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By Obituaries on September 20, 2024.


MARY McGUIRE


MARY McGUIRE 1940 ~ 2024
Mary Ann McGuire, beloved wife of the late Bob McGuire, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 84 years. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Bob (July 1, 2015) and her daughter, Janet (April 1, 2017). Mary’s memory will live on in the hearts of her three children: (daughter, Janet †) and her son, Branden; son, Tim (Lucille) and his family, Brent (Amy & their children, Avery, Emma and Sadie), Jason (Christine & their children, Leo and Ivy), and Matt; son, Dave and his family, Ryan (Kristen and their children, Abey, Jaida and Colton), Tyler and his son, Maze as well as Sean and his son, Madden. Mary’s life will be honoured and her memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral. (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”


WESLEY “WES” FEIL

WESLEY “WES” FEIL January 19, 1957 – September 18, 2024
Wes Feil passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 67 years. Left to cherish his memory is his partner of 46 years, Deb Kopp; son, Royce Feil (Kim Fischer) of Medicine Hat; brother, Wayne (Wendy) Feil; niece, Heather (Dan) Sondergaard; nephew, Sean (Diane) Feil and their son, Ethan all of Calgary, AB.

As per Wes’s request, there will be a private family gathering. 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


BLAKE PALMER

BLAKE PALMER 1977 ~ 2024
Blake John Harrington Palmer passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 8, 2024. He is survived by his father, Marshall Palmer, and his wife, Gayle; sister, Meara Palmer, and nephew, Coen; step-sister, Polly Sue (Tim) Colwell and nephews, Matthew and Liam and, niece Lydia; his step-brother, Robert Palmer; as well as numerous friends and their children, whom he considered family in every regard. Blake was raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and chose architecture as his career. He attended Montana State University (Bozeman), where he received his Master’s in architecture and graduated with Honours. Blake loved to learn and received many accolades including the Tau Sigma Delta Medal, Outstanding Thesis Award, Critical Regionalism Competition (2nd place), and he obtained his Sustainable Building Advisor certification (SBA). Blake was a kind and caring person. Family and friends were of the utmost importance to him. Blake was artistic and creative, and he loved a challenge. His adventurous spirit took him across Canada on his bicycle, hiking, snowboarding, fire dancing, and spreading positivity wherever he travelled. He could usually be found at the Frisbee golf course “training for the Olympics”. Sincere thanks and deep appreciation for the help, caring, and kindness expressed to us by family, friends, neighbours, and healthcare workers during his struggle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 4:00 pm with Rev. Dave Pollard 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 Blake’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Additionally, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Silver Buckle, 687 S. Railway Street, Medicine Hat, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations in Blake’s memory can be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5.Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Blake Palmer. 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.


RALPH WESSNER

RALPH WESSNER 1943 ~ 2024
Ralph Wessner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at the age of 80 years. Ralph leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Vivian; son, Preston Wessner; daughter, Chaylene (Chad) Demontigny; grandchildren, Denika (Airik), Logan, and Megan, Chloe, and Cassie; brother-in-law, Glen (Linda) Schmolke; sister-in-law, Fay Wessner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph is predeceased by his parents, Emil and Leona Wessner; brother, Don Wessner; sister, JoAnn Schwartz, and brother-in-law, Helmer Schwartz. The Funeral Service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive, SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1, on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ralph Wessner. 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.


MARK WATSON

MARK WATSON 1971 – 2024
Mark Richard Alexander Watson passed away suddenly at Smoky Lake, Alberta on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 53 years, beloved husband of Corinne Watson of Redcliff. Mark was born at Edlington, England to Fran and Mel Watson, and at the age of three years, moved with his family to Canada settling in Sparwood, B.C. where he received his schooling. His working career entailed several jobs including delivering newspapers, driving trucks in the mine, roofing, being a waiter and selling furniture, but settled on driving water and vac trucks. Mark had the same employer for over 25 years. In his free time, Mark liked to go camping, ATVing and taking time for his family as well as going on vacations – the latest being to the Dominican Republic to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Besides his wife Corinne, he leaves to cherish his memory their children Justin (Meray) Watson and Caitlin Watson; his parents Mel and Fran Watson; sisters Sherry (Don) Hoisington and Louise (Wayne) Walters; his in-laws Diane and Dave Veley, brother-in-law Shane (Jenn) Klatt; one nephew Greyson Klatt and four nieces Alyssa Hoisington, Rebecca Hoisington, Mackenzie Walters and Mia Walters. A celebration of Mark’s life will take place in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The celebration of life will be livestreamed. Those who wish to attend virtually please visit Mark’s obituary page on our website for the link. Reception will take place at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Carriage House, at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts and crocs. To leave a message ofcondolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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


VIC CHRISTMAN

VIC CHRISTMAN 1940 – 2024
Victor “Vic” Christman, beloved husband of Kay Christman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the main gate to the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. 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


VALERIE SAUER

VALERIE SAUER 1934 ~ 2024 Valerie Ann Sauer, loving wife of Dr. Ken Sauer, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 89 years. A Celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. To read more about Valerie’s life story or to offer condolences to the family please visit 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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