September 25, 2014

By Obituaries on September 25, 2014.

.1925 ~ DAVIS ~ 2014
Dr. Allen N. “Doc” Davis of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Adelaide Davis, passed away on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his family, Margaret (David) Hadley, Bob Davis, and Cameron Davis (Joanne Birtz); and special nephew, Ross (Joan) Brigden. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allen N. “Doc” Davis. 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

.1936 ~ CARTER ~ 2014
Martin “Roy” Carter of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Shirley Carter, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Roy leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Rhonda (Ron) Wilson of Medicine Hat and Lisa (Steven) Carless of Strathmore; four grandchildren, Kelcie and Kennedy Wilson, Delaney and Shane Carless; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Maxine Stockberger. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Shirley in 2005; his parents, Stanley and Kathleen Carter; two sisters, Joyce Gehring and Dorothy Woyciehouski; and two brothers, Lloyd and Albert Carter. Roy was born on July 19th, 1936 in Provost, Alberta and began working with AGT in 1956. In June 1962, he transferred to Banff but returned to Medicine Hat in May of 1963. Roy married Shirley Firus on February 8th, 1964. He was a boy scout leader volunteering and selling Christmas trees. Roy was also the President of the Medicine Hat Figure Skating Club and worked at the Crescent Heights Car Wash and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s ringette games, gymnastics competitions, and soccer games. He moved to his River Ridge condo in July of 2012. Roy was very handy and was considered to be a “Mr. Fix It” who wasn’t afraid to try anything. He enjoyed being in his workshop, building small projects, and genealogy. He was recently the equipment manager of the Medicine Hat Ringette Association. Roy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1865 Division Avenue North, on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop George Schow presiding. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Roy’s memory may be made to the U of C Libin Institute, Faculty of Medicine Fund Development, Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, c/o Libin Institute work by Dr. Kidd. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Roy Carter. 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

.MONIQUE ROBERTS
1947 ~ 2014
It is with sadness that the family of Mrs. Monique Roberts, beloved wife of Mr. Larry Roberts, announce her passing at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the age of 67 years. Besides her husband, Larry, she is survived by their children, Eric Roberts and his daughters, Alyssa and Kayla; Catrine and Patrick Dunn and their children, Meagan, Dylan, Korbin, Tyson, Hayden and Tavia and great-granddaughter, Evelyn. She is also survived by her brothers, Maurice David and Michel David as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Monique was born in Heppignie, Belgium on February 2, 1947. She married Larry Roberts on March 6, 1966 in Belgium and two days later she arrived in Canada ready to start her new life. She first stayed at the family farm near Cardston where she enjoyed the company of Larry’s younger brother and sisters. During this time she started to learn some English as she only spoke French when she arrived in Alberta. In September of 1966, she attended beauty school in Lethbridge where she picked up more English from the other girls at the school. In 1972, they moved to Medicine Hat and three years later she became a foster parent. Looking after children became Monique’s purpose in life and during the 35 plus years of fostering, she was a mother to some 113 children, some for only a short time and others for four to five years. After she retired from fostering, looking after her grandchildren became her passion. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and became a great-grandma. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7 Saamis Rotary Way S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, September 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop Gerry Prince officiating. Viewing and visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at the church from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Monique’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.O’CONNELL
Dr. Elena “Ellie” Maria O’Connell passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the age of 72 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Shaun (Jody) O’Connell, Dan (Erin) O’Connell and her grandchildren, Kaitlin, Daine, Gabrielle, Sam, Jack and Lewis. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elena O’Connell, 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

.PATERSON
Madeline Barbara Paterson (nee: Rennie) passed away in Saskatoon on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Rev. David Paterson of Saskatoon, formerly 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: Madeline Paterson, 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