to the caring staff at the Good Samaritan South Ridge Village. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 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

MARION HENDERSON

MARION HENDERSON 1944 ~ 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marion Patricia Henderson announce her peaceful passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Marion’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family: daughter, Brandi; son, Mark (Vanessa) and their children Nevaeh and Roczen; brother, Ron (Charlene) Worrall; sister-in-law, Carla Worrall as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Gertrude as well as her brother, Doug Worrall. Marion enjoyed her job working at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital as a Unit Clerk, retiring after 26 years of service. She was a sociable person and enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed her frequent phone calls with her niece, Kelly. A women of strength and conviction, her kind and caring nature will not soon be forgotten. Marion’s life will be honoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. Donations honouring Marion’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website: 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”

GLADYS VIOLA REBMANN (LANG)

GLADYS VIOLA REBMANN (LANG) 1932 – 2023 Gladys Rebmann passed away at on August 16, 2023 at the age of 90 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Memorial gifts in Gladys’ memory may be made to the The Arthritis Society, Alberta and N.W.T. Division or a Charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gladys Rebmann. 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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