April 29, 2016

By Obituaries on April 29, 2016.

1928 ~ MacDONALD ~ 2016

Eva MacDonald of Suffield, beloved wife of the late Collin A. MacDonald, passed away on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Eva leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Collin W. MacDonald, Scott MacDonald, Heather (Geoff) Barron and Lynne (Frank) Peloski and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Nigel Tulley officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eva's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., or to H.A.L.O. or to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eva MacDonald. 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

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1943 ~ WISEMAN ~ 2016

Maxine Louise Wiseman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 25th, 2016 at the age of 73 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. A private interment will take place in the Leader Cemetery in Leader, Saskatchewan at a later date. Memorial gifts in Maxine's memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 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 Maxine Wiseman. 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

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1987 ~ DURKIN-SMITH ~ 2016

It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts we announce the tragic and sudden passing of a beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and auntie, Kayleigh Elizabeth Durkin-Smith, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at the age of 29 years. She is now a beautiful pain free angel watching over what she called her ‘Walton clan of a family’. Kayleigh will be sadly missed and instilled forever in the hearts of her loving husband and soul mate, Brandon; her daughter, Rylee (Princess); her son, Ryder (Dude Man); her parents, Jamie and Brenda Durkin; her sister and best friend, Nicole and her children, Jack and Olivia; and her grandma, Ethel Hanna. She also leaves to cherish her memory her aunts and uncles, Terri (Dennis) Mann, Julie (David) Herman, Brett Hanna, Mark Hanna, John, Tim, Lee, Mark and Pamela; mother-in-law, Michelle Fortin; grandparents-in-law, Ron and Jackie Smith; brother-in-law, Dustin Smith; her special cousins, Justine (Lily), Jade and Brendan (Huddy and Blakely), Amy and Blair, Brianne and Brady, Anna and Murray (Hope and Gabriel) and Chris (Amy). Kayleigh was predeceased by both her grandpas, Pat Hanna and Joe Durkin; one grandma, Audrey Durkin; and one uncle, Barry. Kayleigh was born on April 17th, 1987 in the early hours of Good Friday. Behind her rough exterior she was a very vibrant, compassionate woman with a heart of gold. In her younger years, up until her passing, her zest for life shone through and always will shine through her two precious babies. Anyone who knew her, knew she loved her children first and foremost and her beloved Brandon. She looked forward to summer each year, as she yearned for the most beautiful garden to plant and watch bloom every year. She was so excited to show us her tulips that popped out last week. Kayleigh will be loved and remembered by those who knew and loved her. God bless our dear Kayleigh until we meet again. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Kayleigh Durkin-Smith. 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

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ANNE HILDENBRAND

March 28, 1933 ~ April 28, 2016

Anne Hildenbrand, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ernest ‘Ernie’ Hildenbrand, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the age of 83 years. Anne leaves to cherish her memory: son, Brad (Val) Hildenbrand; daughter, Shelley (Brad) Hearn; grandchildren, Jeff (Amanda) Hildenbrand, Carrie (Steve) MacLeod, Falon (Ryan) Cooke and Dane Hearn; great-grandchildren, Avalon, Celeste, Sam, Ben and Maelle. She is also survived by one sister, Marie Schmaltz; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Schmidt and Josephine Mastel as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her caring and loving neighbours on Riverside. She was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Eva Mastel; one brother, Andrew Mastel as well as two sisters, Rose Thome and Christine Stappler. Anne was born in Liebenthal, Saskatchewan on March 28, 1933. At an early age, her family moved to Medicine Hat and she has been proud to call Medicine Hat her home ever since! She worked many years with house- keeping in the Public School System and loved talking to all the kids at the various schools she worked in. Anne was a truly selfless individual whose memory will live on in the hearts of the many lives she had touched. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, beginning at 6:00 p.m., one hour prior to the start of Vigil Prayers which will be recited on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Father Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouth land.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

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GAIL McINTYRE

November 30, 1956 ~ April 8, 2016

Mrs. Gail McIntyre, beloved wife of Larry McIntyre of Medicine Hat for 38 years, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2016, at the age of 59 years. Besides Larry, she leaves to cherish her memory her children, Scott (Kaeli) McIntyre, Christopher (Jesse) McIntyre and Brett McIntyre; grandchildren, Damon, Sophia, Edin, Allison and Samantha; two sisters, Norma (John) Leader of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and Colleen (Jim) Pallister of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba; father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Marge McIntyre; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Dale Burch, Carol Cairnes, Brad and Sheri McIntyre as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Jean Boddy. Gail was born November 30, 1956, in Portage la Prairie and grew up on her parents farm located just north of the city. The values of farm life were instilled in her at a young age as a 4H member for years and won many awards for public speaking. She received her primary schooling at Rob Roy and Portage schools and later attended college in Winnipeg where she studied Secretarial Science. Gail met Larry in High School and after an inseparable romance, they married in 1977. In 1979, Larry and Gail moved to Burstall, Saskatchewan where they had two sons, Scott and Chris. In 1986 the family moved to Medicine Hat and their third son Brett was born. Gail was dedicated to her sons and was an avid hockey and soccer mom. When the boys were older Gail decided she needed something to keep busy – with one resume she was working at a medical walk-in clinic and later worked for Dr. Durand. After suffering an accident she decided to stay at home. Gail enjoyed her crafts and spent countless hours making Christmas Stockings for every new baby that was born in the family. Gail’s passing was unexpected and too soon and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Gail’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. (The service will be live streamed to our website at the scheduled time. To view, simply click the “Watch Service In Progress” button on the left side of our home page: http://www.cooksouthland.com) Columbarium placement will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Gail’s name may be made directly to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, 3100, 246 Stewart Green S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3H 3C8. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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HARGRAVE, Anne “Noreen”

