March 20, 2017

By Obituaries on March 20, 2017.

EDITH SPARKS

1922 ~ 2017
Mrs. Edith Irene Sparks passed away at the AgeCare Valleyview in Medicine Hat on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the age of 94 years. Edith leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Maureen Moss and Karen (Barry) Charlton; grandchildren, Brenda (Mark) Smith, David Moss (Linda Cheong) and Branden Charlton (Elizabeth Nutting); great- grandchildren, Latasha (Ryan) Hazelet, Miranda (Justin) Pham, Carter, Mackenzie and Jordan; nieces and nephews as well as a special friend, Beverly Boylan. The family would like to thank the staff of AgeCare Valleyview for the tremendous loving care they provided to their mother. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Harold “Sparkie” Sparks; sister, Helen (Gordon) Anderson; son-in-law, Dennis Moss as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel at 10:45 a.m. (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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LERNER

Frank Michael Lerner of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the age of 88 years, beloved husband of the late Anne Lerner. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frank Lerner, 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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NOZEWSKI, ANDRZEJ

(May 12, 1961 – March 10, 2017)

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Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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SHIRLEY FODE

1939 ~ 2017
It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Shirley Marie Fode, beloved wife of 59 years to Frank Fode, announce her passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, March 13, 2017, at the age of 77 years. Along with Frank, Shirley leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Lynn and Neil (Pam); five grandchildren, Jeff (Kristy), Amber (Scott), Tyler, Courtney (Andrew) and Shayann (Jordan) as well as three great-grandchildren, Marley, Jack and Kinsley. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Margaret Young and her brother, Larry. Shirley was born in Medicine Hat on October 3, 1939 and attended Elm Street School where she met Frank in Grade 8. After grade 9, she went to Garbetts Business College where she graduated with honours when she was 15 years old. Shirley married the love of her life, Frank, when she was 17 and they raised their boys in Medicine Hat. During retirement, she enjoyed family trips, camping, spending time with her grandkids and developing her love of crafts. She enjoyed both Brazilian embroidery and quilting and has made many beautiful projects. She met with her quilting friends once a week where many friendships were made. A celebration of Shirley’s life will take place at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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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