January 27, 2014

By Obituaries on January 27, 2014.

.1925 ~ BONAGOFSKY ~ 2014
Mr. George Bonagofsky, beloved husband of Mrs. Evelyn Bonagofsky of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at the age of 88 years. George also leaves to cherish his memory one son, Gerard (Jessie) Bonagofsky; one brother, Joe Bonagofsky; two sisters, Kay Mastel and Ann (Frank) Lerner; Pinew, the dog; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Rose Bonagofsky; and three brothers, Martin, Jack, and Clem. George was born in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan on October 23rd, 1925 and was raised on the family farm nearby. He attended school in Fox Valley, but around the time of World War II he moved to Vancouver. George eventually returned to Fox Valley to farm and in 1967 he married Evelyn. George worked for Alta Linseed Oil Company until 1986 and continued to work on the farm until 2003. He retired to Medicine Hat. George enjoyed playing pool and bowling, and did throw a perfect game! He was also a huge fan of the New York Yankees, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Private Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL and a Private Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Bonagofsky. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Monday around 11:45 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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

.1928 ~ HENTON ~ 2014
Esther Henton, beloved wife of Frank Henton of Kindersley, passed away on January 20th, 2014. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Maple Creek. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esther Henton. Funeral arrangements 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

.1931 ~ MILLIGAN ~ 2014
Mrs. Edna Milligan, beloved wife of Mr. Jim Milligan of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Monday, January 27th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. 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

.1933 ~ READE ~ 2014
Ruth Reade of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Les Reade, passed away on January 20th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the S.P.C.A. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ruth Reade. Funeral arrangements 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

.1937 ~ HUST ~ 2014
Mrs. Esther “Edna” Hust of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Edna leaves to cherish her memory four children, Ron (Lorna) Hust, Sandy Sanderson (Derick Oldford), Brian Hust, and Gord (Lorna) Hust; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Christopher, Taylor, and Michael Hust; and three sisters. Edna was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary Dyck; one son, James Edward Hust; and two sisters. At Edna’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Edna’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna Hust. 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

.GULLIFORD
Clarence Roy “Bud” Gulliford passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at the age of 84 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Cecelia Nesmo of Medicine Hat and Doug “Ashley” Braaten of Brooks; two grandchildren, Kandis Eirich and Klinton Nesmo both of Medicine Hat; three great grandchildren, Mikayla, Kaitlyn and Jadyn. He was predeceased by his parents, Anna and George Gulliford; one grandson Joey Nesmo; a son-in-law, Art Nesmo; one brother, Ken and three sisters, Margaret, Elaine and Bernice. Bud was born on March 8, 1929, at Eston, Saskatchewan and was raised on the family farm at Brock. At the age of 15, he left the farm to work hauling logs in Northern Alberta and B.C. He met and married Vicki and they moved to Lancer, Saskatchewan where Bud worked as a farmhand. They then moved to Aden, Alberta and he was employed as a gas operator for Canadian Montana Gas. He purchased the Imperial Oil Bulk Station in Manyberries and at that time he started his career in the oil industry as a consultant. They moved back to Lancer and purchased the Hotel before Bud made his way to Lloydminster and began consulting full time. Medicine Hat then became his home where he continued working as a consultant, retiring 10 years ago. To honour Bud’s request, a private family time of remembrance will be held. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bud Gulliford, 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

.HIRSEKORN
Wayne Douglas Hirsekorn passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, at the age of 64 years, beloved husband of Reine Hirsekorn of Olds, Alberta . The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Central Alberta Cancer Clinic, 3942 50A Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Wayne Hirsekorn, 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

.KAREN KUZNIAK
1945 ~ 2014
Mrs. Karen Kuzniak, beloved wife of Mr. Peter Kuzniak, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at the age of 69 years. The celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating and a luncheon following immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Center. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.

.NOLIN
Jeanne Rita Nolin of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the age of 85 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Nolin. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jeanne Nolin, 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

.SIEDLECKI
Eugene John Siedlecki, beloved husband of Mary Ann Siedlecki of Medicine Hat, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at the age of 69 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Neal (Lori) Siedlecki, Randy (Wanda) Siedlecki; four grandchildren, Wyatt, Sierra, Darian and Kadence; two sisters, Helen (Ken) Saunders and Lee (Irv) Roth as well as one niece Anita Saunders (Prem) and their family. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Cecilia Siedlecki and his niece Shauna Saunders. Eugene was born on June 12, 1944. On July 23, 1966, he married Mary Ann in Medicine Hat where they made their home and raised their family. Eugene worked for many years as an automobile mechanic at Gardner Motors and then Jackson Dodge. He enjoyed camping, boating, spending time at the acreage and fixing almost anything in his spare time. If something was broke, he could fix it. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp celebrant. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 South West Dr SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8E8, (403) 526-7722. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Euguene Siedlecki, 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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