February 6, 2015

By Obituaries on February 6, 2015.

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.CHOW
Mui Fong Chow of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday January 19, 2015, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Kam Pui Chow. She leaves to cherish her memory her step sons, Tony (Jean), Ronald (Angela), Lloyd (Connie); step daughter, Jeannie (John), step daughter-in-law, Shirley Chow; sixteen step grandchildren, fourteen step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two step-sons, Henry in 2010 and King in 2008 and her step daughter-in-law, Sophia in 2007. Mui was born in China on November 11, 1922 and she arrived in Canada in 1978. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Wong officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Riverview Nursing Home for the excellent care she received. Gramma lived in the nursing home for the last 10 years. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mui Chow, 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

.FRIEMARK
Joyce Joan Friemark passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the age of 73 years. She is survived by Ken, her beloved husband of 56 years; her only son Kevin, both of Irvine.

She also leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Shirley (Lavern) Krauss and their children, Greg, Wade and Pam (and their families), one brother Rick (Tina) Sackman and their children Mark and Brandon (and their families); one sister-in-law, Frieda Roll, her daughter Arlene (Brian and family), her son Clarence, her brothers-in-law, Harvey (Isabel) Freimark, their daughter Laura (Bob and their children Neil and Theresa), their son Lyle (Chantal and children, Dion, Lane and Del); Vern (Diane) Freimark their daughter Cheryl; their son Quint (Linda and children Justin, Jason and Janessa); Lloyd (June) Freimark; Norman (Shirley) Freimark, their daughter Ruth (Ben and their son Lucas). She was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Fred Sackman and one sister, Bernice in infancy.

Many thanks to Joyce’s longtime friend, companion and fellow School Bus driver, Candida Spackman. Joyce was employed for over 30 years as a School Bus driver along side her husband Ken and son Kevin. She not only enjoyed the children she drove, but their families as well, they always made her feel special. Thank you to all those who touched her life throughout the years, you made her enjoy her job that much more. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Saturday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Clarence Knodel and Rev. George Brandt co-officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the 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: Joyce Friemark, 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

.GEORGE MERCER
1933 ~ 2015
Mr. George Mercer passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the age of 81 years. George was born on April 13, 1933 in Lemberg, SK. and moved to Buffalo, AB. as an infant. He was a farmer at heart and lived on the farm at Buffalo until 2011, when he moved into Masterpiece in Medicine Hat. George is survived by his sister, Doris (Ed) Kornelson; brothers, Bob (Lorraine) Monkman and Jack (Audrey) Monkman; nieces, Janet (Pat) Janzer, Wendy (Tom) Beach, Patti (Todd) Penner, Lisa Monkman, Debra (Chris) Schneider, Jennifer (Tony) Sevenko and April (Matt) Lees. He is also survived by a nephew, Dale Monkman as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. George was predeceased by his father, Bill Mercer (1937); step- father, Ross Monkman (1963); mother, Rena Monkman (1985) and a nephew, Ronald Kornelson (2006). Family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful care given to George while at Masterpiece. Special thanks also to the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A Memorial Service honouring George’s life will be held in Buffalo at a future date. Announcements including the day and time of the celebration will be made in the days leading up to the service. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com) Those wishing to remember George may do so through a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 401D – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.MARKS
William “Bill” Edward Marks passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 71 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Kevin Marks and Shane (Nicola) Marks; his two grandchildren Braden and Sara who were the light of his life; three sisters and their families, Del (Ed) Grimm, Linda (Phil) Harris and Jackianne (Jeff) Marks-McGinn. He was predeceased by his parents, Ann and John “Jack” Marks, a brother Ronald in infancy; his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was born on October 15, 1943 in Goderich, Ontario. As a young boy during WW II, he travelled with his mom and sister on a blacked out war ship to his father’s family in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bill was a kind and gentle soul who surrounded himself with wonderful caring friends. He was a mechanic, a hunter and a fisherman enjoying many trips on his own boat to fish on the ocean. He liked to travel and visited Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Las Vegas just to name a few. We will all cherish his memory and speak of him fondly, he will always be in our hearts. “Welcome home faithful friend”. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Blaine Schaufele officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet inside the gate to the cemetery at 3:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the 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: William Marks, or you may visitwww.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

.VEALE
Kenneth Veale passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of Joyce Veale of Suffield. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Charlene Veale (June Thompson) of Medicine Hat, Kelly Veale of Sylvan Lake, Chrissie (Graeme) Mather and Curtis Veale all of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, EvanVeale, Melissa Veale and Damon Mather; three sisters, Muriel Park of Brandon, Manitoba, Shirley Eaton of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Marlene (Morley) Farough of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alma and Almer Veale; one daughter Janice Rees and a sister Audrey Uhryn. Ken was born on April 15, 1933 at Antler, Saskatchewan. He then moved to Alberta where he worked at Alberta Chest Xray in 1955 and 1956. It was here that he met Joyce Goodheart and they were married in fall of 1956. Joyce followed Ken to Manitoba for a few years until they moved back to Alberta residing in Rolling Hills then Redcliff and finally making Suffield their Home in 1970. After working on the pipeline for about 5 years he started Ken Veale Sand & Gravel in 1975, and together Ken and Joyce ran the business until 2010, when he fell ill. During their 58 years of marriage, they enjoyed watching chuck wagons and taking their annual trip to the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Ken was a hard working man making sure the family was always taken care of. He had a passion for auctions and horses and a deep love for his family. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Riverview Care Center, tline603 Prospect Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4C2 or to the Salvation Army, 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: Kennth Veale, 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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