June 30, 2014

By Obituaries on June 30, 2014.

.1926 ~ TIVADAR ~ 2014
Mary Anne Tivadar, beloved wife of the late Steve Tivadar, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Mary was the loving mother of Paul, Sylvia, John, Michael, Tim and Stephanie. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Tivadar. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed and are entrusted to Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48th Avenue, Taber, Alberta, 403-223-8778. 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

.DIRK
John Dirk passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the age of 85 years beloved husband of the late Margaret Dirk. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, James Dirk, Stewart (Shelley) Dirk, Merlin (Mary) Dirk and one daughter, Allana (Kelly) Lannan; seven grandchildren, Chelsea and Braven Dirk; Nathan, Natasha and Shaylyn Dirk; Brandon and Keanna Lannan and his special friend, Loretta Miller. He is also survived by two sisters, Victoria Hepfner and Violet (Leroy) Rayburn; six sisters-in-law, Katie Dirk, Veroncia Dirk, Ann (Frank) Hepfner, Magdalena (Roland) Gelinas, Irene Koch and Josephine Koch; one brother-in-law, Tony (Tina) Koch as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2005; his parents, Romanus and Molly Dirk; three brothers, Joe Dirk, Louis Dirk and Tony Dirk; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Natalie Koch; three brothers-in-law, Joe Hepfner, Raymond Koch and Peter Koch and one sister-in-law, Irene Dirk. John was born on December 31, 1928 on the family farm near Liebenthal, Saskatchewan, where he was raised. On November 11, 1952 he married Margaret Koch and they farmed in the Fox Valley area until retiring to Medicine Hat in 1988. Dad enjoyed farming, going to auction sales and doing mechanical work in his garage. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Dirk , 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

.HENRY J. WONG
1949 ~ 2014
Henry J. Wong passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the age of 65 years. Henry is survived by his mother, Kam Oy Wong; a sister, Lily Wong and a brother Barry Wong; a nephew, Nathan and two nieces, Natalie and Kamelia. He was predeceased by his father, Lucky Wong and a sister, Trevina. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 3, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In honour of Henry’s life, a Private Ceremony will be held at Hillside cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Henry’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.JIM PFEIFER
1931 ~ 2014
Mr. Jim Pfeifer passed away in Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the age of 82 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 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.JONES
Jones; Shirley of Maple Creek, SK. passed away June 26, 2014 at the age of 77 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 3, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. from the Maple Creek United Church, Maple Creek, SK.
with Eleanor Bowie officiating. Those who wish may remember Shirley with a gift to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A private family interment will take place in the Maple Creek Cemetery. Binkley’s Funeral Service Maple Creek & Leader in charge of arrangements 306-662-2292.

.LIPPERT
Esther Bertha Lippert of Raymond passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the age of 90 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Ella Heilman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Christian and Bertha Lippert; her brothers, Otto, Emil and Ray; one sister, Emma Schock and one nephew, Dale. Esther was born in Hilda, Alberta where she was raised. She was educated at the Fairview School on the Schock farm. She grew up on the family farm, the eldest of seven children. Later, she moved to Raymond and resided here until her passing. Esther will be sadly missed by the staff at Raymond Good Samaritan’s Society, where she spent many happy years. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Esther Lippert, 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