September 8, 2014

By Obituaries on September 8, 2014.

.1962 ~ BORLAND ~ 2014
With deep sadness, our family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Craig Borland on Friday, August 29th, 2014 at the age of 52 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Craig’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Craig Borland. 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

.HAWTHORNE
Stephen James Hawthorne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the age of 53 years, beloved husband and best friend of Glenda Hawthorne of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Center, 1331 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or at http://www.albertacancer.ca/memorial or to Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Stephen Hawthorne, 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

.JOHN ROBERTSON
1961 – 2014
John David Robertson passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the age of 53 years. John leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Jessie “Anne” Maier; brother-in-law, Garth Maier; nephews: Matthew, Andrew and Daniel, “his three boys,” as he called them; as well as numerous cousins and a close friend and caregiver, Dixie Zimmerman. John was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary Robertson. John was born in Medicine Hat on June 27, 1961. He attended George P. Vanier School, the Kinsmen Training Centre and CORE. He was a kind and peaceful person who loved spending time with his family, bowling, swimming, travelling, being at Friendship Group and Core, listening to country music and watching sports. John was a proud spectator at his nephews’ games and a member of Westminster United Church. The Funeral Service will be held at Westminster United Church, 101 – 6th Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in John’s name may be made directly to the Palliative Care Unit of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or Westminster United Church, 101 – 6th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1G7 or to CORE, 412 – 3rd Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0H1. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.MELVIN HOFER
1925 ~ 2014
On Monday, September 1, 2014, Melvin Oscar Hofer passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. He is survived by Anna, his wife of 59 years; children, Melanie, Michael, Pam and Leah (Don); grandchildren, Eric, Emily, Alanna and Maddie; sister, Goldie as well as many nieces and nephews. Mel was born in Leader, Saskatchewan, but lived much of his life in Medicine Hat where he was first a teacher and later a realtor. A devoted husband and loving father, he was gentle man whose family was the center of his life. His wisdom and compassion will be missed by his family and those who knew him. Mel was interred at Hillside Cemetery following a private family service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Melvin’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3rd 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