1937 ~ CUNNINGHAM ~ 2014

Mr. James “Jim” Chester Cunningham, beloved husband of Mrs. Denise Cunningham of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Jim also leaves to cherish his memory one son, Jimmy Cunningham of North Bay, Ontario; one daughter, Deborah (Thomas) Baumann of Edmonton; three grandchildren, Stacey (Nick) Origlia, Alex Baumann, and Michael Horvath; one great-grandson, Matteo Origlia; and one brother, John (Shar) Cunningham. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Stella Cunningham; and one daughter, Sharon Horvath on August 8th, 1998. Jim was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on April 23rd, 1937 and was raised in Sinnett, Saskatchewan. He joined the RCAF in August of 1958 retiring in December of 1988. Jim was a loyal Saskatchewan Roughriders fan. He built a sail boat and taught himself to sail and to ski, and also enrolled in power engineering at the Medicine Hat College for one year. Jim was a volunteer at Holy Family Parish and had many hobbies including photography, woodworking, gardening, and being outdoors, especially walking the coulees of Medicine Hat. A Private Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, January 31st, 2014 with Father Matthew Emmelkamp officiating. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Cunningham. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599