August 21, 2018
By Obituaries on August 21, 2018.
DENNIS David James Dennis passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” Dennis of Ralston. He also leaves to cherish his memory five children David, Tim (Sharon), Phillip (Christine), Donna (Sandau (David Elson), Terry (Diana); nine grandchildren, Alex, Victoria, Thomas, Shelby (Matt) their son Theo; Tyler, Amanda (Dustin) their children Madelyn and Emerson; Coltyn, Kennady, Katt; two sisters Gillian Dennis of Squamish, B.C. and Julia (Peter) Powers of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Frances Dennis; two sisters, Pauline in 1944, Janet in 1945, and one brother Peter in 1992. David was born on June 4, 1938, to Fran and Frank Dennis in Sutton-Surrey, England. During World War II his family moved to Birmingham to get away from the bombing in London. At the age of 14, he came to Canada to join his father, the rest of his family came later. He joined the Canadian Army at the age of 16, and served in camps Borden and Gagetown and in Soest, Germany. After the Army he went to work for the U.S.A. Dew Line in the north of Canada as a cook. In 1962, he met Pat while delivering bread for his family’s home bakery. They were married on June 8, 1963, and had five children. In 1980, Dave and Pat brought their five children to Alberta where Dave worked for Richardson’s Bakery, Sears and Central Park Lodge. He opened his own business “CSC Collectables” and ran it until the Southview Mall went bankrupt. He then helped Dr. Patel open The Valleyview and also assisted him with the opening of Orchard Manor in Brooks and The Columbia in Lethbridge. Following retirement, they moved to Suffield where Pat and David worked hard volunteering to build the community back into a vibrant unit, and the hall into an active place to go. He continued this legacy until his health deemed him unable to do so. David was an avid stamp collector, Dart Player – winning many medals, and a Lawn Bowler. He enjoyed competition, and spending time with family and friends. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Clinic (make cheques payable to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 – please specify department or to the Salvation Army c/o 164 Stratton Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3R3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David Dennis, 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
PENNY HOTEL 1957 ~ 2018
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Penny Marlene Hotel, beloved wife of Bill Hotel, announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Friday August 17, 2018, at the age of 61 years. She was born in Nelson, B.C. to Bud and Faye Cunningham and was married to Bill T. Hotel for just shy of 43 years. Penny will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her husband, Bill; children, Ashley (Corey), Clayton and his daughter, Makayla, Chad (Justina) and their children, Colby and Tetlee; sisters, Deb (Larry), Gail (Roy) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother. A Celebration of Penny’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Penny’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 – 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8. (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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