May 17, 2016

By Obituaries on May 17, 2016.

ENTZMINGER

Evelyn Entzminger of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur “Art” Entzminger. She leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Ben Leuck (Megan Sorsdahl) and Sam Leuck (Rachel Oskam); her son-in-law, Shane Leuck; two brothers, Leonard (Caroline) Van Maarion and Jack (Ella) Van Maarion; one sister, Eve Gloslie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Theresa and Leonard Van Maarion; her husband, Art on November 2, 2008 and her daughter, Vicki Leuck.
Evelyn was born near Seven Persons in 1924. She was an active volunteer at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and had been a long time member of the Royal Purple. She loved spending time in her garden, cooking or baking food and was always available for going for coffee and a visit. She was also a long time season ticket holder for the Medicine Hat Tigers and went to games as often as she could.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Evelyn Entzminger, 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

ERMAN

Vern Erman of Maple Creek, passed away Saturday, May 14 at Swift Current at the age of 84. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 2:00 PM from the Maple Creek United Church. Those who wish to may remember Vern with a gift to The Southwest Healthcare Trust Fund, c/o Cypress Credit Union, Box 1060, Maple Creek, Sk., S0N 1N0. Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292. http://www.binkleysfuneralservice.com

KOZMYK, JAMES

May 3, 1936 to May 13, 2016
Jim (James) Kozmyk was called back home to God on May 13, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born to Adam and Charlotte Kozmyk on May 3, 1936 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, he was the youngest of four children. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters, Ella and Becky, his brother Stan, infant grandson Tanner, and wife Barbara (nee Knapik). He is survived by his children Timothy (Debra), Eryne (Kevin Horner), Tanya Dion, Barry, from his first marriage, Michael and Lisa, from his marriage to Barbara, as well as his wife Doreen (nee Anweiler) and stepchildren Scott, Shawn, Jessica and Charlie, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was truly a renaissance man accomplished in building design, athletics, music, and writing. His began his musical career by playing drum and bagpipes for the Calgary Highlanders Pipe Band. Then he helped start an all girls pipe band which won the Kelowna Regatta in 1968. Also an accomplished athlete, he played for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Canada Junior Hockey League. He worked as a surveyor before moving into real estate design, holding positions with Bank of Montreal, Dome Petroleum, and lastly with Federated Co-operatives. He was an active member of the Catholic Church and assisted in the design of two churches, including the Holy Family Cathedral. He sat on the Board of Directors of the Centennial Auditorium (now TCU Place) and was the chair of the Municipal Planning Commission. He was a long serving member of the Terry Fox Run Organizing Committee and participated in every Terry Fox Run since its inception. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm and funeral mass on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Cathedral, Saskatoon, SK. Interment at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Broderick following lunch. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Mourning Glory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Leslie and Irene Dubé Urology Centre of Health or charity of choice.

SNYDER

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Laura Lillian Snyder of Medicine Hat, AB will take place on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Carstairs Church of God, Carstairs, AB. The Private Family Interment Service for Laura Snyder will take place at the Didsbury Cemetery prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are in care of Swift Current Funeral Home. For further information please call 306-773-8355 or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com/notices/Laura-Snyder