May 11, 2016

By Obituaries on May 11, 2016.

1935 ~ STURGESS ~ 2016

Thomas "Tom" Edward Sturgess of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Sturgess, passed away on Monday, May 2nd, 2016 at the age of 81 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. Memorial gifts in Tom's memory may be made to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Tom Sturgess. 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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1936 ~ BROOKES ~ 2016

Judith Ann Brookes of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Dr. David Brookes, passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Judith leaves to cherish her memory her one son, Simon Brookes of Medicine Hat; one daughter, Joanne Brookes (Shelby) of Costa Rica; and one brother, Duncan (Pat) Fletcher of Tideswell, England. Judith was predeceased by her husband, Dr. David Brookes; and her parents, Albert and Eva Fletcher. Judith was born, raised and educated in Tideswell, England. She immigrated to Canada in 1964 and lived in Mayerthorpe and Edson before settling in Medicine Hat in 1974. Judith enjoyed travelling including several trips to New Mexico and England. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. A Private Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Judith's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Judith Brookes. 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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MARY YVONNE (MATCHETT) THURSTON

February 23, 1925 ~ May 5, 2016

Yvonne Thurston, beloved wife of the late Clarence Thurston, passed away in Bow Island on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the age of 91 years. Yvonne was born in Newcastle, NB. and took her schooling there through High School. During the war years, she met Clarence, a dashing airman from “out West”, they fell in love and were married in Newcastle on July 29, 1944. Soon after, they left the Maritimes for Bow Island where Yvonne lived the rest of her life on the farm and later in town. Yvonne is survived by seven children: Wayne Thurston (Jodi, Tammi and Jamie), Pat (Jim Tratch) Thurston (Chris and Kerry), Ruth Bruins (Erin and Lauren), Rick (Wendy) Thurston (Jill, Ryan and Marty), Kathy (Harv) Nixdorf (Cole, Brett, Cam, Craig and Cade), Margie (Rob) Rapson (Sarah, Diana, Samantha,Tessa and Philip) and Beth (Rob) Hopkins (Andrew, Jordan and Ethan). She is also survived by thirty-one great-grandchildren (and two soon-to-be) along with three sisters, Libby Bland, Ruth (Jim) Heath and Greta (Don) Curry, all in NB, and sisters-in-law, Margaret Belcher in Ontario, and Joyce Belcher in England. Yvonne had nieces and nephews from coast to coast and in England. Besides her loving husband, Clarence, Yvonne was predeceased by her parents, Willy and Maggie Matchett, one brother, Bill Matchett and three sisters, Helena Comfort, Wanda Dutcher and Dolly Seymour. Yvonne filled her life with caring for her family and the many friends she made in her community. She generously shared her husband with numerous community activities. She became involved in Women’s Institute (WI) as a young farm wife and worked and fellowshipped in this association for over fifty years, eventually serving as President. Yvonne was a writer of poems, a singer of lullabies and a baker of many treats. Her home was always open to all… family, friends, stray animals and people. She will be dearly missed. A memorial celebration of Yvonne's life will be held at the Bow Island Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island, AB. on Friday, May 13, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor John Paetkau officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations in Yvonne’s memory may be made to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, P.O. Box 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. 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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TUMBACK

Elizabeth Angeline Tumback of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 98 years, beloved wife of the late Mathew Tumback. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Loretta Quendack; two grandchildren, Jay Bevon and Robert Quendack; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma (Joe) Weinberger, Margaret Brown and Dorothy Meier as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Anna and George Eckert; her husband Mathew on April 30, 1994; one son, Richard on May 9, 2005; one granddaughter, Pamela; her brothers, Willie Eckert, Joe Eckert, Adam Eckert and Chris Eckert; two sisters, Josephine Klug and Regina Ressler.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” was born on March 31, 1918. She married Mathew Tumback on June 12, 1944. They farmed and raised their two children on the family farm south of Lancer, Saskatchewan. In 1978, they retired and moved to Medicine Hat. Matt passed away on April 30, 1994. For many years after, Lizzie lived on her own in her house gardening and visiting with family and friends. When she knew it was getting too much for her, she moved into Chinook Village. In 2015, Lizzie made her last move to Masterpiece where she resided until her passing.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elizabeth Tumback, 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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VICTOR MAMONA

Mr. Victor Mamona, beloved husband of Mrs. Mae Mamona of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 92 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Victor’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. 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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