December 6, 2017

By Obituaries on December 6, 2017.

BETH GANZER

1920 ~ 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of their mother and grandmother, Elizabeth “Betty” Susan Ganzer, beloved wife of the late, Anthony Ralph Ganzer, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the age of 97 years. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Marlene (Edward) Lavoy and daughter-in-law, Janet Ganzer; grandchildren, Sandra (Garth) Simpson, Maurice (Maggie) Lavoy, Maurae (Greg) Woitas, Genny Doyle, Kora Kuehn, Ty (Raegan) Ganzer, John (Paloma) Ganzer, Luke (Olivia) Ganzer; eleven greatgrandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Helen Hammer. Betty was predeceased by her parents, John and Susan Gergely Sr., and her son, Maurice “Butch” Ganzer. The family will honour Beth’s memory with a private celebration. (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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FLORENCE TURFITT

1935 ~ 2017
Mrs. Florence Ada Turfitt, beloved wife of the late Jack William Turfitt, passed away peacefully at Masterpiece River Ridge on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the age of 82 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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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HART

Frances Mary Anne (Hutchison) Hart of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Donald M. Hart passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at the age of 85 years. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her daughters, Lynn (George) Myette, and Peggy (Larry) Schlenker; her grandchildren, Brad Schlenker, Jason Van Buskirk (Jami Osadczuk), Jennifer (Dale) Howe, Justin, Lori and Maggie Hart (Sergei Yurchik); great grandchildren, Clayton, Evyn, Kenzie, Ryder, Brekkyn, Ethan and Emma; her daughter-in-law, Liz Hart, her sisters, Jackie (Dan) Sodero, Bonnie Pahl-Schlinker, her brothers-in-law, Bob Hart, Dave Hart, Glen Loewen, and numerous extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Hilda Hutchison; her in-laws, Jack and Opal Hart, her husband of 63 years, Donald Hart, her son Don Hart Jr., her sister Jean McKenzie-Loewen, sisters-in-law Norma Hart, Shirley Hart and Rita Barnes, brothers-in-law Harris Pahl, Glen McKenzie, Bill Barnes and Marvin Schlinker and one grandson, Boyd Schlenker. We would like the thank the Caregiver’s at Masterpiece along with Jami Osadczuk and Jen Howe for their care and support. The funeral service will be held in the Glenview Church of the Nazarene (4072 Black and White Trail) on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Betker officiating. In lieu of flowers as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6 or bring a gift for a child in need this Christmas. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Frances Hart, 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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RUTH FIALA

1929 ~ 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces that Lillian Ruth Fiala beloved wife of Ed C. Fiala, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, in Medicine Hat, at the age of 88 years. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ed; children, Cathi Fiala (Joe Henson) of Florence, AZ., Timothy Fiala (Julie Ruttle) of Osoyoos, B.C., Michael (Ju Dan) Fiala of Carmel, CA. and grandson, Dante Fiala. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Jay and Marjorie Allen and brother, Bert Allen. Ruth’s life will be Celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Friday, December 8, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be directed to the Salvation Army Church, 164 Stratton Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. (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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