December 19, 2014

By Obituaries on December 19, 2014.

.1939 ~ HOLYK ~ 2014
Paul Holyk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Paul leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Roman (Edna) Holyk of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Ann Holyk; and one brother, Mike. Paul was born on April 2nd, 1939 in Elk Point, Alberta. He moved to Lloydminster and worked on the family farm as well as other jobs. Paul operated the service station in Irvine for 10 years before retiring to Medicine Hat. He enjoyed fishing, reading, listening to music, and keeping up on all the current events on his radio. The Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, 10th Avenue and Gershaw Drive SW, on Monday, December 22nd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Canon D. Gene Packwood officiating. Those wishing to attend, please meet inside the cemetery gates at 1:15 p.m. Memorial gifts in Paul’s memory may be made to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Paul Holyk. 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

.BRUCE WIDDIS
June 18, 1933 ~ November 15, 2014
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Bruce Widdis, beloved husband of the late Elaina Widdis, on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the age of 81 years. A Celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Bruce’s name may be made directly to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation (Palliative Care Unit), 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4H6 or 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

.FRANCHETTO
Renato Fiorino Franchetto, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the age of 50 years, husband of Karen Franchetto of Medicine Hat and loving father of Katie Franchetto. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. An education fund for Katie will be set up. Those who wish to remember Renato with a donation may direct it to the education fund. Further information will be available in tomorrow’s obituary. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Renato Franchetto, 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

.MAKUS
It is with profound sadness that the family of Melita Makus announces her passing on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the age of 93 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray Makus, and leaves to cherish her memory a son Vernon (Lorraine) and a daughter Darlene Schuster, both of Redcliff. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the wuerfel auditorium on Monday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Wuerfel Auditorium, (South Country Village,1720 Bell Street S.W.) on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. A private interment service will be held in the Redcliff cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to HALO c/o Southern Alberta MedicAir Society, #12 – 49 Viscount Ave. S.W. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4; South Country Village (electric bed fund) or to the charity of ones choice. To email a message of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Melita Makus 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

.MARION MEIER
Marion Meier, beloved wife of Adam Meier, passed away after brief illness at the age of 77 on December 15 at the Leader Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Adam, children Gary (Florence) Meier, Patti (Keith) Wirth, Luanne (Paul Dietrich) Todd, Sandy (David) Ruckaber, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service is Tuesday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m C.S.T. at the Little Flower Catholic Church, Leader, Saskatchewan.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leader Hospital (Donor’s Choice), the Make a Wish Foundation or The Kendra Meier Foundation.
Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292

.MOCK
Harvey John Mock passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Gloria Mock of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Terry (Shannon) Mock of Medicine Hat, Marcele (Bob) Hall of Red Deer and Bruce (Rose) Mock of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Steven Hall, Bobbi Jean Hall, Rhonda Eichorn, Jennifer Eichorn, David Eichorn; four great grandchildren, Rayne, Mya, Hayden and Tyreed Eichorn; two sisters, Ann (George) Jeske, Esther (Leonard) Klaudt and a sister-in-law, Ruby Brost all of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Lena and Ted Mock; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Ed and Martha Walker; a brother-in-law Harlow Brost and a nephew Blake Brost. Harvey was born on May 8, 1936 and on the farm in the Many Islands Lake area north of Irvine where he was raised. He farmed with his dad until meeting Gloria Walker. Harvey and Gloria were married on October 14, 1961. At this time, he started working for Medicine Hat Coop Service Centre where he worked for 35 years until his retirement. Through Harvey’s retirement years, he spent his time fishing with Gloria and friends. One of his may prides was growing peppers and then bragging about them to his friends during morning coffee at Levinson Music. Harvey and Gloria also spent time going to polka fests and rodeo’s. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. A private family interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harvey Mock, 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

.SNORTLAND
Floyd Oliver Snortland passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of Elinor Snortland of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Delbert Snortland of Manyberries, Darrel (Helen) Snortland and Denise Snortland (Ross Scrimshaw) all of Medicine Hat. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the main gate at the cemetery by 1:20 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Floyd Snortland, 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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