February 16, 2017

By Obituaries on February 16, 2017.

Alistair John Barclay

MIDDLETON (Jock)
1933 – 2017
With great sadness the family of John Middleton announce his passing Feb. 10, 2017. Surrounded by family and partner in life Grace Burch he fought a lengthy battle with cancer. Dad is predeceased by parents Louis Bremnar and Violet Helen, sisters Constance and Susan. Also daughter Sheena and grandsons Dustin and Jarred. Survived are Sheryl, Robert, Cindy and Grant Middleton, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He loved his nephews Greg, Rod, Shane, Chris and Graham as well as one favored niece Linda and their extended families. Dad loved to visit and will indeed be dearly missed. He requested no funeral and will hold a private internment in spring. Thank you for all the kindness shown by those who loved him.

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JOHN DUNLOP

April 25, 1933 – February, 9th 2017
It is with heavy hearts the family of John Dunlop announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Parksville B.C. at the age of 83. He was born in Medicine Hat on April 25, 1933. His career spanned decades as a senior health inspector in the Medicine Hat area for Alberta Health Services. He was an active member of the Medicine Hat Community with various organizations including Fire Hall Theater, Upon retiring John & his wife Margorie moved to Parksville B.C. John Dunlop is survived by his wife of 60 years Margorie, his daughter Tara (Dunlop) Perkins and her husband, Graham & their children Grace & Greg, He is also survived by his only sibling, Catriona (Triona) Dunlop. He was predeceased by his parents Agnes & John Dunlop.

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MUNRO

Mrs. Annette Florence Marie Munro passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the age of 79 years, beloved wife of the late George Munro. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Brian (Wanda) Munro and Bruce Munro and son-in-law, Les Costea all of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Stuart Munro (Stef Irwin), Nicole (Mitchell) Clarke, Justin Costea and Jordan (Ashton) Costea and two great grandchildren, Sawyer Clarke and Maverick Costea as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, George “Sam” Munro on April 22, 2015; her daughter, Lynn Costea; her parents, Victor and Bertha Lariviere along with ten siblings. Annette was born on March 11, 1937 in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan to Victor and Bertha Lariviere, the youngest of eleven children. On May 24, 1958, she married George Munro at Gravelbourg, then moving to Medicine Hat where they made their home and raised their children. Annette loved being a stay at home mom but was also the supporter of George when he made the major decision to start his own surveying company. Annette and George made the most of their 57 year marriage; travelling extensively, watching family sporting events and gathering on Sunday for lunch. They loved being around their family and lifelong neighborhood friends. In December of 2011, health issues forced them to sell their home and move into Chinook Village. After George’s passing, Annette moved to Meadowlands Retirement Community where she passed away. We will miss our feisty by nature, extremely kind, very generous, determined, hard working, considerate, huge hearted mother. She always had a smile on her face and was well liked and loved by many. Rest in peace mom, as you are now reunited with dad, Lynn, family and friends. A huge hole has been left in our hearts, but your kindness, generosity and love will live on forever.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada 600-60 St. Clair Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1N5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Annette Munro, 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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THOMAS EDWARD BRILZ

February 23, 1936 – February 12, 2017

Mr. Thomas Edward Brilz of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Mrs. Violet Brilz, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with family by his side on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the age of 80 years. Along with his loving wife of over 54 years, Tom leaves to cherish his memory five children and their families: Todd (Denyse) Brilz and their family, Alicia and Ashley; Terry (Linda) Brilz and their family, Alan (fiancée Siobhan) and Carissa; Carla (Fred) Weinheimer and their family, Joel and Noah; Holly (John) Stroh and their family, Kiera and Jadyn; Shannon (Ging) Ma and their family, Abby and Evan. His memory will also live on in the hearts of his sister, Lenore (Don) Froehlich, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews as well as his very special friend of over 70 years, Leo Nadeau. He was predeceased by his parents, Erasmus and Lydia; step-mother, Barbara as well as two brothers, Victor and Leo. Tom was born in Maple Creek, SK., on February 23, 1936. He lived on the farm until the age of 10 when his family moved into Medicine Hat. Shortly after attending St. Theresa's Academy, Tom started working in construction, starting his own company in 1962. This was also the same year that Tom married the love of his life, Violet Deringer. In 1974, he took a short break from construction, moving out to the farm with Vi. This allowed them to raise their family in a peaceful country setting while enjoying the freedom that came with the outdoors and farming the land. Tom's skills soon had him back in construction, something he continued to enjoy and stay active in up until the months prior to his passing. He played an integral part in the construction of the Cupola at St. Patrick's Catholic Church as well as a monument dedicated to all immigrant pioneer settlers in Western Canada located out front of the Esplanade. Tom was a very social man and he loved striking up conversations at the curling club or pulling a rabbit out of the hat with his wonder stick at the course (no one knows what club the wonderstick really was… it just always worked!) More than anything, Tom will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. A true family man, any family events (especially family gatherings) always took priority. He leaves a legacy of love, laughter and good will that will live on in all the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. The Funeral Mass Celebrating Tom's life will be held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Tomy Manjaly celebrant. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow immediately thereafter in Higdon Hall at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Tom may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic. Please ensure donations are made payable to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. 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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