February 27, 2016

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1926 ~ BARAGAR ~ 2016

Noble "Buster" Baragar of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Irene Baragar, passed away on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Buster leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Douglas (Roberta), Herbert (Tammie), and Dwight (Sherry); one daughter, Norma (Tim) Stubbert; seven grandchildren, Tara, Derek, Michael, Marah, Troy, Kendra and Angela; five great grandchildren, Brett, Ethan, Zarayah, Genesis and Nicholas; two brothers, David and Douglas; two sisters, Evangeline "Vanji" Laube and Shirley Code; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Buster was predeceased by his wife, Irene Baragar in 2004; his parents, Douglas and Lydia Baragar; and one brother, Len. Buster was born on June 8th, 1926 in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. He spent his entire career in the oil patch. He was the 27th employee for Halliburton before starting his own oilfield consulting business. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Buster's memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Buster Baragar. 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

1956 ~ PLANTE ~ 2016

James “Jim” Lawrence Plante, beloved husband of Carrie Plante of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at the age of 60 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Plante. Funeral arrangements 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

CONNELL

1935 – 2016
It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of our mother, Doris Rose Connell. Mom was welcomed to heaven , with open arms, by dad, her lifelong love and deeply missed husband George Connell, as well by her parents George Palmer (Medicine Hat), Florence Grohn (Brooks, AB), son-in-law Lorne Knutson (Iddesleigh) and grandson Adam Elliott (Seven Persons). She will be missed and remembered by her children, Tom Connell of Medicine Hat (Christopher), Kathryn Knutson of Iddesleigh (Shawn and Wanda – Preston; Jaime and Shane – Kaylee, Olivia; Lorene and Vince – Izebell, Dominic, Clancy); Karen (Keith) Hellman of Medicine Hat (Richelle – Kaila, Christopher; Jessi and Tyler – Taylor, Austin; Sarah and Chris); Meryle (Dale) Elliott of Seven Persons (Rob and Hunter); her sister Meryle (Leo) Hillairet of Langley, B.C. and brother Billy (Delores) of Vancouver, B.C. Mom was born and raised in Medicine Hat, where she probably is best remembered for her endless cups of coffee and over-flowing plates of food she served her customers/friends. She proudly owned and operated numerous restaurants during her life. Corona Restaurant, Doris’ Coffee Shop, Redcliff Esso, Jenner Hotel Coffee Shop, then back to the Depression Daze at the Corona, where she retired after the passing of Dad. She enjoyed her retirement with her family, and spending time in her home that she loved. Mom left us to join dad on the 15th year anniversary of his passing. Enjoy your journey with dad, mom…you will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Sidney Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Toe-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Doris Connell, 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

J. BYRON PARSONS

March 13, 1931 ~ February 19, 2016

With sad hearts the family of Mr. John Byron Parsons, beloved husband of Mrs. Doreen Parsons, announce his peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the age of 84 years. Byron was born in Grenfell, SK., on March 13, 1931, to John and Mary Parsons. After growing up on the farm he was hired by the Toronto Dominion Bank in 1950. On March 14, 1953, Byron married L. Doreen Redfern, his high school sweetheart. Their son, Larry arrived in 1956; son, Terry in 1957 and daughter, Margo in 1961. Thirty eight years with the bank meant 13 moves from Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, making many lasting friendships along the way. Over the years, Byron enjoyed farming, playing ball, curling, golfing, fishing, hunting, trap-shooting and endless card games. He was a private pilot, a Shriner, a Rotarian, a poet, and aspiring painter, a jack of all trades and a man of many talents. Byron mastered playing his harmonica and worked at doing the same on the guitar. After retiring in 1997, Byron and Doreen moved from Regina to Medicine Hat, spending their winter months in Mesa, AZ. He became a member of the local wood carving club and the Happy Hatters. Byron’s beautiful carvings will now adorn all of his grandchildren’s homes as a remembrance of “Gramps”. We will all miss his sense of humour, his love of life and his fighting spirit. Byron will be lovingly remembered by Doreen, his wife of 62 years; son, Larry (Laurel) of Kelowna, BC., and family, Kristi (Brendan) Nelson, Shannon Parsons (Collie), Mitchell Merritt all of Calgary, AB., and Mathew Merritt of Revelstoke, BC.; son, Terry of Kelowna, BC and his son, Brandon of Red Deer, AB.; daughter, Margo (Fabian) Delwo of Medicine Hat, AB., and family, Justin Delwo of Toronto, ON., Trisha (Kevin) Churcher, Jared Delwo both of Kelowna and Carina Delwo of Medicine Hat, AB., three great-granddaughters, Eva, Juliana and Ayla; siblings, Doug (Lynn) of Grenfell, SK., Kathy (Glen) Smith of Moose Jaw, SK. and sister-in-law, Mary Parsons of Regina, SK., numerous nieces and nephews who shared special occasions and places in his heart as well as his relatives down-under in New Zealand. Byron was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary; brother, Elgin; sister, Clare (Howard) Derby; Doreen’s parents, John and Charlotte Redfern and brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry & Eleanor, Cyril & Iola and Wallis & Gladys. A Celebration of Byron’s Life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W. Medicine Hat on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Byron’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. (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

LERNER

Anne Lerner passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2016, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of Frank Lerner of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Anne 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

MEGAN KONDOR

1997 – 2016
Megan Renae Kondor, precious daughter of Martin and Benita Kondor, passed away in Calgary, the result of a motor vehicle accident, on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the age of 18 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, February 29, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 – 9 Street North, Vauxhall, on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

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