December 21, 2013

By Obituaries on December 21, 2013.

.1921 ~ COCKS ~ 2013
George departed this mortal existence on December 16th, 2013, passing peacefully in his own bed at the Valleyview, where he’d been living contentedly for the past almost two years. The Funeral Service will be held today in ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks and Reverend Diane Beach co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to the St. John’s Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Cocks. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1923 ~ BURKE ~ 2013
Mr. Virgel Burke, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Burke of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Virgel also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Bill (Teresa) of Liberty Lake, Washington and Gerry (Nella) of Costa Rica; five grandchildren, Jintana (Michael), J. Thomas (Jessica), Cheryl (Andrea), Natasha and Dylan; eight great grandchildren, Sharice, Jordan, Allyson, Jacob, Seth, Zach, Isaac and Abram; one brother, Patrick (Elna); very close family friend, Dave Shearer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Virgel was predeceased by his parents; and one sister. Virgel was born on April 8th, 1923 in Lacombe, Alberta. He met and married Elizabeth Reviczky on November 18th, 1957 in Great Falls, Montana. Virgel served his country in WWII. He loved baseball and hockey, which he also coached. Virgel was a model father and husband and was very dedicated to his family. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Virgel’s memory may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, 5225 – 101 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3L 1S4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Virgel Burke. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.BOSCHEE
Melvin “George” Boschee passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at the age of 77 years, beloved husband of Betty Boschee of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two children, Terry (Cynthea) Boschee of Calgary and Russ (Renda) Boschee of Maple Creek; six grandchildren, Alyssa (Jesus) Heredia, Jason Boschee (Shelly), Daniala (Chris) McQuarrie, Reanna Boschee, Raelene Boschee and Randen Boschee; three great grandchildren, J.J., Destiny and Cole; three step grandchildren, Vanessa, Antonio and Armando. He was predeceased by his parents, Johanna and Emmanuel. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 10:00 – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3G7 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: George Boschee, 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

.HALLAS
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Florence “Grace” Everill Hallas, beloved wife of the late Mike Hallas on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the age of 75 years. Grace will be lovingly remembered by her brothers-in-law, Bill Hallas, Bill Turko both of Medicine Hat, Keith McDonald of Calgary, Bob Chant of Vancouver, B.C. and sister-in-law, Diane (Roy) Risling of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian and Dave Butler; her husband, Mike Hallas; two sisters, Marlene Chant and Katherine “Susie” McDonald; brothers-in-law, Harry Simonson and John Simonson; sisters-in-law, Helen Turko, Mary Kobley, Mickey Hallas and Annie Popow. Grace was born on December 12, 1938 in Herb Lake, Manitoba. In her younger days Grace worked for many years as a secretary at Scotts Manufacturing. She married Mike Hallas in 1961, and that same year they took over the Hallas family farm at Iddesleigh, Alberta. They farmed together for 47 years until Mike’s passing in 2008. Throughout their life together, Grace worked side by side with Mike and stayed deeply involved in all aspects of running the farm, helping to make it one of the most successful farms in the area. Grace loved being on the farm so she found it very difficult to leave it behind after Mike’s passing, even though her health was deteriorating. Eventually the family convinced her to move to Medicine Hat where she spent the last few years making many new friends at the Wellington and then at the Good Samaritans where she will be remembered as one of their liveliest residents. Grace had a loving heart and will be forever missed. A special thank you from the family goes to her brother-in-law, Bill Turko, who tirelessly and selflessly managed Grace’s care during all of the years following Mike’s passing. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Alphonse Narisetty celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Good Samaritans c/o 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Grace Hallas, 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

.HARTY
It is with profound sadness that the family of Marjorie Anne Harty announce her passing on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the age of 77 years. To cherish her memory is her loving husband of 58 years, Len Harty; her children, Linda (Roland) Finke, Randy (Ree) Harty, Darcy Harty (Doreen Gunderson), Terri (Stan) Maier thirteen grandchildren, Craig (Amanda), Melissa (Lee), Jesse, Natasha, Megan, Chase, Colton, Skylar, Saxton, Kayla and Kyle Harty (their mother Theresa Harty), Tyler (Katie), Amanda (Shawn); eleven great grandchildren; her mother Irene Young – Elle; three brothers, Frankie (Jeanette) Young, Dennis Young and Ken (Betty) Young; two sisters, Angela Morgan and Carol (Jim) Parker as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law on the Harty side; nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her father, Frank Young Sr., her mother and father-in-law, Barbara and Andrew Harty and her beloved sister-in-law Anne Young. She was born on October 9, 1936 in Lethbridge, Alberta. After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, she ventured out and worked in the banking industry retiring after a lengthy career at the Alberta Treasury Branch downtown. Mom and dad started enjoying their camping adventures with the family the mid sixties and then spending time down south with their many friends. Together they also enjoyed their motor bike passion and went on many rides with their group including doing an annual run through the Logan Pass on the September long weekend. Mom loved clothes and had a great sense of style. She was witty and enjoyed telling many stories entertaining all her family and friends. Mom was a good listener and was there for anyone that needed to talk. She enjoyed her game shows and loved watching hockey, baseball and curling. Her memory was very sharp if we wanted to know something we knew to just ask, “mom.” Nothing could keep her down. Mom was game for anything and always liked going out. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by us all. Mom was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder; Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy (PSP) in August of this year of which she suffered the debilitating effects for several years before being diagnosed. Dad took great care of mom right to the end which allowed her to stay in their condo until just recently. Mom took her illness in stride and never complained. She became the favourite of the caregivers and was appreciative of everything they did. Mom, you are our hero. The family would like to thank 5 East MHRH for the care the past six weeks, South Country Village for the recent care and the comfort care provided by 6 West MHRH, Dr. Cameron and respiratory the last hours of her life. You all made mom’s final months bearable. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday, from 1:00 p.m. – 2: 25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to CurePSP 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201 Timonium, MD 21093 or on their website http:// http://www.psp.org/. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marje Harty, 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

.MAIER
Bill Maier passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the age of 96 years. He was predeceased by his wife Clara in 2011, and is survived by his cherished daughter, Cynthia (Claudia) of Vancouver; brothers-in-law, Sam Wagner, Elmer Roth, Cliff Fischer, Harvey Henning; sisters-in-law, Rose Maier and Joan Brown as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill began his life on the family farm on December 14, 1917 in Hatton, Saskatchewan. He served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1946 after which time he moved to Medicine Hat and began his lifelong career of 35 years at the Medicine Hat Brick and Tile. On May 24, 1947, Bill married Clara Fischer. He was a dedicated and active participant on many building projects – a “can do” type of guy, always ready to give a helping hand. Bill and Clara enjoyed many years as members of Temple Baptist Church, and served in various capacities. His favourite hobbies were fishing, golfing, floor curling, jig-saw puzzles, and building things. He could fix almost anything, or as the joke went “fix it, or break it trying”. Bill and Clara spent their retirement years at South Country Village, moving from the condo, eventually to the Haven Care Centre. He was a strong resilient man and will be remembered always with much love and gratitude. Bill was laid to rest with Clara in the Hillside Cemetery after a private family time. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember Bill may do so with a donation to South Country Village (Haven of Rest) 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bill Maier, 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

7
-6