December 20, 2013

By Obituaries on December 20, 2013.

.1921 ~ COCKS ~ 2013
Mr. George Cocks of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Margie Cocks, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2013 at the age of 92 years. George leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Bill of Medicine Hat, and Ed (Debbie) of Edmonton; his daughter, Janet (Peter) Tertzakian of Calgary; and their families. The Funeral Service will be held in ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks and Reverend Diane Beach, co- officiating. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to the St. John’s Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Cocks. 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

.1927 ~ KUNZ ~ 2013
Michael “Mike” Kunz, beloved husband of Barbara Kunz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in HOLY FAMILY PARISH, on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. A private family interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Mike’s memory may be made to the Holy Family Parish Building Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mike Kunz. 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

.1933 ~ McCRACKEN ~ 2013
Mr. Roy McCracken, beloved husband of Mrs. Naomi McCracken of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2013 at the age of 80 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday in ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts in Roy’s memory may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Lift Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Roy McCracken. 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

.1958 ~ BOULTON ~ 2013
Lyle Boulton of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at the age of 55 years. Lyle leaves to cherish his memory his children, Jason (Cora) Boulton of Kelowna, British Columbia and Cassandra Steinkey of Medicine Hat; three granddaughters, Jaycee Steinkey, Alix Flaig and Emma Olynick; his partner, Bev Sukovifs and her daughter, Amber; his godfather, Justin Marshall of Carmel, California; and good friend, Jeff Walker of Athabasca. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lyle’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lyle Boulton. 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

.1964 ~ BLEILE ~ 2013
Cory Edmund Bleile of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at the age of 49 years. Cory leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Marion T. Bleile; his father, Edmund “Ed” (Marion) Bleile; one brother, Lonnie Bleile; one sister, Derdre Bleile (Calkins); two nephews, Vodin and Kowan; and one niece, Talyn. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 20th, 2013 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. No formal funeral services will be held. Memorial gifts in Cory’s memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office, 710, 10123 – 99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Cory Bleile. 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

.ALLAN
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Jane Allan (nee Holt), beloved wife of Glen and loving mother of Jordyn and Chad Allan, all of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Sherill and Mack Holt of Medicine Hat; her brother, Brad (Elizabeth) Holt of Calgary and her sister, Susan (Darren) McClelland of Saskatoon; Glen’s family: his parents, Phil and Sharon Allan of Calgary, sister Lori (Tim) of Regina, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, her large circle of many loving friends and her beloved dog, Mollie.
Heather was born in Edmonton and moved to Calgary with her family at a young age. She had a happy childhood filled with many camping trips, family travel and summers at Mara Lake. Heather met Glen, the love of her life, in grade 11 at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary. They dated throughout university before they were married in 1988. Following their early career paths, they lived in Strathmore, Grande Prairie, Calgary, Wetaskiwin, and Camrose before finally settling in Medicine Hat.
Heather passionately loved teaching and made a lasting positive impact on many of her students. One of the hardest things about dealing with her cancer over the years was that she couldn’t be in the classroom with the children she so loved at Crestwood school.
Nothing made Heather happier than travelling, hosting family and friends at the cottage, golf and shopping trips with her girlfriends and her sister, and of course, every moment she spent with her beloved family. She was extremely proud of her children, and while it was hard watching them go off to university, she knew they were ready to make their own mark on the world.
Heather had a way of letting people know how much she cared about them, and that is how she was able to touch so many lives in her 48 years.
The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the “Heather Allan Memorial Project” at Crestwood School, 2300 – 19 Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3X5. Contact the school at (403) 527-2257. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Heather Allan, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.JAMES S. HANN
1940 ~ 2013
James Sydney Hann was born on August 5, 1940, in Port Colborne, Ontario. He passed away suddenly in his home during the early morning hours of Sunday, December 15, 2013, with his loving wife Bonnie by his side. After moving to Medicine Hat in 1978, Jim began a career in the oilfield drilling sector. His career became a passion to him and he was well respected making many friends throughout the years. Jim enjoyed golf, curling and camping with various friends and family. He will be remembered by his wife, Bonnie; brothers, Ron and Russ as well as sisters, Irene and Bev. He will be missed dearly by his children, Sydney, Bonny, Jerry, Richard, Beth, Charity & Danny as well as numerous grandchildren. Jim’s memory will be cherished through a private celebration to be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel in the coming days. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.JOHNSON
Thomas Louis “Roger” Johnson of Calgary formerly of Redcliff, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the age of 77 years, beloved husband of the late Jackie Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory seven children, Karen (Dan) Davis, Jim (Lisa) Norris, Sheila (Jamie) Norris-Bebek, Sonia (Delmer) Rinas, Corey (Tara) Norris, Valerie (Robert) Norris-Kirk and Mary Johnson; one brother, Bryan (Kay) Johnson; three sisters, Marlene (Ken) Fischer, Connie (Chuck) Barrell and Marie Heather; 32 grandkids and 23 great grandkids as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ted (1985), Vera (1986) Johnson and his wife Jackie in 1994. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 9Z9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Roger Johnson, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2