FRIEDA GEHRING
Posted: January 11th, 2023
1932 ~ FRIEDA GEHRING ~ 2022 Frieda Katharina Gehring of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Leonard Gehring, passed away on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Frieda leaves to cherish her memory her son, Greg (Darlynne) Gehring; daughters, Debbie (Vic) Simmons, Cheryl (Al) Kessler, and Kim (Gilles) Brazeau; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Stickle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her Masterpiece family. Frieda was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Gehring; parents, Emanuel and Katharina Anhorn; as well as her seven brothers. Frieda was born in the Hatton, SK area and moved to Medicine Hat at 13 years old. Frieda operated a private kindergarten for 20 years. She also volunteered at AHS and in palliative care for 20 years. Len and Frieda were very active and enjoyed travelling and cruises. Frieda sang in choirs, line danced, curled, and watched curling. She loved to socialize, visit, dance, play cards, and board games. She lived in Masterpiece and enjoyed meeting new people. The family would like to give thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all the care and love that Mom received at Masterpiece. We know you will miss her as well. A Celebration of Life for both Frieda and her brother, Oster Anhorn, will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jamie McDonald officiating. A Private Interment for immediate and extended family will take place prior to the Celebration of Life at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, 5160 Gershaw Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N2 at 12:30 pm. For those wishing to attend, please arrive at the cemetery at 12:20 pm. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Frieda’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 Frieda’s memory may be made Masterpiece Southland Meadows, 4401 Southlands Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0S1 or the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frieda Gehring. 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
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CGR Holdings Ltd.
We are away on our annual winter holiday and have just learned of your mother’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
I, Viv, will always remember being brand new to the Bowell community, one day your mother dropping in to introduce herself with a fancily decorated cake that she had done herself. I was so impressed and inspired that I took a cake decorating course and for years afterwards as our children grew up, making their birthday cakes.
Your mom was always so friendly and she made everyone feel at ease with her quiet, reassuring demeanour. Memories such as this will keep your mom in your hearts and ours as well.
Sincerely, Vern & Vivienne