November 15, 2023
By Obituaries on November 15, 2023.
DANNY HELLER
DANNY HELLER Born June 16, 1925 at NE 39-9-29 W 3rd, SK. Passed away November 7, 2023 in Maple Creek, SK.
Danny left two daughters. Beverley (Randy). Bev’s family, Derek and Brandy children Jordan, Reese and Cara. Jason and his son Treydon, Jerico and Rikki-Lee.
Pamela’s family, Tanner and Brittney daughter Merryn, Paige and her daughter Brexlee, and Calin.
Also numerous niece’s, nephews, extended family and a huge amount of friends.
Danny is predeceased by his parents John and Christina (Vossler) Heller brothers Albert, Jacob, Johnny, Hugo, and Emmanuel infant brother John. Sisters Hilda (Albert) Anhorn and Emma (Reinhold) Janke.
Danny was a WW2 veteran and a life long farmer/rancher. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Funeral Service will be held a Binkley’s Community Chapel in Maple Creek, SK on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm, with interment to follow at Maple Creek Cemetery Veterans plot.
Condolences may be offered to the family at http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com
ESTHER PORFOUN
1933 ~ ESTHER PORFOUN ~ 2023 Esther Helen Porfoun of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Tommy Porfoun, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at the age of 90 years. The Memorial Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Donations in Joyce’s memory can be made to Prairie Gleaners Society, Box 656 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Porfoun. 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.
RAYNALD “RANDY” NEEFS
RAYNALD “RANDY” NEEFS 1953 ~ 2023 Raynald “Randy” Clarence Norbert Neefs of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Anita Wagar, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the age of 70 years. Randy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Anita; son, Ryan Stewart (Erin Luyten) Neefs; grandchildren, Tucker, Jacoby, Brady, and Isa Neefs; brothers, Terry (Sandi) Neefs and Rodger (Lori) Neefs; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Randy was a proud optician and owned his own business from 1974 until his passing. He moved to Medicine Hat to open Alberta Vison Care, later changing location and name to Rims of Steel in 1997. Randy was very passionate about his business and loved his job. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, and snowmobiling. Randy had the nickname “gadget” because he had every type of tool and gadget you could imagine, and he loved to tinker. He also built remote control planes and spent hundred of hours working on them. He loved and adored his dogs, Oakley, Nikki, and Ava. He will be lovingly remembered and always missed. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Shane Hein officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Randy’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Randy Neefs memory may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Southeast Region, 450 3rd St SE Unit 130, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Randy Neefs. 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.
RONALD WATSON
RONALD WATSON 1943 ~ 2023 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Frederick Watson on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Ron is survived by his wife, Ina, his children, and his grandchildren: Shan (Lynneata) and their children, Jordan and Matthew, Dion (Carolina) and their children, Carlos and Isa, Lance (Georgia) and his children, Ryker and Sienna, and Jinelle and her daughter, Tessa. Ron was predeceased by his grandson, Tyler and his sister, Leslee Martin. A celebration of life will be held in Waterton National Park at a later date. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Ron can be made to the S.P.C.A. or to APARC – Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre. 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
BETTY SCHERGER
BETTY SCHERGER 1926 ~ 2023 With sadness, her family wishes to announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Scherger. Betty passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 97 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter; her son, Joseph Patrick; her parents, Lukas and Filomena (Fenrich) Wagner; siblings, Katherine (Peter Schmaltz) and Rudy Schmidt, Clare and Bill Blore, Joseph and Erma Wagner, Tony and Bernice Wagner, and Lorraine and Adam Reis.
Betty is survived by her children, Angela (Brian Elle), Timothy (Kathy), Raymond (Shelly), Robert (Sandra); her daughter-in-law, Brenda; grandchildren, Peter (Jaclyn), Elizabeth, Juston, Victoria (Jamie Lees), Jordan (Nicole), Lane (Kacie), Jace (Nicole), Kale, Ross, and Abigail; great grandchildren, Hanna, Hailee, Emilie, Brandon, Sarah, Jenna, Andie, Charlotte, Roman, Millie and Robbie and great great grandchildren, Draydin, Matteo and Marley. She is also survived by her brothers, Raymond (Helen) and Pius (Velva) Wagner; her sisters-in-law Nellie (George) Scherger and Maureen (Irwin) Schmidt, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather for prayers at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira celebrant. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select “live streaming”, then select the YouTube (arrow). A private interment will take place at the Maple Creek Cemetery. Many thanks to the staff at South Country Village, St. Joseph’s Home and Meadow Ridge Senior’s Village for the loving care mom received. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a 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
JAMIE DUGUAY
JAMIE DUGUAY 1963 ~ 2023 James ‘Jamie’ Daniel Duguay passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 60 years. A Celebration of Jamie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Jamie’s celebration will be live streamed. Those who cannot attend but wish to experience his service may visit the Cook Southland website and select the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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” 14
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