January 9, 2025

By Obituaries on January 9, 2025.

FIONA E. FORNER

FIONA E. FORNER October 25, 1942 January 2, 2025 With our deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Fiona E. (Niznik) Forner in Rimbey, Alberta on January 2, 2025.
A Full Obituary and the livestreaming information can be found at: https://www.sfh.ca/obituary/fiona-forner
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 511 4 St W, Brooks, Alberta. Rev. Eligio Canete Celebrant. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. Lunch will follow at Cassils Community Centre, 190073 Range Road 155, Newell County No. 4, Brooks, AB. For directions to the Cassils Community Centre, you can view the map here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xH33bxBL7DMVEkMT8
Funeral arrangements entrusted to: SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. BROOKS, ALBERTA Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free 866-362-4652 “Our Families Serving Your Family with Complete Burial or Cremation Services”

GEORGE THOMAS “TOM” ROSE

1959 ~ GEORGE THOMAS “TOM” ROSE ~ 2025
George Thomas “Tom” Rose, son of Dr. Janet Rose and the late Richard (Dick) Rose, passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Tom leaves his memory with his companion, Gail (Scribner) Tucker; as well as his sons, Christopher Belcourt (Michelle Dodge) and their son, Jaden, Cory (Randi) Belcourt and their daughter, Summer, Curtis Belcourt, and Sean Rose (Tether Link); his only brother, David Rose, along with many others who he loved dearly. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Angela Belcourt-Rose, and his daughter, Meaghen Rose. Tom was born on April 13, 1959, in Medicine Hat. He grew up on a ranch West of Redcliff on Highway 524. Tom spent the majority of his career working in the oil and gas industry where he made many connections in and around the area of Medicine Hat, later he transitioned into the green energy industry. He was a jack of all trades and a master of some. In 2000, the family resided in Bow Island, where he made a home and many friends. Tom was a very passionate man towards any job he took on. His knowledge was impeccable, he was an avid reader and was continuously learning new things. Tom was looking forward to slowing down this year to spend more time with family and working on more projects of his own. Tom constantly saw the value in things that others did not. He would actively try to find new projects to fix or build into something new. He touched the lives of many and will be forever missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Bow Island, 202 5th Avenue East, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Life Celebrant Lynett Getz 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 Tom’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tom Rose. 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.

MICHAEL SCHOTTNER

MICHAEL SCHOTTNER 1966 – 2025 Michael Schottner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 58 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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

MERLE HALKO

MERLE HALKO 1943 – 2025 Merle Doreen Halko of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Peter Halko, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the ge of 81 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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

ADAM SCHNEIDER

ADAM SCHNEIDER 1941 ~ 2025 Adam Albert Schneider of Medicine Hat passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 83 years, beloved husband of the late Irene Schneider. The funeral mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Roque celebrant. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Adam’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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

GLENN ROGGE

GLENN ROGGE 1932 – 2025 Carl “Glenn” Rogge of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Patsy Rogge, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 92 years. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To honor Glenn’s wishes, no funeral service will take place. 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

DICK NEEDHAM

DICK NEEDHAM 1941 – 2025 Richard “Dick” Needham passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 83 years, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, following a lengthy illness. Richard is survived by his wife of 62 years Frances, their children Peter (Sofia) of Calgary and Catherine Oram (Blake Hull) of Medicine Hat, four grandchildren and one great grandchild as well as his brother Robert “Bob” Needham and many nieces and nephews. Richard was raised on the family ranch south of Piapot. He attended Stillwater, Piapot and Maple Creek Schools and then earned his Bachelor of Agriculture degree at the University of Saskatchewan. On December 12, 1962, he married Frances Lawrence in Saskatoon. They returned to Piapot where they built their home and farmed. Richard will be remembered by his family and friends for his generosity and quick wit. He had an unfailing work ethic and a wide range of interests; aviation, hunting, cars, motorcycles, and coached his son’s baseball team to provincial finals. Richard was a charter member of the Piapot Lion’s Club, and was a member of the Maple Creek flying Club. Together with Frances he restored the Anglican Church in Piapot. The funeral service will be held in the MAPLE CREEK UNITED CHURCH (301 Maple Street) on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST with Rev. Sheila Deforest officiating. The service will be livestreamed. Please visit Richard’s obituary page on our website, for the link. Interment will take place 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

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