It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bernhardt (Ben) John Schneider, beloved husband of Irene (nee Hepfner) Schneider of Medicine Hat, announce his passing while surrounded by family at the Good Samaritan Society in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Ben had a great passion for the land and farming and the love he had for for his family was endless. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Irene Schneider; daughter, Venise (Mike) Silver and grandchildren, Ardian and Rylene; son, Stacey (Julie) and grandchildren, Sherissa and Tyson; siblings, Anne Unreiner and Adam Schneider as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Francisca Schneider; brothers, Joe (Anne) and Mike (Violet); brother-in-law, Tony Unreiner and sister-in-law, Irene Schneider. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street SW, Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid officiating. Family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a reception thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility.
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Sherry Armour:
Mar 28, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your family’s loss. I wish you and your family well during this time.
Marion Coderre:
Mar 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Dear Irene & family.
So sorry about Ben, may he rest in peace.
Have so many fond memories, growing up together
Will try to call next time I am at Murray's.
Love you, Marion
Johan Viljoen:
Mar 28, 2024 at 11:17 AM
So sorry to hear about Ben. Sincere condolences.
I always enjoyed his visits!
Dick & Brenda Scherger:
Mar 28, 2024 at 06:57 PM
We wish to send our sincere sympathy to Irene, Venise, Stacey, and family. Ben will always remain with all of us in the special memory of him that each one of us has. He was very proud of his family, always having a story (or two) to tell whenever we met him. Although we won't be able to join you to help celebrate the Mass, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers as we follow along on-line.
Dick & Brenda Scherger
Bobbi Metcalf:
Mar 30, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Irene, Venise & Stacey,
I know I can’t make your pain go away but I want you to know I’m here for you with a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen with or anything else you may need.
Wishing you moments of peace and comfort. My heart goes out to you. I hope happy memories will help you all through this difficult time.
I’m so sorry. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Bobbi xoxo
Coreen Wickenheiser:
Mar 31, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Dearest Irene, Venise, Stacey, and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was such a warm and gentle man, caring, quiet and generous. His passion for farming was only surpassed by his love of family. He will always be remembered with fondness and admiration...and love.
Kathy and Shirley Albrecht:
Apr 02, 2024 at 03:28 AM
To Irene and. family: Ben was a nice man. He liked to talk about farming and the good old days. Ben liked to play Bingo Tuesday afternoon at Good Samaritans. Take care ❤️
Tom & Sharon Folk:
Apr 02, 2024 at 01:16 PM
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to Irene, Venise, Stacey and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all.
MARILYN HERRMANN:
Apr 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Sending sincere sympathy to the family on your loss.