June 6, 1927 – Medicine Hat, Alberta
April 2, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta

Anne “Noreen” Hargrave of Calgary passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the age of 88 years.
Noreen was born to Clara and J. T. Cuyler in Medicine Hat, Alberta and graduated from Alexandra High School in 1946. She received her Registered Nurse’s training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton (Class of ’49). After graduating she married her high school sweetheart Don Hargrave of Redcliff in 1950.
Noreen lived in Calgary much of her life and worked at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Sarcee Auxiliary Hospital and the University of Calgary Student Health Services in Calgary, as well as the General Hospital in Medicine Hat. In addition, Don’s work in seismic exploration took them on an adventurous life of Doodlebugging in many far flung places such as Charlie Lake, B.C. (where she narrowly escaped a fire that destroyed most of the family’s possessions); Manning and Cardston, Alberta; Oran and Algiers, Algeria; Nairobi, Kenya; and Ascot, England.
Noreen cherished her family. She loved being in the company of her children, grandchildren and extended family and kept up with their lives through email and Skype when not able to be with them in person. Her many friends were important to her: her lifelong friends for over 80 years the JENIDS; her nursing classmates and colleagues; members of the Ostomy Society, the Redcliff Recall and the Dalrymple Hill S & B; her old neighbours from Hillhurst, Glamorgan and Dalhousie and her new friends at the Colonel Belcher retirement residence.
Her most enduring qualities were her love of people, her generosity, a quick sense of humour and her unflagging cheerfulness, even in trying circumstances. A descendant of early Dutch-American pioneers, she valued tidiness and cleanliness. In spite of her children, she kept her natural hair colour right to the end.
Noreen is survived by her children David (Janet), Jane (John), and Anne (Scott); sister-in-law Fran Cuyler (Dolf); grandchildren Ian Hargrave Nelson (Karah) and Heather Aimee Nelson (Padric); many Hargrave and Cuyler family nieces, nephews and cousins; and childhood friends Shirley Green and Isabelle Taylor.
Noreen was predeceased by her parents; husband Donald Hargrave; her sister Nance Cuyler; brother Dave Cuyler; and brothers and sisters-in-law Ralph (Mary) Hargrave and Richard (Jean) Hargrave.
A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB), on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, http://www.heartandstroke.ca or to the Ostomy Canada Society, 5800 Ambler Dr., Suite 210, Mississauga, ON L4W 4J4 Telephone: 1-888-969-9698, http://www.ostomycanada.ca would be appreciated. Her family would like to thank Dr. Karen Easton and assistant Colleen as well as all of her caregivers at the Colonel Belcher Residence and Care Centre, Foothills and Rockyview Hospitals and the Glenmore Park Care Centre for the wonderful care they gave Noreen over the past few years.
In living memory of Noreen Hargrave, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599

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LAY

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There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Greig Lake Visitor Centre, Greig Lake, SK. There will be a Graveside Service at the Lay Family Cemetery, Golden Ridge, SK on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.

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PAUL POLISKY

1969 ~ 2016
With heavy hearts the family of Paul Raymond Polisky announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the age of 46 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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

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STRAFFORD, Dr. Barrie I.

AOE, FRCPSC, KSS, LL.D (Hon)
Chairman of the Board of the Brenda Strafford Foundation.

Dr. Barrie I. Strafford passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age of 87 years.
Barrie Ingram Strafford was born in Manchester, England on September 26, 1928. His early years were academically strong and he competed in swimming and track and field. He also enjoyed tennis, racquetball, golf, crib and flying his own airplane. He competed on an eight-ball pool team with his son and grandson until his passing. After the tragic loss of his wife Brenda, Barrie founded The Brenda Strafford Foundation.
Barrie will be lovingly remembered by his children Miles Strafford (Joni) and daughter Alison (Doug) of Calgary, Roxanne Sissons (Clayton) of Medicine Hat, Sheree Strafford-Bliss (Dan) of Medicine Hat and Lisa Strafford (Vorra) of Calgary; grandchildren, Troy Strafford (Lisa) of Stratford, ON, Joel Vorra (Mollie Oberg) of Calgary and Elizabeth Sissons of Cork, Ireland; great-grandchildren Kennedy and Roman Strafford of Stratford, ON and his best friend Oscar the cat. Barrie was predeceased by the love of his life Brenda in 1974.
Barrie was Director of the Lions Club of Calgary and Medicine Hat; Director and Chairman of the Board of AMA in Medicine Hat; Chairman of the Nursing Home Committee Alberta Hospital Association; Director of the Alberta Hospital Association and President of the Cypress Club in Medicine Hat.
Barrie’s commitment to service has resulted in numerous honours over the years, The Sisserou Award of Honour from People of Dominica; Honourary Doctor of Laws Degree from the U of C; The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal; the Alberta Centennial Medal; Honourary Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; The Alberta Order of Excellence; Partner in Health Award (CARNA); Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal; Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement Award-Calgary Awards 2014; The 2016 Humanitarian Award of Friends of Good Shephard International–Jamaica. Barrie also received the highest papal honour available when he was made a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester by Pope Benedict XVI.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to The Brenda Strafford Foundation, 4628 Montgomery Blvd N.W., Calgary AB T3B 0K7
Arrangements in care of McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

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