September 2, 2014

By Obituaries on September 2, 2014.

.1957 ~ WELLS ~ 2014
William “Bill” Wells, beloved husband of Barb Wells of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, August 29th, 2014 at the age of 57 years. Bill also leaves to cherish his memory his son, Jason Hawn (Alyssia Regnier); and one granddaughter, Kiara. Memorial gifts in Bill’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Wells. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by 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

.1962 ~ BORLAND ~ 2014
William “Craig” Borland, beloved husband of Anita Borland of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, August 29th, 2014 at the age of 52 years. Craig also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Cameron and Kimberly. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by 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

.ARTHUR
Donald Wray Arthur passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the age of 75 years, beloved husband of Marion Arthur of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Donald Arthur, 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

.JEANNINE FLARO
1938 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jeannine Flaro, beloved wife of Murray Flaro, announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the age of 76 years. Along with Murray, left to cherish Jeannine’s memory are her children, Jackie Flaro (Gary) and Carl Flaro (Mari-Lee); grandchildren, Candace (Tyler) Scott, Tommy Flaro, Jeannine Flaro, Stephanie Flaro and Chelsea Flaro as well as her great- grandchildren; a brother, Palio Porrier; a sister, Jacqueline Douquet; a brother-in-law, Riehl Archaubou and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Eileen Flaro; a sister, Pauline Archaubou; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be offered starting one hour prior to the celebration of Jeannine’s life which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.LUSH
Genevieve Lush of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Friday, August 29, 2014, at the age of 78 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Joanne (Ray) Raw of Medicine Hat, Harry Knee and Rai Knee both of Edmonton; three grandchildren; one brother, Stirling Lush and his wife Dr. Danielle Lavoie-Lush of Sept Iles, Quebec. She was predeceased by her parents, Isabel and Lawrence Lush. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Genevieve Lush, 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

.OWSJANIKOW
David James Owsjanikow of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at the age of 39 years, beloved son of Gladys Owsjanikow. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, John (Darlene) Owsjanikow and Mike Owsjanikow (Diane); his sister, Sheri (Derek) Moore all of Medicine Hat; his nieces and nephews, Alexis, Kaleb, Jeffrey and Joshua Owsjanikow; Cash and Sydney Moore and also by Tammy Burke and her children, Ryan, Jordan, Alyssa, Braelynn and Blaze. He was predeceased by his father, Leonid “Leo” Owsjanikow on December 27, 2002 and one brother, Leo Jr. on November 25, 1987. 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 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada – Medicine Hat Chapter Box 481 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1G2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David Owsjanikow, 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

.PIOTROWSKI
Marilynn Frances Piotrowski passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at the age of 74 years, beloved wife of Al Piotrowski (her perfect Polish Prince). She also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Vicki (Rob) Nikiel, Glenn Piotrowski, Garrett Piotrowski and Roxanne (Darren) Carnelli; six grandchildren, Tiana, Derrik (Nicole), Sloane, Brandy, Landon and Reece; two great grandchildren, Jordyn and Peyton; one brother, Fred (Elli) DeMaris, numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and her special family friend, Dezarae (Wayne) Koczka and their children, Max and Cassi. She was predeceased by her parents, Mabel and Jack Giesinger; one son, Stanley in infancy and her brother, Wayne DeMaris.
It’s extremely difficult to believe that our Mom was taken so quickly from us, only within a matter of 7 weeks from beginning of her illness to the end. It’s comforting to know that she’s now up in Heaven with Jesus.
During Mom’s younger years, she grew up with a loving, gentle, soft- spoken Mother whom both Mom and her brother respected and adored. Mom had told us numerous times that both her and Fred never fought one time while growing up; now who can say they’ve never fought with their sibling, not once?!
She took great pride and satisfaction working at the Police Station for 26 years as a Secretary. We often heard from Detectives she worked for and her co-workers that Mom had a heart of gold and she was irreplaceable. She loved her job and it showed.
Mom’s love for people was evident and enormous! She showed compassion towards those who were ill by sewing blankets for them – every stitch was sewn with love.
Her passion was to make the world a better place to live in by volunteering for organizations such as: Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Mission and Outreach, Schizophrenia Society, Unisphere and her Church Board.
Mom’s forte was using her gifts of expertise, proper grammar and spelling. It was nothing to come over to see her typing up “Letter of Recommendation”, Resumes, Minutes of Meetings for organizations she didn’t even belong to – offering her services . . . . for free.
Reading, bowling (which in her younger years earned Top Triple Bowler) and golfing with Dad were a few of her hobbies. She loved to take trips to the mountains, Vegas, family trip to Hawaii and especially celebrating Mom and Dad’s 50th anniversary to Italy, Greece, Turkey and Croatia. At least a week prior to every trip, she shared with us how she wasn’t able to sleep due to being so excited.
Family meant everything to Mom, just spending time sitting around the kitchen table talking and sharing funny stories, this is what she enjoyed most.
Mom was by far, one-of-a-kind who touched many, many lives.
The world is a different place without you here Mom. We love you and will miss you so very much!
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jan Stevenson officiating. A private family interment will be held. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, P.O. Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2L4; Habitat for Humanity, Medicine Hat Society, P.O. Box 22012 RPO Core, Medicine Hat, T1A 8M5 or to the Schizophrenia Society, 526B 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marilynn Piotrowski, 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

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