March 5, 2014

By Obituaries on March 5, 2014.

.1927 ~ PHAFF ~ 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald “Reg” Phaff on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Service honouring Reg’s life was held yesterday in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH at 1:30 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Reg’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reg Phaff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS 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

.ALLAN SMITH
1929 – 2014
Allan Lawrence Smith, beloved husband of Margaret Smith, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Heath Centre on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Tribute Service at the Christian Community Church, 415 – 4 Avenue, Burdett on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:30 P.M.
A private burial service will be held at the Burdett Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Community Church, 415 – 4 Avenue, Burdett on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Norman Smith and Pastor Rod Taylor officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Allan’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, P.O. Box 99, Lomond, Alberta, T0L 1G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

.BUYE
Agnes Margaret Buye of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2014 at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Nick Buye. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will take place in the Fox Valley Cemetery on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Holy Family Parish Building Fund 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Agnes Buye 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

.VIOLA FOSTER
1915 ~ 2014
Mrs. Viola Foster passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the age of 98 years. Vi’s memory will live on in the hearts of her children, Jim (Judy), Don, Diane Dewalt, Dave (Marilyn), Chuck (Gail), Stephen, Janis (Richard) Entem as well as thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one sister-in- law, Bert Askew and five nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer Foster; parents, Grey and Lillian Askew; sister, Gwen Askew; brother, Verne Askew; son-in-law, Sam Dewalt and an infant son, Michael. Vi was born in Fort MacLeod and grew up in Medicine Hat. She graduated from Alexandra High School and from the Medicine Hat Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1938). Vi loved her job caring for people, and continued to nurse until she married Elmer in 1943. She was a long-time member of Westminster United Church and a Charter Member of both the UCW and the Hill Seniors. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be offered at the church starting one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at Westminster United Church, 101 – 6 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jan Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in memory of Viola may be made directly to the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to Aj’s Loan Cupboard, P.O. Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7H3. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.WISNOWSKI
Dorothea “Dorothy” Wisnowski of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the age of 73 years, beloved wife of the late Chester Wisnowski. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Brenda Desjarlais, Wendy (Kim) Sorrie, Eva Wisnowski (Darrell Tobler), Brian (Shelley) Wisnowski, Sandra (Rob) Harris, Michael (Barb) Wisnowski, Karen Wisnowski (Garry Withers), Lester Wisnowski (Cheryl Rayner) and Chester (Bonnie) Wisnowski, nineteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; her sister Marlene Weisschadel as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Christian Weisschadel; her husband, Chester on January 3, 1994; two sons, Steve and Neil (in infancy); her brother, Ed; three sisters, Edna, Isabel and Violet and her son-in-law, Dwayne Desjarlais on July 30, 2010. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dorothy Wisnowski, 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

.1939 ~ DICKIE, E. GRAHAM ~ 2014
1939 – 2014 Graham Dickie died peacefully on the 22nd of February 2014. He leaves to mourn, his wife Janice and his children and their spouses; son Brock and Gigi, daughter Andrea and Paul Buckley, son Joel and Amy Reid, grandchildren Keanen, Ellen, Ariana, Ava, Lynden and Marlowe, his four legged friend Nigel, many nieces, nephews and family members. Graham was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. A Memorial service is to be held at Como Lake United Church in Coquitlam, BC on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1pm. Officiating Clergy Rev. Bert Ramsey and George Elgstrand. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant House Vancouver.

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