1923 ~ SEHN ~ 2012

Posted: December 6th, 2012


Anton “Toney” Gabriel Sehn passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at the age of 89 years at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Toney was predeceased by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Gloria and Grace; and a granddaughter, Jamie. Toney is survived by two sons and four daughters, Stewart (Leila) Sehn, Paul (Michelle) Sehn, Connie McNeil (Bill), Shirley (Randy) Eirich, Sandra (Alfred) Beierbach, and Sharon LeGear (Gil). He also leaves to mourn his passing 11 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and his caregiver, Joy. Toney came from a large farming family of 10 brothers and 1 sister in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. He married Mary Steinkey and they farmed and raised their family in Fox Valley until their retirement move to Medicine Hat in 1986. Toney served in WWII in a Heavy Artillary Division, was a Knights of Columbus Member, and centered his life on his Christian faith which he shared with us. He bids everyone – fishing buddies, co-campers, Yankee and Blue Jay fans, friends and family – a fond farewell because he’s going Home to be with Mary again. May God bless you all. Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. A Private Family Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Tony’s memory may be made to the Poppy Trust Fund, 2020 – 15th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2M 3N8. Condolences may be sent www.saamis.com or www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Toney Sehn. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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

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  1. Cathy Sehn says:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Cathy, Becca and Lukas Sehn

  2. Stella Beierbach says:

    Sandy,Shirley and all the Sehn family.
    Sorry to hear about your Dad, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Stella.

  3. Christine Haffie says:

    Thinking of all of you and sending my love to Joel at this most difficult time Christine

  4. Twyla/Keith Webster says:

    Sorry to hear about your dads passing Sharon….thinking of you and your whole family.

  5. Marilyn Herrmann says:

    Shirley and the rest of your family
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
    Marilyn Herrmann and John Stodalka

  6. Mable Johnson says:

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing,Sandy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

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