March 10, 2016
By Obituaries on March 10, 2016.
1943 ~ PETERSON ~ 2016 Melvin Roy Peterson, beloved husband of Penny Peterson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at the age of 72 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Mel's memory may be made to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mel Peterson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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
BENESCH Ernest “Ernie” Benesch passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the age of 67 years, beloved husband of Shelley Benesch of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Trevor (Erin); Shaun (Shannon) their children Tyler, Alys and Donovan, Shelley’s daughter Kaitlin (Sebastien) and Trevor and Shaun’s mother Sharon (Bernie) Malischewski. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation Canada, Box 1058, Medicine Hat, T1A 7H1 http://www.canadahelps.org/ en/charities/rotary-foundation-canadahttp://www.rotary.orgor to the Masonic Foundation, Grande Lodge of Alberta, cheques made payable to the Masonic Higher Education Bursary c/o 330 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0H2 or online at http://www.freemasons.ab.ca/ charities. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ernie Benesch, 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
CURTIS WISNOWSKI May 22, 1983 ~ March 3, 2016 Mr. Curtis Brian Wisnowski, passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, Alberta, on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the age of 32 years. Curtis was born in Medicine Hat on May 22, 1983. He is survived by his father, Brian (Shelley) Wisnowski; mother, Roxanne Wisnowski; brother, Chris (Chantel); two half-brothers, Robert (Megan) and Regan (Ashton); half-sister, Katlyn (Cody); four nieces and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and care providers. Curtis was predeceased by his grandpa, Chester Wisnowski (1994), grandma, Dorothy Wisnowski (2014), Foster mom, Betty Wilson (1993) and his nanny Doreen and papa Robert Woods. Curtis was diagnosed with spinal meningitis at the age of 2 months. Due to his enduring special needs he entered foster care in 1985. He spent many years with foster parents, Betty and Adair in Bow Island before moving to a children’s group home in Medicine Hat (CORE) and later a group home for adults (REDI Enterprises) and then moving to Alfred Egan Home in November of 2012. Curtis was a quiet, unassuming, pretty happy guy. Although unable to speak, Curtis communicated with his eyes and his smile. He liked to be around others and all the action. When everyone would be having fun, laughing and joking around, Curtis would smile BIG and if things really got out of hand he would laugh with everyone or at everyone. Curtis will be sadly missed by his friends and staff at Alfred Egan Home and the other homes where he lived. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street SW., Medicine Hat, on Thursday, March 10, 2016 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service honouring Curtis’ life will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Father Fred Monk, celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. (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 Anna “Anne” Marie Lerner of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Jerome Lerner. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Ernie (Doris) Lerner, Marilyn (Jim) Ogston and Tim (Lorie) Lerner; her grandchildren, Crystal Lerner, Tanya (Jeremy) Colleaux, Melanie (Courtney Atkinson) Meier, Darcy Meier (Melissa Reid), Ryan (Shari) Ogston, Nolan (Kaylee) Lerner and Chantel (Jamie) Goldring; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Edwin (Eileen) Friedt; three sisters, Eleanor Miller, Frances Christman and Loretta Stark as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Katherine Friedt; her husband Jerome in 2013; one son, Allan in 1962 and two brothers, Tony Friedt and Tom Friedt. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. only. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE)on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. 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
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