March 4, 2014

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.1927 ~ PHAFF ~ 2014 />It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald “Reg” Phaff on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Reg will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Lorna; his sons, Kenneth (Cindy) and Stephen (Debra); and his four grandchildren, Bryce (Naz), Brianne (Nick), Colin (Cheryl), and Wyatt (Jennifer); as well as one great-granddaughter, Myah. Reg was born, raised and educated in Hatton, Saskatchewan. He married Lorna in 1952 and they raised their two sons in Medicine Hat. Because of his passion for bodybuilding, he owned and operated several gyms. As a weight lifter he was very successfully in many competitions. After bookkeeping in Medicine Hat and ranching near Maple Creek, Reg and Lorna purchased what would become the P Bar 3 Charolais Ranch, located near Irvine. This ranch became one of the most successful purebred Charolais cattle operations in Canada. To this day, P Bar 3 genetics can be found throughout North America and Europe. Reg and Lorna retired to Medicine Hat in 1997. In their retirement years, they enjoyed many trips abroad. Reg also played the organ and entertained in various seniors’ residences. The Funeral Service honouring Reg’s life will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating. A Private Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Reg’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reg Phaff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

. />1943 – 2014 />Eileen Ruth Pill, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the age of 71 years. />Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

.1957 ~ HEIDRICK ~ 2014
Mr. Dale Heidrick of Medicine Hat passed away on February 18th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Dale’s memory may be made to Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dale Heidrick. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.ALLAN SMITH
1929 – 2014
Allan Lawrence Smith, beloved husband of Margaret Smith, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Heath Centre on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Tribute Service at the Christian Community Church, 415 – 4 Avenue, Burdett on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:30 P.M.
A private burial service will be held at the Burdett Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Community Church, 415 – 4 Avenue, Burdett on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Norman Smith and Pastor Rod Taylor officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
God blessed Allan and Margie with six children Linda (Gordon) Mueller of Champion, Les (Debra) Smith of Bow Island, Norm (Deb) Smith of Burdett, Norene (Randy) Tycholis of Lethbridge, Tim (Lorraine) Smith of Burdett, Barry (Tricia) Smith of Bow Island. Allan’s family expanded to grandchildren and great grandchildren Jeff (Lyndsay) Smith (their daughter Madison Smith), Pam (Curtis) Schultz, Brad (Gillian) Smith (their children Xavier and Elliott), Ranae (Jon) Penner, Justin (Melissa) Mueller, Melanie Mueller, Curtis (Victoria) Smith, Faith Smith, Jonathan (Taryn) Tycholis, Jason, Christopher and Trevor Tycholis, Timothy, Thomas and Trista Smith, Brendan and Taryn Smith. Allan is also survived by his younger brother Darryl (Bernice) Smith of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews blessed his life and were very special to him.
Now Allan is reunited with his predeceased parents Earl and Ethel Smith, sister Leora Smith.
Allan was born in Medicine Hat and lived his whole life in the Burdett and Bow Island areas. On October 16, 1956 Allan married the love of his life and best friend, Margaret Lane. Together they built and raised their family on a farm south of Burdett. Over his fifty five years of farming, he continually took pride in his diversified farming operations working six days a week long hard hours. As a father and grandfather he spent many years mentoring his sons and grandsons in farming.
Allan loved travelling, camping, tinkering in his shop and manicuring his acreage. Creating, inventing and fabricating were gifts he was blessed with. He was a lifelong cheerleader of his children and grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities. Most importantly, Allan was known as a man of integrity who built his life and family around serving God and his church.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Allan’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Box 3990, Bow Island Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, P.O. Box 99, Lomond, Alberta, T0L 1G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

.VIOLA FOSTER
1915 ~ 2014
Mrs. Viola Foster, beloved wife of the late Mr. Elmer Foster, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the age of 98 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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.

.Family and friends took advantage of a beautiful warm Winter’s day as they gathered together at Westminster United Church last Wednesday to honour the life of Margaret Mattson. Earlier in the day, the family were witness to a private interment, allowing the serenity of their surroundings to enhance the memory of their final farewell… Reverend Stevenson led a very personalized service at the church that saw numerous family participate through readings, words of tribute, and even handing out some freshly baked cookies (just the way Mom would have wanted it!) The fellowship continued on thereafter in the Memorial Hall where the family had a personal display ready for all to see!
As the sun sets on the horizon,
Look up and you will see,
I’m walking through the clouds,
On the path God laid for me.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished..
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.WISNOWSKI
Dorothea “Dorothy” Wisnowski of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the age of 73 years, beloved wife of the late Chester Wisnowski. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Brenda Desjarlais, Wendy (Kim) Sorrie, Eva Wisnowski (Darrell Tobler), Brian (Shelley) Wisnowski, Sandra (Rob) Harris, Michael (Barb) Wisnowski, Karen Wisnowski (Garry Withers), Lester Wisnowski (Cheryl Rayner) and Chester (Bonnie) Wisnowski, nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; her sister Marlene Weisschadel as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Christian Weisschadel; her husband, Chester on January 3, 1994; two sons, Steve and Neil (in infancy); her brother, Ed; three sisters, Edna, Isabel and Violet and her son-in-law, Dwayne Desjarlais on July 30, 2010. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dorothy Wisnowski, 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

.1939 ~ DICKIE, E. GRAHAM ~ 2014
1939 – 2014 Graham Dickie died peacefully on the 22nd of February 2014. He leaves to mourn, his wife Janice and his children and their spouses; son Brock and Gigi, daughter Andrea and Paul Buckley, son Joel and Amy Reid, grandchildren Keanen, Ellen, Ariana, Ava, Lynden and Marlowe, his four legged friend Nigel, many nieces, nephews and family members. Graham was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. A Memorial service is to be held at Como Lake United Church in Coquitlam, BC on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1pm. Officiating Clergy Rev. Bert Ramsey and George Elgstrand. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant House Vancouver.

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