September 30, 2016

By Obituaries on September 30, 2016.

1940 ~ SYKES ~ 2016

Janet "Netta" Sykes of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Jeffery Sykes, passed away on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Netta leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Steve (Denise) Sykes and Glen Sykes, both of Medicine Hat; ten grandchildren, Jordan, Jeremy, Julia, Justin, Jody, Jeffery, Ashley, Katie, Kyle and Brooklyn; six great grandchildren, Harley, Amelia, Kassandra, Khloe, Skylar and Mahaila; three brothers, James, Ronald and Colin; two sisters, Gina (Walter) and Marilyn; two nephews, Travis and Clinton; and two nieces, Heather and Angela. Netta was predeceased by her husband, Jeffery; her parents, George and Mary Morris; and two sons, Keith Sykes and Andrew Sykes. Netta was born on January 4th, 1940 in Scotland. She loved to dance and a long time member of The Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society and a founding member of the Highland Dancing Association of Medicine Hat. Netta also loved music and was a long time member of the Riverside Church Choir, an enthusiastic member of the Adele Armstrong Singers and was a strong supporter of the South Alberta Pipes and Drums. She was known as the 'little scottish lady’ who worked at the Medicine Hat Diagnostic Lab for over 30 years. Netta loved spending time with her family and friends and her grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be dearly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. Memorial gifts in Netta's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Netta Sykes. 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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1999 ~ McCANN ~ 2016

Madison Kayla McCann, loving daughter of Jamie and Crystal McCann of Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the age of 17 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, September 30th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Glen Dueck officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Madison McCann. 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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HELLER, WILLIAM (BILL) JR.

William passed away on September 27, 2016 at the age of 66 years, after a brief battle with cancer.
Bill leaves to cherish his partner of 30 years, Anne Willis and her children Jodi and Jay, brothers Gary (Marina) and Calvin (Tracy). Bill was predeceased by his parents William Sr. and Beatrice.
At Bills request there will be no funeral service. As an expression of sympathy donations gratefully accepted at the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southwest Dr. SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 8E8

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SHEILA KATHY CARLSON

June 29, 1955 ~ September 17, 2016

Sheila Kathy Carlson left her earthly home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. Sheila passed away very peacefully in the arms of her loving husband, Earl and into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sheila was born on June 29, 1955, to very proud parents, Howard and Celia Lutz in Olds, Alberta and lived her childhood in several places including Olds, Alberta, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and settled in Medicine Hat until the time of her passing. She married Earl Carlson on November 21, 1975 and together they made their home in Medicine Hat where they raised their family. They were married close to 41 wonderful years. Sheila leaves behind her children, Melissa (Rob) Hozack and their children, Ivy, Ira and Ila; Brent Carlson, and his children, Cadence and Rayne; Derik Carlson all of Medicine Hat. She is also survived by her sister, Charlene Graveline; her brother, Barry Lutz as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sheila is also leaves behind her step-children, Curtis Carlson and Kim (Lloyd) Gooch and their children and grandchildren, Kelly (Phyllis) Carlson and their children. Sheila dearly loved all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren equally. As a young bride of 20, she helped Earl raise Kim and Kelly through their teenage years. After Earl retired from his job in 2000 as a maintenance supervisor for Prairie Rose, he joined Sheila in creating their own business, Carlson’s Painting and More. She got to do the work she loved so much and was quickly dubbed the “Painter Lady” as evidenced be her license plate “PNTRLDY”. She became partners with her two very good friends, Dave Meehan and Brad Phillips and continued her passion for painting until being diagnosed with cancer five years ago. Earl worked along side of her doing odd maintenance jobs whenever she had a client in need of his skills. Whenever she had a break from chemotherapy or the numerous surgeries she endured, Sheila and Earl would take full advantage and enjoyed many cruises and vacations including Las Vegas, Nashville and many special places in Mexico. Her last stay in Mexico was a gift from a very dear high school friend who supplied his condo for Sheila to enjoy these past two Octobers and enjoyed it she did! She loved it there and called it a paradise on earth. Sheila was predeceased by her father and mother, Howard and Celia Lutz; her inlaws, Dahl and Ingrid Carlson and her beloved sister and friend, Brenda Cuthbert. They, as well as many other family and friends, will meet her with joy and celebration. A Celebration of Sheila’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to donate in Sheila’s memory are asked to please make a donation to St. Joseph’s Home Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Please mark your donation to be used towards the purchase of a double hospital bed in her memory so loved ones can share comfort together at the end of life. 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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