April 19, 2017

By Obituaries on April 19, 2017.

ALMA BROWN

Last Saturday, family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to say farewell to this much loved lady… now safely resting in the arms of Jesus.

“A Godly woman,
A legacy of love,
She’s received her reward,
With the Angels above.”

Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.

Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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E. IRENE DEERING

Irene Deering of Medicine Hat, formerly of Leader, SK, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 14, 2017. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving husband, John, of 70 years; and her children, Harlan (Joan) Deering, Yvonne (Dale) Bratvold, Stuart (Angela) Deering, and Dixie (Donnie) Smith; her beloved grandchildren, Miranda (Travis) and Chandra (Dustin), Justin and Amber, Brandon, Devan (Amy) and Dakota; and four great grandchildren, Julia, Ivan, Cyler and Jolan. Irene is survived by her sister, Emma Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Irene was born in Empress, AB to Henry and Amelia Schimpf and was raised on the family farm near Leader with her six siblings. In 1947, Irene married John in Kelowna, BC. Together they farmed and raised their children in the Leader area until 1988 when they retired to Medicine Hat. Irene was a special lady who loved to entertain and no one ever left her home hungry, her famous word being “eat!” Both Irene and John were very active in their church and she loved her God who saw her through her 89 years. Her faith and family were everything to her. The Funeral Service will be held at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Mark Bolender and Dr. Shane Andrus co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Irene may do so with a gift to The Gideons International, Suite 177, 1415 – 28 Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8P9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irene Deering. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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GORDON WILSON

1920 ~ 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family announcess that Gordon Wilson, beloved husband of Martha Wilson, passed away at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the age of 96 years. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW., Medicine Hat, on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. (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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JUDY PAHL

1956 ~ 2017
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Judy Ann Pahl, beloved wife of Gary Pahl, announce her peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the age of 61 years. Along with her loving husband, Gary, Judy leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Jennifer Pahl and Nolan (Cortney) Pahl along with her precious grandchildren, Daxon and Nash. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her mother, Margerie Linderman; two siblings, Terry (Darrel) Dola and Keith (Karen) Linderman; mother-in-law, Edith Pahl; brother-in-law, LeRay (Joanne) Pahl; sister-in-law, Sharon LaBrie (John) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Judy was predeceased by her father, Archie Linderman and her father-in-law, Gotthelf Pahl. If you ever met Judy, you’d understand that to know her was to love her. She touched the heart of every person she met. Judy was truly an earth angel and now is an angel of a higher order after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. The Celebration of Judy’s life will be held in the Cypress Centre at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds, 2055 – 21 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Judy’s name may be made directly to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 39 Somerset Dale S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 0G9. 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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KOCH

Harry Koch of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Jeannette Zollner, husband of the late Mona Koch. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harry Koch, 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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MOSER

Frank Joseph Moser of Red Deer, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, at the age of 86 years. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Ed (Eileen) Moser; one aunt, Emily Schmaltz as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Pauline Moser; one brother, Johnny Moser and two sisters, Susan (Frank) Cameron and Melonia (Art) Heringer. Frank was born on December 29, 1930 and raised on the family farm, three and a half miles south of Mendham. He spent several years farming along side his parents. As a young adult, he worked as a hired hand on several farms in the Leader/ Acadia Valley/Oyen areas. Frank returned to Mendham where he lived with his brothers, Johnny and Ed. In the late ‘60's, Frank and Johnny moved to Medicine Hat where Frank worked at the Powerhouse Greenhouses. Those wishing to pay their respects may do at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers at the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frank Moser, 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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