July 19, 2024
By Obituaries on July 19, 2024.
SHIRLEY MOSS
August 15, 1935 ~ May 12, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Dawn Moss, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ralph Moss, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Shirley was born in Upsalquitch, NB and attended the United Baptist Bible Training School in Moncton followed by the Jeffrey Hales Hospital School of Nursing in Quebec City. It was there that she met Ralph, the love of her life and in 1958, they were married in Hartland, NB. Shirley loved being a nurse and was a mentor and encourager to many who expressed interest in a nursing career. She worked at South Country Village for almost 30 years, first as a staff nurse and then as the Director of Nursing. Following retirement, Shirley continued her service there as a board member. She was a faithful follower of Jesus and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Shirley loved traveling, gardening, meeting new people and spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley’s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of her family: son, Robert (Karin) Moss; daughter, Margaret (Scott) Hennes; grandchildren, Megan Hennes, Lauren (Peter) Gil, Ethan (Emily) Hennes; great-grandsons, Moss and Owen; sisters, Ardith (Wayne) McLaughlin and Phyllis (Charles) Connell; sister-in-law, Ilse Fenwick as well as numerous nieces and nephews that she enjoyed keeping in touch with. She was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Stucki; brother, Murray Fenwick and brother-in-law, Arthur Stucki. A Memorial Service honouring Shirley’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ed Lehman officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Shirley’s Memorial Celebration will be live streamed. Anyone who cannot attend but wishes to experience Shirley’s service may do so by visiting the Cook Southland website and selecting the View Broadcast button on the homepage at service time. Shirley was a generous soul and supported many charities; too many to list here. If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please give to the charity of your choice. (Condolences may be shared by visiting the funeral home’s website at
http://www.cooksouthland.com). Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
JERRY ZEZULKA
JERRY ZEZULKA August 6, 1947 ~ July 15, 2024
On July 15th in Medicine Hat after a sudden illness, Jerry Zezulka passed away at the age of 76. He is survived by his loving wife Paulette Both, daughters Jennifer (Hugh Lehr) and Leanne (Shaun Calderwood) and their families. A Celebration of Life will take place at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed. Please visit the website to find the link at service time (Condolences may be expressed by visiting
http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
http://www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”
WILLIAM “BILLY” JAYSON BRUCE
WILLIAM “BILLY” JAYSON BRUCE March 6th, 1974 – July 13th, 2024
Billy Bruce passed away on July 13th, 2024, at the age of 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Adair Prouty; brother, Chad (Sherry); Billy’s big brother, Kerry Lyons. Billy is predeceased by his father, Bill Bruce Sr.; sister, Bonnie; stepfather, Vern Prouty.
Billy had a passion for welding and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
No formal service will be held.
Donations in Billy’s name, which will help support the welding students, can be made to:
Billy Bruce Legacy Fund c/o Medicine Hat College
299 College Dr SE
T1A 3Y6
All donations can be made out to ‘Medicine Hat College’ with subject line ‘Billy Bruce Legacy Fund’ or online at
http://www.mhc.ab.ca/donate.
Condolences may be made at
http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440
LANCE BROST
LANCE BROST 1932 – 2024 Lance Stuart Brost passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 92 years, beloved husband of Olive Brost of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Lance’s obituary page on our website, for the link. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit
http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
DONALD STEWART
DONALD STEWART 1933 – 2024
Donald Kenneth Jack Stewart of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of the late Irene Strewart. He leaves to cherish his memory two children Lynn (Scott) Werre of Redcliff and Dean Stewart (Anita LeBlanch) of Medicine Hat; two grandchildren DeAndra (Nick) Zeller and Ryan (Sarah) Werre; four great grandchildren Austyn, Ezekiel, Walker J and Mavrick as well as his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Irene on May 31, 2023; by his mother Christine Damm and one sister Cleo Bozsaki. Don was born on November 12, 1933, at Unger, Saskatchewan. On June 28, 1958, he married Irene Karikas in Regina where they resided until moving to Medicine Hat in 1976. In 1995, Don retired from CFB Suffield where he was a Foreman with the Civil Servants. While in retirement, he took every opportunity to be involved in his grandchildrens wide range of extra curricular activities. This meant he spent time in hockey rinks, baseball fields, on the golf course, in the gym and in the riding arena. He was well known in Southern Alberta in the rinks as he loved to chat with everyone. Don was very patriotic and loved anything and everyone Canadian. He was a collector of model trains, coins and military badges. He also liked to entertain with a good magic card trick. He will be greatly missed. A casual graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. Those who wish to attend the service are asked to dress casual and meet at the main gate by 1:50 p.m. To leave a message of condolence you may visit
http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
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